Pictures: Face and Body Art International Convention 2009

Face and Body Art International Convention 2009

A bodypainted model strikes a pose during judging at FABAIC - the annual Face and Body Art International Convention. Hundreds of painters from around the world gather together in Orlando to experience the largest face and body painting convention in the US. Body painters and face painters utilize various artistic techniques such as brushes, sponge effects, henna, airbrush, and special effects makeup. The artist's work is judged on several criteria, including the overall flow of the design, adherence to costuming, technique and color blending.