Celebrating Visual Culture

We are thrilled to announce the winners of the Bodypainting Festival Hvar 2024!

🥉 3rd Place in the Open Category: Yuri Falzetti (@yurifalzettiartist)
🥉 3rd Place in Classical Brush & Sponge: Nicole Aspeadakis (@nicoles_bodyart)

This was the first bodypainting championship in Hvar, Croatia, and we were delighted to welcome such amazing artists! Congratulations to all the participants! We can’t wait to see you next year! #wbahvar #visithvarhr

Mark your calendars for the next event: the Online Awards, taking place on September 6-8. Compete in three popular categories:
🔹 Creative Make-up
🔹 Brush and Sponge Bodypainting
🔹 Open Techniques Bodypainting

Register soon via the link in our bio or at wbf.rocks.

Photography by Daniel Janesch

Summing up the results of the latest WBA sanctioned event - the Bodypainting Festival Hvar 2024,
On the name of the organizers - we would like to show a few photos and heartily congratulate for achieving 2 place:
Iris Pfeiffer from Austria 🇦🇹 she was competing in the Open Bodypainting Category and
Veronica Bottigliero from Italy 🇮🇹 in the Classic Bodypainting - Brush and Sponge Category.

A special thanks to photographer Daniel Janesch Photography for capturing these stunning moments. Well done to both of you!

See you at the Online Awards from 6-8 September and at the World Championship in Klagenfurt, Austria, on the 20th and 21st of September! World Bodypainting Festival 2024

#wbaevent #visithvarhr

Visithvar Hvar Tourist Board ❤️

The Bodypainting Festival HVAR 2024 came to an end.

We had two amazing days with our artists and models, we all had so much fun together painting, swimming, dancing, performing, and just enjoying beautiful Croatia!

Thanks to our dear supporters the Hvar Tourism Board @visithvarhr and Iva and local organizer Lorena @esthetique.hvar for the hospitality and dedication to art of bodypainting!

We are happy to present you the winners of the (WBA) World Bodypainting Association Contest
in Classical Brush Sponge Category
1. Place - Jinra Kim (South Korea) @jinra.kim
2. Place - Veronica Bottigliero (Italy) @weronique_art_partymakeup
3. Place - Nicole Aspradakis (Greece) @nicoles_bodyart
Open Category:
1. Place - Houyam Hajlaoui (Belgium) @houyam_makeup
2. Place - Iris Pfeiffer (Austria) @iris_bodypaint
3. Place - Yuri Falzetti (Italy) @yurifalzettiartist

More photos from our crew photographer @janeschphotography coming soon 🫶🏼

The theme of the WBF 2024 is
"The Power of Symbols: A Cultural Journey"

Dive into the rich human culture through the lens of powerful symbols. Explore
how symbols, from ancient to contemporary, shape our identity, beliefs, and traditions. Let your creativity embark on a cultural journey, unraveling the stories behind symbols that connect us across time and borders.

The theme for the LIVE categories in KLAGENFURT
World Award: Brush/Sponge presented by Kryolan Professional Make-up
World Award: Open Category presented by Kryolan Professional Make-up
World Award: Facepainting presented by Diamond FX
World Award: SFX Make-up presented by Kryolan Professional Make-up
World Award: UV Effects presented by Kryolan Professional Make-up
World Award: Team Show

Get ready to infuse your art with the profound meaning of symbols!

Photographer and retouch Julie Boehm
Artist Yuri Falzetti

#wbfestival2024 #bodypainting #photography #photoretouch #klagenfurtcity #klagenfurtart #austria

Dear followers, artists, and participants of the World Bodypainting Festival,

🌟 The Artist Information with detailed guidelines for every category for both the ONLINE and WORLD Awards are available in 5 languages: English, German, French, Spanish, and Italian! 📜 Huge thanks to our amazing community for your unwavering support, helping us create an inclusive environment that brings people together from around the globe.

