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Written by Kevin C Mason
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Friday, 10 April 2009 17:00 |
I work very hard to get my site on the top of the search engines. How else is a bodypainter going to get work? But I do have a day job, and I try to keep my two worlds - artist v. techie - separate, mostly to avoid any Human Resources Nazis from jumping to erroneous conclusions.
So here I am at my day job working tech support. I’m helping this customer like I always would... she’s a little odd for a 78 year old woman, and ummm, errr on the aggressive side. I always provide my first name when I talk to a customer. She is also pretty tech savvy for a “grey hair” and puts this together with my last name - which is on my e-mail - you know “
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
”. One google search later and OOPS.Â
Apparently I got the #1 slot even without having to enter a geographic location. Ah, the price of competency.Â
Now if it was just about the art, I’d say I had a fan. But sending me an e-mail at work, asking a legit tech question but following that rapidly with a request for a photo of me?Â
Ya, that’s stalker material and an H.R. grenade just waiting for the pin to be pulled!Â
Time for an ALIAS! |
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Written by Veronica
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Monday, 06 April 2009 14:07 |
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As we all know, the skin is the largest tactile organ on the human body. It's exposed to the world 24/7. In this day and age, with modern pollution and our chemically intoxicated world, it's not an over exaggeration to say that about 40-50 percent of the clients a body painter will come across will have sensitive skin. Studies show 50 to 90 percent of the population claim to have sensitive skin. However, only about 15 to 20 percent have it clinically diagnosed.
In short, it's important to know anything and everything about the product(s) you are using at all times. Knowing what you are using, knowing how to keep it clean in a safe and effective way and labeling everything is a good way to start.
Here are a few suggestions on health and safety with your models in mind.
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Always do a patch test of the makeup being used on your chosen model before beginning the painting, if not during the initial interview. It's quick and easy; will take about 5 minutes . . . tops.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 08 April 2009 21:17 |
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Read more... [Health and Safety 101]
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Airbrushes ? are they required? |
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 01 April 2009 16:11 |
Airbrush Vs Sponge and Brush in Body Painting
I’m sure that if you have ever been around me for any length of time you would have heard my rant about Airbrushes. Very often I will be asked to do a performance where I am to paint someone with the request that I use airbrush. About 90% of the time the person who is asking me to do this has no idea what an airbrush is or what airbrush art would look like. below is an example of a typical conversation, its just an Catchphrase the client had heard thinking its something they want
Client : “I would like you to Airbush the model to look like a tiger”
Kevin :” I can do that however its faster if I use Sponge and brush is it the style of the airbrush your trying to capture ?”
Client : “We need it done fast I just want it to look like this (pointing to one of my other paintings ) “
Kevin : “I can do that if you like ,,, just know that painting was done by hand”
Client : “Oh .. Well then I want that .. by the way what is an Airbrush?”
Lets face it Airbrushes are cool It has that high tech feel, The blending of the colors cannot be matched. but its not the end all be all of artistic tools. Its all about the right tool for the job. and before starting a body painting its important to know what tool to use.
Airbrush Pros
Great at painting irregular surfaces (Hairy arms , Eyebrows , Those creases on the knuckles)
Amazing blending
Special effects
very smooth coverage without brushstrokes
Sponge and Brush Pros
Natural organic feel
Fast coverage and fast Details
Clear brushstrokes
Amazing control of the brushstrokes
No fumes
Truth be told an artist should be diverse use some Airbrush and some Sponge and Brush. Be flexible and know the advantages of both styles of body painting.
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Apprentace For Bodypainting |
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Written by Kevin C Mason
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Monday, 30 March 2009 00:00 |
Body Painting as a Family Business
For the longest time I never thought those words would go together . A few months back V my Niece moved in with us so she can go to Cosmetology school. We had he help with the hair for Durga and I noticed that not only is she good at what she does but she has a way of working with the models.
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Last Updated on Monday, 30 March 2009 13:36 |
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Read more... [Apprentace For Bodypainting]
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Written by Kevin C Mason
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Sunday, 22 March 2009 14:29 |
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Why is it bad for a body painter to have “Writers block”
This happens now and then and I bet your thinking .. big deal!? Well put your self in my shoes. When working on a bodypainting on the fly these impromptu works of art can go from amazing to mud. and unlike most artist I don’t have the opportunity to start from scratch. Writers block can be a serous problem
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Last Updated on Sunday, 22 March 2009 17:17 |
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