What is art, anyways?
Tom Brady appeared in federal court again on Monday, dealing with that whole #DeflateGate debacle. But what's more interesting than a federal court case about deflated footballs is the hot topic from the last time Brady appeared in court: his sketch.
Professional courtroom sketch artist Jane Rosenberg received the full wrath of the Internet when she last drew Brady in court. Seriously, she even joked about killing herself during an interview with Vice, and apologized profusely.
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However, this time Rosenberg's sketch looked a lot less melty, and she proudly appeared outside the courtroom holding her artwork for all to see.
And here's Jane Rosenberg's sketch of Tom Brady from today's hearing. "It was a nightmare." pic.twitter.com/o53cEV4rUL— Stephen Brown (@PPVSRB) August 31, 2015
During an interview with Mashable Rosenberg, who is used to behind behind-the-scenes, said that "it was a tremendous amount of pressure," after what happened last time.
And although Rosenberg said that Internet bullies tracked her down and sent her nasty emails, she did receive supportive ones as well.
"Thank god I'm so relieved I never have to sketch him," said Rosenberg.
Regardless, behind the safety Twitter, haters still hated while others came to her defense.
@PPVSRB Lurch was in court today?— Joe Greene (@josephwgreene) August 31, 2015
@PPVSRB This is her paintbrush. There's the problem. pic.twitter.com/Qdx2LPA1uD— James Ayres (@RealJamesEAyres) August 31, 2015
@PPVSRB Not sure why this woman underwent such public scrutiny over the 1st sketch. This one is actually very good. She has a lot of talent.— Capesquad (@capesquad) August 31, 2015
@PPVSRB awfully done.... Head is to small for body. This lady sucks!!!!— M (@Flying_meatball) August 31, 2015
@PPVSRB I'm sorry, it's just awful. Tom #Brady is so handsome. Just God awful.— Donna Sullivan (@Life_IsPrecious) August 31, 2015
This post was updated Monday August 31, 2015, 2:36 p.m. ET to include Rosenberg's comments.