Synthetic Cubism in Bodypaint

Synthetic Cubism in Bodypaint

Cubism is an art movement which tends to be sectioned into two different sections. The first stage being analytical cubism and the second being synthetic cubism. Analytical cubism began around 1908 till 1912 where synthetic cubism came around. The first type on cubism tended to overlap shapes because the artist was often looking at one object through all different viewpoints. The colours tend to be very basic and dull, this made the audience focus on the images structure. 

Synthetic cubism was a later development in the cubism movement. It started to become more known from 1912 - 1914. The images produced in this movement tended to use shapes which were more simple and basic as well as bright colours. Many artists began using patterns and textures on their paintings which often appeared like collages. Instead of looking at a 3D image and drawing various viewpoints like analytical cubism, synthetic cubism almost flattened out the object. It was founded by Pablo Picasso and George Braque but was later copied by others. 

In body painting many people have interpreted cubism by using overlapping shapes as part of a design for the face or body. They often adopt the usage of bright colors too and use contrasting colurs together to bring more attention to the art. 

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Themes to Explore: Tribal

Themes to Explore: Tribal

Themes to Explore: Carnival

Themes to Explore: Carnival

Themes to Explore: Henna

Themes to Explore: Henna

Henna often known as 'Mehandi' or 'Mendhi' has been used for body art for many centuries and is still popular today. Henna is the name of the plant which has a strong pigment, this stains the skin and makes the pattern created by the paste stay on the skin. They are often called temporary tattoos and have been used by the people of Ancient Egypt, India, and Asia. Some people even use henna to dye their hair as well as their skin as the plant contains a pigment called Lawsone, this combines with proteins and causes a long lasting stain.

the Henna plant grows in tropical climates so places like: India, Australia, Asia and Africa. Body art is often piped on the body for religious celebrations and weddings. This is often on the hands, arms, feet and legs. Many years ago when Henna originated, people in the deserts of India found that covering their hands and feet in the henna paste made them feel a lot cooler. They then started to create patterns and designs from the paste, that slowly became a tradition for brides to have for their wedding day.

Henna applied for a wedding

I had the pleasure of learning about henna on a previous makeup course and it became a hobby of mine to practice and design different patterns. Here is a few images of my work:

Henna by Chelsey Pavey

Henna by Chelsey Pavey

Henna by Chelsey Pavey

Henna by Chelsey Pavey

Henna by Chelsey Pavey

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Inspirational Artists and Bodypainters

Inspirational Artists and Bodypainters

Franz Marc 

Tamara De Lempicka 

Mondrian & Sonia

Delaunay Paul Klee

Bauhaus

Escher

Madeeyelook

Alexys Fleming runs a Youtube channel called "MadeEweLook" which she uses to upload videos of her creating different body painting characters. This is how I came across her work and since then I frequently follow her uploads. She taught me a lot about which kinds of paints work well for each purpose and how to use them properly. She was one of the main reasons I got so into body painting and I used to try and recreate her designs. Her looks are mainly character based but are all very unique and interesting to watch and gain new ideas. She is self taught as a body painter but has also studied cosmetology so has an understanding of skincare and makeup application. I relate to her because I have the same background and hope by the time I reach her age I will also be as talented.

Dehsonae ( Dehsarae Mahrae)

Kay Pike

Kay Pike is a self taught body painter who has gained social medias attention by posting her amazing comic book character body paints on herself and others. I find this so impressive as I frequently paint myself and I know ow much small details can be difficult to paint on yourself so seeing the extent of her work left me in awe. i love character body paint so her work was a massive inspiration to me and continuously gives me ideas. She even does a live stream of her body painting each week on Wednesdays and Saturdays on twitch. I first found her when I was looking at her portfolio on her Instagram and have been a fan ever since. She specializes in cosplay body paints and it's interesting to see her bring the characters from comic books to life and make them look so much like cartoons.

Anna Lingis

Anna Lingis is a makeup artist from London. She learnt the tricks of the trade by assisting Sue Sian and since then her career has taken off massively. Her talents range from beauty and fashion to face and body painting. I found her transformations incredible and enjoy following her ever growing portfolio. I like how well rounded she is and is able to adapt her skills for every part of the industry and still maintain a high standard of work. She entered the UK Face Awards and was one of the finalists which brought a lot more attention to her as an artist. She seems to specialise in skull face paints and has perfected them. Whenever I do halloween makeup i take nspiration from her as n my opinion she is one of the best I've seen. 

