Body Painting

Body Painting

“Body painting, or sometimes bodypainting, is a form of body art. Unlike tattoo and other forms of body art, body painting is temporary, painted onto the human skin, and lasts for only several hours, or at most (in the case of Mehndi or “henna tattoo”) a couple of weeks. Body painting that is limited to the face is known as face painting. Body painting is also referred to as (a form of) temporary tattoo; large scale or full-body painting is more commonly referred to as body painting, while smaller or more detailed work is generally referred to as temporary tattoos”. – Wikipedia

 A painted model poses for photographers on the final day at the World Bodypainting Festival 2011 on July 3, 2011 in Poertschach, Austria. The festival has been taking place since 1998 and this year drew body painting artists from 40 different nations.

Models show off the art on their bodies, painted to the theme of “Time Travel”, at the European Body Painting Festival July 26, 2003 at Seeboden, Austria. The annual three-day event draws body painting artists from across Europe who compete for the best artistry in various technical categories. 

Joerg Haider, governor of the Austrian state of Carinthia and on-again, off-again leader of the Austrian right-wing Freedom Party, watches an artist paint a model at the European Body Painting Festival July 26, 2003 at Seeboden, Austria.

Austrian artist Bernhard Witsch paints a model's breast at the European Body Painting Festival July 26, 2003 at Seeboden, Austria. 

Models participate in the 2008 World Body Painting Festival Asia at World Cup Stadium on August 29, 2008 in Daegu, South Korea. The festival is the largest in the field of body painting and introduces the art form to thousands of visitors each year.