If you have not already noticed, Body Art has undergone a categorization “upgrade”. Things have new names. Categories have been added to better reflect the artistic community.

Some things remain very much the same. Body Art is a home for works of art created on a human canvas.
Photo editing and digital makeup are not Body Art. Manipulation and digital art may be included as ELEMENTS of a completed image, but must not overshadow or otherwise obscure the hand-applied skills demonstrated by the Traditional artist.

Cosmetic Application is defined as: Photographs of temporary color products applied to skin.

Deviations found in Traditional: Body Art: Cosmetic Application are often self-applied and photographed, and from there expand to massive collaborative projects with a team that can include photographer, model, makeup artist, hair stylist, wardrobe stylist, prosthetic artists, body painters, specialty artists and a whole host of assistants and crew.
So, it is not beyond the realm of reason to see images from one project in multiple galleries scatted across Deviant Art.
That is the joy of this medium.
So, please enjoy the work of specialized artists that frequent Body Art: Cosmetics.
The new categories are intended to help showcase the major segments of Cosmetic Application.
Accompanying the category Descriptions are Examples intended to illustrate each heading. These examples include Daily Deviations from within Body Art, selections from my gallery and Favorites and images from galleries beyond Traditional that effectively illustrate an artistic execution.

1) MAKEUP
A) Beauty – Application of cosmetics in order to enhance the face and body resulting in Fashion, Editorial, Bridal, Historical, Avant-Guard or Conceptual looks.


B) Character –Application of cosmetic and special effects appliances in order to alter the face or body’s natural appearance including Theater, Fantasy, Gore and Conceptual looks.


2) FACE & BODY PAINT – Decorative temporary artwork which uses the face or body as a canvas.


3) HENNA & TEMPORARY TATTOOS– Artwork created with products that stain the skin and last for several days.


4) HAIR STYLING Cosmetology

A) Cut – Alter the physical length of hair in order to create a desired shape.

B) Color - Chemical Services; Use of products which change the physical structure of the hair including color, perm, and texturizers


C) Styling – Use of hair products, falls or wigs to temporarily affect the look of the hair.


5) Nail Art – Nail polish artwork on real or artificial finger nails.


6) Testing & Spontaneous - Class work, lessons and experimentation of technique or color.


Next time, Body Modifications!!!!