Sketch artist defends portrayal of Trump against critics who claim he appears too youthful and attractive.

A Controversial Courtroom Sketch

A courtroom sketch artist is speaking out after facing criticism for his portrayal of former President Donald Trump during his arraignment last week. Critics claimed that the artist made Trump look “too young” and “good looking,” sparking a viral response on social media.

An Unexpected Response

William J. Hennessy Jr., the artist responsible for the sketches, was charged with capturing Trump’s likeness during the arraignment. His drawings, which depicted a youthful and healthy version of the former president, quickly gained attention online.

“Is this William J Hennessy Jr’s audition to do Trump’s official White House portrait?” one Twitter user commented.

“They got Trump looking like ‘Prince of Tides’ Nick Nolte in this sketch,” another user tweeted.

“Yeah, that was a very generous artist,” one user said.

Hennessy, who was one of three artists drawing Trump, expressed surprise at the level of attention his work received. “It’s rare I get any kind of feedback,” he admitted. “Some said he looked too thin, too young, and some said he looked too good.”

A Matter of Perspective

According to Hennessy, most of the negative comments came from individuals who were not fans of the 45th president. However, he emphasized that his intention was not to express any personal opinion through his artwork. “I don’t editorialize,” he stated. “I just draw what I see.”

Despite the controversy, Hennessy remains focused on his craft and the task at hand. As a courtroom sketch artist, his role is to capture the essence of the individuals involved in the proceedings without bias or interpretation.

Read more: The Washington Examiner