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Screen Sirens: Stunning portraits of iconic Hollywood starlets

This series of striking paintings is by Tokyo-based artist, Tsunemasa Takahashi. Steeped in glamour, the portraits, which include actresses Susan Hayward, Judy Garland and Lauren Bacall, have been created through the medium of oil tempera.

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Portrait of a woman with golden wavy hair and red lips against an abstract geometric background by Tsunemasa Takahashi

Takahashi has also created a series of gorgeous book and film covers, which follow the same, unique style –"Every stroke of paint should be timeless."

Discover more at www.behance.net/tsunet.

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Portrait of a golden-haired woman with a black bow necklace against a muted green background, painted in oil tempera by Tsunemasa Takahashi
Portrait of a glamorous woman with wavy red hair and red lips, surrounded by textured circular forms, painted in oil tempera by Tsunemasa Takahashi
Portrait of a woman with voluminous golden hair and lavender skin against a deep blue background scattered with glowing white orbs, painted in oil tempera by Tsunemasa Takahashi
Woman's face with stylised hair replaced by botanical and abstract elements in pink, purple and brown tones against a dark background
Portrait of a woman with styled auburn hair and red lips wearing a pink top, set against a blue halo and pink patterned background by Tsunemasa Takahashi
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