Hello friends, fans, and fabulous creatures. I'm back with another post, this time featuring another friend of Randall, the handsome Benjamin!
Before we dive in, just wanted to let you know I edited a bunch of photos today, and have them scheduled for the week!
Why is that? I'm going to Colorado!
A good human that I've known for...
2023-07-25 01:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
That’s right! In celebration of the new movie, Donnie and I painted vintage Barbies, and there is a heart warming tale why!
Happy Friday, my Friends! Did you make it through the week OK? Have any fun weekend plans? I thought I'd keep things light hearted on this post, but I do plan on sharing some new art later today!
For now, I've got a delicious afternoon snack! Full of vitamins and art. This post celebrates Devante and Robbie, as well as Travy and his partner at the time.
What’s cooking , good looking? Are you on fire, or are you “this is fine”? Record temperatures are impacting the world, but that doesn't mean we can't have art!
I'd like to think that my creativity offers comfort... Too bad it doesn't also cool!
To that end, I bring you treasure! Which is pretty cool if you ask me. Here are three more gems for you to explore, featuring the ta...
I've had a few clients request Neon recently! Thomas above (in this brand new photo) looks so cool with the white background and the neon colors.
I've never actually tried to pull that off, but it somehow worked. Plus I was out of black backdrop paper :P
When I do use a black background, I sometimes paint it like this:
2023-07-18 17:00:06 +0000 UTC
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Hello friends! I hope you had a positive weekend, I've got some new art for you as promised. But first a quick update on my Socials! A lot of people don't realize I have a new Snapchat. Not only that, but I have a Threads and Bluesky now!
Snapchat: NomiChroma
Threads: BodyArtBrandon
Blue...
I've got some fun trip related news! First, I'm flying to Colorado this month!
My good friend Brooke was originally going to visit me, but her cat needs extra care, so she offered to venmo me her flight fare. I used that to book the trip, and well, I'll see you in Colorado from the 25th to the 2nd.
Second, I'm judging a Drag Show...
2023-07-15 20:28:32 +0000 UTC View Post
It's the thunderous debut of THOMAS. It's not often I'm blessed with a triple threat, but he is a talented actor, model, and dancer.
I've got such sights to share. Not only that, but I attached a few of these so you can download them in high quality to enjoy! Let m...
2023-07-15 07:12:35 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi folks! How is your July treating you so far?
I think I'm recovered from last week. My goodness, that was a streak of some amazing art sessions. Let me break it down, before we jump into Drew's shoot.
Wednesday: Thomas delivered an absolutely electric shoot! 10 years in the making. What a memorable time, and nailed every pose and then some.
Thursday: Fir...
Just a quick update- I must say, it's been a heck of a week. Lots of beautiful new body art. My session with Chris was Studio Ghibili inspired. With Rick, I used his skin tone to balance against royal blues. Thomas featured a hyper kinetic dance performance that you just have to see! Plus I'm still flying high from my fantastic session with Drew. Honestly everyone.. I'm truly appreciative of yo...
2023-07-09 01:14:14 +0000 UTC View Post
Can I just keep saying that? Even in July? :P
Hello friend! I've been working on stoning a dress all day to help Leif prepare for a competition. It's looking fabulous, and I can't wait to share the finished version.
Went to a swim party yesterday with Let's Have A Fefe's Freddy Prinze Charming!
Tomorrow I'm pa...
2023-07-05 06:06:44 +0000 UTC View Post
Let's kick off the month with fireworks, in the form of beautiful artwork, instead of the loud noisy thing in the sky that makes your dogs sad!
I want to welcome you a period that is going to be brimming with art. I have FOUR appointments this coming week, featuring Thomas (new), Rick (new), Benjamin (new), and finally Donald, for a magical Barbie transformation!
I'm sharing more of...
2023-07-03 05:14:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey super suave friends! Thank you for your support, I've got some BRAND NEW art for you, featuring Drew Swaine.
Here is just a peek though...I have a much bigger story to tell, and more photos to post, but I will have to save that for another time. For some reason my energy today is low low low, and I just want to nap!?
That sai...
2023-06-29 03:02:39 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey superfans! Today we're talking about Wiccan! As we learn more details about Agatha, Coven of Chaos I thought it would be a great time to share more of this bold piece of body art featuring Victor Love!
In a previous body painting, the character was portrayed by Lucy Crandall, who also modell...
2023-06-28 06:40:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Thank you for your support! I've got a two-parter since I managed to capture a LOT of adorable photos featuring first time model (and long time fan) Gino Ross.
Did you know Gino also interviewed me for their Podcast? That's right, more information on that soon. It was quite the conversation!
