BODYSSEY INSTRUCTORS
Instructors:
Many of our instructors are back by popular demand – and this year we are delighted to host new contributors to our event.
More instructors are expected to join this list of talented teachers -
Lucie Brouillard www.luciebrouillard.com CANADA
To say that we are proud of Lucie is an understatement. She is the NEW WORLD CHAMPION (World Body painting Championships, Seeboden, Austria, July 18, 2010) as well as North American Body Painting Champion, World Face Painting Champion, and winner of last year’s Bodyssey body painting competition. The list of other awards she is credited with is a bit long but you can check them out at her website. Lucie is most definitely our local treasure. A master colorist, her designs are extraordinary. Lucie began teaching in 2009 and her patient, gentle style has won her a loyal following of students who have blossomed under her tutelage. Her Pre class on bodypainting will sell out fast, so book early if you want to give your work a boost.
***NEW Instructor added!! Rebecca T.
- www.artybrushstrokes.com USA – Split Cake Techniques
Bodyssey is delighted to welcome back one of its most popular instructors from 2009! Rebecca’s techniques were a firm favourite of our delegates in Toronto and we are thrilled that she has agreed to come and paint with us in Calgary and show us how its done!
Often referred to as “The Queen of Split Cakes”, she has developed a technique for face and body painting – where with each paint stroke the artist makes - the design is blended, highlighted and shadowed! Rebecca is known for her multi- loaded brush strokes, making what appear to be complex designs, simple to execute. Rebecca’s technique is perfect for speeding up your line. Most of her face designs take 2-3 minutes to complete. You will enjoy her whimsical style, enthusiasm, passion for the arts and love of teaching. Rebecca truly strives to see each student succeed!
RemyAudette – www.remx.ca Air Brush Artist – CANADA
Even at a very young age, REM-X was a disciple of art. He spent the majority of his time drawing. Soon after receiving his Bachelor of Industrial Design and earning a special university award, “HYPE 1″ Magazine introduced him as a multi talented Art Designer and Art Director. He was 26 years old. But it’s in the field of body painting that REM-X has mostly devoted his creativity and founded his company using his artist name REM-X. A name that reflects REM-X’s philosophy as he does not pretend to reinvent the notes. For him, painting is like remixing a melody. REM-X won third prize at the 2007 International Body Painting contest, Color Mundo, in Montreal and also a third place in 2008 at Face and Body Art Convention in Orlando.
Since then, organizations from many major cities, including New York, Los Angeles and Toronto, have shown more interest in his work.
Bodyssey is delighted to welcome Remy to our team of talented instructors, and we look forward to the rave reviews we KNOW his masterclass on Air Brush Body Painting is going to get! Calgary looks forward to your energy in August Remy!
Cathy Corbett www.magicalfaces.ca CANADA
One of our national treasures, Cathy, from Cape Breton and now living on Vancouver Island is well known to lots of us. Her love affair with face and body art has taken her all over the world and she is a wonderfully generous and enthusiastic instructor. We are delighted to welcome Cathy back to the instructors’ team at Bodyssey. Cathy will be giving a pre Felines with a difference. Working with prosthetic muzzles and abstract desgins, Cathy has developed her own remarkable cat types, whcih she is really excited about sharing with others. She will also be giving classes on her other great facepainting love….. alternative Butterfly designs. Watch out for Cathy’s incredibly colourful and playful body painting – check her out at the jam – her work is inspiring.
Jinny www.jinnymakeup.com CANADA
Jinny is the talent and driving force behind Paradise Makeup by Mehron. Another brilliant Canadian we are delighted to show off on her own soil. Jinny`s stunning creations will inspire you to try new styles and take your painting to a different level. As chief makeup artist for Cirque du Soleil Special Events, she can inspire us all to create wonderfully colourful designs with maximum impact.
Jodi Carr - http://www.artyparty.biz/ USA
Publisher American Face Painter and US distributor of Fantasy World Wide Creme Paints!
Jodi Carr has been entertaining with her art at trade shows, corporate parties and company picnics for over 25 years.
Jodi has been in demand as face painting instructor at workshops and conventions across America, in Europe and the UK since 2003, and is delighted to be heading to Bodyessy in Canada this August! Her work has been published in face and body painting magazines in USA and abroad.
Jodi is the publisher of the popular American Face Painter Magazine.
A native of California, she studied at San Francisco Art Institute and San Jose State University where she earned a degree in Graphic design with an Illustration Concentration.
Jodi also studied forensic art at Scottsdale Artists School in Scottsdale, Arizona and fashion illustration at Academy of Art College in San Francisco, California.
Jodi loves doing silk painting and portraits in her spare time. She does volunteer work when possible and has volunteered frequently for The Palo Alto Veteran’s Administration and Muscular Dystrophy Association, among others. She is also an avid dog lover.
