Burlesque Beauty

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Lovely, delicate piece of drawing and wash-sketching. Nice.."

Posted by Alan Irvine on Sun 30 Aug 13:41:29

There's a lot to like here Shelagh which I do, very much.

Posted by Heather Love on Sun 30 Aug 13:48:20

This is beautiful, really unique it's lovely

Posted by Lyn Thacker on Sun 30 Aug 20:40:23

This is incredibly effective. The colour is perfect and adds to the character

Posted by Diana Boanas SWA on Mon 31 Aug 16:14:51

Hang on Studio Wall

30/08/2020

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This painting was inspired from 'a glove' exhibiting at The V&A, owned by a British Burlesque Skirt Dancer and actress in the Victorian era, called Kate Vaughan (Catherine Alice Candelin, 1852-1903). It's amazing what takes your fancy to pick up the brush and paint - who'da thought it would be a long elegant glove.

About the Artist

Shelagh Fairbank

I took up painting after retiring in 2017, having not done any since 'O' Level Art - now I find I can't stop. Painting or drawing has certainly filled the void, (after a worklife in IT), with ease and offered the perfect contrast. My painting is quite eclectic and I paint what takes my fancy or…

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