Body Painting Makeup Accents

Body Painting is an Art Form that is steamrolling into the mainstream. Once a cultist Art Form it is now sought after by commercial interests for print ads, television commercials, live promotional appearances, and sporting events. Body Painting is accomplished with Body Painting Makeup, not paint. As with all forms of art, Body Painting is a constantly evolving art., and a living art. Makeup Artists from all makeup disciplines are now engaging in Body Painting and discovering a new form of expression.

The tools of Body Painting Makeup Artists are already in the Makeup Artist's Bag. Makeup Brushes and Sponge Applicators are used with water activated cake makeup such as Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ. The newest wave in Body Painting is Air Brush Makeup. Mehron introduced a new line of green tea based, vitamin infused Air Brush makeup in highly pigmented, diversified colors, LUX AirBrush Makeup.

Artists and Makeup Artists alike who are interested in exploring this swiftly growing living art form should always remember that most of the model's skin will be covered in color. The pores of the skin need to breathe, therefore only safe Body Painting Makeup should be used to pursue your living art visions. Paint is for canvas, walls and paper. Makeup is for application to the human body. Be safe, look to Mehron, manufacturers of Makeup since 1927 in the USA free from animal testing. Mehron produces highly pigmented, safe Makeup for the Body Painting Artist, Paradise Makeup AQ and LUX Airbrush Makeup.

To add an extra dimension to your Body Painting creation, Mehron has a compliment of Body Painting Makeup Accents. Mehron Body Painting Makeup Accents allows the Body painting Artist to add glitter, sparkles and Metallic Powder to their living art creation. Along with Detailz, a liquid detailing makeup that is part of the Paradise Makeup AQ Collection, Makeup Artist can add Gemstones and seashells and other cosmetic accessories to their artistic creation with AdGem, a latex free body adhesive that has is safe to use, easy to remove, yet strong enough to hold detailing accents to any Body Painting.

It is important to remember that the skin is the body's largest organ, it needs to breathe, its pores can not be suffocated with paint. Acrylic paints, oil paints and even water paints are never safe to use on the body, especially when it comes to the art of Body Painting, an Art that covers most of the body's largest organ. Mehron Body Painting Makeup and Body Painting Makeup Accents and accessories are made especially for the Art of Body Painting. Whether you are a beginner or a professional Body Painting enthusiast, Mehron Body Painting Makeup is the right choice for you.

Watercolor Masterpieces Painting from the Brooklyn Museum

The recently opened exhibition features 70 stellar watercolors painting artwork from the Brooklyn Museum’s collection, chronicling the rise of the medium in America and shifts in technique over the years. The Brooklyn Museum was the first American art museum to start collecting watercolors,

so it only makes sense that all of the greats are included, and several works from some—Eakins, Sargent, Hassam, Prendergast, Marin, Marsh (and, naturally, Homer and Hopper). Going through the exhibition, you're able to see these artists progressively finding and tuning their creative voices.

Sexy G-String Body Painting

Look at the sexy G-String style body painting, very interested to see

Nurse Costume Style Body Painting

You are looking for Sexy Nurse Costume Style Body Painting, body art. This artwork is very interested to look, because the model is so sexy, hehe.

To see more body painting collections, you can click here body painting

"Winterized" - Our Favourite Painting

I Think Tis painting was made with watercolor style. You'll recognize, of course, the now even more icy couple from Grant Wood's American Gothic at left. And at right, below, you can see La Soif (The Thirst) by William Adolphe Bouguereau, and at left, below, you'll find it's altered counterpart, I Triple Dog Dare Ya.

To see more watercolor painting collection, please click here watercolor painting

Famous Watercolor Painting - Beautiful Woman Was Sleeping

This painting maybe made with watercolor style, I think this artwork is including in the famous artistic paintings. I searched up famous paitings on Google Images, and found this really nice one called "Flaming June." The artist is Lord Frederick Leighton.

The 2010 NABPC Winners Part 3

Awards for Airbrush Body Painting were made at the First Annual 2010 North American Body Painting Championship (NABPC) held at The Flamingo Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on February 11-14, 2010. With films such as Avatar and High Definition Video demanding the even coverage that Air Brush Makeup can provide, the need for skilled Air Brush Makeup Artists will grow. The Community of Body Painting Makeup Artists are more than skilled at Air Brush Makeup Application. When skilled Body Painting Makeup Artists have a air brush gun in their hand the results are simply amazing. Body Painting Competitions such as NABPC organized by Mark Reid, Master Body Painter squeezes the trigger on the creative juices of the Body Painting Makeup Artist. All Body Painting Artists go leave a competition like NABPC with the prize of honed skills, new techniques, and comradeship with Body Painting Makeup Artists from around the globe

A competition would not be a competition without a Champion declared, the First Annual North American Body Painting Champion of 2010 in the category of AirBrush Body Painting is Alexander Hansen, with second place going to, Nicholas Herrera, followed by Jesse Thoreson taking third place, Adam Ray in Fourth Place and Finishing in 5th place was Ragen Mendenhall. Congratulations are in order for the top five AirBrush Body Painting Makeup Artists on their accomplishments at the historic 1st Annual NABPC.

