Asian Body Painting InfluencedBest of Special Effects World Body Painting Festival
Best of Special Effects World Body Painting FestivalBest of Airbrush World Body Painting Festival 2010
Best of Airbrush World Body Painting Festival 2010Best of Special Effects World Body Painting Festival
Best of Special Effects World Body Painting FestivalBest of Airbrush World Body Painting Festival 2010
Best of Airbrush World Body Painting Festival 2010Cosmetic Cloning and Body Art
Or was it a trick question? There obviously are two women there, even if one is a copy of the other. And if you look closely, you can see small differences in hair or the accessories in the background or whatever else you want to pore over. But, of course, there also is only one woman there: a blond archetype of American femininity that is the model for each of these two Miami Dolphins cheerleaders.
The two bodies could almost be clones. And, of course, they are: not because they share a fair amount of genetic material, but because each is an near perfect copy of a social form. Each is identically styled to that conventional model, from physical training to gestural habits to costumes and make-up. Each will stand out because she so completely conforms to one set of social norms. Together they mirror not only each other but their society’s demand for conformity.
But don’t think that style is to blame. Or at least consider the other end of the spectrum:
There is only one of this guy, right? He is a model at the annual Face and Body Art International Convention. Who else could possibly look like this? (The style is the man.) But, of course, he is not so unique. He fits right into the body art subculture, and the artist is drawing on familiar conventions of mythic iconography and popular design. Just in case that context isn’t clear, notice the Mona Lisa figure in the left background. And, like the cheerleaders, his well-toned body is a standard typification of gender.
The cheerleaders train for hours to have a few minutes of spectacular performance, all at considerable cost to themselves and other women. Mr. Body Art is a model of self-fashioning, but only for a few hours in a convention center that tomorrow will be hosting Rotarians while he becomes just another guy on the street. Fashion alternates between conformity and unique self-assertion, and each depends on the other. Most of us spend our time between these two extremes, but we shouldn’t feel too smug about that. Among human beings, there are only differences of degree, never of kind.
Bodypainting in Sport's Illustrated's 2010 Swimsuit Issue | Body Painting Desings
Bodypainting isn't new but Sports Illustrated is trying to give it a boost into the mainstream with its latest new swimsuit issue. Model Irina Shayk was painted in the photograph from SI's swimsuit issue above. The bodypainting and makeup was done by Joanne Gair for LBB Artist Management in Grenada. Joanne also did the bodypainting of Demi Moore for the 1992 Vanity Fair cover.Cosmetic Cloning and Body Art
Or was it a trick question? There obviously are two women there, even if one is a copy of the other. And if you look closely, you can see small differences in hair or the accessories in the background or whatever else you want to pore over. But, of course, there also is only one woman there: a blond archetype of American femininity that is the model for each of these two Miami Dolphins cheerleaders.
The two bodies could almost be clones. And, of course, they are: not because they share a fair amount of genetic material, but because each is an near perfect copy of a social form. Each is identically styled to that conventional model, from physical training to gestural habits to costumes and make-up. Each will stand out because she so completely conforms to one set of social norms. Together they mirror not only each other but their society’s demand for conformity.
But don’t think that style is to blame. Or at least consider the other end of the spectrum:There is only one of this guy, right? He is a model at the annual Face and Body Art International Convention. Who else could possibly look like this? (The style is the man.) But, of course, he is not so unique. He fits right into the body art subculture, and the artist is drawing on familiar conventions of mythic iconography and popular design. Just in case that context isn’t clear, notice the Mona Lisa figure in the left background. And, like the cheerleaders, his well-toned body is a standard typification of gender.
The cheerleaders train for hours to have a few minutes of spectacular performance, all at considerable cost to themselves and other women. Mr. Body Art is a model of self-fashioning, but only for a few hours in a convention center that tomorrow will be hosting Rotarians while he becomes just another guy on the street. Fashion alternates between conformity and unique self-assertion, and each depends on the other. Most of us spend our time between these two extremes, but we shouldn’t feel too smug about that. Among human beings, there are only differences of degree, never of kind.
Bodypainting in Sport's Illustrated's 2010 Swimsuit Issue | Body Painting Desings
Bodypainting isn't new but Sports Illustrated is trying to give it a boost into the mainstream with its latest new swimsuit issue. Model Irina Shayk was painted in the photograph from SI's swimsuit issue above. The bodypainting and makeup was done by Joanne Gair for LBB Artist Management in Grenada. Joanne also did the bodypainting of Demi Moore for the 1992 Vanity Fair cover.
Star Trek Online Nude Body Painting Show
Nude body painting is a form of artistic expression that uses average paint to make gorgeous bodies look even more gorgeous. Nowadays it also becomes a way that players to show their favor for a game. Here men and women come together to have a feast of Star Trek Online nude body painting show.
Star Trek Online Nude Body Painting Show
Nude body painting is a form of artistic expression that uses average paint to make gorgeous bodies look even more gorgeous. Nowadays it also becomes a way that players to show their favor for a game. Here men and women come together to have a feast of Star Trek Online nude body painting show.
UV, Special Effects and Commercial
In some cases special effects are used to transform the art form into a totally different shape and object. Other special techniques include the use of glowing paints, that glow different colours under UV lights. Glitter, glowing powders, metallics and sticks are also commonly used.
There is a merging of many art disciplines into a creative explosion that often creates a big impact. Many elements and art forms are mixed together; nudity, face painting, elements of theatre and drama, costume design, film, photography, special effects and graphic art. This creates a risky, sometimes shocking, other times beautiful, impact on the viewers of this intriguing art form. The uses of the medium are varied and range from parties and functions, to high powered corporate product launches.
International Bodypainting Festival
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Two models take to the stage at the 5th International Body Painting Festival in Mainz, Germany
German Bodypainting Festival
A model poses during the German Bodypainting Festival in Ingelheim, western Germany. This year's festival was themed "Exotic Beauties" and "Future".
UV, Special Effects and Commercial
In some cases special effects are used to transform the art form into a totally different shape and object. Other special techniques include the use of glowing paints, that glow different colours under UV lights. Glitter, glowing powders, metallics and sticks are also commonly used.
There is a merging of many art disciplines into a creative explosion that often creates a big impact. Many elements and art forms are mixed together; nudity, face painting, elements of theatre and drama, costume design, film, photography, special effects and graphic art. This creates a risky, sometimes shocking, other times beautiful, impact on the viewers of this intriguing art form. The uses of the medium are varied and range from parties and functions, to high powered corporate product launches.
International Bodypainting Festival
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Two models take to the stage at the 5th International Body Painting Festival in Mainz, Germany
German Bodypainting Festival
A model poses during the German Bodypainting Festival in Ingelheim, western Germany. This year's festival was themed "Exotic Beauties" and "Future".
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