Back in the ’90s I did some bodypainting at different events, e.g. for The Body Shop, at Roskilde Festival etc. Photos are scans from a scrap book.

 

 

How to:
Start with drawing a rough design with a soft eye-liner. Use at template if needed.
The paint is water solvable and not harmful to the skin. It can make the skin dry so I recommend to use a skin lotion first.

Paint with a fat “theater-makeup”, using brushes, sponges or other soft tools. Air-brush is also an option.

   

Common questions asked behind my back:
 

• Can the skin breathe under the paint?
  Yes.
• Does the paint dry completely or does it smear?
  It smears but one can spray over the design with a special varnish so it smears less.
• What kind of paint do you use?
  There are different kinds on the market, I used a brand called Kryolan.
• How long does it take to paint?
  A design like these on this page, takes about 3 hours to paint.
• How does the paint come off?
  3 minutes under the shower with water and soap (sorry, no photos…)

Thanks for the attention