Most people have a dusty sketchbook hidden in a drawer. But Steffi used hers to grab the attention of the biggest estate in music history. Back in 1987, the world saw Michael Jackson covered in black leather and silver buckles.
Yet, Steffi, his fan, spent hours with her colored pencils to prove that even Michael’s ‘Bad’ image had a soft soul. The artwork feels less like a drawing and more like a quiet conversation with the past. This tiny spark of creativity eventually led her straight to the heart of the Michael Jackson – Behind the Scenes of Bad (Music version).
Michael Jackson – Behind the scenes of Bad (Music version)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQqpUtbYuOA
People in the comments are losing their minds over how real this portrait looks. One viewer noted that this talent deserves every bit of recognition it gets. Another person said they felt proud to see a fellow fan get picked up by the official team.
A pencil can capture a moment of peace. But his performance on stage reveals the true power. The transition from a quiet sketch to a thundering performance shows just how much energy Michael packed into his life. That same focused look Steffi drew is the exact one he wore when he prepared to face a sea of thousands.
Michael Jackson – Live At Wembley (July 16, 1988)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9shByOh8fVE
When the lights came up at Wembley in 1988, 72,000 people witnessed a man who seemed to defy the laws of gravity. You can see the silver buckles on his suit dance as he spins across the stage. Even the Royal Family sat in the stands to witness the perfromance of the ‘King of Pop’.
Michael Jackson’s journey reminds us that a little bit of passion can take you across the globe. The official MJ team is now looking for more fans like Steffi to share their own creations. Your art deserves to be seen by the world just like hers was.
Follow Michael Jackson on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Take a chance and show the community what you can do for the King.