May 21st, 2014
Artist Hannah Melnyk. Model Molly. Image Rhonda Perfitt
Artist Pashur. Model Gracie Williams. Image Parnell Photography
The town in question was Norwich as over 200 delegates and 50 body painting competitors and models gathered for the 3rd Paintopia Festival earlier this month. The event has gone from strength to strength with the winners and placed competitors raising the bar as far as UK bodypainting competitons.
Artist: Matteo Arfanotti. Model: Kim on Art. Image: Rhonda Perfitt
Artist Matteo Arfanotti. Model Kim on Art. Image Francesca Calamita
Artist Matteo Arfanotti. Model Kim on Art. Image Rhonda Perfitt
The 2014 results were:
Bodypainter of the Year with Assistant
Sponsored by Charles H Fox
Theme – Vintage Britain
Judged by:
Current World Champion in both Face & Bodypainting, Matteo Arfanotti
Illusion Magazine, Claire Pick
Charles Fox Make Up Artist, Gemma Horner
International Instructors, Nick Wolfe & Pashur
This was the first year that organisers split the Bodypainter of the Year into two categories as they felt recognition for the efforts put in by the Assistants was worth. Assistants were allowed to help with base coat painting, hair, make up, props and accessories but not permitted to put detail onto the design.
1st
Artist – Vix Daubney
Assistant – Rebecca Fuller
Model – Lou Whistlecraft
Wish you were Here. Artist Vix Daubney. Assistant Rebecca Fuller. Model Lou Whistlecraft. 1st place Bodypainter of the Year with Assistant 2014
2nd
Artist – Karen Harvey
Assistant – Alejandra Florez Guzman
Model – Katie Atkinson
Londons Burning. Artist Karen Harvey. Assistant Alejandra Guzman. Model Katie Atkinson 2nd place in bodypainter of the year with assistant
3rd
Artist – Alison Bessant
Assistant – Jo Banks
Model – Annalize Miah
Afternoon Tea. Artist Alison Bessant. Assistant Jo Banks. Model Annalize Miah. 3rd place in Bodypainter of the Year with Assistant 2014
Solo Bodypainter of the Year
Sponsored by Charles H Fox
Theme – Vintage Britain
Judged by:
Current World Champion in both Face & Bodypainting, Matteo Arfanotti
Illusion Magazine, Claire Pick
Charles Fox Make Up Artist, Gemma Horner
International Instructors, Nick Wolfe & Pashur
This category was for Solo Bodypainters only This year saw a record number of entries.
1st
Artist – Sabine Vogel
Model – Genevieve Plunkett
Artist Sabine Vogel. Model Genevieve Plunkett. 1st place Solo Bodypainter of the Year 2014
2nd
Artist – Bobbi Bicker
Model – Molly Robbo
Strangers in the night. Artist Bobbi Bicker. Model Molly. 2nd place Solo Bodypainter of the Year 2014
3rd
Artist – Yvonne Zonnenberg
Model – Sas
Thats the Way to Do it. Artist Yvonne Zonnenberg. Model Sas. 3rd place solo bodypainter of the year 2014
Student Bodypainter of the Year
Sponsored by Illusion Magazine
Theme – Vintage Britain
Judged by:
Illusion Magazine Editors, Claire Pick & Julie Oliver
Top International Instructor Nick Wolfe
This was a brand new category for the 2014 Festival. Students had 4 hours to create an upper bodypaint design inspired by this year’s theme. Open to students who are currently studying make up, beauty or art related courses as well as those who graduated from courses within the last 12 months.
1st
Artist – Reanne David
Model – Bernadette Nechi
The British Motor Spirit. Artist Reanne David. Model Bernadette Nechi. 1st place Student Bodypainter of the Year 2014
2nd
Artist – Carla McKenzie le Roy
Model – Alan McKenzie
Backing our Boys. Artist Carla McKenzie le Roy. Model Alan McKenzie. 2nd place Student Bodypainter of the Year 2014
3rd
Artist – Kim Jackson
Model – Rachel Dunn
The Suffragette. Artist Kim Jackson. Model Rachel Dunn. 3rd place in Student Bodypainter of the Year 2014
Paintopia Professor’s Apprentice Competition 2014
Sponsored by Cameleon Bodypaint
Theme – Literary Classics
This category was for experienced bodypainters (Professor) to partner a less experienced painter (Apprentice) The duo are paired up randomly in January and can begin planning on their design in the lead up to the Festival.
1st
Professor – Sabine Vogel
Apprentice – Jo Banks
Model – Karla Doyle
Professor Sabine Vogel. Apprentice Jo Banks. Model Karla Doyle. 1st place Professors Apprentice Competition 2014
2nd
Professor – Catriona Finlayson
Apprentice – Nicky Gardner
Model – James Dyble
Professor Catriona Finlayson. Apprentice Nicky Gardner. Model James Dyble. 2nd place Professors Apprentice Competition 2014
3rd
Professor – Mona Turnbull
Apprentice – Debra Mills
Model – Zarah Blieberger
Professor Mona Turnbull. Apprentice Debra Mills. Model Zarah Blieberger. 3rd place in the Professor’s Apprentice Competition 2014
Novice Facepainter of the Year 2014
Sponsored by Face Paints Direct
Theme – Vintage Britain
1st
Artist – Kate Monroe
2nd
Artist – Charlotte Gardner
3rd
Artist – Alejandra Guzman
Professional Facepainter of the Year 2014
Sponsored by Face Paints Direct
Theme – Vintage Britain
1st
Artist – Karen Harvey
2nd
Artist – Julie Husband
3rd
Artist – Alison Bessant
Elite Facepainter of the Year 2014
Sponsored by Face Paints Direct
Theme – Vintage Britain
1st
Artist – Vix Daubney
2nd
Artist – Elissa Barrett
3rd
Artist – Mimi Monschder
Illusion Magazine Facepainter of the Year 2014
Sponsored by Illusion Magazine
No theme, Facepaint only, no props
1st
Artist – Debra Mills
2nd
Artist – Mary Fairgrieve
3rd
Artist – Mimi Monschder
Paintopia Freehand Glitter Tattooist of the Year 2014
Sponsored by Facade
Theme – Punk up the Steam
1st
Artist – Yvonne Zonnenberg
Model – Sas
2nd
Artist – Sabine Vogel
Model – Lindsey Beard
3rd
Artist – Nicky Gardner
Model – Zarah Blieberger
Artist Nick Wolfe. Model Claire Hindle. Image Nick Wolfe
Paintopia Model of the Year 2014
Sponsored by Paintopia
1st
Stephanie Higgs
2nd
Louise Neale
3rd
Sas
Illusion Inspirational Artist Award 2014
Sponsored by Illusion Magazine
Winner
Angela Youngs
Inspirational Artist of the Year 2014. Angela Youngs
Brian Wolfe Hall of Fame Award 2014
Sponsored by Paintopia
Presented by Nick Wolfe
Winner
Pashur
Artists Chloe Brady and Duane Kenny. Model Lee Rex. Image Rhonda Perfitt
Image Rhonda Perfitt
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Rhonda Perfitt ,,,,great photographer !