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Body Painting uses a wealth of photos to show just how the application of colorful paint can transform a childs face or a womans body into another dimension. Each of ten chapters presents the start-to-finish painting project of one established artist. The best teachers are the men and women who have already mastered a skill. Body Painting used interviews with the artists to explore their preference for tools, their favorite techniques and how they learned their skills. The discussion of paint choices includes airbrushed body make up, textile acrylics, liquid latex and even markers from companies like Crayola. As pointed out in the captions and the interviews, each material has good points and bad, all are covered in Body Painting. With over 450 photos on 144 pages, Body Painting is a visual feast celebrating a new art form, as well as an instructive how-to book.
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Body Painting
Doug Mitchel
Published by:
Wolfgang Publications Inc.
PO Box 223
Stillwater, MN 55082
www.wolfpub.com
Legals
First published in 2008 by Wolfgang Publications Inc.,
PO Box 223, Stillwater MN 55082
Timothy Remus, 2008
All rights reserved. With the exception of quoting brief passages for the purposes of review no part of this publication may be reproduced without prior written permission from the publisher.
The information in this book is true and complete to the best of our knowledge. All recommendations are made without any guarantee on the part of the author or publisher, who also disclaim any liability incurred in connection with the use of this data or specific details.
We recognize that some words, model names and designations, for example, mentioned herein are the property of the trademark holder. We use them for identification purposes only. This is not an official publication.
ISBN 13: 978-1-935828-06-8
Printed and bound in China.
Acknowledgements
The creation of a book like this is a collaborative effort.
Were it not for the unlimited talents of the artists, and the nearly unlimited patience of the models, the process would be for naught.
Each artist in this book has given us a brief glimpse at their abilities as they created an original piece to be illustrated. In addition to the talents you can see, I wish to extend my thanks to the entire crew for assisting me in finding additional artists and compiling a complete listing of materials needed to complete the process.
While it was my duty to photograph, document and chronicle all of the sequences shown here, my work pales in comparison to those who actually created the human art we now have to enjoy.
My thanks to all for their efforts. Without them I am nothing.
Introduction
Recorded history shows us that early man often painted scenes of his life on the walls of the family cave. It has only been in the last decade or so that we have turned to painting each other. While there are still tribes of natives in faraway lands that use body markings to show status within their settlements, we have taken a lighter approach to the art of body painting.
Many of us first saw the colorful painted bodies on the pages of Sports Illustrated magazine and were amazed at the realism attained. The richly detailed art looked as lifelike as possible and led the way to more of the same. The world of body painting has grown wildly and is more accepted by mainstream critics. There is even an event held annually that showcases the work of body paint artists from around the globe. Fantasy Fest in Key West is another place and time where body painting takes a front seat in the art world bus, showing us a wild array of human designs as they stroll the streets of the Florida city.
We may never know why artists turned their attentions to the human body after painting every other surface known to exist. Maybe the restless need to always be doing something new was enough of a reason to turn to a human canvas. Regardless of the reasons, were glad they did.
Most of the artists in this book tell us they enjoy the added challenge of working on a living canvas when compared to a static subject. Certain technical aspects also need to be addressed to ensure the safety of the model and the longevity of the applied hues.
The ten artists in this book have each shown us their own distinctive methods of covering human flesh with paint. We will learn how their choices in materials are as different as their perceptions. The only common thread in their efforts is the never ending ability to create art where none existed before. Many of our models in this book were also new to the craft, but had always held a curiosity for the work. Even a few of the artists were new to this genre of art but had long histories of applying color to a wide variety of subjects.
With brushes in hand and their creative dials turned up high, they set out to deliver a version of art in this relatively new medium. Many hours were spent in preparation for their respective chapters and were eagerly achieved once the work began. A few of our artists already earn a living in creating face and body art while a few more adapted their talents to the human form as a new way of flexing their skills. The art has been accepted as a fresh way of advertising a product and is widely used by commercial clients seeking untapped methods of getting the word out.
As you can see, much of the art in this book can be achieved with the talent and skills needed to run an airbrush or use hand paints. There are a number of brands used in the art of body painting and most can be had at a local art supply outlet. We have included a chapter in this book that will guide you to other sources for the required materials, but the talent youll have to bring yourself. A sense of adventure will come in handy and imagination is always a plus when creating art in any form.
We hope this effort will illustrate the many ways that body art can be crafted and provide some inspiration for the novice or experienced artisan. As with most forms of art there are no wrong answers, only new roads to travel and fresh canvas to be covered. Grab a friend and some brushes and see what you can create!
Chapter One
Eric Richardson
A Winter Delight
The snow ball is real but her winter ensemble is pure fantasy.
Eric has been applying paint to human bodies for nearly 3 years, but his exposure to art leads all the way back to his high school days. While in school, he dabbled in a variety of mediums but seemed to gravitate towards painting as his favorite. Of course back then his canvas was just that, but some of the techniques can be seen as he creates his human pieces of art.
His interest in the arts continued through the years and he was first introduced to body painting while on a trip to Key West Florida during Fantasy Fest. Duval Street is the primary party venue in Key West, and the range of artists there really triggered Erics desire. What he saw there opened his eyes to what could be accomplished using the human form as his platform, and he was inspired to put brush to skin as soon as he could.
With his newfound desire at warp speed, he began his journey down the path of body painting. Unlike the flat worlds of typical artwork, Eric enjoys the challenges that the human body brings to the equation. The variety of shapes, sizes and curves he works with offer him an added level of difficulty to remain fast and accurate in his applications. With no two bodies being alike, he never knows what surprise lies ahead.
Taking his new task in hand, he set out to begin the process. With every piece he creates, the entire result is pre-planned long before he puts brush to flesh. An occasional deviation may occur during the process, but he can see the art in his mind before he begins to create. Some pieces require that he put pen to paper first in order to better create the needed colors and shapes to reach his goal. Of the many styles of body art that can be achieved, he enjoys painting clothing the best. This winter sweater and jeans ensemble was his first attempt at this theme, and he was a bit worried about the outcome.
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