As the Art of Body Painting continues to grow, AirBrush Makeup Body Painting Artists will continue to evolve in both technique and color usage. As they continue to push the envelop of this evolving living art, the tools that they need must continue to be developed. Mehron Makeup was both a Sponsor and Exhibitor at the First Annual NABPC. As an active participant in such events, Mehron Makeup becomes aware of the products the Body Painting Makeup Artists are seeking. in 2009 Mehron Makeup introduced LUX Airbrush Makeup, a green tea based, vitamin infused Air Brush Makeup that applies easily, dries quickly and leaves an even color application. Throughout the past year, Mehron Blog Readers have been treated to photographs of the Air Brush Makeup skills possessed by Alexander Hansen, and we have seen how he uses LUX Airbrush Makeup. His creative visions translate into finished products that are at times other worldly.

Mehron Makeup is proud to have been a Sponsor and Exhibitor at this important 1st Annual North American Body Painting Championship and looks forward to its future growth and success. Mehron Makeup thanks Mark Reid and all those who made the conception of a North American Body Painting Championship a reality. Mehron Makeup looks forward to participating in the future NABPC crowning of Body Painting Makeup Artist Champions.

davy jones - fluch der karibik gore verbinski hommage

davy jones - fluch der karibik
illustration

malgrund: guardi artistico bristol
zeichenkarton 615 g/m2
313 mm x 572 mm auf 500 mm x 650 mm

farbe: e´tac private stock
deckend schwarz
mit wasser verduennt
1 teil farbe/7 teile wasser

airbrush: harder und steenbeck colani mit 0,2 mm duese

arno schaetzle arnoschaetzle.de
airbrushstammtisch frankfurt

davy jones - fluch der karibik gore verbinski hommage

davy jones - fluch der karibik
illustration

malgrund: guardi artistico bristol
zeichenkarton 615 g/m2
313 mm x 572 mm auf 500 mm x 650 mm

farbe: e´tac private stock
deckend schwarz
mit wasser verduennt
1 teil farbe/7 teile wasser

airbrush: harder und steenbeck colani mit 0,2 mm duese

arno schaetzle arnoschaetzle.de
airbrushstammtisch frankfurt

davy jones - fluch der karibik gore verbinski hommage

davy jones - fluch der karibik
illustration

malgrund: guardi artistico bristol
zeichenkarton 615 g/m2
313 mm x 572 mm auf 500 mm x 650 mm

farbe: e´tac private stock
deckend schwarz
mit wasser verduennt
1 teil farbe/7 teile wasser

airbrush: harder und steenbeck colani mit 0,2 mm duese

arno schaetzle arnoschaetzle.de
airbrushstammtisch frankfurt

leonidas - 300 frank miller hommage

leonidas - 300
illustration

malgrund: guardi artistico bristol
zeichenkarton 615 g/m2
313 mm x 572 mm auf 500 mm x 650 mm

farbe: e´tac private stock
deckend schwarz
mit wasser verduennt
1 teil farbe/7 teile wasser

airbrush: harder und steenbeck colani mit 0,2 mm duese

arno schaetzle arnoschaetzle.de
airbrushstammtisch frankfurt

leonidas - 300 frank miller hommage

leonidas - 300
illustration

malgrund: guardi artistico bristol
zeichenkarton 615 g/m2
313 mm x 572 mm auf 500 mm x 650 mm

farbe: e´tac private stock
deckend schwarz
mit wasser verduennt
1 teil farbe/7 teile wasser

airbrush: harder und steenbeck colani mit 0,2 mm duese

arno schaetzle arnoschaetzle.de
airbrushstammtisch frankfurt

leonidas - 300 frank miller hommage

leonidas - 300
illustration

malgrund: guardi artistico bristol
zeichenkarton 615 g/m2
313 mm x 572 mm auf 500 mm x 650 mm

farbe: e´tac private stock
deckend schwarz
mit wasser verduennt
1 teil farbe/7 teile wasser

airbrush: harder und steenbeck colani mit 0,2 mm duese

arno schaetzle arnoschaetzle.de
airbrushstammtisch frankfurt

joker - batman - the dark knight bob kane, christopher nolan und heath ledger hommage

joker - batman - the dark knight
illustration

malgrund: guardi artistico bristol
zeichenkarton 615 g/m2
313 mm x 572 mm auf 500 mm x 650 mm

