Jason Swartz, a member of Chabad of Memphis, Tennessee, drew an artful rendition of Chabad Lubavitch’s headquarters at 770 Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn, NY.
A commercial pilot, Swartz creates Etch-a-Sketch art in his free time and worked for hours-long stretches over the course of many weeks to get the portrait of 770 just right.
“I wanted to do it as a gift to Rabbi Levi and Rivky,” he said, referring to Rabbi and Mrs. Klein, co-directors of the Memphis Chabad.
The portrait was the result of a challenge issued by Rivky Klein, who presented the idea to Swartz.
“His first reaction was, ‘no way, that’s way too complicated, there are so many details and fine lines’,” explains Rabbi Klein.
Unbeknownst to the Kleins, however, Swartz began working on the project and presented it weeks later as a surprise gift.
The drawing, which took approximately 10 hours to create, is now proudly displayed atop a piano in the Klein’s Memphis home.
“It’s pretty amazing,” the Rabbi laughs.
amazing… super glue the “erase thingy”!
I remember getting an Etch A Sketch in 1959 . Didn’t know they still existed. Talented Artist. – great detail of 770
I draw myself, but this, I can’t imagine doing, this is unreal, absolutely stunning!!!!!
Incredible
Wow talented
wow that is amazing.
good work artist!
keep up the good work
A real work of art
wow
Really beautiful, can it be frozen or preserved in some way? Very talented fellow, hope there’s a way to keep it intact permanently.
I just hope that doesnt fall or get shaken!
But just one shake and it’s all gone
That’s so kool. Thanks for sharing.