In memory of Mrs. Freeman I did this portrait for her grandaughter. 

Current Mood: drained

I have been working at a club here in Omaha painting very pretty Go Go Dancers and having a blast, here's a sample. Gota say this is the most fun I have had in a while, Friday 7th I will be painting the girls in blacklight sensitive paints like this and it's gona be neat. Well of to bed gotta get that beauty sleep working with all these hot chicks I need it...He He.. Till next post Take care of yourself. 
Lisa B

Current Mood: chipper

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Current Mood: bouncy

 68 Foot Mural of Wrigly Field Chicago  
I have finished the 68 foot mural at the Chicago Dawg House!! 
  Everyone is invited to check it out. The pictures are of the first and middle stages, I will post the final shots as soon as my computer comes home from the doctor! Imagine buildings, clouds, trees, and much more detail on the people. I can't wait to show you those pics untile then check out what I posted and see if you can get a feel for the sheer size of this project. 
Thanks to everyone who helped me out, I love you guys!  
Lisa

Current Mood: accomplished

I have spent the last week at a hospital in Denver Colorado, I am saying goodbye to my good friend Shawn.... he is only 35 and diagnosed with Lukeimia. He has been given only a week to live, and I have spent the last week trying to spend as much time as I can with him, this man was our best man at our wedding and I am heartbroken. I don't know how long it will be but I have lost the will to paint right now. I will post the amazing pictures I took of Denver soon, at least I can share the beauty with you all that that place gives. I am asking for good thoughts from my friends here...I need all the support I can get right now and I will send all warm thoughts his way. May God take Shawn into his arms and carry him home to be with his father he lost a year ago. Thank you to my friends for your support.

Current Mood: crushed

This was one of my last projects! I just want to thank my model Sienna Deveigh, what a lovely girl. This shoot was a blast, Thank You!

ice shoot Frozen girl bolwing crystals

Current Mood: artistic

I hope to talk with anyone intested in body paint!

Applying jewels for body paint design

***You will want to purchase jewels that have a flat back, jewels that are not flat on one side may not stick at all, though with latex they may stay for short periods. think of the jewels that you iron on, thats what you want to buy.

I have found that the best way to apply jewels to last for a while is as follows :

1. Make sure the area is shaved of any hair this helps a lot. (It is a myth that hair grows back thicker)
2. Clean area with a soapy cloth and dry completely with dry cloth.
3. If applying to area of face or other sensitive areas please skip next step:
4. Rub area with rubbing alcohol to clean any dirt, let completely dry.

There are two ways to apply jewels:
A. You can use liquid latex, which I prefer, due to the fact they will not fall off half way through the photo shoot.
B. Or you can use spirit gum.. this is effective and a bit cheeper.

A. Latex:
*Apply liquid Latex to area you want to apply the jewels to, in very small amounts. Now let it dry for a moment, but not to long, the latex will set quite quickly. The latex will then become more tacky and you wont have to hold them in place for very long to set them. Unless it is colored the latex will dry clear. Apply jewels. I use tweezers to do this it gives me more control and can be a cleaner prosess. Apply jewels one at a time allowing them to set for a minuite or two before going on to next one. The fun thing about latex is you can get it in several colors, this can effect the end result and the look of your work. One problem you can have especially on the face is sweating, this can make your work start to peel. The great thing is that with a bit of latex applied to the area around and below where it may be coming off will usually reattach the area that is comming up. Be sure the skin is clean and dry before you attempt this. Another great thing is your design will peel off in one piece... usually. Wash the area afterwards with soap and water, and dry. Keep in mind some colors may stain the skin such as red and yellow if you plan to use body paint along with the design. Do not paint the skin prior to atempting to apply the jewels, they wont stay there long. You can paint arount the area with jewels and this can look really neat.
 
B.  Spirit gum:
 Apply a small amount of spirit gum to area and let sit for a moment. Use you fingers and tap the spirit gum lightly, you will see that it becomes tacky, and stringy this means it's ready. Now you can apply the jewels. Use tweezers to keep the spirit gum off your fingers, this can get very messy! The bad thing about spirit gum is that the jewels can fall off after time depending on how much movement and the area you apply them to. Sweating can effect this as well, same as above you can clean the area with spirit gum remover and reapply them.You will need to purchase spirit gum remover to remove the jewels, soap and water works but your skin will still be somewhat tacky if you don't use the remover. Same as above red and yellow paints can stain the skin. Rubbing alcohol can help with this problem but it can depend on skin type and oilyness as well. Don't paint skin first same as above they wont stick. Paint around the area for a great look. 

Play around with different colors and designs on a piece of paper to get a feel for your design first. 
remember you can also iron on jewels to clothing and extend the design to the skin around them. 
Hope you enjoyed the tips! Have fun trying it out. 

Current Mood: thoughtful

I am in search of fellow souls in the wide world of photography, models and special effects make-up. 
Any one with advice or even questions please feel free to contact me. 
I have been in the field for a few years now and may be able to answer questions or even ask some as well. 
We never stop learning.
I am always interested in new ideas and projects.
 I have experience building sets for shoots as well.
so say hi....
I'm here.

Current Mood: creative

We all have  gifts and how we choose to use them makes us who we are.