farbe: e´tac private stock
deckend schwarz
mit wasser verduennt
1 teil farbe/7 teile wasser

airbrush: harder und steenbeck colani mit 0,2 mm duese

arno schaetzle arnoschaetzle.de
airbrushstammtisch frankfurt

joker - batman - the dark knight bob kane, christopher nolan und heath ledger hommage

joker - batman - the dark knight
illustration

malgrund: guardi artistico bristol
zeichenkarton 615 g/m2
313 mm x 572 mm auf 500 mm x 650 mm

farbe: e´tac private stock
deckend schwarz
mit wasser verduennt
1 teil farbe/7 teile wasser

airbrush: harder und steenbeck colani mit 0,2 mm duese

arno schaetzle arnoschaetzle.de
airbrushstammtisch frankfurt

joker - batman - the dark knight bob kane, christopher nolan und heath ledger hommage

joker - batman - the dark knight
illustration

malgrund: guardi artistico bristol
zeichenkarton 615 g/m2
313 mm x 572 mm auf 500 mm x 650 mm

farbe: e´tac private stock
deckend schwarz
mit wasser verduennt
1 teil farbe/7 teile wasser

airbrush: harder und steenbeck colani mit 0,2 mm duese

arno schaetzle arnoschaetzle.de
airbrushstammtisch frankfurt

Japanese Red Style Body Painting

You are looking for Japanese Style Sexy Woman Body Painting, this is very beautiful artwork of body painting

Sexy Girl Blue Body Painting in The Mirror

Sexy Girl Blue Body Painting in The Mirror

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Arts of Painting - Exploring the Artist Identity

Art Paintings Process

The painting processes in this research endeavour to study the artist identity of the artist through the exploration of consciousness. The basic components of what; where, when; how and why they take place will be described in the following applications, which form a personal account.

These processes have been chosen instead of other media because of the quality of paint's immediate and fluid response. Despite a background in ceramics, art paintings is where my passion lies.

Processes
What the Art Paintings Will Comprise
In my exploration, six art paintings will be undertaken. These will be abstract art paintings and figurative paintings. I will use alternative surfaces. The paintings will include canvases stretched professionally with concrete underlay (thick black plastic).

The dimensions of each art painting will be uniform: 120 x 70x 5 cm. The media used will include oil paint, enamel, oil sticks, Black Japan stain, shellac, pastel, charcoal and ink. The primary artistic focus in this process will lie in the use of alternative materials in painting and in the use of alternative surfaces. Boundaries may be intentionally pushed through the use of construction materials to create aesthetics on surfaces not intended for this purpose.

When the Painting Will Take Place
The proposed plan involves painting every second Tuesday and every Thursday for a period of six weeks. This art painting will occur at night in two to three hourly timeslots.

Where They Will Take Place
The space will consist of a studio set-up in a lock-up garage. For the purposes of the research, the computer and reference materials will be set up on one side of a garage space, and the work bench with art painting materials on the other. I plan to be able to move quickly and freely between both.

How They Will Occur
The intention is to include a timetable of art painting processes, which will consist of certain times in the following months. Ideas of setting a limit on the painting time have been considered.

Dialogue with Art Paintings
The personal dialogue processes approached in this research combine elements of Heuristic research, but allow for an individual account.

These processes are based on the internal search mechanisms present within the creative-self processes The processes relate to a conversation or dialogue that takes place between the researcher, artist and a higher consciousness of either the self, an artwork or other object studied closely. Many artists and art therapists have utilized these methods in their research and inquiry.

Why the Dialogue Will be Undertaken in This Manner
The dialogue process is intended to provide a different level of consciousness. It is anticipated that I will connect with my art paintings through the processes of dialogue. The dialogue may inform me on levels unavailable to me experientially.

What the Dialogue Will Comprise
This process is intended to encompass a journey into art painting. The aim is to literally enter into the art paintings through passages of different levels of consciousness. In order to make the space available to connect with these other levels of consciousness, the following will be utilized: indwelling; a search of the self through thought; meditation and contemplation. The insights may come through hearing the words in my mind, intuition, or new concepts emerging from or into internal frames of reference.

Where the Dialogue Will Take Place
This process is an internal one, while the external and inter-objective realities in my surroundings may have bearing on the internal mechanisms. The proposed dialogue will occur in the studio space designated for writing this research. The set-up of the computer on one side and the art paintings on the other is intentionally designed towards easy access to writing when dialogue occurs.

When the Dialogue Will Take Place
The method of dialogue within this research will be approached using a lack of structured timetable or schedule. As I have not attempted this process before, I am unsure of whether it will be able to fit into a time-frame. I am unsure of whether I can summon dialogue at will; or whether it will emerge in an indiscriminate manner.

