Blushing Brigitte

From the Pink Icons Series
Inspired by my love of classic cinema, this series pays tribute to the glamorous icons of the 1950s, 60s, and 70s—bold, beautiful, and unapologetically themselves.

Wildly feminine and effortlessly rebellious, Blushing Brigitte captures the spirit of Brigitte Bardot — the original bombshell who redefined beauty and owned her sensuality with fearless freedom. Set against a rich blend of candy pinks, fuchsia, and pops of citrusy lime, this portrait radiates the playful tension between innocence and allure. Bardot wasn’t just a muse — she was a movement. This piece is a tribute to her unapologetic femininity, untamed heart, and the kind of beauty that doesn’t ask for permission.

My process involves collage, textured pasts, inks and gold foil for abstract background. Then charcoal, acrylics and finished off with oils for depth and gloss.

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Lynette Mary Skeers is a modern romantic artist based in the Fraser Coast region of Queensland, Australia, working in mixed media and oils. Her paintings bring together figurative imagery, landscape, colour and symbolism to explore feminine strength, light, emotion and the quiet connection between the inner world and nature.

Originally from Newcastle and shaped by a lifelong love of dance and creativity, Lynette returned seriously to painting after raising her family. In 2024, she committed fully to her professional practice. She is a graduate of Milan Art Institute and has undertaken further mentorship with celebrated Australian artist Donald James Waters OAM.

Working from her Fraser Coast studio, Lynette builds her paintings with collage, texture, acrylic, inks and oils. Her work ranges from romantic portraits and symbolic reflections to contemplative landscapes and wildlife. Across each collection, she seeks to create beauty with meaning, inviting the viewer to pause, feel and find their own story within the work.