Inspirational Artists and Bodypainters

Inspirational Artists and Bodypainters

Franz Marc 

Tamara De Lempicka 

Mondrian & Sonia

Delaunay Paul Klee

Bauhaus

Escher

Matthew Arfanotti

Matthew Arfanotti is an Italian artist and body painter. He studied Architecture ans design but had a love for creating art. This makes his work very unique as he has a lot more structure to the designs he creates and has the ability to make something look like an illusion. I love how his work has his own unique style which is recognizable as him but is still so different. His body paint is completely different to his artwork which gives you different perspectives on what he can do and its good to see what works on the body and what works well on a canvas or sculpture. As he is educated in different areas it makes his work different to others as he views things differently and knows how to build something up to create a mind blowing final piece. He was recognized for his major talent when he won the 2013 World Body Painting Competition.

I first discovered him on Instagram and fell in love with his work instantly. His talent is undeniable and i'm lucky enough to say he follows my body painting page too which is so inspiring for me. I started to watch videos on how he does what he does and found the process so fascinating and refreshing as I began to see just how he can create something which looks so surreal. His artwork and bodypaint will continue to amaze me and I constantly look forward to seeing what character designs he makes. 

Advertising Campaigns featuring bodypaint

Advertising Campaigns featuring Bodypaint

Bodypainting Inspiration

Bodypainting Inspiration

Cartoon Characters

One of my hobbies is creating character body and face paint looks at home. Here is a few which is have tried myself:

Jack Skellington from A Nightmare Before Christmas
MUA: Chelsey Pavey

Coralines Other Mother from Coraline
MUA: Chelsey Pavey

Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland
MUA: Chelsey Pavey

Cheshire Cat from the Cartoon Version of Alice in Wonderland
MUA: Chelsey Pavey

Bodypainted Clothing

Anatomy (Muscles and Bones)

Nude Photography

Exploring textures and adornments

Exploring Textures and Adornments

Products used for Bodypainting

 Products used for Body Painting and the Differences Between them

Water Activated Paint 

Water Activated paints are exactly what they say they are: Water activated!These can come in two forms; Glycerin or wax based paints.The paint is completely dry without any liquid to activate it, the more water added the more runnier and diluted the colour. 

Glycerin Based Paints:

These paints are generally softer as a cake and tend to have a smooth consistency.
They can dry slower which is helpful when blending colours together. They can also
be set with powder to increase their longevity. These tend to work well as a base and can hold powders and glitters quite well. They can be rubbed off the skin if that area is touched a lot and can be harder to use when trying to do detailed lines as it is easy to load too much product on the brush when mixing it with water. Very easily to remove with water after application is done.


Brands:

Mehron Paradise Paint
pro Paint Graftobian
Kryolan Aquacolor
Snazaroo

Mehron Paradise Paints

Wax Based Paints: 

Wax based paints are also activated by water or liquid. They tend to be thicker than the glycerin paints and are good for line work and details. As a base it can feel heavier than glycerin based paints.
They dry a lot faster and may be harder to blend. As a cake they can be a lot firmer and can be very dry. They are more durable but can still be removed by water or sweat.

Brands:

Diamond FX
Wolfe FX
TAG
Cameleon

Diamond FX Paints

Alcohol Activated Paints

Alcohol Activated Paints only become useful once alcohol has come into contact with them. They cannot be removed by sweat or water and can last in heat. These paints do not go off and last a very long time. It can only be removed with a removed or alcohol. These tend to be used more in special effects for bruising or veins. This is because if applied correctly the colours can look as if they are under the skin. The more alcohol used in the paints the more translucent the colour will be, whereas with less alcohol the colour will look stronger. They can also be used to paint on tattoos as they are long lasting and can look realistic. They are activated by 99% alcohol or the activator by the same company as the palette. These palettes tend to be very expensive though and are marketed more towards artists into special effects. They are hard and solid until alcohol is added. They are almost like watercolors. The alcohol can kick up some fumes as well so it's important to use these in a well ventilated area.


Brands:

Skin Illustrator Palettes
Reel Color Palettes
Encore Palettes

Skin Illustrator Palette

Cream Makeup 

Cream makeup doesn't have to be activated by anything and can be directly applied to the skin when needed. it is easy to blend and it is often oil based but this means it can be harder to wash off. Oil and water don't mix so you will need an emulsifier in order to clean the skin, most cleansers can do the job for this. Cream paints can dry sometimes but without being set with powder they can transfer or smudge quite easily. Can be longer lasting because they wont be removed by sweat. These can be harder to remove from the brush too so are not the best for lines and details sometimes. Colours can be mixed easily.

Brands: 

Kryolan Supracolor
Kryolan character wheels
Ben Nye Cream Makeup Wheels
Makeup Forever Flash Palette

Kryolan Supracolor Palette

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Health and Safety for Face/Body Paint

Health and Safety For Bodypainting

The History of Face and Body Paint

The History of Face and Body Paint