Body painting close up photos and news!

So that past week has been an eventful one. Just yesterday we finished moving to our new apartment- its amazing how much time and energy this can eat up but im happy for the change. I finally have my art space set up in a somewhat functional way so now i have little excuse not to work on the painting i have been neglecting for some time now. I hope to finish said painting this week. if all goes well on Friday i will do a blog entry to unveil the finished piece and talk about the creative process with a bunch of "work in progress" pictures.<br />In the meantime, last night i went through some of my body painting photos and chose 5 pictures i have yet to post that are more "close ups" then full body shots.<br />I wanted to share them with you:<br /><br />Apparition of Truth<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/4614616612/" title="Apparition of Truth by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Apparition of Truth" height="500" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4038/4614616612_7eaa92314a.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />(body painting and photography by Chelsea Rose<br />Model: Wenseay)<br /><br />Your Body is Your Temple<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/4613996785/" title="Your Body is Your Temple by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Your Body is Your Temple" height="500" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4062/4613996785_9712b017c0.jpg" width="401" /></a><br />(body painting and photography by Chelsea Rose<br />Model: Jaybird)<br /><br />Blissful Hope<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/4613992815/" title="Blissful Hope by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Blissful Hope" height="500" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4058/4613992815_6528988ec8.jpg" width="335" /></a><br />(Body painting and photography by Chelsea Rose<br />model: Blissful Hope)<br /><br />Love Thy Self<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/4614605016/" title="Love Thy Self by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Love Thy Self" height="500" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/4614605016_b30cf52f3e.jpg" width="335" /></a><br />(body painting and photography by Chelsea Rose<br />Model: Ana)<br /><br />Rebel Heiress<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/4614600762/" title="Rebel Heiress by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Rebel Heiress" height="500" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3381/4614600762_95b75bebd7.jpg" width="335" /></a><br />(body painting and photography by Chelsea Rose<br />model: Thierra )<br /><br />...I also wanted to share with you an "out take" photo that i came across last night and knew i had to post:<br />Powah!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/4614594072/" title="Powah by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Powah" height="405" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3394/4614594072_db43cfedda.jpg" width="450" /></a><br />This is a photo i snapped of my model Blissful Hope as we had finished up with the shoot. She had washed her face and put her clothing on and was struck by how the body painting suddenly looked like fierce tattoo sleeves with her tank top on. so she posed just like that and insisted i get my camera out and snap one. I love it! It just reminds me that granted this body painting/photo project takes a lot of energy to generate but I have so much fun doing these shoots!<br /><br />I have another pregnant body painting shoot scheduled for this Saturday inside <a href="http://www.truthartspace.com/"><strong>T.Ruth Artspace gallery</strong></a>, so i am excited and looking forward to the weekend.<br />Thus far this body painting project has been a fascinating adventure. I am thrilled to have gotten to know the women who volunteered to be a part of the project. Their personal strengths and beauty have lent so much amazing energy- its extremely inspiring for me. I'm excited to see what the next step/level to this project might entail.<br /><br />Id also like to give thanks, praise and many blessings to Tiffany Ruth, the owner of <a href="http://www.truthartspace.com/"><strong>T.Ruth Art space</strong></a> where i have been painting and photographing my models. Tiffany is currently in the hospital due to medical complications. She should be released in a few days but I'm asking for those who can spare some good vibe to send it her way. She is an amazing and dear friend, strong and beautiful independant woman and an amazing asset and Jewel to the artistic community. I give thanks to her for all that she has done for me! I feel truly blessed to have her presence in my life. <br /><br />Much love to all!<br />-Chelsea Rose

Body painting close up photos and news!

So that past week has been an eventful one. Just yesterday we finished moving to our new apartment- its amazing how much time and energy thi...

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More Body Painting with Ann Marie + winter SALE items

