Art Nouveau Goddess

The weblog of American Artist, Ragen Mendenhall, featuring paintings in progress, photography, bodypainting and other adventures.

Firebird BodyPaint Video

Posted on | February 23, 2010 | No Comments

Firebird Design by Ragen Mendenhall of Skin City Body Painting

Firebird Design by Ragen Mendenhall of Skin City Body Painting

Firebird Body Painting by Ragen

Here is a ‘behind the scenes’ video as I complete my firebird design. The short video may be misleading as the actual process took a full 6 hours to complete… quite a commitment for the model.

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North American Body Paint Championship - 2010

Posted on | February 17, 2010 | 1 Comment

Artist Ragen Mendenhall - North American BPC

Artist Ragen Mendenhall of Skin City BodyPainting - North American BPC

Evolution Ragen Mendenhall

This last weekend I had the supreme pleasure of competing at the 2010 North American Body Paint Championship, in Las Vegas.

This year the event, which normally takes place in Florida, came to my home town. I have only been bodypainting for a few months, but I felt compelled to participate… it was a challenge I could not pass up.

My piece, a firebird soaring through the galaxy, represents “EVOLUTION”. The headdress was sculpted from styrofoam.

Ragen Mendenhall

Firebird BodyPainting by Ragen Mendenhall of Skin City Body Painting

I am honored that my design was awarded 5th place

Ragen Mendenhall
North American BodyPainting Championship Winners. 2010

North American BodyPainting Championship Winners. 2010

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“The Birth” Belly Painting

Posted on | January 29, 2010 | 4 Comments

Body painting continues to be a fascinating expression for me and I was honored this week to be able to paint a piece that represents the creative force, itself.

What a blessing ~ !

Beautiful Pregnant Belly Painting

Beautiful Pregnant Belly Painting

I painted this work entitled, “The Birth” January 26th, 2010 … Baby boy was actually in the position I painted on the belly. He was a great model, not too much kicking, I think he saves that for when mom is trying to go to sleep!

Belly Painting by Ragen

Belly Painting by Ragen

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Oriental Painted Ladies

Posted on | December 4, 2009 | No Comments

Siamese Dragon Dress Girls, originally uploaded by artisanirisI recently had the opportunity, working as a lead body-paint artist for Skin City BodyPainting, to embellish a group of six very lovely ladies at an oriental themed event in the Las Vegas MGM Grand Hotel…
This was one of my favorite jobs on which I worked with a team of artists to transform the girls into some very captivating eye-candy.

These red asian lotus and dragon chinese dresses were carefully painted onto the skin. At first glance, you might overlook such well dressed young women, however these girls were not actually wearing anything at all.

This young lady proudly displayed a painted Japanese Flag.

Japan Flag

Here is a lovely painted Cherry Blossom and Butterfly Kimono.

Japanese Kimono

Here is a more abstract interpretation of a koi fish pond. I love the way our Koi Goddess turned out, but I later learned that the Koi fish should always be depicted swimming upward for the spiritual symbolism of overcoming hardships in life.

Koi Pond

This lovely young lady was a delicate canvas for the wandering branches of Cherry Blossoms.

Cherry Blossoms

Painted Ladies

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Tattoo Style BodyPainting

Posted on | December 1, 2009 | No Comments

Tattoo Style BodyPainting, originally uploaded by artisanirisFinally! - a painless way to look like a real badass.
As part of the Skin City BodyPainting team, I airbrushed these colorful tattoo sleeves on bartenders for a local Las Vegas event known as “Social Mixology”.
I love this capture… a little bit clockwork orange-ish…

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Body Painted Leather Biker Jackets

Posted on | November 22, 2009 | No Comments

Body Painted Leather Jackets, originally uploaded by artisanirThe lady on the left is Sharon Polsky, Fitness America Classic Champion…

I had the opportunity to paint her and a friend for an artistic photo shoot in beautiful red rock park, here in Las Vegas.

I’m still waiting to get the professional photos from the actual shoot, but here is a preview of the bodypainting… We used actual brass zippers glued onto the body to give a super realistic touch to the illusion.

Sharon has an amazing physique! If you are looking to get in shape, view some of her bodybuilding pictures on her website for inspiration…

She offers a variety of fitness services in Los Angeles, California, including:

group fitness classes, pole dancing fitness classes, personal training, SOS Live and Extreme, and diet and nutrition counseling…

http://www.polepositionfitness.com/

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Mystique

Posted on | October 31, 2009 | No Comments

DSC_4759XMen Mystique, Halloween BodyPaint

XMen Mystique, Halloween BodyPaint

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warning… SheDevil.

Posted on | October 31, 2009 | No Comments

She-Devil

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Halloween Body Painting

Posted on | October 31, 2009 | No Comments

Peacock Lace BodyPainting

Peacock Lace BodyPainting

Lakers Jersey bodypaint

My studio glowed with a thick haze of paint vapor… it was a very productive day. My colorful adventures included the making of She-Devil, XMen’s Mystique, an elegant Peacock, and a painted Laker’s Jersey. I love Halloween.

www.skincitybodypainting.com/

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Smoking Kills

Posted on | October 3, 2009 | No Comments


Smoking Kills, originally uploaded by artisaniris.

Skull Face Halloween 2009

Halloween Antics

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