A portrait of Asher Keddie painted by her artist boyfriend Vincent Fantauzzo has won the prestigious Archibald people’s choice prize.
Keddie’s lover painted the captivating portrait after a romantic moment between the pair who met last year.
Fantauzzo said the actress arrived late at the pair’s home one night after a long day and he wanted to capture the look she gave him.
“I knew she’d had a hard day and so was relieved to be home,” he says.
“It was a look of real happiness.”
The creative pair first stepped out together late last year following Asher’s separation with her husband.
The win adds another trophy to the couple’s mantel. They are enjoying a good run this year with Asher taking out the top gong at this year’s Logie awards, walking away with the Gold Logie and a silver for most popular actress.
