Many cultures around the world take part in body painting projects as a form of creative and imaginative expression. Whether for cultural, tribal or historical reasons, body parts like the back, legs, face and arms continue to be used as canvases for beautifully bizarre and aesthetic works of art.
In fashion, art, beauty and design, the body has been painted to blend into landscapes, look like animals or simply turn the human form into something unrecognizable. To turn the body into a medium for untamed artistic expression that can be in an instant washed away and erased is not only powerful, but intellectually stimulating. From plaster body painting to metallic-skinned editorials, using the body as a picturesque canvas opens up the door for a wide range of sublime picturesque creations.
45 Peculiar Body Painting Projects

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Soccerific Skin Art
SI Swimsuit 2010 Features Body Painted Soccer Sweethearts

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Extreme Body Painting
Live Art from the World Championships

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Body Painting Evolved
Emma Hack, The Ultimate Body Artist
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Lippy Animal Art
Paige Thomas Creates Elaborate and Adorable Lipstick Designs
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Surreal Bodyscapes
Craig Tracy's Mesmerizing Fantasy Body Art
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Unisex Body Painting
World Body Painting Championship 2009 Included More Men
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International Skin Art Competitions
Stockholm Body Painting Contest
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Spiritually Symbolic Body Paint
Swarte Explores Tribe Survival Through Tribal Body Paint Art
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Camouflage Body Painting
Body Art as a Disguise
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Big Body Painting
Celebrating Plus-Sized Shapes
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Feathery Fowl Faces
Bird Body Paint That Will Make You Squawk With Delight
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Patriotic Body Paintings
The 125 Magazine 'Old Glory' Spread Celebrates the Star Spangled Banner
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Plaster Body Painting
Jasper Huang's 'Congeal' is a Blend of Painted & Live Art
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Paint-Exploding Photography
Gabrield Wickbold Plays With Fire and Ice
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Paint-Splashed Dance Photography
The Andrew McGibbon 'Super Colour' Shoot is Luminous & in Motion
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Turning Athletes into Smurfs
Nike ‘V is for Victory' Campaign
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X-Ray Body Painting
Sexy Skeletons and Glowing Bones
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Blacklight Body Painting
Tim Engle's UV Photography Reveals Our Android Side
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Safari Animal Similarities
The Lennette Newell Body Paint Series Explores Human's Wild Side
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Extreme Olympic Fandom
Fans Get Crazy at the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games
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Vibrant Body Paint Photography
Allison Chase's Bodypaint Work is Equally Horrific and Beautiful
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Ebony Tribaltography
Biki John's ‘Zula' is a Celebration of Exotic Extremes
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Golden Queen Photoshoots
'Boundless as the Dark' by Rio Surya Prasetia is Breathtaking
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Eye-Popping Skin Tones
