The Painted Beauties Website Shoot

From the Midwest down to South Florida, The Painted Beauties are back! South Florida style baby!
On November 29th at Danielle Buljan's studio is where our current girls, Angelica (co-owner), and I spent the day! Working 3pm-10pm everyone got there pictures taken for our website. Later that evening we had a night out on Las Olas, celebrating the beginning of this journey. Krystal, one of the beauties, was body painted in a sexy santa theme! We plan to be adding about 10 more girls to the team! Enjoy!

Caitlin, Samantha, Krystal, Taina, Christin, and Stephanie!

Miss Teen Miami 2012 Pageant

Natasha was an official judge for Miss Teen Miami 2012 on Sunday, October 28th.
Young ladies between the ages of 7-19 years old were judged on their personality as well as fashion sense.

Vizcaya Swimwear Fashion Show

On October 7th, twelve stunning models walked the runway at Bamboo in Miami beach, Florida.

It was amazing. I got to do the makeup of three of their models.

 

 

http://www.vizcayaswimwear.com

Peace & Love Festival 2012

Borlange, Sweden
A festival filled with art, music, friends, and a whole lot of PEACE & LOVE! :)
This year I was hired to body paint at it and had the BEST experience ever!
The moment we arrived in Sweden we were greeted and checked in, everyone is so kind in Europe ~ sure made me miss Ukraine! That morning we took our things to the camp site and set up our tent. Long story short we only ended up staying at the camp site one night because it was way too cold! We then switched locations and stayed at a school near the festival where they let other workers stay. We got to shower and relax and a nice hotel near by. Tuesday - Saturday I was painting nonstop at my booth from 1pm-9pm. I had people lined up all day, no time to breathe. IT WAS AMAZING!! :)
It was so cool being able to listen to amazing bands WHILE working! Some performed late at night so we got to go watch! :) We met a lot of interesting people, made new friends, and got to party Sweden style! We are for sure coming back in 2013!

Fantasy Fest 2011

About the Fest..
Traditionally October has been a slow time for tourism in the Keys, but since its inception, Fantasy Fest has continually boosted the economy by filling up hotel rooms and inundating local businesses, restaurants, and bars during this time period. The tremendous influx of visitors during the ten days of the festival sustains the local economy until the holiday season begins. Fantasy Fest is committed to extending the time that visitors stay by encouraging the creation of diverse events throughout the entire ten days. The opportunity to show off the imaginative and resourceful spirit that defines the Keys excites participants as well as the thousands that are drawn to the Keys.
Frank Romano, a board member of the Tourist Development Association of Monroe County, Inc., and a founding member of Fantasy Fest, gives us a personal introduction into the conception of Fantasy Fest. He shares the early vision of Joe Liszka, President of the TDA, giving us a glimpse of how this good-natured revelry came to be.
"In 1978, on Halloween Day, Joe Liszka asked me to accompany him to the intersection of Front and Duval Streets. He asked me to look up Duval Street and tell him what I saw. "What was I supposed to see?" "No cars moving, no people walking, lots of store fronts boarded up because the retailers take their vacation in this slow season?"
"How is the weather," he asked. "Well, it is a typical beautiful day in Paradise, warm, with bright sunshine." "That's what's wrong," he told me. " Here it is the most beautiful weather day of the season and the town is deserted. Workers are laid off. Business owners have a tough time paying their expenses. It is a disaster season for the Key West economy."
"I understand", I replied, "but what can we do about it?" "We need a fest, a carnival, a celebration, something that will entice people to change our moribund season to one of great fun; a party that will bring many people to understand that this season is one of our best," he replied.
Liszka's creative inspiration was the birth of Fantasy Fest. Now, Halloween is the busiest day of the year with thousands of people visiting our town. Fantasy Fest week produces the most revenue of any week in the year.

This year I accompanied Amanda Robinson a local of Key West and also a graduate of Cosmix School of Makeup Artistry. We shared a booth infront of the Furry Surf Shack on Duval St. Day to day, all day, we body painted the people that came out to celebrate this crazy fest! It was my first Fantasy Fest experience and won't be the last!

Extravaganza

On September 3rd, 2011 I hosted and organized the biggest and funnest party Wisconson has ever seen!
Everything from great music, decorations, runway show, 20 + models, orderves, and a venue full of great people!

This was my last event in the Midwest before I took off for Florida again. The event was held at The T-Bar in Ellsworth, WI. Such a fun bar!

Designers showing off there work were Sarah Ann's Beautiful Creations, Custom Clothing, and Body Painting by Natasha's Canvas. 4 models walked the runway in stunning dresses, 6 models wore eye catching bikinis, 5 models were painted as disney characters, and 4 models were painted exotic! Also before the body painting finale, sexibility Sarah showed off a few moves and wowed the crowd as always!

Twin Cities Fashion Showcase

On Friday, July 22nd at Whiskey Park in downtown Minneapolis was the Twin Cities Fashion Showcase. There was over ten designer's. I was one of them! PAINTING clothes!
I was so honored to take part in this and show off my creations. I picked four models to work on. I did their makeup and painted a clothing design. The hair was done by my good friend Ashlie Garcia. Me and her always work very well together! Jason Brown with 23rd Eye Photography kindly came to the event and captured images.