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A hand painting of a butterf...
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Friday, October 30, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Western Painting - Body Painting - A Contemporary Yet Ancient Style of Being a Canvas
Body Painting - The IntricaciesThe origin of body painting is unknown, but its use has been widespread - sometimes as an art form, sometimes as a part of tradition, and the other times, as a necessity. The evidence of body painting is found in ancient practices across various cultures and remains a popular fashion statement in the present times. There is no set style or technique for body painting. It can be a localized design or a fuller one, covering the entire body in some cases. The color pigments used can be natural or synthetic. Similarly, it can be a work of an expert or an amateurish hand of a novice. However, unlike permanent tattoos, body paints are temporary or semi-permanent in nature.The Geographical SpreadPainting the body was...
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
Body Painting - Picture Frame
A semi-nude woman with her body painted in musical notes and she holding a 3D picture fra...
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Body Painting Art - Nude Female and Male Body Painting
In fact we are fond of painting our bodies since prehistoric times. In past we were used to paint our bodies with materials like natural dyes, paints and pigments. In some cases we used ash, and clay, too.The markings that the people make on their bodies are thought to have magical powers with which one could ward off evil spirits or the tribal enemies. Such was the thinking in past. The painting of bodies was also coined with celebrating of auspicious occasions like New Year or a dance party. Same practice can still observed in the indigenous populations of the countries like New Zealand, Australia, the Pacific Islands, and certain parts of Africa.In India the women and men are fond of using Henna. It is a colour extracted from a plant...
Amber Chia In Tiger Stripes
Malaysian Supermodel Amber Chia earned her stripes for wildlife conservation Saturday by sitting still as her famous body was painted to look like a tiger.She told reporters after the photo shoot at Mutiara Damansara that it took three hours but she did not mind as it was for a good cause.The shoot was for PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) Asia Pacific.Amber is the latest in the line of celebrities featured in a new anti-captivity advertisement for PETA.Besides a jungle setting as the backdrop, she will also be photographed in a steel cage measuring 70cm x 70cm x 90cm.The photographs will appear on posters and newspapers across the globe early next year in a campaign against zoos.Next year, being the Year of the Tiger was among...
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Friday, October 23, 2009
