Breast cancer survivor disrobes for So Brave charity calendar

By Elise Kinsella

Updated 13 May 2017, 10:58pm

Nearly four years after she was diagnosed with breast cancer, Genevieve Esgate has stripped away her clothes and been painted from head to foot to raise awareness of the disease in younger women.

The mother of two is one of 12 breast cancer survivors from regional Australia being painted and photographed for a calendar produced by the charity So Brave.

Ms Esgate modelled at a Kingscliff photo shoot in northern NSW, and said it was an important and empowering experience for her.

"I am standing here, completely covered in paint, but it feels amazing to say 'here is my new body, here are my battle scars'.

Check our her beautiful pictures