Body painting with props.

Yesterday I promised images of Justin's cat body paint photo shoot with props.

Here they are. The props used in this body paint shoot were very simple. We had some plastic beads on a cord (like mardi gras beads) and a piece of sheer striped fabric.

Looking at lighting with Justin's body painting photos

Justin was a very fun and enthusiastic model to work with. He was into the whole body painting experience and really got into character. I body painted him like a blue fire cat with a broken heart. The design incorporated graphic flames in place of stripes and the flame motif is echoed in his face painting. I'm posting a couple of picture of Justin to illustrate how lighting can really change the feel of a body paint photo shoot.

Tomorrow let's look at how props can change the feel of a body paint shoot.

Yet more cat face and body painting

I don't like getting my face painted. Can you tell?
Justin doesn't mind getting painted at all.

Keeping with the Jungle Cat body paint theme

Here's some more examples...

This tiger was painted for PETA and kept in a cage in Time Square to increase awareness of the plight of the circus tiger.

How could I NOT paint Gisele like a leopard? The body paint accents go with her leopard print panties, leopard gloves and leash!

Face Painting Workshop 3/15

ONE DAY BEGINNERS FACE PAINTING WORKSHOP
Sunday March 15th, 10-4
(only class this Spring!)
Passaic, NJ
$150 (same price as last year!!!)
This hands-on workshop is for beginners.
Learn the basics you need to become a competent face painter. You will learn sponge work, blending, color theory, safety, how to choose a brush, proper brush care and a variety of brush strokes. There will be plenty of opportunities to practice what we learn. Come prepared to paint and be painted! You will be shown basic full faces and be able to practice these faces after each step by step demo. A maximum class size of 8 insures that you will have the close individual attention you need to learn the basics of face painting. There is a minimum of 4 students needed for the class. If you have your own face painting kit, please feel welcome to bring it so that you can practice what you are learning with tools that are familiar to you. Otherwise, I can provide you with the items you need for the workshop.
Products will be available for sale.
Class will be held in Passaic, NJ.
Easily accessible by public transit from NYC.
RSVP or questions: 908-725-1213 or bodyartist@gmail.com

About RoByn Thompson: A professional face and body artist since 1999. RoByn has won numerous awards. Her list of repeat clients includes the Guggenheim, Ecko Unltd., Chelsea Markets and South Street Seaport. Her body painting is featured on the cover of "Time Out New York" and the Latina Kama Sutra.It's also been featured in music videos and on HBO's Flight of the Conchords. Also, get the first look at RoByn's new face painting book and video!RoByn's work is at www.moogieland.com and www.nycbodyart.com