Bringing Bodypainting to Life by Karala B.

Imagine a painter who can create an idea in the fullness of color, design and expression and then imagine this artist asking their canvas to sing, dance or scream. Artists who take their design away from a square canvas and wrap it around a living person add the endless dimension of human movement, emotion and character to the possibilities of their concept. "Bringing Body Painting to Life" takes a comprehensive look at this amazing art form, its history, and its use in fashion, advertising, competition, and art today. With step-by-step instructions, more than 300 color photos, and examples of techniques and products used on the body, this book is a complete guide to creating living art. The second half of the book, "Iconic Artists of our Time," features the inspirational artists whose dedication to body painting has shaped and continues to shape the direction of body art around the world.