This is my first challenge entry, I hope you all approve!
Back story: I'm kind of a political junkie and completely obsessed with this election. I decided my craft would be a bean mosaic in support of Barack Obama. If you don't like Senator Obama, please look past that and just appreciate / comment on the craft. Thanks!
Inspiration: I wanted to make a bean representation of the oh-so cool poster by Shepard Fairey. I'm sure you've seen it around. If not, here is the artist's official website:
http://obeygiant.com/post/obamaAccording to my 1966 Better Homes and Gardens guide to Stitchery and Crafts:
“Seeds, glue, and imagination are all you need to do seed mosaics”. They forgot to mention patience and a ridiculous amount of time.
Store Supplies:about 2 pounds Black Beans
about 2 pounds Red Beans
about 2 pounds Pink Beans (too bad there were no baby blue beans)
about 1 pound Lentils
about 1 pound Navy Beans, Navy Beans, NAVY BEANS
Total: I spent a little less than $11 at WinCo (If you don't know WinCo, they sell low cost groceries and the bulk bins are crazy cheap)
Home Supplies:Cheap old frame missing glass (I knew there was a reason I couldn't throw it away)
Bottle of Elmer's Multi-Purpose Glue
Krylon Crystal Clear Coat
Day One: Slow GoingI was so excited to start, but after 5 hours of laying out my design and gluing beans, I've only gone this far:
I'm ready to cry/quit
Days Two and Three: It's coming togetherWatched some old movies and glued beans like a mad woman.
I'm very pleased with the tie.
Days Four - 
?: Taking an artistic breakI was concerned about filling in the facial details... so I put it off as long as possible. At this point I kind of took a break, occasionally gluing a bean here and there.
Day Yesterday: Craftster now accepting submissions! I had to finish this thing! But I still put off the eyes because they were going to be hard
Day Today: It is finished! 
Just in time for the VP Debate!
Details: 
Picture measures 16”x20”
Function: To get out the vote, inspire discussion, and act as my Obama poster since they were a limited edition run and I couldn't get one.
I ended up buying way too many beans, and actually only needed about a half pound of each type. I think I'll make bean soup out of the extra 6 pounds of beans. It's going to be a long winter.
While the mosaic is far from perfect, I'm very pleased with how it came out. If I had to do it again I would not use the lentils, as I had the hardest time keeping them propped up. The other beans were much easier to use.
Thanks for looking. I hope you all enjoy and don't forget to vote! (for this challenge and on election day!)