How the Dialogue Will Occur
This is largely unable to be determined at this point in time. There is a commitment to a total immersion in the processes of this inquiry and it is likely that the dialogue will naturally emerge from the art paintings through channels due to the immersion process. It is anticipated that the creation of the unique personal space for communication with my art paintings will reveal and allow for documentation of how the process occurs.

Reflection on Art Paintings
Why the Reflection Will be Undertaken in This Manner
The reflection process formulates the basis for the intimate connectivity of the processes of art paintings and dialogue. It forms the fabric from which the evaluation cloth is cut. The sacred witness will allow the space and time to measure the experience and to dwell on the emergence of new information.

The reflection process aims to draw the art paintings and dialogue processes together and provide the stand-back viewpoint, indispensable to making art paintings and primordial self- inquiry.

What the Reflection Will Comprise
The reflection process in this research will comprise transpersonal processes as a method of self-inquiry. It will evoke notions of the witness. These reflection processes will present a unique witness account of the experience of art painting, the dialogue experience and the overall experiences.

The observations of thoughts, emotions, dreams, dialogue and art painting processes provide the foundation from which to evaluate the personal interior experience.

Where the Reflection Will Take Place
The reflection is anticipated to take place within the transpersonal self -this being wherever the art paintings and dialogue processes are taking place. They may take place in other areas of life, such as times of driving, walking, meditating and working.

When the Reflection Will Take Place
Much like the whereabouts of the reflection processes, the time-frame of this process encompasses all other processes in this research. It is predictable that I will bear witness to my art paintings and my dialogue processes. The witness will be present when I make the connective leaps in consciousness and when the intellectual synapses jump into action. Thus, the internal observer will have to be on duty at all times, knitting the components of my processes together. These observations can then be evaluated into a unified and presentable critique.

How the Reflection Will Occur
The reflection processes aim to transcend the art paintings and dialogue states of consciousness. Reflection is anticipated to occur through the watchful gaze of the transpersonal witness. I will endeavour to consciously manifest the witness during times of art painting and dialogue. This will involve dis-identifying with the art paintings and dialogue processes.

Findings of the Exploration Into the Artist Identity
The basic components of why, what, where, when and how investigated in the art paintings and dialogue and reflection applications can be located in the art paintings themselves and in some of the text and explanation of each of the art paintings on the website.

The 2010 NABPC Winners Part 2

The Winners in the Brush and Sponge Category at the first annual 2010 North American Body Painting Championship (NABPC) were:

1. Lucie Brouillard
2. Yolanda Bartram
3. Scott Fray
4. Bella Volen
5. Athena Z

These top five Body Painters were judged the best in class in the competition held at the Flamingo Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Brush and Sponge Body Painting is accomplished with a water based cake makeup such as Paradise Makeup, AQ by Mehron. The Body Painting Artists use a combination of Makeup Brushes for detail and Sponge Applicators for larger surface color. Everyone who entered the first annual North American Body Painting Championship was a winner. Not only did they get to put their creative vision on the line, they also interacted with Body Painting Artists from around the world sharing skills and techniques which tend to make everyone better at their craft. Competitions like NABPC, a conception of Mark Reid, Master Body Painter, enables the community of world Body Painting Artists to come together in a social setting where they experience exhibitions and partake in cordial competition. As each Artist immerses themselves in their own creation they are surrounded by other Body Painting Artists with different visions and techniques. Competing for cash prizes and a Hand Made Trophy by Artist Kim Higgins, Body Painting Artists also experience the community of other Body Painting Artists at competitive events..

Competitions such as the North American Body Painting Championship shines a spotlight on the Art of Body Painting which is taking the mainstream by surprise. Body Painting Masterpieces are now common place in advertisements, at sporting events and night club parties. The guests and visitors of the Flamingo Hotel and Casino on February 11-14, 2010 witnessed the growing phenomenon of Body Painting first hand, with many astonished by the Art. The local Las Vegas Press also covered NABPC and wrote very positively about the Living Art of Body Painting.

Mehron Makeup would like to applaud all the Body Painting Artists from around the world who participated in the first annual North American Body Painting Championship, congratulate the winners in the Brush and Sponge Category and thank Mark Reid for his vision and dedication to the Art of Body Painting.

Oil on Canvas Racing Car Painting Galleries

There are some Oil on Canvas Racing Car Painting Galleries that maybe painted by famous artist or letterman, look at this oil paintings

"Olivier's Twist"
Oliver Panis and the Toyata 2003 challenger showed shades of brillance at times and at other it was down right dismal, but it proved to be beautiful to look at. The future is bright for this 2nd year team. Limted Edition Print of original oil painting on canvas. Limited to 300 pieces. Each comes hand signed and numbered by artist.

