Body Painting [Paperback]

Doug Mitchel (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 15, 2008

Body Painting is a photo intense examination of the emerging art of painting bodies with non-toxic paints. From face painting children to the creation of painted “clothes” Doug Mitchel follows ten artists as they apply paint to skin. Each artist is represented by one chapter, each chapter follows a “paint job” from the initial concept to the application of the final details. Each design is different, but all are colorful and creative. With over 450 color photographs printed on 144 pages, this book documents the techniques and tools used by established artists. Application methods include the brush, airbrush and even markers. Each method has advantages and disadvantages, each has its place and each is covered in detail in this new book from Wolfgang Publications. In addition to the photo sequences with descriptive captions, each chapter includes an interview with the artist. Topics include the way in which the artist learned his or her trade, preferred tools and which paint they prefer to use.  The discussion of paint choices includes airbrushed body make up, textile acrylics, liquid latex and markers from companies like Crayola. As pointed out in the captions and the interviews, each material has good points and bad, all are covered in Body Painting. The best teachers are the men and women who have already mastered the skill. Body Painting presents the accumulated wisdom and experience of ten “teachers” each of who has a lesson to share with the readers. With a wealth of photos Body Painting is both a colorful look at an emerging art form, and a very useful how-to book.

Editorial Reviews

Book Description

Body Painting uses a wealth of photos to show just how the application of colorful paint can transform a child’s face or a woman’s body into another dimension. The best teachers are the men and women who have already mastered a skill. Body Painting uses interviews with the artists to explore their preference for tools, their favorite techniques and how they learned their skills. The discussion of paint choices includes airbrushed body make up, textile acrylics, liquid latex and even markers from companies like Crayola.

About the Author

Doug Mitchel is the author of 20 books, all illustrated with his own very high quality photographs. Doug is also a regular contributor to a variety of magazines, from American Iron to Iron Works.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Wolfgang Publications, Inc. (August 15, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1929133669
• ISBN-13: 978-1929133666
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #444,340 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars my opinion, January 31, 2009

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LEAH ESTRIN "aka Tango, a clown" (San Deigo, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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Am more than a little disappointed in the product. I apparently have high expectations because I did not find the printed information useful or the photographs informative.

If I could return it, I would BUT I believe in the buyer beware. I definitely would not purchase it again.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good book to lear "how to do" it, September 14, 2010

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Rubens Munhoz Burgel "Rubens Bürgel" (Curitiba, Brazil) - See all my reviews
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Good book. Good pics showing some steps from a few body paintings. You can learn how to do it, something about materials... I Recommended.