# Terrifying Body Art Artist Emma Fay Creates the Illusion of a Giant Tarantula on Woman's Body By Meghan Young | Published 2014-07-14 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrifying-body-art References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2014/07/12/This-Tarantula-Is-Actually-a-Woman-in-Body-Paint/) & [emma-fay](http://www.emma-fay.co.uk/) For a truly [radical Halloween costume idea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyx-x-beetlejuice), a person could try to replicate this terrifying body art. Although it looks like a real albeit giant tarantula, it is in fact a skillfully painted body. The model, who must be a veteran yogi or body contortionist, poses in a [unique bridge position](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrill-seeker-mega-lift-mascara) in order to bring the terrifying body art to life. Created by Emma Fay, a [body painting artist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimicry-fashion) based in the United Kingdom, the terrifying body art is not something many people will be able to stomach, especially those afraid of spiders. Lowri Thomas, the model, spent 5 hours undergoing this visually striking makeup transformation. She was shot by photographer Jonathan Macauley. Emma Fay has also created equally impressive but more tame animal-inspired body including tall giraffes and sea horses. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Realistic Body Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced body painting techniques to create hyper-realistic animal-inspired body art. - **Extreme Halloween Costumes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create eye-catching and terrifying body art designs for Halloween costumes, appealing to those seeking unique and frightful looks. - **Creature-inspired Makeovers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the concept of temporary body transformations to resemble various creatures, offering individuals a chance to experience a new identity. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion and Beauty:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with body painting artists to incorporate their skills into the fashion and beauty industry for unique editorial shoots, runway shows, or special events. - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Specialize in capturing high-quality images of extraordinary body painting art, catering to clients looking for exceptional visual content. - **Entertainment and Events:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Engage body painting artists to provide interactive and immersive experiences at parties, festivals, and themed events, captivating attendees with awe-inspiring transformations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Product-Inspired Halloween Looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldi-and-elladoesfx.md) - [Bug-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-hornet-ring.md) - [Body Paint Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela.md) - [Spooky Charming Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crown-paw.md) - [Anniversary-Celebrating Pop-Up Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bodyscape-installation.md) - [Limited-Edition Spooky Makeup Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/annabelle-cosmetics.md) - [Sculpturally Formed Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyber-zombie.md) - [Creative Sun Safety Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sun-safety-installation.md) - [Comedic Horror Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyx-x-beetlejuice.md)