Poras Chaudhary Photos For Holi, the Celebration of Colors
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Manimali Watchvertizing
Guido Daniele's Painted Hand Watch Ads (UPDATE)
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Metallic Gingham Menswear
The Spring 2013 Thom Browne Collection Boasts a Surreal Twist
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Haunted Tribal Fashion
Supreme Models' Showpackage for S/S 2010 is Eerie
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Body Paint for the Rainforest
Joaquin Phoenix on 4REAL
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Scintillating Botanical Captures
The East of Eden Hunger TV Editorial Showcases Vivid Florals
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Spotlit Body Paint
Aliona Michel 'Bodypainting' Shoot Puts the Focus on Facial Details
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Time Piece Body Painting
Luxury Watch Feature in Zeitmagazin
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Time Lapse Body Painting
Artist Paints Himself In Protest Against Diesel
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Body Calligraphy
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X-Ray Body Paint
Art To Promote Healthy Eating
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Vivacious Chromatic Visages
This Manel Rodriguez Series is Kinetic and Colorful
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Vaudeville Revivals
The Lucent Dossier Burlesque Troupe
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Eclectic Body Paint Captures
Manon Cormier Uses the Body as a Canvas
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Seasonal Body Paintings
Huang Yan Re-Creates the Calender on Human Skin
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Metallic-Skinned Editorials
The Flair Magazine May 2013 Photoshoot Stars Kristina Salinovic
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Primary Color Makeup Looks
The Kolor Me Krazy Photo Series is Ultra Vibrant
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Light Reactive Face Paints
Electrify Your Halloween Look with the Neon FX Make Up Kit
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Baby Body Paint
Craig Tracy's ‘Heaven and Earth' Artwork is Infantile
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Body Paint Apartment Advertisements
These Body Ads Utilize the Human Body in a Unique Fashion
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People-Blending Beverage Ads
Sprite 'Camo' Campaign Encourages You to Express Yourself
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Perfume-Like Body Sprays
Four Limited-Edition Kayali Body Sprays Launched for Fans Scent Layering
Cartoon-Transformed Algae Exhibits
Hello Kitty and Algae Collide Worlds for Expo 2025 in Japan
Vitamin-Packed Temporary Tattoos
The Daily Defense Patches Deliver a Wellness Boost to the Skin
AI-Powered Painting Machines
LOKLiK iPaint Creates Personalized Paint-By-Number Digital Line Art
Surrealist Phone Cases
The Salvador Dalí x CASETiFY Collab Elevates Everyday Accessories into Art
Artistic Spray Paint Events
Rust-Oleum Will Debut Artist-Friendly Rust-O with an Exciting Event
Mexican-Inspired Body Rituals
Santu's Heritage-Based Body Care Boasts Locally Sourced Botanicals
AI-Generated Soup Can Art
The Campbell’s 'pAIntings' Initiative is Inspired by Artistic Greats
Analog Creativity-Inspired Installations
Moleskine Presents 'Unleash Your Genius' at BASE Milano
Inclusive Skincare Campaigns
Vaseline Launched Mended Murals Aim to Care for Skin of Color
Creativity-Fostering Art Events
POSCA Becomes Secret Walls' Official Paint Marker
Market-Inspired Body Mists
An Iconic Street Market Inspired Pepe Jeans' Portobello Road Collection
Retail Overconsumption Campaigns
Coachtopia's 'The Wasted Parts' Explores Overconsumption Culture
Unretouched Photography Books
Dove Reimagine Beauty Celebrates Authentic Representation
