The other things I didn't think about till I responded to someone who e-mailed me off line were; I forgot to mention is that some offer to let the model paint some sections of his/her own garments, at least the first base coat. You can finish as needed. Not moving for long periods of time is what make brides, grooms and singers in a choir take a nose dive. Another thing is to tell them to contract the calves from time to time to help keep the circulation going. This is especially important during crunch time when the model is probably only standing so they don't rub off any of the finished areas. Robbie Pack www.robbiespack.com ROBBIE'S PACK, home of WAUBBIE the CLOWN & Robbie Pack 29 Cherry Hill Rd, Fairfield, CT 06825-1005 1-203-374-1221 Balloons, Bubbles, Buffoonery, Clown Magic, Extraordinary Facepainting Sign Language upon request
On Nov 30, 10:07 pm, Robbie Pack <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > As more and more facepainters are dabbling with bodypainting, I > think we're not thinking about good treatment of the models. Thus I > offer some food for thought. We all know to use proper paints to allow > safe application and removal. What about the process of painting > someone for hours on end? What can a bodypainter (or facepainter > branching out or just trying bodypainting) do to make it a better > experience for both the painter and the one being painted? > When I was in Austria a few years ago, I went to learn as much as I > could to apply to facepainting. Never having painted a body before, it > was a very tiring, but beneficial, several days with a very fast > learning curve. Between a couple of workshops prior to and some more > experienced Brits and a German taking me under their wings, and full > days of painting my first 3 bodies, I learned so much in a very short > time. Some things I just learned the hard way! > They used a table similar to a picnic table type of setup with a > table and bench. Then you and your model can take turns sitting or > standing, kneeling, leaning over or against on the floor, bench or > table (or even lying down on either the bench or table) depending on > which part is being painted and where you are in the process. For > example, the model can sit in the beginning if you stand while working > on the front or the upper half. He/she can stand on ground level while > you sit to paint the middle. He/she can stand, stand or sit or lean > over the table while you sit or stand. They can stand on the table > when you work on the legs or feet. You can also move your paints to > different levels to be where you need them. This allows variety in > positions and stress on different body parts in different positions. > It's easier on you and your model for circulation and muscles, not to > mention boredom, when both of you use a variety of positions. > Another consideration is something for your model, as well as you, > to stand on for all those long hours that they'll stand no matter how > you plan, especially as you near project completion. An impact > absorbing mat like hairdressers use works very well, but even > something as simple as a piece of cardboard is better than the bare > floor or table (especially in a cold air conditioned room). Having > something for the model to lean against for part of the time or to > hold onto also helps limit model fatigue. > Control the environment as much as you can. You don't want it too > hot for anyone, but also remember not to have it too cold for your > model who's dressed in very little but paint. If working outside, > provide shade for both of your sakes. > Don't forget to eat and drink yourself, and to offer your model > things that he/she can eat and drink without affecting the makeup. A > straw is helpful for drinking. Bite-sized food pieces that can be > popped into the mouth without touching the lips is helpful. More than > one model hit the deck before the end of the day in Austria when > people ignored their needs. Make yourself take breaks as well, so your > best work will be during crunch time when you need to be doing the > final details that make the design pop. > And last but not least, throw a flashlight into your kit to check > your outdoor painting area after you present your model, so you'll be > able to find your favorite brush! Oh and buy some bath salts for that > hot bath you'll want to soak in for about an hour after you've > finished! Just being practical, warn your model that he/she will > probably need someone to wash their back. > Robbie Packwww.robbiespack.com > ROBBIE'S PACK, home of WAUBBIE the CLOWN & Robbie Pack > 29 Cherry Hill Rd, Fairfield, CT 06825-1005 1-203-374-1221 > Balloons, Bubbles, Buffoonery, Clown Magic, Extraordinary Facepainting > Sign Language upon request --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Face Painting and Body Art Association." This is a PG-13 forum dedicated to the discussion of Face Painting and Body Art. This group is provided for the benefit of all and as such is not moderated. Our goal is to promote open and unrestricted communication between people interested in face painting and body art. We hope that you will be courteous to others and try to stay on topic. You are free to offer products or services related to face painting as well. Please address concerns with the original poster before contacting the management. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/fpba-assn -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