“Marco”
“Marco” Werner / JJ Letho / Emanuele Pirro started 6th in the 2004 24 hours of Le Mans, but managed to move up to 3rd.
Limited to 368 pieces the number of laps completed in 2004 24hr of Le Mans. Each comes hand signed and numbered by artist.

“The Lion”
“The Lion” is my tribute to the fan favorite Nigel Mansell. Limited to 187 peices the number of F1 races he competed in. Limited Edition Print of original oil painting on canvas. Limited to 187 pieces. Each comes hand signed and numbered by artist .

"Jacques"
The 2005 Sauber C24 Chassis wasnt the best of show, but in the hands of Jacques it was fast. Limited Edition Print of original oil painting on canvas. Limited to 100 pieces. Each comes hand signed and numbered by artist .

DAVID LETTERMAN - Late Night Show Host Oil Painting

This is an oil paintings on canvas by letterman with title "DAVID LETTERMAN" Late night Show Host.
to see more oil paintings, click here oil paintings

Buy Online Direct From the Artists - Affordable Art Paintings and Prints

How to buy a piece of art painting for your home or work but think you can't afford it as art is way too expensive? Save money purchase art online, direct from the artists, at an affordable price to suit your budget.

There are many self-representing artists who sell original paintings, limited edition prints,

photographs & all fine art including sculpture, pottery & handmade jewellery on the net, artists recognise that many art buyers cannot afford to spend £500 - £1000 on a painting, when buying direct you can find art that is affordably priced at around £250 or even less.

Another good reason for buying art direct from the artist is that you could discover the next Picasso or Turner! You may get to chat with the creators themselves, by purchasing art from an emerging artist you could buy art that has a good chance of being an investment if the artist reaches greater heights in their artistic career, or just choose your art because you like it and it compliments the interior of your home or office space.

Online art galleries represent all artists, from amateurs to new or emerging and full time professionals, who exhibit a wide variety of art in all styles and mediums, including abstract paintings, landscapes, seascapes, figurative art, still life, flowers, wildlife paintings, and more, in oils, acrylic, watercolour and other mediums, each artist has their own pages on these art sites where they exhibit a portfolio of their art, you can send enquiries or leave feedback when you have made a purchase, some galleries charge their artists an annual fee but take no commission, some work on a commission basis where artists pay a percentage usually 25 - 50% on each artwork sold.

You can buy some stunning art online, or you could also do a search in your local area, find an artist and visit them in their studio where they will have paintings on display for you to see before you buy.

If you are looking for a painting or print to complete the look of your home or office, buy art direct from the artist, save money and help support and encourage talented artists.

Beautiful Hot Female Body Painting Art

Female body painting Art - Baltic Beauty Model World

Unique Costume Art Body Painting Design

Make a new unique costumes with artistic and sexy body painting in the sexy teen girl body.

Twilight sky - Abstract Oil Paintings on Canvas by Letterman

You are looking for Twilight sky - Abstract Oil Paintings on canvas by letterman, one of famous painting, or canvas painting. To see more abstract painting, click here abstract painting. And oil paintings here oil paintings

Black and White Art on The Wall - Adds Drama and Sophistication

The dining room had walls the color of terracotta pots and a classic Greek keystone pattern ran around the bottom of glossy black crown molding. The wall had at least a dozen black and white photos of architectural details. Obviously I was impressed. Any moment Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall could have walked through the door!

You might not be ready for something this dramatic. However the look of black and white art on a wall can make a highly sophisticated statement. When you are shopping for black and white images, keep in mind the main elements that viewers notice are line and mass.

Many images will have grey tones throughout and this helps soften the overall look or you can select highly distinctive pieces with bold lines and large shapes.

The size of the image will determine the level of intrigue that the viewer experiences. For example, a series of small images will invite closer inspection and a single large image will increase the power of the subject.

A few suggestions for finishing your black and white artwork:

Suggestions:

• Look for mats in subtle shades from beige to rose.
• Try double mats with a narrow liner of a bright color such as scarlet.
• Try mats with colored edges that are less expensive than double mats.
• Matt black frames won’t overpower the image as would a gloss finish or gold frame.
• A white frame can create a totally different look for the image
• Remember that you are about to invite drama into your home – If you see Bogie or Bacall don’t be surprised.

Mystical Abstract Art - Paintings

The world of art and the environment of the mystical go back a long way together with many facets in common with one another - one being that they both seek to look into a deep unknown - and then seek to manifest it into this physical world by one means or another.

However, as an artist who has acquired (and lives by) a little understanding of certain spiritual aspects, here are my offerings of what I believe happens when a viewer comes across a mystical abstract painting.

The Spirit

One of the Spirit's major intentions is to bring spiritual understanding into the physical realm. One way to do that is to enter time and manifest a potential opportunity for a receptive body. That receptive body can either be the person being offered the opportunity - or the messenger of it.

