Description
Apply special paint on parts of or on the whole body.
Alternative labels
use body paint
apply body paints
employ body paint
applying body paint
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
cross-sector
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Apply body paint is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Optional skill
Apply body paint is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Body artist: Body artists decorate clients’ skin temporarily or permanently. They use various techniques such as tattooing or piercing. Body artists follow clients’ preferences in terms of tattoo’s or piercing’s design and body surface and apply it safely. They also advise on methods to avoid infection following the procedures on clients’ bodies.
Make-up artist: Make-up artists assist and support artists before, during and after the performance and filming of movies or television programs to ensure the make-up is in line with the artistic vision of the director and the artistic team. They create images and characters through make-up and prosthetics. They maintain, check and repair prosthetics and assist with quick changes.
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Art model: Art models pose for visual artists as reference or inspiration for their creative work. They stand model for artists that perform figure drawing, paint, make sculptures or create photographic art. Art models are professional models that use their body to become the object of the artist’s creation.
References
- Apply body paint – ESCO