Body Painting
Want to paint your body? Or someone else´s? Here are articles that cover makeup and liquid latex body painting.
Black Henna Warning 
Watch out for henna artists who claim to be using "black henna." This may be a clue of misuse of hair dye, a powerful skin irritant. Body Painting and THE PILLOW BOOK
Peter Greenaway tells the story of Nagaiko, whose father would paint her name on her face each year on her birthday. Grown up, she searches for a lover who will do the same, and for a way to leave her mark on the world. Body Painting Books
This temporary body art form has been brought fully into the modern age with glow-in-the-dark makeup and airbrushes. Pictures and how-to guides for full body painting or makeup. Body Painting Tips and Techniques [offsite link]
Hints and tips for using a wide variety of art materials to accomplish body painting: markers, paint, makeup, etc. Body Painting with Makeup
Whether a solid color or an elaborate pattern, body painting is a temporary way to experience total body art. Transformation through the use of makeup is one of the oldest body art techniques in the world. Body Painting with Makeup, Henna or Liquid Latex  [offsite link]
Great information and pictures about face and body painting. Makeup, henna and liquid latex painting discussed. Halloween Face Painting
A bit of face paint is one of the best ways to make a quick costume for Halloween. Here are some easy and low-cost costume ideas suitable for kids and adults. Be a skull, vampire or zombie. Henna Body Painting
What is henna? Learn the basic history of this ancient form of body painting, also called mehandi. Ins and Outs of Liquid Latex
Two issues of liquid latex body painting explained: dealing with body hair for artistic application and comfort, plus how to get out of your liquid latex later. Liquid Latex Body Painting
A new twist on the age-old practice of body painting is liquid latex. Utilized in movies and music vidoes, this paintable rubber can be used for costumes and worn out dancing in clubs. Liquid Latex Costuming
Liquid latex can be combined with some fabric clothing items or pre-made latex clothing to create custom costumes or clothes, or temporary clothing effects and decorations. Liquid Latex Tricks and Tips
Application tricks and tips for liquid latex body painting, including advice for working with multiple colors. M.A.C. Deck of Cards Project
The M.A.C. cosmetics company produced a unique deck of cards, featuring body paintings, as an AIDS fundraiser. Making Your Own Henna Paste
Basic instructions and a recipe for making your own henna paste. Super Simple Halloween Face Paint
Face paint is one of the best ways to make a quick costume for Halloween. Here are some tips for classic face designs such as a clown, a cat and a butterfly. The Art of Bindi
The wearing of Bindi, colorful forehead dots, originally comes from India but are now often seen worn as fashion accessories. Learn more about the history and traditions of Bindi. World Bodypainting Festival [offsite link]
Welcome to the World Bodypainting Festival. Here you´ll find everything about the Festival, in Carinthia, south of Austria which has become the world´s biggest and most important bodypainting event. Links marked with the [offsite link] designation point to websites not associated with BellaOnline.com. BellaOnline.com is not responsible for the material found there.
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