ASK A WOMAN

FAMOUS PAINTINGS OF WOMEN

Explore the ASK A WOMAN and INAMORATA collections, poetic tributes to inspiring women. ASK A WOMAN captures the essence of women’s strengths, weaknesses, wit, and more, portraying diverse lives. INAMORATA pays homage to exceptional women, celebrating beauty, boldness, and defiance of norms. Kristel Bechara’s revolutionary method blends oil, acrylic, and giclée printmaking, turning each piece into an emotional narrative. These famous paintings, offered in various sizes, tell stories of women who’ve left an indelible mark on history and the artist’s heart

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Sophia's Wisdom

famous paintings of women

Acrylic on Canvas 80x120cm

Sophia Loren: “I’d rather eat pasta and drink wine than be a size zero.”

This oeuvre represents a celebration of the freedom, a disassociation from the surreal beauty norms set by the fake fashion magazines. Everlasting beauty is happiness derived from being comfortable with yourself. Real beauty has no labels.

She is King

FAMOUS PAINTINGS OF WOMEN

Acrylic on Canvas 100x120cm

“Now it is time to make real the promises of democracy.” – Martin Luther King.
This oeuvre is a representation of the modern day gender equality aspiration. A woman can dream of being also a king.

“R E A D My *Lips”

FAMOUS PAINTINGS OF WOMEN

Acrylic on Canvas 50x70cm

“READ My Lips” is a representation of the intelligent woman’s call to be listened to carefully, not just watched talking. “Sois belle et tais-toi” (Sit down, and look pretty!) – is dead!

Innuendo

FAMOUS PAINTINGS OF WOMEN

Giclee on Canvas 70x100cm

A collaboration with Artist Konstantinos Skopelitis. The artists adds life through colour to the original intense drawing, ”Innuendo”, which was done in ink on newspaper pages collated on cardboard.

Hazy Shade of Dark

FAMOUS PAINTINGS OF WOMEN

Giclee on Canvas 100x100cm

A collaboration with Artist Konstantinos Skopelitis. The artist added her elements of vibrancy and life to the original intense drawing, ”Hazy Shade of Dark”, which was done in ink on newspaper pages collated on cardboard.

La Belle Epoque

FAMOUS PAINTINGS OF WOMEN

Giclee on Canvas 70x100cm

A collaboration with Artist Konstantinos Skopelitis. The artist added her elements of vibrancy and life to the original intense drawing, ”La Belle Epoque”, which was done in ink on newspaper pages collated on cardboard.

The Girl with the Butterfly Mask

Giclee on Canvas 120x120cm

In this painting the centre point of attraction is an exotic butterfly. This exquisite creature was once a humble caterpillar. Its presence in the painting serves as a testament of change and beautiful transformation.

Sleepless

Giclee on Canvas 70x100cm

A collaboration with Artist Konstantinos Skopelitis. The artist added her elements of vibrancy and life to the original intense drawing, ”Sleepless”, which was done in ink on newspaper pages collated on cardboard.

Sleeper

Giclee on Canvas 150x100cm

“All I really want is to be wonderful. People in this town, they, they can be so cruel! I live my life inside a dream Only waking when I sleep. I would sell my sorry soul if I could have it all” “State of Dreaming” – An expression of a poem inspired by Marilyn Monroe, Marina and the Diamonds.

Tres Joli Bigoudi

Giclee on Canvas 100x150cm

The way women achieved a 1960’s hair style was through suffering. They slept in these can sized rollers, every night! Can you believe they did that and got used to it?! Perhaps it is a testament to the notion that you can get used to anything to achieve your objective.

Love Yourself

Giclee on Canvas 80x120cm

Love Yourself – Seven-Step Prescription for Self-Love – By Deborah Khoshaba Psy.D.
1. Become mindful.
2. Act on what you need rather than what you want.
3. Practice good self-care.
4. Set boundaries.
5. Protect yourself.
6. Forgive yourself.
7. Live intentionally.

Vixen

Giclee on Canvas 100x150cm

Ignorance is bliss, while innocence is insanity.

Here the artist delves into women’s psyches and illustrates moments in their lives where they have needed to stroke egos, act shocked or astonished all while being quite indifferent or underwhelmed.

Lion

Giclee on Canvas 100x150cm

Inspired by the quote: “In the future, there will be no female leaders. There will just be leaders.” by Sheryl Sandberg, the piece exudes feminism and the quest for equality.