The Day of the Dead Makeup

The Day of the Dead (el Día de los Muertos), is a Mexican holiday where families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion that includes food, drink and celebration. A blend of Mesoamerican ritual, European religion and Spanish culture, the holiday is celebrated each year from October 31- November 2. Continue reading The Day of the Dead Makeup

Prismatica Mexico Body Painting Competition

Participated in an online competition November 2020 The Time Thief The datura fairy hides within the flowing skirts of white and purple. At once shy and curious, she watches humans marvel at her bountiful flowers. She may be sweet but be careful, she induces amnesia, steals memories, from unsuspecting souls. She listens to the many names they give her: tolohuaxihuitl, toloache, hell’s bells, devil’s trumpet. The malevolent … Continue reading Prismatica Mexico Body Painting Competition

Gibraltar Body Painting Festival

Participated in an online competition, May 2021 Title: Mickey’s Evil Magic Walt Disney’s first fully animated film, Mickey Mouse, pushed animation art into the mainstream. With his charismatic dance and whistling tune, Mickey became the most recognizable character in the world. When Snow White came on the big screen in full technicolor, it dazzled audiences and drew in the highest revenue. Quickly thereafter, Disney became … Continue reading Gibraltar Body Painting Festival