07/10/2026
Attended Houston Body Paint Competition at the end of last month as a spectator. It was a two-day event. On the first day, there were classes taught by seasoned award-winning body painters for techniques of various mediums which aids in character design and cosplay.
The second day was the competition. All instructors and contestants had 5 hours to work on their pieces. Then the artworks of the contestants were judged. After that the show and performance began and was opened to the public.
I signed up for a class named "Art with Depth" by Brittney Pelloquin after watching a couple videos about her work. I admired her talent and was inspired by her approach. So glad I got the chance to meet her and learn from her in person.
I resonate with her about connecting with the model by finding out the emotions/ideas s/he wants to express. Diving into the core of the shared human experience connects the model, the artist and the viewers to find strength and a sense of belonging.