Q : Is it cold?
A: Yes it is but I try to make you as comfortable as possible and am very responsive to my model's needs.
Q: How long does it take?
A: About 2-7 hours for the model but 20-30 hours for a full backdrop project.
Q: Do you paint men?
A: YES! And I am always short of male models - so step up guys.
Q: Do I have to have a "professional model" body?
A: No but a good self-esteem helps greatly. I prefer fun personality over perfect looks and welcome all body types and age ranges (over 18 of course)
Q: Do you test for allergies?
A: Yes. I have only seen one person react badly to make up (Liquid latex) in the last 10 years. I’m very happy that we tested first, so no harm was done. I use only top quality, hypo-allergenic theatrical make-up, so outside a Latex specific issue I have never encountered a problem.
Q: Will you face paint for my Son’s B-day party?
A: Is he over 18? Are all his friends over 18? NO? - Hire a Clown. I don't do balloon animals either.
Q: What do you do with the pictures?
A: It depends on the project. Most of them I put on my website and Galleries in hopes to sell a few prints. However for private sessions and events photography is a separate arrangement and the photos belong to the client (with certain understandings as to personal vs. commercial use). Every contract is different and all thing are negotiable.
Q: Can we use our own photographer?
A: Sure, that will be fun.
Q: I’m only 17 can I be painted with permission from my parents?
A: NO! ... not just no, HELL NO! Go away. Leave me alone. Don’t come back for 3 more years - just to be safe... And because you want to be painted so bad ... Bring 3 forms of ID (Shudders)
Q: What about my Tattoo(s)?
A: Cool can I see? (If the answer was no why are you asking)... Really I can cover it up or make it work with the painting. And if you want we can test the make up there like a coloring book. I have one model who is having me recreate her entire body as the bigger than life version of a tattoo on her arm. Is that cool, or what?
Q: Why Bodypainting?
A: I love working with people, and there is something about watching someone feel beautiful that makes me smile. I seem to have a knack for making people feel comfortable. And flat surfaces can be soooo boring.
Q: Do you date your models?
A : NOPE! Not if they are my models first, though I have painted a girlfriend or two. I married my wife before I painted her as Imp!
Q: Do you ever have problems with models being harassed by your audience?
A: When working in public I have a bodyguard for the models, and I just happen to be 6'4" and 220LB and taking Kung-fu. The last guy who tried something got his ass kicked (She's one tough woman - perhaps the tiger bodypaint should have been a warning to him?) before I even had a chance to step in.
Q: What kind of Paint do you use?
A: I do not use "Paint" on the models. I use theatric stage make-up. The stuff I use requires water, but except in the face area I use rubbing alcohol instead. It works just the seam, is more hygienic and dries faster. Here is a good link to get some of your own. www.bodypainting.com
