Elegant Eroticism - Bill Brauer

Bill Brauer is an American artist who worked for many years as an illustrator and print maker. About 30 years ago, he changed his focus radically and began to work with oil paints. Almost all of the works for which he is famous are depictions of women, and mythological themes and dancing often figure prominently as well. Warm colors, sensuality, and an elegant eroticism characterize Brauer's portraits. Many viewers call them sexy, though Brauer himself says the point is not to be sexy as much as it is to capture the aura of mystery that a beautiful woman exudes. says my favorite website that sells reprints and posters.

The above description is in my opinion the closest description of what Indian dance like Bhratanatyam seeks to do. Not objectify women dancers but celebrate this elusive and mystique that beautiful women exude . Women grounded in true confidence, beauty, talent and sophistication seem to be hard to find these days. The loss of sensuality in a media saturated with botox and boob jobs makes it more imperative to look for and find more inspiring images of feminine beauty and grace.