A body artist is someone who uses a variety of techniques to decorate the human body. Tattoos, body piercings, branded art, painted designs, and permanent makeup are all options for body artists. Body shaping may also be done a body artist. Some body artists specialize in a specific type of body art, while others offer a broader range of services.
A person often becomes a body artist because he possesses natural artistic ability and a passion for one or more types of body art. Although some body artists are self-taught, many others seek training through art classes or one-on-one sessions with experienced artists. A body artist must have steady hands and the ability to visualize the outcome his client desires, in addition to natural talent.
Tattoo artists are one of the most common types of body artists. This entails using ink to permanently mark the body. Permanent makeup artists also leave a permanent mark on the body. Permanent makeup, on the other hand, tattoos the body with color accents on the lips, eyelids, and brows, whereas regular tattooing creates designs or artwork on the body. The term “permanent” is a misnomer because permanent body makeup only lasts a few years, not indefinitely. Tattoos, on the other hand, may fade over time, but they are far more permanent than permanent makeup.
Some body artists specialize in body piercing, which entails piercing a part of the body with a sharp tool so that the client can wear jewelry there. The most common piercings are in the earlobes or ear cartilage, but other options include the lips, tongues, and belly buttons. Some people even have their nipples and genital area pierced.
Some body artists use a hot iron to sear a pattern or shape into the skin to create brands. Scarification is a technique in which a sharpened instrument is used to cut the skin and create a raised scar in a specific design. Scarification is used to create keloids, which are raised scars that are very thick. They might be easier to make in people with darker skin tones. Chemicals are used less frequently to cause scarring.
A body artist may also assist a client with body shaping, which may entail the use of corsets and other devices to help the body conform to a desired shape. To achieve a desired look, some artists place objects under the skin, such as marbles. Metal spikes are sometimes even driven into a client’s skull. Clients can also have their skin pierced and hooks inserted, allowing them to hang or be suspended from the hooks.