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John

Sometimes I model for *l33tc4k30fd00m. It is a bit different from my usual work, but he's a great photographer :]

Tips & Hints for Body Art

Here is a small guide to making sure you get the most out of your ideas!

Often, as with most things, the concept is there but we lack the resources or planning. I've been body painting for quite a few months now, and all that I have learnt has been through trial and error. So, here is a check-list of things to cover when paint yourself/another person!

Changing the face
If you want to change the face to suit a character, what do you want to give the effect of? More masculine? Age? A fashion style?

These three things help: eyebrows, cheekbones and nose. You don't need to be a make up artist to pull this off! Try different shading with your chosen paint/make up. Think: darker shading, highlights, emphasising or hiding?

Extras
Accessories can really help a theme develop! Clothes, hand made pieces and acting.

Think about what to wear/put the model in - is there a theme to your painting? Is it okay if the clothes get paint on them?
Can you make your own clothes/accessories - even if they are stuck on and you can't wear them again afterwards.
Body positioning - don't stand there like a lemon! Is there an emotion in the image that would help? Should the model/you be sat, stood, laying down, hopping, standing like the Eiffel Tower?

Photographing tips:
Not everyone can afford a shiny camera, but these tips will improve your image! Lighting, focus and background.

Good lighting will help the natural colours shine through, and improve the detail of the image - if you are indoors, think about rooms with windows [try to avoid large windows which back onto the main road - especially if you're on the upstairs floor and double-decker buses go past every 2 minutes. You get some odd looks!] , and the time of day you want to photograph [plus on the hours you're painting before hand!]. Added to that, experiment with flash, desk lamps, or even fairy lights!
Try putting the camera on a surface or a tripod - if you have painted yourself, a self timer mode this can a also help the quality of the image. Or, recruit a friend/family member to press the button whilst the camera is on the stand!
Backgrounds can make or break an image: if you've spend time on an idea, don't waste it on the background of your room [unless it works!]. Think - can you go outside? Is there a plain wall or floor? Can you tape a sheet up to the wall? [I suggest you decide this before getting painty!]

Less hassle tips
Cleaning can be tiresome - especially when you just want to see the photos! Protection, accessibility and thinking ahead!

Before you start painting - have you put newspaper/a mat on the floor/surfaces around you? Have you got all the paint/water/pieces you need?
If you are paint yourself/your model all over, they are going to get cold - think about closing that window, and try to keep your blood sugar levels stable if you think it will take a few hours. Make sure you have everything you need close to hand to save getting paint further than it needed to go. Snacks, music and remembering to go to the toilet before you put on that impossible outfit that you can't remove unless you destroy it!

And lastly, relax, enjoy and take your time. Give your idea all the nurturing and care it needs to get the most out of it!


I hope this has helped you, and feel free to ask further questions.

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Should I start sharing the emotions/memories/background to my images? (Would you read it?) 

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Anna
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Anmagdan: Ann-mag-dan.

WHAT IS BODY ART?

Here is a brief and basic list of the things that come under Body Art:

Body Painting - paint and decoration applied to the body
Face Painting - paint and decoration applied to the face
Make-Up - cosmetics applied to the face (usually)
Special Effects - Prosthetics and temporary adjustments applied anywhere on the body
Hair Styling - adjustments and styling made to the hair
Nail Art - art applied to the nails
Temporary Tattoos - such as henna
Tattoos - permanent ink applied under the skin
Scarification - the deliberate removal of skin for artist reasons
Temporary piercing - holes made by needles and hooks that are removed within a day
Piercings - including microdermals and the stretching of piercings
Implants and other modifications - implants placed under the skin, bifurcation, etc!

If you're unsure and still have questions about Body Art, or concerned about where the 'line' is between Body Modification and Self Harm please feel free to contact me. I don't bite!
Interests
So here's the situation:

Fantastic new camera, shiny lens, all wonderful.

And then computer decides it can't cope with 75mb files in Photoshop.

Long story short, buying new parts for computer (bye bye newly earned wages - you lasted less than a week).

Shall be up and running in hopefully a few days once computer is sorted and new batteries arrive for flashes. Until then I am practising ideas/planning/plotting in jpeg.


Here is an incorrectly focused, badly lit, too close to the background, wrong shutter speed test image for a photo I've been planning:

embroidery
At least I successfully managed to cover my nipples.

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~k8g8s8 1 day ago  Hobbyist General Artist
woow your gallery is wonder full XD by the way .. i found you on youtube :P wonderful picks ! i watched you on here and subscribed on youtube XD cuz i think your awesome !

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im from iceland and i have a dyslexia i like,jthm,mindless self indulgence,korn,disturbed,naruto,batman , vampires,dragons ,wigs,make up,my manga,star trek and lollypop chain saw

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`Anmagdan 22 hours ago   Artist
Hi! I just read them, thank you! Very kind words. xx

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~k8g8s8 7 hours ago  Hobbyist General Artist
aww no problem XD i try my best to be nice~ :D

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im from iceland and i have a dyslexia i like,jthm,mindless self indulgence,korn,disturbed,naruto,batman , vampires,dragons ,wigs,make up,my manga,star trek and lollypop chain saw

There are a lot of piles around my house.- jimmy urine
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*hui-li May 10, 2012  Hobbyist Digital Artist
Hello random deviant, nice gallery you got here Anna!

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`Anmagdan May 10, 2012   Artist
Hi! :la:

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*hui-li May 10, 2012  Hobbyist Digital Artist
How are you doing today :iconanmagdan:?

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`Anmagdan May 10, 2012   Artist
At this particular moment I am somewhat sleepy!

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~YaYaOo Mar 30, 2012  Student Digital Artist
very cool gallery!

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HI i'm Ilaria Vitali from Italy and I'm a VECTOR ADDICT! :3

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`Anmagdan Apr 3, 2012   Artist
:la: :glomp:

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*25percent Mar 10, 2012  Professional Digital Artist
Gosh. Saw you on Self Portraits Group, browsed your gallery, read your journals, devoured your blog, became hooked. Someone I don't have to explain mental illness to and who can use the expression "getting painty" is definitely for me. I'm delighted to be your newest watcher. :heart:

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