Fashion designer Ruth Tarvydas poses for nude painting Ruth Tarvydas in the studio of Perth artist Steven Makse. YOU thought her dresses were revealing. Now celebrity designer Ruth Tarvydas is getting starkers in the name of art. Life is not meant to be limp. Get excited," said Tarvydas, who will pose for a nude portrait with Perth artist Steven Makse. Award-winning Makse is hoping the racy painting will win him the most prestigious art accolade in Australia, the Archibald Prize. "Because she's a fashion designer I thought it would be ironic to paint her nude, being that she's clothed everyone,"" said Makse, who will paint Tarvydas over the course of two months. I've never painted anyone with such a high profile but I think I can handle it. The self-confessed cougar, who believes the best relationships last one night only, told Confidential the portrait would probably spice up her love life. "I may need my bodyguard after this," she said. It should fill up my diary for a couple of years. Tarvydas, who is in her mid- 60s, says women should be proud of their bodies no matter their age. And people should be less judgmental. "I celebrate an uncluttered mind," she said. It is a wonderful freedom and I enjoy people who relate to this. I find this mostly in the younger generation. Tarvydas said people also should be more passionate about life. "Even in boardroom meetings I have to say, "Be passionate about your project - what do you need? Viagra?.""