Winnie is a burlesque performer, make-up artist and life model. She is very popular amongst the life drawing groups for her professionalism and her signature smile which she maintains throughout the sitting.

This watercolour depicted Winnie from the waist up in a warm and naturalistic skin tones. The transitions of light and shadow were carefully observed. Winnie’s signature hairstyle framed her face and it created a quiet sense of optimism in her upward gaze. The loose, expressive background heightened the emotional tone of this watercolour piece, making Winnie appeared almost suspended in a wash of colour.

The overall effect was an intimate, painterly artwork focusing on the beauty of human form and light.

Winnie - Pink Background I