Special shoutout to our main sponsor Kryolan Professional Make-up and our sponsors for the World Award: Facepainting Diamond FX and the Special Award: WBF Makeup Battle De Grimshop. Your support fuels our passion for creativity and innovation! 💄

Let's also give a round of applause to the talented photographer capturing these amazing shots, Peter Wieser, and our incredible artists, Katrin Rausch and Alla Krasnova, for their dedication and artistry! 📸🎨

Stay tuned for more updates and don't forget to check out the Artist Information documents to ensure you're fully prepared for the festivities ahead! 🎉

#wbfestival2024

🎨 Behind the scenes at the WBF! 🎨

💪 Being a model at the World Bodypainting Festival is no easy feat! The backstage hustle and bustle can be overwhelming, and our models work tirelessly to bring the artist's vision to life. Meanwhile, our talented artists are feeling the pressure and nerves as they prepare to showcase their creations.

🤯 But fear not! In our friendly and supportive environment, with smiling judges, and the WBF crew there are encouraging vibes all around, you'll feel confident and appreciated every step of the way.

😊 So, take a deep breath, trust in your skills, and let's create some amazing art together! 🌟

WBF Crew Photographer Daniel
#WorldBodypaintingFestival #BackstageStories #SupportiveEnvironment

🌟 This year's theme is "The Power of Symbols: A Cultural Journey." Let your creativity shine as you explore the rich tapestry of cultural symbols through bodypainting!

The World Award: UV Night Contest, sponsored by Kryolan Professional Make-up
🖌️ Only two artists are allowed to paint, and they can work as a team. All models must be prepared within the competition time. You're free to use various techniques, decorations, and special effects to bring your vision to life!

🏆 Your presentation is key to impressing the judges, so make it count! You'll have a maximum of 3 minutes to showcase your work on stage, with a limit of 5 performers.
The jury will evaluate your work based on quality, UV effects, interpretation of the theme, and stage presentation.

📸 Photos by Daniel Janesch
🎨 Artists: Marian Folga and Wiktoria Wedzicha (Poland)

Light up the stage and showcase your talent!🌍✨

#wbfestival2024 #WorldBodypaintingFestival #UVNightContest #KryolanProfessional

🌟 Join us for the World Award: Bodypainting Show Team category at the upcoming World Bodypainting Festival! 🌟

🖌️ In this category, artists with similar skills can team up and compete together. Only two artists can paint, and you'll have the chance to create magic on just one model. It's an open category, so feel free to mix techniques like airbrush and brush, and let your creativity soar with various decorations and special effects!

🏆 Your presentation is a crucial part of the judging process. Impress the judges and earn extra points by putting on a stellar performance! Your presentation should be no longer than 3 minutes, including intros, and you can have a maximum of 5 performers on stage, including the body-painted model.

🌟 Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your skills and creativity on a global stage! 🌟

For more information and to register, visit our website. Let's make art together! 🎨
ARTISTS: Gilberta Bianchin & Emilia Bianchin✨
#wbfestival2024 #WorldBodypaintingFestival #BodypaintingShowTeam #bodypainting

Attention all models! Registration for WBF 2024 is now open!

Don’t miss out—register now and remember to include both a portrait and full-body bikini photo. Within the next two weeks, you’ll receive a confirmation letter, and your photos will be uploaded to our official, CLOSED FB page, exclusively accessible to participating artists.

If you were registered last year and wish to participate again, please fill out the form with new photos and updated availability.

We’re looking forward to see you and making the most out of your experience with us!

#WBF2024 #Bodypainting #ModelRegistration #Community

Artist Adrian Castro Gomez

Attention friends, the Airbrush World Championship category is back on at this years World Bodypainting Festival powered by Kryolan Professional Make-up
now we have 11 LIVE Categories and 3 ONLINE Categories to choose from. September 2024, Klagenfurt am Wörthersee

Photo by Susanne Esser, Artists Udo Schurr & Fredi Schmid
Artist Infos: https://bodypainting-festival.com/en/participants/artists/world-special-awards