Watch A Work of Art in The Making!Michael Jackson’s Tribute Portrait.
Behind each dot you see in the portrait below, there is a real person – a fan – somewhere in the world who came here, like you,
to be part of Michael's legacy.
A dot is not drawn on the canvas by Artist David Ilan until someone signs up for it.
To complete Michael's Tribute Portrait, it will take at least 1,000,000 fans to get a dot! Tell your friends – and watch it grow.
About the Pose:
The drawing represents multiple moments in Michael's life, from his younger years to more recent times. There will be more than one image of Michael in this drawing. Since fans have different opinions on what Michael should look like in the drawing, I came up with a concept that will make everyone happy. How will the different images of Michael work together in the drawing? It's a secret that is being revealed daily, dot by dot... The drawing will take a few twists and turns along the way.
The Tribute Board of Advisors, which consists of people who were very close to Michael, consult with me on an ongoing basis to make sure the portrait will be something that Michael himself would have approved of and loved. Enjoy watching the portrait evolve.
Everyone who signs up for a dot in Michael’s Portrait is given a unique dot number. Extensive records are kept that correspond to each dot being drawn – who signed up for it, on what day, and where it is drawn on the canvas. Find the location of your dot on the Artist’s Log by finding your dot number in the chart. Then, zoom into the portrait for a better look!
Current Status:
I drew Michael's ear and added more detail to the rest of his face. His features are starting to take shape.
You can also see the dots that were put on Michael's shirt, right where his heart is.
The center dots are for V.I.P.s and the ones around the heart are given out at live events.
Dot Numbers 1-4 (Center of Heart)
Michael Jackson
Prince Michael
Paris Michael Katherine
Prince Michael II (aka Blanket)
Dot Numbers MJ1-MJ64 (Center of Heart) V.I.P.s in Alphabetical Order
Tina Albritton
May May Ali
Rasheda Ali
Randy Allaire
Jessica Van Asten
Elizabeth Barry
Michael Bearden
Sheila Berthelsen
Howard Bloom
Bounce
Todd Bridges
Trescha Rashae Brown (contest winner)
Gotham Chopra
Raquel Choyce
Deborah Dannelly
Sean Flynn
Vivica A. Fox
Brian Friedman
Christopher Gaspar
GEO
Laurie Ann Gibson
Louis Gossett, Jr.
Anne-sophie Guilloux (contest winner)
Judith Hill
Dorian Holley
Jermaine Jackson
Rev. Jesse Jackson
Joshua
Larry King
Gladys Knight
Adam Lambert
Cherilyn Lee
George Lopez
Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
Jonathan Moffett
Milou van Mulken (contest winner)
Navi
Nijel
Tommy Organ
Gary Owens
Marijke Paesen
Lorene Pichay
Blake Plash
Azja Pryor
Teddy Riley
Sandra Robinson
Joy Robson
Jan Rooney
Mickey Rooney
Diana Ross
Evan Ross
Gregg Russell
Michael Sarver
Allan M. Scanlan ("Big Al")
Brooke Shields
Shane Sparks
Ken Stacey
Gina Starbuck
J. Randy Taraborrelli
Al Walser
Marlon Wayans
Rythmik Williams
Don Wilson
Tatiana Yvonne
Dot Numbers
Position
Dot Numbers
Position
500 - 999
Around the Heart
1,000 - 3,300
M.'s Right Eye
3,301 - 5,050
M.'s Left Eye
5,051 - 5,710
Nose
5,711 - 5,900
M.'s Right Eye
5,901 - 12,950
More detail in the nose
12,951 - 13,750
M.'s Right Cheek
13,751 - 14,600
M.'s Left Cheek
14,601 - 16,600
Upper Lip
16,601 - 17,000
Bottom Lip
17,001 - 17,150
M.'s Left Cheek
17,151 - 17,875
Inside Mouth
17,876 - 28,030
M.'s Left Cheek
28,031 - 36,800
M.'s Left Eye
36,801 - 40,360
M.'s Right Eye
40,361 - 43,380
M.'s Right Cheek
43,381 - 43,560
Forehead
43,561 - 44,280
Temple
44,281 - 45,720
Right Side of M.'s Face
45,721 - 46,150
Chin
46,151 - 46,480
M.'s Left Eyebrow
46,481 - 46,960
M.'s Right Eyebrow
46,961 - 55,660
Ear
55,661 - 56,560
Neck
56,561 - 71,850
M.'s Right Eye
71,851 - 76,970
M.'s Left Eye
76,971 - 77,320
Forehead
77,321 - 85,320
M.'s Left Cheek
85,321 - 87,410
Mouth
87,411 - 89,680
Upper Lip
89,681 - 90,530
Chin
If you don't see your dot number: Please check back often. Your dot has been registered and David Ilan will place it by hand for you very soon.
COMING SOON!
A “Dot Finder” is being developed by programmers for this website. Once operational, the Dot Finder will allow you to type in your dot number and identify the exact location of YOUR DOT in Michael’s portrait. (If you are a programmer and want to be involved in the behind-the-scenes development of this exciting technology, please contact us!)
FIND THE PEOPLE IN THE PORTRAIT!
Connect your dot with other dot members. Build your own community by exploring members, messages, joining groups and using keyword search.
WORLD TOUR!
The portrait is being drawn in Los Angeles, California. Upon its completion, it is scheduled to go on a world tour so fans everywhere can have a chance to see their dot in person. We will soon announce the name of the prestigious location where the portrait will find a permanent home and can be visited by fans everywhere for years to come.
