The Kiwi artist behind Ronda Rousey's image on the cover of the latest Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition says it was designed to represent feminine strength.
One of three different covers released by the US magazine, it shows the UFC fighter in what appears to be a real swimsuit - but is actually just layers of makeup.
Joanne Gair, 57, daughter of former New Zealand politician George Gair, was the key artist behind the illusory piece and spent 14 hours preparing Rousey's body, applying her makeup and painting on the intricate details of the suit.
"Each piece of swimwear to be replicated for the body painting [in the 2016 swimsuit edition] was perfectly selected to elaborate on the personality and the art form of each of these athletes and what they do as a craft," she said. "It was all about the strength of women in this issue."