Body Painting Competition
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1st Prize
1 Years Membership of MAC Pro (includes 35% discount on all MAC products)
and £200.00 worth of makeup products.
2nd Prize
1 Years Membership of MAC Pro (includes 35% discount on all MAC products)
and £150.00 worth of makeup products.
3rd Prize
1 Years Membership of MAC Pro (includes 35% discount on all MAC products)
and £100.00 worth of makeup products.
Themes
Day One: Tuesday 12th August 2008 Preliminary round - Civilisations Past, Present or Future
Day Two: Thursday 14th August 2008 Final round - Flora and Fauna of the future
General notes
1. There are three categories, Elite, Intermediate and Novice.
2. Competitions are held over two days, prelims on Tuesday 12th August 2008, second round and final judging on Thursday 14th August 2008.
3. Category start times may be staggered to reduce jury waiting time.
4. The top 36 will qualify for the second day plus any artists which the judges’ feel should be put forward on merit.
5. The artist must use the same medium for both rounds i.e. airbrush, brush and sponge or mixed.
6. Artists may work with 1 assistant. N.B. Models may not paint themselves or a second model. No more assistants are allowed for hairstyling etc. Any failure to comply and you will be disqualified.
7. It’s up to the artist how many models they would like to paint with in the time frame of each round.
8. Only body painting products are to be used for any painting on the body. We ask you to take care of your model.
9. Any brand of body paint or make up product may be used for the body and attachments and special effects.
10. If anything is used or bought into the judging area, which is not allowed, 30 points will be deducted from your total score, on that day of judging. N.B. If the violation too big you may be disqualified.
11. The Jury includes professionals from within the industry.
12. The criteria the judges use to mark artists are:-
a. Idea and originality, use of colour ................................... 1 – 9 points
b. Interpretation of the theme .......................................... 1 – 9 points
c. Quality, technique, difficulty of realisation.......................... 1 – 12 points
13. In the interest of fairness at the end of each day, the top and bottom score given to each artist from the jury will be deducted. Remaining scores are totalled to give the ranking of the day.
14. Results, from both days will count together, in addition to the final judging when the jury will look at photo examples of the artists painting for each of the two days and score with a maximum of 5 points for each finalist. The winners and final rankings are then placed accordingly.
15. The judges and their helpers walk around during the day to look at your work. These helpers will be fully conversant with the rules and inform the judges if anyone breaks the rules.
16. You are allowed to prepare the model's hairstyle before the beginning of the contest. N.B. No use of any colour, base, make up or attachments before the official start as this will incur a 30 point penalty for that day.
17. The minimum age for participants is 18 years.
When you register we may ask you for your portfolio or photos of your work. The photos will be shown to the judges as we accept limited numbers of artists.
Specific Rules
The contestants are judged purely on their skill in the use of colour, range of techniques, interpretation of the theme given, difficulty of realization, realisation of the idea, originality and individual style.
The use of attachments is not allowed in this category.
Models may hold something in their hand but only on stage and in the photography areas. Held items must not to be taken into the judging area.
Items ALLOWED in the judging area:
False Fingernails.
False Eyelashes.
Shoes coming up to but not higher than the ankle.
Wigs and false hair -to be attached only to the hair area on the head- no length restriction.
Decorative head pieces/hats must only be attached to the hair area, not to touch or come lower than the shoulders.
Glitter in loose form or spray on form.
Anything not included in this list is not to be used and is against the rules.
Some items NOT ALLOWED in this judging area:
Crystal diamonds
Glitter in a glue form or attached with glue
Anything attached to the skin with any type of glue
Masks
Anything attached to the body with string, elastic, or tape- other than decorative headwear as specified above.
Further information for artists:
Models must agree, by signing a form at the information stand, that photos and video films made may be further used.
The artist must also agree by signing a form at the artist information stand, that photos and video films made may be further used.
The models must be wearing at least a g-string and nipple covers, but otherwise the body can remain unclothed.
The model must be at least 18 years old, or 16 with parental consent.
The artist will be allocated to an area by the organisers depending also on the time of registration.
Electricity and water supplies are available on the entire festival grounds.
The festival has a special photography area for our official photographer area, we strongly recommend that the models be brought to this area.
For any competition enquiries - comps@welshfaceandbodyfestival.co.uk
World Body Painting Association - www.bodypainting-festival.com