Now that South Carolina governor Mark Sanford's philandering ways have thrust him into the national spotlight, it's only a matter of time until we meet the woman he's been flying down to Argentina to see. The prospect of a new politically-charged "other woman" being blared across the tabloids reminds us of rising British artist Annie Kevans, whose portraits of presidential mistresses--and one presidential mister--were a hit at this year's Volta New York. (A single buyer snatched up all 11 of J.F.K.'s "girls," we hear.)

If Kevans continues painting political inamoratas we predict a long and prosperous career, considering the sheer number of them--Berlusconi's alone could fill a museum! For a historical perspective, see more works from the artist's "All the Presidents' Girls" series below.

"Marilyn Monroe (John F Kennedy)" ; Courtesy of Annie Kevans

"William Rufus DeVane King (James Buchanan)" ; Courtesy of Annie Kevans

"Sally Cary Fairfax (George Washington)" ; Courtesy of Annie Kevans

US presidents' ladies at by Annie Kevans at FAS, London booth, had the favors of collectors, who bought the entire stand "en masse" during the VIP preview. Unique oil on paper ; $4,500 and up. ; (c) ArtWeLove

Marilyn Monroe (JFK's darling) and Monica Levinsky (Clinton's favorite) ; (c) ArtWeLove