If they are the messenger then there are many ways in which that message can be put across ... and one of them is by producing a provocative illustration or allegory in the form of an abstract painting.

The Messenger

Or Artist in this case, Or more specifically an artist who is prone to take note of their own inner enigmatic visuals. Once inspired the artist then sets about translating these visions into a personal style of depiction. I think it is quite probable that many an artist will be unconscious of what exactly they are putting down upon the canvas ... all they might know is that there is an urgent compulsion to work with particular colours, or in a specific style.

The Art

A personalized manifestation of the inner visuals ... portrayed on board or canvas - or any other handy appropriate medium at the time. The artist lets the visual take shape in their mind and allows for interpretation into the physical world ... which results in an artwork of surreal allegory, or be-riddled story, or just a simple abstract presentation of specific colours or shapes. Each element of the art will include (or be) a potential key ready to allow the appropriate viewer entrance into its intriguing yet creative environment.

The Viewer

A receptive observer viewing the art may initially have an indefinable affinity with it. They are perhaps first emotionally drawn to the image before them. And as their thoughts begin to trigger other thoughts, gradual realizations start to become apparent ... gaining strength until they acquire a personal creative understanding seen only by themselves but which may eventually involve others who come into contact with them.

The Gift

The originally unknown vision now begins to unfold its truth within the receptive viewer. This can be in many guises, a simple affirmation, a personal revelation , a specific spiritual, mental, or inner encouragement, an energizing edification for a hungry or floundering soul, offering a sense of contentment within a challenging situation, This gift can be as simple or as complicated as is required for the viewer. Its influence can be timeless - remaining relevant over a period of days, weeks, months, or years.

So the next time you seek to produce a piece of art or decide to visit a gallery do not hesitate or dwell upon any lack within you, rather open your eyes (after all they are supposed to be the windows of the body) and prepare yourself to either see in order to create - or see in order to receive.

The 2010 NABPC Winners Part 1

On February 12-14, 2010 Body Painting Artists converged on the Flamingo Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada for the 1st Annual North American Body Painting Championship (NABPC). Competing for cash prizes and a unique trophy designed by Mark Reid and hand made by Artist Kim Higgins Body Painters from around the world showed their skills in creating living art on the human body. Not only did the works of art captivate the uninitiated audiences of Flamingo Hotel and Casino guests and visitors, they also drew the attention of the local press. Mark Reid, Master Body Painter, is the impetuous behind the creation of this newly created gathering of Body Painters in North America.

Combining socializing, exhibitions and a competition the North American Body Painting Championship was a gathering of first time competitors and award winning Body Painters sharing their artistic creations with each other and the world. For the Body Painters the competition is broken down into two categories of body painting expertise, Brush and Sponge Body Painting and AirBrush Body Painting. NABPC also recognized and essential part of Body Painting Art by offering Awards to the top three models, who are the canvas for this unique art form.

The top three winning models at the North American Body Painting Championship for 2010 were:

1. Karla Barendregt
2. Olga Che
3. Jay Cloud

The models are canvas for the Body Painters, who must need to both conceptualize their artistic creation and use the natural contours of the model's body to complete their work of art. A Body Painting Model must endure long hours of standing and staying still while being painted on by the artist, it is not a easy job. During the presentation to the judges the model is the living representative of the Body Painting Artist's work, they can bring extra life to the creation by the way they move in the painted body. Most Body Painting models volunteer their services to practicing Body Painting Artists, for which the Artists are truly grateful. Mehron Makeup congratulates all the enduring Models for their dedication to the art of Body Painting, and applauds the top three winners of the 2010 NABPC.

Featured Artist Mario Ink

Mehron Blog readers have met Mario Ink previously, tonight the Mehron Blog takes a look at what he has been up to since the last time he was featured. Mario is a Chicago Makeup Artist who specializes in High Fashion Makeup and Air Brush Makeup, often combining the two. In fact at the Air Brush Academy in Chicago, Mario Ink teaches Air Brush Beauty Makeup Application. The Chicago based Air Brush Academy was among the first to receive LUX Airbrush Makeup by Mehron. Under the guidance of Mario Ink, The Air Brush Academy was using LUX Airbrush Makeup months before it was released to the public in 2009.

Mario Ink was a featured Makeup Artist for Mehron at the 2009 Makeup Show LA, where he showed his skills at Extreme Beauty Makeup using a combination of Mehron Makeup from across all lines of Mehron Makeup Collections. Throughout the year Mario Ink is involved in many projects in the Chicago Area, Glam Live, Neon Barbie and the Body Painters Ball are just a few of the events and projects that Mario Ink has undertaken since we last visited him.

