Illustrator Shepard Fairey, who is most famous for his Barack Obama "hope" poster from the 2008 presidential campaign, Abstract Painting is in Dallas this week to paint several murals carrying messages of peace. People Painting He was invited to the city by members of the Dallas Contemporary and will play host to an event called Phenomenon on February 4, billed as a "neon-inspired dance party." Building Painting it's really generous for Dallas locals to offer us wall space and some guidance and great hospitality. While painting, Fairey is also working with artists from Sour Grapes, a group of graffiti artists in Dallas. Children Painting We caught Fairey in action as he painted a mural on Singleton Boulevard in West Dallas and had him talk about his Dallas projects. Famous Painting