American beauty?

Well - no. Australian Beauty in this case.

Meet Kelly.

Ever since I painted Marg with the racing leathers, I've been getting my hair cut at the place where she works

Kelly also works there - and caught my eye for this image, which I had in mind after seeing the poster for the film.

Having discovered earlier, that it's best to paint images in roughly the position in which they'll be photographed, Kelly had a restful introduction to the rigors of being a 'canvas' - by reclining at ease on the billard table for the duration.

Thanks, Kelly.

ps: Yes - the stem is painted. (People keep asking.)