Face and Bodypaint

Every face and bodypainter is eligible to apply but to guarantee a fair competition, a selection process is in place.

The competition does not use skill based categories and the selection process will prevent large skill gaps.

Applications for the bodypainting have closed and all further applications will be moved to a waiting list in case of cancellations!

The competition splits facepainters from bodypainters. Each category will have 12 participants and each painter is granted a space within a large 12 x 21m marquee.

Painters will be able to find a photo studio within this marquee as well, where a professional photographer will create images of the final results. Painters are expected to bring their own model.

Bodypainters:

Bodypainters are allowed to bring an assistant to help with the painting. The bodypaint competition starts at 9:00 and ends at 15:00

Bodypainters will be provided with:

• Weekend + camping wristbands for the painter and model
• Weekend wristband for the assistant (can be upgraded)

Facepainters:

Facepainters are not allowed to bring an assistant to help with the painting. The facepaint competition starts at 11:00 and ends at 13:00

Facepainters will be provided with:

• Weekend wristbands for the painter and model

All models are expect to do a stage performance of 1 minute at 17:00 on the Royal Stage.

Each painter will be provided with a table, bench and chair (bodypainter) or 2 chairs (facepainter) and the possibility of electricity.

Both competitions will be judged by 5 professionals, including former world champions.

Each paint will be judged on 4 categories:

• Technique and level of difficulty
• Use of colour
• Interpretation of the theme and originality
• Composition and overall image

Both categories offer the following monetary  and non-monetary prizes:
1st place: £ 100 + painting materials
2nd place: £ 75 + painting materials
3rd place: £ 50 + painting materials

A model prize of £ 25 is also available to the model with the best stage performance.

All participants will get a goodie bag. Goodie bags and non-monetary prizes are sponsored by Cameleon

Competition rules:

• The bodypaint must be painted with face paint approved under the UK cosmetics law for use on skin.
• You may use sponge and brush, airbrush, stencils and bio glitter.
• You may use wigs, headgear, below-the-knee shoes, fake nails, teeth, eyelashes and effect lenses.
• For female models, breasts should be covered with some form of nipple covering.
• Underwear is mandatory for the model.
• Prosthetics are not compulsory but every piece of visible skin must be bodypainted.

Rules on prosthetics:

• You may use prosthetics.
• Prosthetics must be lightweight (evafoam, silkclay, foam rubber,…).
• All prosthetics must be glued to the skin.
• Any adhesives used to glue on the prosthetics, must be safe for the skin (mastix, low ammonia latex,…)
• The model must be able to eat and drink and the breathing should not be restricted by the prosthetics.
• The model’s vision cannot be blocked.
• The model must be able to move their neck.
• No latex products or glue should be used in the hair. Liquid clay and glue based on gum Arabic are an exception to this rule.

Competition rules:

• The facepaint must be painted with face paint approved under the UK cosmetics law for use on skin.
• You may use sponge and brush, airbrush, stencils and bio glitter.
• The clothing worn by the model must match the creation.
• You may use wigs, headgear, fake nails, teeth, eyelashes and effect lenses.
• The neck, face and any part of the chest/back not covered by costume must be part of the paint.

Rules on prosthetics:

• You may use prosthetics.
• Prosthetics must be lightweight (evafoam, silkclay, foam rubber,…).
• All prosthetics must be glued to the skin.
• Any adhesives used to glue on the prosthetics, must be safe for the skin (mastix, low ammonia latex,…)
• The model must be able to eat and drink and the breathing should not be restricted by the prosthetics.
• The model’s vision cannot be blocked.
• The model must be able to move their neck.
• No latex products or glue should be used in the hair. Liquid clay and glue based on gum Arabic are an exception to this rule.