Recently during Valentine's Week, Mario Ink was sponsored by Mehron Makeup at an event entitled "Bad Romance" after the Lady GaGa song by the same title. The Theme of the event was of course the Lady GaGa Look which Mario Ink accomplished with his Makeup Artist Skills and Mehron Makeup.

Mario Ink continues to practice his craft and produce innovative Makeup Applications across the spectrum of Glamor Makeup, Fashion Makeup, Beauty Makeup, Extreme Beauty Makeup and Face and Body Painting Makeup. Dan Baron, Marketing Director of Windy City Media, a company that produces the events where Mario can be found, recently shared a picture of a recent Mario Ink creation that he calls "Day of the Dead", (Photo Above). Mario Ink used LUX Airbrush Makeup in White as the base for the "Day of the Dead" creation and completed the look with Extreme Beauty Makeup from Mehron. We look forward to the 2010 creations of Mario Ink, the Mehron Blog will keep readers posted on the work of this Chicago area Makeup Artist.

The Fashion Week Mehron Makeup Artists

Behind the scenes, hours before the first model stepped onto the runway of the Vassilios Kostetsos and Toni Francesc shows at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, The Team of Mehron Makeup Artists were hard at work. Mehron Beauty Makeup is for everyone, but to carry a consistent theme throughout a show and to plan the appropriate coordinating makeup takes the artistic talents of trained makeup artists. The Mehron Makeup Team was led by Freelance Beauty Makeup Artist Raedawn Johnson, who was the lead Makeup Artist at Mehron's first Fashion Week Show in September 2009.

Front: Raedawn Johnson, Jacqueline Reyes, and Christina Lomauro,
Back: Marla Russo (Owner, Bella PR), Brandalyn Fulton, Susan Small (Bella PR) Stephanie Ferreira, Meagan Hester, T’rah Holliday Veal

Throughout the two shows this group of Makeup Artists worked tirelessly and with perfection to achieve the looks that both Fashion Designers were seeking to complete their Fashion Designs for presentation to the world. These Professional Freelance Makeup Artists brought with them the skills of their craft along with an indefatigable energy both nights and completed their assignment of readying dozens of Fashion Models in time for their walks down the runway.

Raedawn Johnson was chosen to lead the Mehron Makeup Artist Team not only because of her stellar reputation in the world of beauty makeup, but also because she brings with her a knowledge of Beauty Makeup that comes with experience. She is able to instantly see what is needed and what makeup products she will use to get there without hesitation. Her knowledge of shading, color coordination and application techniques seems to be a natural ability even though it has been achieved through long hard work. Raedawn will again represent Mehron Makeup at The Makeup Show LA from February 28 through March 1, 2010 where she will step it up with demonstrations in Extreme Beauty Makeup Application using the Mehron Extreme Beauty Makeup Collection.

Mehron Blog readers have met Raedawn Johnson along with Bradlayn Fulton, and Meagan Hester in previous Mehron Blog postings. Throughout the year Mehron Blog Readers may see features on the rest of the Team of Mehron Makeup Artists who were instrumental in producing the perfect Makeup Look for the Fashion Collections of Athens Fashion Designer Vassilios Kostetsos and Barcelona Fashion Designer Toni Francesc. To all the Makeup Artists who were part of the Mehron Makeup Artist Team, congratulations on a job expertly done, the Professional Makeup of Mehron was skilfully used by your creative touch to make a successful showing at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.

LA Makeup Show Feb 28-March 1, 2010

Fresh off the Runway of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week and North American Body Painting Championship Mehron Makeup is headed to the City of Angles for The Makeup Show LA. Held at The California Market Center located at 110 East 9th Street, Penthouse/13th Fl, Los Angeles, California, The Makeup Show LA is a West Coast Showcase for the Makeup Industry. The Makeup Show LA features Exhibitors and demonstrations by Makeup Artists. The Mehron Makeup Exhibit will be located at booth 2015.

Be sure to visit Mehron Makeup at Booth 2015 if you are attending The Makeup Show LA, not only will you get to see, feel and experience the Extreme Beauty Makeup that just starred on the Runways of New York Fashion, you will also be treated to demonstrations by one of the leading Makeup Artists today, Lymari Millot. Ms. Millot is a Multi-Talented Makeup Artist that can move easily between makeup application disciplines. She has vast experience in Beauty and Fantasy Makeup as well as being a an Award Winning Face Painting Makeup Artist. Ms. Millot is also accomplished in Character Creation, Special FX, Prosthetic and AirBrush Makeup.