Rediscovered Iconic Masterpieces
A Long-Lost Work from Gustav Klimt Will Embark on a Global Tour
Expansive Body Care Lines
Kiehl’s Launches Intimate Care Category 'Kiehl’s Personals'
Realistic Sketch-Reflective Furniture
Jinil Park Designs the Drawing Series of Furniture
Surreal Car Care Campaigns
Turtle Wax's You Are How You Car Reimagines Drivers as Their "Car-Self"
Vibrant Design Collections
Ali Beletic and Her Studio Launch the Neon Primitivism Series
Art-Promoting Campaigns
Beige Billboards Spark a Bold Call to Save Charlotte’s Art Scene
Artist Painting-Adorned Bottles
An Absolut Vodka Bottle is Adorned by an Andy Warhol Painting
Celebratory Body Care Collections
Native's Piece of Cake Collection Marks Its 10th Birthday
Sexuality-Exploring Artful Exhibitions
Faye Toogood Explores Sensuality with the Rude Arts Club
Neuroscientific Bodycare Campaigns
Native's Scent Alchemy Campaign Shares the Science of Scent
Runway-Inspired Peel-Off Masks
Pat McGrath's Glass 001 Artistry Mask Easily Creates a Viral Look
Brazilian Body Care Products
Gente Body Care Brings Brazilian Beauty Rituals to Your Routine
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Dream-Adorned Mosaic Benches
Kite and Alisha B Wormsley Create a Range of Cosmologyscape Benches
Luxury Fashion Sculptures
Roman Feral Boasts the Hermes Bronze Monumental, 2023 Sculpture
Removable Wall Paints
'UNPAINT' Can Be Easily Removed When Moving Out or Updating a Space
Compost-Turned Paint Toolkits
A Team at Virginia Tech Developed the Sustainable Painting Art Kit
Creativity-Inspiring Kids Campaigns
Cra-Z-Art Inspires Young Creative Beauty-Focused Campagn
Self-Care Festival Activations
Tree Hut Set Up a Remix Your Self-Care Experience at Lollapalooza
Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls
Mattel Creations Celebrates Keiichi Tanaami with Whimsical Designs
Easy Drawing Inspiration
Simple Drawing Ideas Offers Creative Prompts For All Skill Levels
Paint-Adorned Rugged Fashion Boots
MM6 Maison Margiela Presents a New 1460 8-Eyelet Boot
Pop Artist-Collaborative Phone Cases
CASETiFY and Andy Warhol Join Forces on a Special Capsule
Artful Bandage Collections
The Met x BAND-AID Collaboration Shares Exclusive First-Aid Products
AI Sun Care Billboards
The Burnable Billboard Shows Damage Caused to Human Skin in Real-Time
Quirky Santa Murals
Cushelle Brings Holiday Cheer with Self-Care Encouraging Artwork
Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions
Raise the Moral Studio Presents the Becoming Familiar Show
Anthropomorphized Bath Products
Uoga Uoga Kids' Packaging Can Be Customized with Stickers
Dynamic Art Exhibitions
The 'Art in Motion' Exhibition Features Moving Artworks
Lengthy Halloween-Inspired Events
Michaels Has Launched Its 100 Days to Halloween Campaign
Demon Slayer Paint kit
Embrace Your Inner Otaku Artist with Anime-Themed DIY Art Kits
Lunar New Year-Inspired Noteboooks
Moleskine Adds New Designs to the 3 Artists, 3 Countries Series
Burgeoning Psychedelic Art Movements
The Chambers Project/PACT Embrace the Psychedelic Movement
Painterly Eyeshadow Sticks
Renaissance Art Inspired Ilia's Eye Stylus Shadow Stick Shades
Modern Totem-Like Vases
The SCULPT Collection by Lsa International Boasts Geometric Influences
Tattoo-Inspired Joint Blemish Patches
Starface & Heaven by Marc Jacobs Launch the Tattoo Compact
Tree-Integrated Mysterious Art
Banksy Unveils a Mysterious Tree Mural in London's Finsbury Park
Supermarket-Inspired Nail Art Designs
Aldi Dropped a Festival-Inspired Nail Art Collection
African Culture-Honoring Chair Designs
Jomo Tariku Designs the Dynamic Kungdung Pembe Chair
Mythological Beauty Collections
Greek Mythology Inspired the Goddess Collection by Nobody's Child
Neurodiversity-Exploring Textiles
Christopher Kelly Explores Crochet with the Interwoven Project
AI Tattoo Generators