I had meant to gradually, day by day reveal more of the finished photos from the body painting shoot I did with Ann Marie on Sunday...but I got a little carried away last night and released 6 more photos:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/4185996325/" title="Goddess in All of Us by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Goddess in All of Us" height="500" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2612/4185996325_556fc6b3af.jpg" width="353"></a><br />body painting + photography by Chelsea Rose<br />Model: Ann Marie<br />( I really like this shot, she reminds me of a genie here)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/4186068695/" title="Goddess in All of Us by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Goddess in All of Us" height="500" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2666/4186068695_612a0b9b59.jpg" width="356"></a><br />body painting + photography by Chelsea Rose<br />Model: Ann Marie<br />(this one is the main full body shot. )<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/4186858418/" title="Goddess in All of Us by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Goddess in All of Us" height="500" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4186858418_cabf7fb62a.jpg" width="338"></a><br />body painting + photography by Chelsea Rose<br />Model: Ann Marie<br />(This one and most of the others remind me of the old vintage tattooed women photos from the circus.)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/4186012835/" title="Goddess in All of Us by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Goddess in All of Us" height="500" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2495/4186012835_dc71426904.jpg" width="355"></a><br />body painting + photography by Chelsea Rose<br />model: Ann Marie<br />(This one is one of my major favorites from the shoot. I love her profile, the way she is holding her head and that she has her eyes closed. i think she looks regal but soft...and the pose shows off a lot of the painting work while being flattering to her curvy shape)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/4186815990/" title="Goddess in All of Us by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Goddess in All of Us" height="500" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2623/4186815990_94b2650205.jpg" width="327" /></a><br />body painting + photography by Chelsea Rose<br />Model: Ann Marie<br />(There is something very mystical about her bright eyes amidst the dark paint on her face....love her expression.)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/4186792790/" title="Goddess in All of Us by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Goddess in All of Us" height="500" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2613/4186792790_1561fdd29a.jpg" width="371" /></a><br />photography + body painting by Chelsea Rose<br />Model: Ann Marie<br />( this is Danny's favorite. He really likes the pose. Its a good shot of some of the back painting work too.)<br /><br />.....So thats it for now but there is still more to come.<br />However I do have other projects i need to concentrate on. My paint that I ordered a week ago should be getting here today which means I will have no more excuses to not finish my Harpy painting. So yes, I need to work on that and also need to work on getting color onto Wonder's woodsman cloak. All of this photo project bizz has really been inspiring, super exhausting and time consuming- but it feels wonderful. I am looking forward to my next shoot with another lovely woman which is scheduled for this coming Saturday the 19th. I need to call T.Ruth and make sure I can still use her art gallery space for the shoot. This time I plan on starting the painting process much earlier so that we can be ready to do the shoot by 12 thus utilizing some of the space's natural window lighting. In the first shoot with Ann Marie I had not anticipated that the painting would take 3+ hours. We had started by 12 and by the time we were ready to shoot we had lost most of the natural light.<br />You live you learn....thats what experimentation is all about.<br />----------<br />The holidays are fast approaching, and yes our etsy <a href="http://www.lucidopticlab.etsy.com/"><strong>shop</strong></a> is still in SALE mode. So stop on over and check out the goodies and wonderful price tags.<br />Here are a few featured items for today:<br /><br /><img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com//il_430xN.102088214.jpg" /><br />to view or to buy click <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34389904"><strong>HERE</strong></a><strong><br /></strong>on holiday SALE<br />original price: $20<br />on SALE pirce: $15<br />tie dye thermal<br />extra large(XL) 100% cotton thermal<br />dyed w/ procion mx purple and green dye<br />51" chest<br />....Its a great item for keepin off the chill while still staying intouch with your psychedelic tendencies.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/3107895597/" title="Ocean Soul by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Ocean Soul" height="264" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3291/3107895597_b18fca8896.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />8" X 16" original acrylic painting on canvas(studio frame/frameable)<br />By Chelsea Rose<br />on SALE for $65<br />to view or to buy click <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17408226"><strong>Here</strong></a><br />The gift of art is something could be a token to a loved one that will last for a lifetime, bringing beauty, elegance and emotion to any wall in any home or office.<br />Grab it while its on major sale too!<br /><br />And last but not least:<br /><br /><img src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com//il_430xN.89828964.jpg" /><br />on SALE for the Holidays!<br />original price:$20 now on SALE for: $10<br />Mushroom screen-print: in white on a black<br />v necked short sleeved shirt<br />women's size: Medium( stretchy )<br />Bust: 36"<br />to view or to buy click <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30743567"><strong>here</strong></a><strong><br /></strong>Original silkscreen art by Danny Rodriguez Lucid Optic Lab hand silk-screened/printed by the artist: made perfectly imperfect and one of a kind.<br /><br />Sale runs through December, so don't miss out!<br /><br />Peace n Love,<br />-Chelsea Rose

More Body Painting with Ann Marie + winter SALE items

I had meant to gradually, day by day reveal more of the finished photos from the body painting shoot I did with Ann Marie on Sunday...but I ...

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