Life Imitating Art

Phoenix Body Painting Session

​As an artist some days you just wake up with an idea that you MUST execute!  Failure to do so will result in pure insanity!  LOL, well I'm being a little dramatic but seriously we creatives live to create the things that are in our minds.    A few weeks ago I created a Phoenix mixed media piece.  I'm biased to my appeal to the Phoenix bird because it represents my astrological sign, Scorpio.  

The Scorpio is often represented by 3 symbols; The Scorpion, The Eagle, and The Phoenix.  Each symbol represents a level of evolvement for the Scorpio.  With the Phoenix representing the fully evolved Scorpio.  

Inspiration Artwork 

Original Phoenix Art Prints for sale in my Etsy shop.

Tayla does a great job in interpreting artwork and translating it onto different mediums.  So I asked her to paint me based on my painting.  Plus, it was a great opportunity to spend some creative time with my soon-to-be college freshmen  😭.  The whole process took about 2 episodes of Greys Anatomy, LOL.  But I have to admit I was a bit fidgety!  

Artist: Tayla Hart, 19, School Of The Art Institute Chicago, IL

​A few tips about prepping for your body painting session:

• Do not wear any lotions or oils.  Most professional body paints are water based, and we all know oil and water don't mix!  
  
• Freshly shaven skin is ideal.  Even the tiniest stubble will show up through the body paint taking away from the seamless finish we body painters❤.   
  
• Eat & Drink before your session.  
  
• Have fun!  It's about the art experience so relax and enjoy!  

If you're interested in booking your own body painting session please message us on our Facebook page to discuss your session.  We offer couples sessions, group sessions, lessons, maternity sessions, and more!  

Finished Look