Lymari Millot will be the featured Makeup Artist for Mehron Makeup at The Makeup Show LA presenting Extreme Body Painting. In the past Mehron Blog Readers have enjoyed pictures of her amazing work that she shared with us, everything from Body Painting Makeup to showing how a Makeup Artist creates a bullet hole in the skin. The chance to witness the talents of Ms. Millot at The LA Makeup Show is worth the price of admission alone. Admission does however include demonstrations by a host of other Makeup Artists, Seminars, an Exhibitor Hall filled with specialty Makeup, and another very special Makeup Artist Guest representing Mehron makeup

Mehron Makeup will also be represented by Beauty Makeup Artist Raedawn Johnson, who will be demonstrating Mehron Beauty Makeup and the extra touches she creates with Mehron Extreme Beauty Makeup. Raedawn Johnson was the lead Makeup Artist for both of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz fashion Week Shows for Mehron, and also the lead Makeup Artist for Mehron at the 2009 Fashion Week Show.

Sometimes you can't see it all at events like The Makeup Show LA, a visit to the Mehron Makeup Booth number 2015 on the Exhibitors Floor will give you a chance to see most of it. Mehron Makeup has over eighty years of Makeup experience and Makeup Collections that include Clown Makeup, Theatrical Makeup, Face and Body Painting Makeup, Character Makeup, Halloween Makeup, Student Makeup Kits, Professional Makeup Tools and Applicators, Fashion Makeup, Beauty Makeup, Fantasy Makeup and of course the newest line of Extreme Beauty Makeup. Student or professional, if you are in and around the Los Angeles area from February 28 through March 1, 2010. head over to THE West Coast makeup experience, The Makeup Show LA, a production of The Powder Group and Metropolitan Event Services.

Mehron Makeup Adds to Legacy

On the final night of the first North American Body Painting Championship (NABPC), February 14, 2010, held in Las Vegas,NV, USA, Mehron Makeup Artists were busy behind the scenes at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week show of Greek Fashion Designer, Vassilios Kostetsos. From February 12-14, 2010 Mehron Body Painting Makeup was used by Body Painting Makeup Artists in pursuit of the first NABPC title in the categories of Brush and Sponge and AirBrush Body Painting. Mehron Face and Body Painting Makeup got a workout at NABPC while across the country in New York City, Mehron Extreme Beauty Makeup was in the spotlight at the first of two Fashion Week Shows in which it starred.

Both Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Shows in which Mehron Makeup partnered with an international Fashion Designer, has a Team of Mehron Makeup Artists led by Freelance Beauty Makeup Artist Raedawn Johnson. In conjunction with the theme of each show the Mehron Makeup Artist Team worked hand in hand with the Fashion Designers to accomplish and complete the look that they were seeking for their Fashion Week Presentation. In a show entitled, "Eros Anikate Machan", Athens Fashion Designer Vassilios Kostetsos presented a Fall 2010 collection that highlighted bright, vibrant colors. The Mehron Makeup Artist Team used the Mehron Extreme Beauty Makeup Collection to complete the the colorful look that Mr. Kostetsos was seeking. Translated from the ancient Greek as "Love, invincible in battle", the Mehron Makeup Team used Metallic Silver Powder blended with Mehron Mixing Liquid ala Body Painting Artists to create faux "Greek Helmets" on the male models representing the battle theme.

The second night of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week for the Mehron Makeup Team was on February 16, 2010 working with Barcelona Fashion Designer Toni Francesc on his show named, "Artificial Life". Taking a distinctly different approach to the colors of Fall 2010, Mr. Francesc opted for darker mineral colors which Mehron Makeup Artists complemented with an undefined smoky eye look, gold lip coloring created with Gold Metallic Powder blended with Mehron Mixing Liquid, and a dusting of Metallic Powder over a light cream foundation application.

As Mehron Makeup enters its 83rd year of Professional Makeup Formulation, the legacy continues to grow. From the infancy of the Broadway Theater District in New York City in the 1920's to the height of Fashion at New York Fashion Week in 2010, Mehron Makeup has been a constant. Mehron Makeup has been a leader in Professional Theatrical Makeup, a standard for Clown Makeup, a contributor to the growth of Face Painting and Body Painting Makeup, and an innovator in Extreme Beauty Makeup. Wherever Makeup is needed, Mehron is there.

Mehron Makeup Artist concentrates on the Detailz, liquid detailing makeup.

Creating the Look for the Kostetsos Fashion Show with Mehron Makeup

A brilliant red Kostetsos design, highlighted with Mehron Makeup. Photo by Richard Esposito.

In a photo by Alberto Vincenzo Ruotolo, a Vassilios Kostetsos creation is captured with complimenting Mehron Beauty Makeup.

The Finale of the Kostetsos Show with Mehron Makeup.

The preceding Photographers are the copyrighted work of Photographers, Alberto Vincenzo Ruotolo and Richard Esposito and may not be copied, reproduced or distributed without permission from the respective Photographer.