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Roguishly Dark Body Art

These Mischievous Paint Jobs are Twisted and Fun

— April 24, 2013 — Unique
Canadian body paint artist Lorie Hamel takes her body art to a mythical, menacing place. From red and black face paint to colored contacts, and syringe nail attachments, these photographs are colorful and completely chaotic!

The backgrounds in these shots are mostly kept simple, so that the focus stays on the intense body art. Many of these photographs have a Gothic nature to them (one even includes a blood-filled tea pot as a prop), but a few of them are more primal. Some of the characters seen here are sporting cheetah-like spots, horns and feathers. A few of these models are even rocking vibrantly colored manes! 

The overall feel of Hamel’s work is that of a Cirque du Soleil performance gone rogue, and at the end of the day there’s nothing wrong with that!
Trend Themes
1. Dark Body Art - Artists are exploring the limits of what is possible with body art and embracing darker motifs to create striking and attention-grabbing designs.
2. Gothic Fashion - The popularity of gothic-inspired body art is fueling a trend for clothing and accessories that embrace the same darker aesthetic, offering opportunities for fashion designers and retailers.
3. Fantasy Role Play - The mythical and primal creatures depicted in the body art are inspiring new forms of role playing and cosplay activities, particularly in the gaming and entertainment industries.
Industry Implications
1. Body Art - Body art professionals and product manufacturers have an opportunity to push boundaries with new and more complex techniques and tools that can further customize designs and elevate the practice.
2. Fashion - Fashion designers and retailers can create collections around dark and gothic themes, offering consumers a wider range of clothing and accessory options to fit the trend.
3. Gaming and Entertainment - The theatrical and fantastical nature of these body art designs make them ideal for inspiring new games, web series, and movie or television concepts, either as central characters or as part of the unique aesthetic of the production.
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