Tattoo Canvas Has Endless Creative Possibilities for Artistic Expression
Surreal Artist-Inspired Tech Accessories
CASETiFY Presents a New Salvador Dalí Collection
Monumental Cultural Art Installations
Nicole Nomsa Moyo Unveiled the Pearl Jam Art Installtion
Sensory Explorative Art Exhibitions
Chromasonic Presents the Making Sense of Color Exhibition
Large Structural Ceramic Lamps
Olivia Xognet Draws Inspiration from her Move to Vallauris
Kid-Friendly Digital Coloring
PalettePlay.art Has Customizable Coloring Book Templates
Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks
Liza Lou's Painting Exhibition Debuts 12 New Pieces of Work
Terracotta-Highlighting Artful Exhibitions
Sam Baron Curates the Nossa Terra Exhibitino
Music Festival Fabric Installations
Do Lab Created a Range of Fabric Mushrooms at Coachella
Collaborative Limewash Paints
Sarah Sherman Samuel for Color Atelier Features Limewash Hues
Customizable Kids Wall Art
DoodleFace Reinvents Wall Art with Developmentally-Friendly Designs
Artistic Libation Campaigns
The Madrí Excepcional 'Paint Your Pint' Competition Challenges Fans
Visual Poetry Creation Tools
Poetique Boasts a Library of 80,000 Images to Complement Your Words
Artful Custom Mirror Collections
Martin Grasser and TRAME Unveil the Portraits Collection
Decorative Removable Paints
Glasst Unveils Unpaint to Easily Remove Paint
Biology-Inspired Porcelain Sculptures
Shiyuan Xu's Art Brings Tradition and Biology Together
3D-Printed Colorful Vessels
Olivier Van Herpt Creates New Machined Vessels with a Painted Look
Spray Can Fragrances
Step Aboard's Chicago Perfumes Pay Homage to Works of Art
Cross-Cultural Artistic Exhibitions
Kasashima Gallery Presents 'Beauty in Every Fan' in Paris
Sportswear Training Campaigns
FKA Twigs Redefines Movement with On's Fall/Winter 24 Capsule
Customized Numeric Paintings
Paint by Numbers Customized Creates Personalized Artwork
Creatively Sponsored Art Events
Sharpie is Sponsoring the Upcoming Art Battle Event in Los Angeles
Artful Holiday Ceramics
Gunia Project's Holiday Collection Boasts Ukrainian Artistry
Historic Paint Colors
High Park Paints Recreated the Historically Significant Pompeii Blue Color
Engaging Paint Kits
Paint Vibe's Paint-by-Numbers Kits are Aesthetic and Relaxing
Enigmatic Graffiti Incidents
Toronto's Museum of New Calls Attention to Mystery Graffiti
Custom-Designed Painting Kits
TimeForArt Has Launched Its Painting4Real Product Line on Amazon
Luxurious Beauty Clinics
Canvas Skin is Located in Nashville, Tennessee
Scannable Skincare Murals
The Ordinary's Interactive Augmented Reality Mural Promotes Bodycare
Popsicle-Shaped Body Waxes
Wakse's Wax Pops Melt in Pots and Warmers to the Consistency of Honey
Exploratory Architectural Projects
The Polish Pavilion at the Venice Biennale is Thought-Provoking
Palaeolithic Art-Inspired Collections
Taras Yoom Unveils a New Capsule Dubbed Echoes of Time
Scented Body Sunscreens
Native Sunscreen Makes Protection Rewarding with Fragrant Notes
Generative Art-Wrapped Cars
Kaoru Tanaka Wraps the INFINITI QX80 in Digital Artwork
Painting-Inspired Artful Cars
The New BMW Art Car Takes the M Hybrid V8 As the Canvas
Ancient Chinese Poetry Vinyls
The Musipple Vinyl Player Concept Honors Ancient History
High-Frequency Paints
Stuart Semple's YOLO Paint Synthesizes the Experience of an Unseeable Color
Tree-Based Material Products
Wax Atelier's Abney Effect Features Objects Made by Bio-Based Waxes
Life-Saving Nail Stickers
Melanoma UK’s Beauty Spotters Campaign Boosts Acral Melanoma Awareness
Tattoo-Style Pimple Patches
ZitSticka x Jonboy Tattoo Undercover Patches Feature Custom Designs
Retro Drawing-Inpsired Furniture
Francesco Paini's Family Project was Inspired by a Drawing
Traditional Cartoon Artwork
Tokyo's National Museum Presents Hello Kitty: As I Change, So Does She
Art-Inspired Jigsaw Puzzles
Apostrophe Puzzles' Jigsaw Collection
Outdoor Wildlife Exhibitions
