Learn how to body paint with renowned artist & teacher, Dutch Bihary, who will teach you advanced techniques for painting human anatomy & clothing. In Part 1 of his 2-part course series, Bihary shares valuable tips for how to paint a living canvas, including caring for your model throughout the process and creating the 'illusion of protrusion' with painted fabric and muscles.

Intermediate Level

3h 20m of duration

English (auto), Spanish (auto)

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Curriculum

1. Title & Introduction - 1min

2. Tools & Materials - 10min

3. Loading Bristle Brushes - 14min

4. Hybrid Paints - 11min

5. Selecting an Airbrush - 11min

6. Student Q & A - 18min

7. Applying a Base Primer - 16min

8. Keeping Your Model Comfortable - 8min

9. Airbrushing a Base Coat - 21min

10. Creating Dimension with Highlights and Shadows - 8min

11. Blocking in the Torso - 20min

12. Blocking in the Arms - 13min

13. Exaggerating Muscle Definition - 28min

14. Fabric Folds & Texture - 17min

15. Tips for Cleaning off Bodypaint - 2min

16. Wrap Up - 2min

Materials

CLICK on the links below to find the materials you need for this lesson.

Some items might be harder to find, but a little internet scouring usually finds you everything you'll need.

Naimie's Beauty Center

GreatArt UK

FOR YOUR WORK STATION

Air brush troubleshooting tools ie; cleaning brushes, poking, cleaning solution (99% IPA)

Air Compressor or Co2 tank

Airbrush hanger

Hand warmers and/or portable heater if airbrushing that art

Rinse basin

AIRBRUSHES

3 Airbrushes

FOR THE MODEL

Hair ties and or barrettes

Seamless underwear, nude preferably

Monster pasties or No-Nips

Disposable robe

Soft foam mat

PAINT/BRISTLE BRUSHES

Loew Cornell 757 Series craft paint brushes

Body and or kabuki brushes

PAINTS

Airbrush Paints (water and/or alcohol based)

Pro-Aiir Hybrid, I love FX Makeup, Ben Nye ProColor, EBA Endura or Vibe, etc.

Hydro Color Face/Body Paints- Wolfe FX, Diamond FX, Tag, Global, MagiCake, etc.

SPONGES/POWDER PUFFS

Standard round orange grout sponges

THINNERS/SOLVENTS

99% IPA

CUTTING TOOLS

Scissors

X-acto knife

Cutting mat

DRAWING TOOLS

Premade and blank stencil material

SUPPLIES

2-3 Sack cloth rags

Hand sanitizer

Cotton swabs

Water

Pros Aide

Sack cloth rags

Baby wipes

HEALTH/SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

When working with toxic and/or dangerous materials or tools:

ALWAYS read labels for appropriate use guidelines

ALWAYS wear a high-grade respirator

ALWAYS work in a well-ventilated area

ALWAYS protect your skin

ALWAYS wear eye protection

Artist BiographyDutch Bihary

Learn advanced techniques for painting human anatomy from renowned body painting artist and teacher Dutch Bihary.

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