Body Paint Art

Body painting has been around for centuries.  Some Native American tribes actually required body painting during certain rituals and traditions.  Since then, body paint as art has evolved and is used for a variety of purposes.  The newest type of body paint is airbrush tattooing, created for the use of temporary tattoos. 

Airbrush tattoos are applied in minutes with a CO2 airbrush sprayer and special paint.  The results yield the appearance of real tattoos.  Sometimes people are hesitant to get a real tattoo because of the commitment to having it with you for the rest of your life.  Body paint, such as these airbrush tattoos, offers a great way to give your tattoo a test-run.  They last for about one week, so it will give you some time to decide if you feel comfortable with the design and the location.  If the temporary tattoo route is the one you are going for, then airbrush tattoos make it easy to switch body art on a weekly basis.  With the thousands of stencils and a variety of colors and styles, it is easy to be fashionable using airbrush tattoos. 

Body paint for the use of covering the entire body is often used for artistic purposes on models and with costumes during theatrical events.  There are many different types of body paint available; the problem is that many of them may be susceptible to cracking or sweating, such as water-based body paint.  Art is always a system of trial and error, so try a variety of body paints until you find the one you like best.  Oil-based body paints tend to be the most popular around. 

Face painting is another form of body paint that is still a popular activity amongst children and mimes alike.  Face paints are mainly enjoyed during birthday parties, festivals, fairs, and holidays. 

Although body painting and face painting are no longer part of mandatory rituals and traditions, they are still fun to experiment with.