Gino approached me to be painted because I ...
I'm working on my Summer Rates Flyer, and would love some feedback! This is the first time I've tried this strategy, but I'm hoping that if I lay it attractively, people will be drawn to it. What do you think so far?
I'm still tweaking the colors and placement, but I'm open to your words of encouragement or creative critique.
Of course, with algorithms, this may be much ado about ...
Do I use too much blue? That's for aliens in the future to determine on a Netflix reboot, but for now I do think it's amusing how much it shows up in my work.
Heavily! The first time I painted Chad (above) his face ended up blue. 5 Years later when he came here with his husband, guess what happened? That's right, they made a mess together, and in the process his face was blue. Times two!...
I thought it was high time we celebrate some black and white photography with these beauties! The first photo features Josh in this spooky piece. The photo below features Aaron as the Knave of Hearts!
The next photo of Best was used in his book briefly, before we rotated it out for another photo...
2023-06-14 02:01:23 +0000 UTC View Post
Here are some new photos I edited featuring this very elemental painting!
Can you spot the different elements?
The fire in particular is pretty fun!
2023-06-14 01:53:23 +0000 UTC
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Recently a couple came to celebrate their recent(ish) marriage together, by being painted in Phoenix Arizona. No small feat, since they drove across the country, and this was to be the highlight of the journey! I'd like to think it was worth it.
Chad is no stranger to the studio though,...
2023-06-11 23:59:00 +0000 UTC View Post
I'm trying to share more content of me working on people!
I've got some Time Lapses I'm editing, but in the meantime, here are a collection of photos of me working on Seth, Zander, Josh, Randall, Derek, and Tom.
Photos captured by Dylan Riggs, Leigh Zagorin, Micah James Artistry (and others, where noted). Let's go on a journey!
2023-06-08 23:40:19 +0000 UTC
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Now that the dust has settled, I can finally write about the wild journey of The Angler Fish by Brandon McGill! If you go through the slideshow at the top, I show you basically how I put it together, from start to finish.
Massive thanks to Seth Powers, who was a HUGE part of this, not only modelling, but assisting with painting/building/testing. This ...
2023-06-06 04:45:33 +0000 UTC View Post
Trying not to spoil the surprise, so here is a closeup of Seth Powers. Show on Saturday!
Happy Pride Month!
I’ve been working SO HARD ON THIS
2023-06-03 09:01:38 +0000 UTC View Post
Many moons ago, I worked with my good friend Dylan on a "Blood Elf" inspired body painting. We both had a love for World of Warcraft, and arguably the Blood Elves were pretty damn cute (depending on your taste).
Fast forward to today, and we decided to throw a lit...
2023-05-31 04:01:17 +0000 UTC View Post
8pm, Phoenix Convention Center, during "Phoenix Fan Fusion"
18+
I'll be painting on stage, with 5 other body artists, during an event called "Animalyze". If you've attended before, some of your favorite models and artists are returning!
This year I'm bringing Seth Powers (pictured above) to the event for his Angler Fish transformation...
2023-05-30 04:12:42 +0000 UTC View Post
Drove home at midnight
Began gig at 6am with a 1.5 hour drive
I was not expecting the physicality (twitching, lunging, running etc) and isolation of not being able to see, but still needing to nail fight choreography. Was amazing to be asked to act. Also to have others make ME over.
Was fake shot, and had sugar glass bottles thrown at me. It was a lot, but also very cool...
2023-05-28 08:59:19 +0000 UTC View Post
Chad (a fan favorite) recently got married and wanted to celebrate with his sweet partner!
Here are some behind the scenes photos!
2023-05-26 03:04:13 +0000 UTC View Post
Took these photos just now! Trying to keep this under wraps, but since you are special, I wanted you to see what I’m working on.
This is the rough ROUGH prototype version of my Angler Fish headpiece that Seth and I finished tonight.
Tomorrow I’m taking this all apart, painting everything, remaking fins, resembling and gluing down.
I’m testing Resin molds for the ey...
2023-05-20 10:52:36 +0000 UTC View Post
I know I'm a little late, but maybe you're in a different time zone, or in Hawaii! Here are a few art pieces I did that are Zelda themed, in celebration of today's launch: Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom!
To sweeten the party, I included a couple NEW progress shots showing Josh and Dani during the painting process.
The header ima...
2023-05-13 07:33:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Am I in my blue era, or is this merely the Shape of You?
This one has been brewing for a LONG time.
Years ago, in a gallery far, far away, I met Trevor Clay on the runway. I was doing creative makeup on three models, and caught his performance afterward. The energy w...
2023-05-12 06:41:37 +0000 UTC View Post