The Violinist Posted on January 21, 2018 by Winifred Whitfield The Violinist – 12×16 Oil on Gesso Panel 12×16 Portrait Oil Painting by Winifred She “grooved” and swayed to her unique style of music. Dramatically, she lowered her head then tossed her thick black hair backwards. She played the violin using the bow but sometimes she just strummed it.