The Great Elephant Migration Exhibit Features Life-Size Sculptures
Bespoke Car Art
Heritage Customs X Henk Schiffmacher Create a Tattoo-Inspired Land Rover Defender
Bark-Infused Bronzing Gels
War Paint's Fast Sun Bronzing Gel is Enriched with Willow Bark Extract
Generative AI Historical Art
Google Presents the Art Selfie 2 Feature Fusing Art and Selfies
Temple-Inspired Striking Galleries
Abin Design Studio Designs a Gallery with Temple Themes
Impressive Cultural Showcases
The Peruvian Exhibition at Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai is Impressive
Recycled Phonecase Art Installations
Casetify Creates Public Displays for Journey to Re/Birth
Creative Sun Safety Installations
Giant Beach Installation is a Reminder to Practice Sun Safety
Stylized Portrait Generators
Face to All Can Create Oil Paintings and Whimsical Cartoons
Origami-Inspired Porcelain Art
Saori Matsushita Creates a New Range of Porcelain Pieces
Unconventionally Colored Mascaras
Addiction Tokyo Makes Mascara in Mustard, Apricot, Plum & Rose
Culturally Influenced Residential Spas
Diébédo Francis Kéré Nods to Tradition for a Swiss Chalet
Iconic Painting-Inspired Puzzle Sets
LEGO Creates its Own Girl with a Pearl Earring Art Piece
Warming Body Lotions
BodyCoat Offers Temporary Warmth to Style-Conscious Consumers
Creative Kid's Drawings
Joyful Outlines Inspires Creativity in Kids with Fun, Educational Themes
Customizable Charm Collections
Rembrandt Charms Has Introduced a New Personalization Collection
Sophisticated Copper Mirrors
Manu Bañó Showcases His Adeptness with Copper Through OBJ-08 Mirrors
Non-Toxic Personal Care Products
Zebra Offers a Variety of Products with Clean Ingredients
Doodling Mental Health Apps
The 'Scribble Journey' App Encourages Art to Explore Emotions
Artist Connection-Focused Initiatives
Summer VonHolten’s New Personal Blog is About Connection
Gathering-Encouraged Playful Poufs
Kusheda Mensah Designs the Palma Pouf for Hem
Anamorphic Fuzzy Glowing Vessels
Maxwell Mustardo Designs the Unique Bright Alien Vases
Video Game-Themed Pixel Paintings
Minecraft Honors Anniversary with a Pixel Art Collection
Boundless Art Exhibitions
The Frameless Experience Showcases Iconic Art Beyond Reality
Pottery-Inspired Artful Notebooks
Sutta Design Creates the Dynamic Kintsugi Art Notebook
Rustic Cultural Architectural Buildings
Abin Design Studio Designed the Gallery House in Bensberia
Large-Scale Pink-Fabric Art Installations
Ibrahim Mahama Designs the Purple Hibiscus Installation
Empowering Lambani-Designed Accessories
Banjara Kasuti Introduces the New Lambani Looms Collection
AAPI Heritage-Honoring Exhibitions
3.1 Phillip Lim Presents the Crafting Selfhood Exhibition
Artfully Dynamic Vessels
Devin Wilde Explores the Function of Ornament with Artful Vessels
Beginner Artistic Inspiration
Drawing Prompts Helps Artists Develop a Consistent Practice
Research Artful Experimental Projects
Foscarini Forms the HABITUS Art Project with a Team
Natural Material-Transformed Artworks
Borrowed Earth Collaborative Uses Natural Materials for Art
Mysterious Painted Car-Door Auctions
Banksy's Crazy Horse Artwork Goes to Auction
Geometric Ceramic Collections
Jessica Rust Designs the Limn Collection with a Modern Feel
Tropical Modernism Stage Designs
A Team of Designers Form a South Asian Stage at Glastonbury
Imaginative Pared-Back Art Supplies
Woset Designs a Range of Stationary and Furniture for Kids
Politically Artful Textile Shows
Barbican Hosts Unravel: The Power and Politics of Textiles in Art
Nature-Inspired Design Objects
Students at Tecnológico de Monterrey Design the Plant-Based Series
Painting-Inspired Wallpaper Series
MINNA Designs the Portals Collection of Patterned Wallpaper
History Preserving Renovation Projects
Studio Anne Holtrop Renovates the Siyadi Pearl Museum
Delicate Basket Designs
Idoia Cuesta Designs the Calabash Basket Sculptures