MOTHERHOOD is a swanderful thing, as artist Gesine Marwedel proves.
She usually paints on models’ bodies — creating amazing illusions of animals like snails and rabbits.
Caters News AgencyGesine Marwedel creates incredible illusions using bodypaint[/caption]
Caters News AgencyShe has replicated a range of animals, including snails, birds and seals[/caption]
Caters News AgencyShe morphed into a rabbit using her hands as ears[/caption]
But Gesine, 33, turned her brushes on herself when she became pregnant during the pandemic.
Here, her arm becomes a swan’s head and neck while her baby bump is its body.
Gesine, from Dortmund, Germany said: “Because of Covid I had to do it on my own which was a real challenge.
“Mostly I am inspired by a photo, pose or something and first I try out poses in front of a mirror.
Caters News AgencyGesine, pictured with a model, was forced to turn the paintbrush on herself during lockdown[/caption]
Caters News AgencyShe morphed herself into a realistic kingfisher[/caption]
Caters News AgencyShe also used her bump to highlight the shape of a pelican’s body[/caption]
Caters News AgencyShe sees the photo series as a unique way of documenting her pregnancy[/caption]
Most read in News
DEEP FREEZE
Two MORE days of snow to spark power cuts after -23C coldest night in 25 YEARS
HOT SHOTS
Over-65s will get jab letters from Monday in new sign UK could end lockdown early
KNIFE HORROR
Boy, 19, stabbed to death outside Tube station after 'fight between 3 men'
BLAZE BATTLE
Dartmoor fire turns sky bright red as emergency crews rush to control blaze
UNACCEPTABLE
Shocking moment 300-strong crowd guzzle booze & dance in snow despite lockdown
BACK TO CLASS
Boris Johnson vows schoolkids WILL return from March 8 despite Sage mutiny
“Bodypainting is very different from canvas painting. You have to deal with poses, shapes, lights and shadows and a living model, that moves, talks and has needs.
“You also can’t take a rest and finish the painting another day – it has to be finished the same day, even when it takes up to 12 hours.”
Now all her amazing swan image needs is her cygnet-ure.
Caters News AgencyWhen not painting herself, Gesine says it’s important to remember they’re ‘living models that move, talk and has needs’[/caption]
Caters News AgencyShe adds ‘it has to be finished the same day, even when it takes up to 12 hours’[/caption]
GOT a story? RING The Sun on 0207 782 4104 or WHATSAPP on 07423720250 or EMAIL exclusive@the-sun.co.uk