Larissa Reinders – Henna Artist www.Atlantichenna.com CANADA
Larissa joined us at Bodyssey 2009 in Toronto….not quite knowing what she had let herself in for. She had one small class and blew everyone out of the water. This incredibly talented henna artist, will wow any aspiring henna technician. Again, we seem to have found one of the world’s most talented teachers – Larissa will take your Henna abilities to an altitude you didn’t think possible. DO book a Pre class with her if you are intending to add Henna to your repertoire. Make sure you don’t miss her workshops at Bodyssey even if it’s just to learn about the ancient art and how even beginners can create small works of art. (Larissa used to be a Calgarian before she moved to Atlantic Canada – Welcome home Larissa!)
Mark Reid (www.markreidart.com AND www.nabpc.com) USA
Classes Mark will be teaching at Bodyssey
Mark’s recent success in hosting the North American Body Painting Championships on Vegas is just one to add to the long line of achievements this man has under his belt. Mark is best known in our world for his distinctive cat designs and of course, he was the man to put painted jeans on the map. We are delighted to see Mark back to Calgary where he is considered a regular instructor with PuttinontheGlitz.ca Mark will be giving demos on painting Jeans during the convention – Mark’s Jeans are absolutely perfect for Western Canada – Imagine selling the idea of painted jeans at a Stampede party to a regular client –it’s money in the bank! New DVD material and fresh ideas will be the ‘thang’ for Mark at this year’s event, AND he would like to help reluctant bodypainters to find their niche. Mark loves to take students who have never painted before and coax them through creating a work of art – hey presto! New body painters in town. Thanks Mark for sharing your brilliance with us. Mark will be giving a post class on the 30th on Boy Designs (more information on the pre and post class page)
Mark Laurie (www.innerspiritphoto.com) CANADA
Mark has been photographing body art models since 1986. He is the only photographer “Officially” accredited in Body Art Photography in North America. This year Mark was awarded the Yousf Karsh Lifetime achievement award, the 7th recipient of this award. He holds 4 International Photographer of the Year Awards, as well as the Master Photographer Degree.
He has been teaching photography internationally since 1984. His Revealing Venus workshop runs out of Tuscany, Italy. Mark currently has 7 books out, his latest, Body of Art s devoted to Painted Body Art images.
Mark’s accolades and awards aside, he is a sought after instructor because he is a delight to learn from. His love of photography and ability to communicate is amazing and enjoyable. We are extremely happy to welcome Mark to the Bodyssey family of instructors!
Gary Cole (www.snazaroo.com) USA
Mr. Snazaroo needs little introduction! – however, since he was sooooooooooo nice about Bodyssey last year, we thought we would give him special treatment! (I suspect he saw Bodyssey 09 as the little convention that might….turning to the little event that COULD). We are so happy you enjoyed yourself last year Gary ……hold on to your cowboy hat – this year will be even better. Gary will be sharing his designs in workshops – quick and easy stuff to add to your skill set, giving you the ability to paint faster and therefore, make more money – simple really – thanks for sharing with Canadians Gary – and welcome back to Calgary.
Léa Selley (http://www.thetattooedlady.ca/ and http://www.avalondesign.com/) CANADA
Léa’s experience in web design and web marketing has greatly impacted our industry. Earlier this year she was responsible for managing the websites for both the Face and Body Painting Convention in Vegas and Mark Reid’s North American Body Painting Championships. Léa is the driving force behind Bodyssey’s web marketing campaign. Her passion for helping colleagues find their ‘voice’ on the web is infectious, (check out her blog) and she has a huge amount to teach us all on how to maximize our business opportunities using only a keyboard. Léa is also a talented and wonderfully creative painter. We are delighted to welcome her to the Bodyssey team.
Erika Harrison (www.amerikanbodyart.com) USA
Erika is the queen of Glitter Tattoos - Erika is a superb Henna artist, but this year, we have asked her to concentrate of teaching us more about glitter tatts and how to get the best results. We are delighted to welcome Erika and her team back to Canada. We look forward to learning from both Erika and Jennifer at workshops at the convention on using glitter, mica, shimmer powder and bling to its best.
Marion Brown – Make -Up professional. (TV and Theatre)CANADA
Marion has been involved in the makeup industry for over 28years. She began her career as a commercial makeup artist and then moved on to work in the theatre and later TV and film. Marion apprenticed as a theatrical makeup artist under the guidance of Mast Makeup Artist Jack Medhurst from 1981 to 1984. She took up face painting while working whith Jack in the early 1980′s and later became involved in the body art industry. Marion is the founder of the Canadian Association of Face and Body Artists (CAFABA)
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