# Spotlit Body Paint Aliona Michel 'Bodypainting' Shoot Puts the Focus on Facial Details By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-10-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aliona-michel-bodypainting References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/bodypainting/324404) It's tough to say whether this Aliona Michel 'Bodypainting' shoot is creepy or exotic and beautiful, but one thing's for sure: Its [color-popping paint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-play-beauty-campaign) and use of a spotlight add drama and contrast for a [visually-pleasing photo set](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betterstudio). We've featured a number of innovations that focus on highlighting the non-titillating aspects of [body paint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldi-and-elladoesfx). Enjoy the images of the Aliona Michel 'Bodypainting' photo shoot above, and keep clicking for similar articles from Trend Hunter's archives. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Dramatic Body Paint:** The use of dramatic body paint and spotlight creates visually captivating photographs. - **Non-titillating Body Art:** Innovations in body paint that emphasize artistic and non-erotic aspects. - **Color-popping Aesthetics:** The trend of vibrant and eye-catching color schemes in body paint. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to experiment with new techniques and concepts in body paint photography. - **Fashion & Beauty:** Innovative body paint ideas can inspire new fashion and beauty trends. - **Art & Entertainment:** Disruption potential in the art and entertainment industries through the use of body paint as a medium for expression. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [Dazzling Lipstick Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/in-the-spotlight-collection.md) - [Monochromatic Cosmetic Clinics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmetic-clinic.md) - [Sculptural Beauty Palettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contour-and-highlight-palettes.md) - [Vibrant Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-primitivism.md) - [In-The-Dark Cosmetic Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shop-in-the-dark.md) - [Surrealist Beauty Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toiletpaper-magazine.md) - [Luminous Gloss-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miami-art-week.md) - [Runway-Inspired Peel-Off Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-001-artistry-mask.md)