These life studies of figures are depicted with lively poses and rendered with intricate flowing lines. The artist used refined strokes to outline and depict the soft curves of body contours, adjusted to various poses to create a dynamic composition. Khalil Ibrahim is one of Malaysia's most gifted artist dexterous in all media and a great colourist versatile in figures and landscapes. He won a Pahang State scholarship to study at the St. Martins' School of Art in London where he graduated with a National Diploma of Design in 1963 and followed up with a postgraduate study. On his return, he was relieved of his contract and he had been a fulltime artist since September 1966. He was given a double solo of his London works and Malaysian batik paintings at the Samat Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur in 1970. He was the first Malaysian to have a solo in Indonesia in 1970. He co- founded the Malaysian Watercolour Society. His major solo show included Khalil Ibrahim: A Continued Dialogue at Galeri Petronas, Kuala Lumpur in 2004. He has also been featured in major national exhibitions abroad. Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers dedicated its booth paying tribute to Khalil Ibrahim in Art Expo Malaysia 2018.