Body Art by Keegan

Cirque du Grove!

2010-06-29T12:06:00.001-07:00

Just added to this event. It looks great please come check it out!!!

All Star Circus events

Cirque Du Grove-Busker’s Carnival

A full day of Fun, comedy and Circus in the Grove.
Grand Avenue will be closed to traffic so the performers and YOU can take to the streets!!

Saturday July 3rd 2010:

First show is at 11:00 AM. Featured performers include:

-Famed Wire Walker Will Soto from Mallory Square

-Ex Cirque du Soleil Hand Balancer Cory Tabino

-The Rainbow Circus will bring a free standing aerial rig and perform static trapeze, hoop, and silks.

Also featuring a variety of stilt walkers, magicians, balloon artists, face painters, jugglers and more. Shows will run throughout the day from 11AM until 8PM.

This event will be fun for the Whole Family!!

All Star Circus will also be onsite offering FREE classes in juggling, hooping, poi spinning and selling circus equipment.

http://allstarcircus.com/

Tell your friends, bring the kids, make it a wonderful day of Circus in the Grove.

Brought to you by the Coconut Grove-BID

BCABPP breast cancer awareness body paint project

2010-06-23T05:49:00.002-07:00

Getting ready to head to One Mode Place Studio and Meet up with Michael Colanero and another beautiful survivor for a new painting & photo for the Breast Cancer Awareness Body Paint Project. This one will have something to do with Kiwi and Maori style markings :)

To learn more about the project follow them on Twitter @BCABPP and if you're not already, FOLLOW ME!! @bodyartbykeegan

A few products available for the project on www.cafepress.com/bcabpp (where all profits go to the Kristi Lash foundation) and more info and MY thoughts on being involved are on my website http://bodyartbykeegan.com/gallery/bcabpp/

I will hopefully get more info today after speaking with Michael on whether the Calendar will be ready for purchase this Holiday season.

BCABPP breast cancer awareness body paint project

2010-06-23T05:49:00.001-07:00

Supercon was a lot of fun

2010-06-21T16:03:00.000-07:00

I was painting faces at this year's FL supercon. Thank you to Docking Bay 94 for letting me set up shop in THEIR shop upstairs. I stayed pretty busy with the face painting so I didn't get a ac hance to see much but I had a great time!

Here's a picture of me from the new times painting a blue tiger girl (it's photo 12 in case the linnk doesnt go straight there. new times Supercon slide show

you can check out some of my photos from the event click HERE for FL supercon on flickr

Supercon Face / body paint!

2010-06-15T07:13:00.000-07:00

Thanks to some awesome friends of mine I'll be painting people at this year's Supercon!! Unfortunatley, due to schedule conflicts, I'll only be there saturday. YAY!!! I'll be painting at Supercon on Saturday June 19!

Get ready to get your anime and comic faces on! Spiderman, Batman, Cat Woman, Harley Quinn, Dark Phoenix, Anime cat girls(bunny girls or panda girls too!), Venom, Carnage, The Hulk, Capt America, ZOMBIES!

So before you get your Cosplay on be sure to come and see me so you can add some awesome face paint to your costume!

For info about FL Supercon check out:Supercon website Click here

And here's a few photos to get your ideas going!

Kardashian Body Paint update!

2010-06-12T09:45:00.000-07:00

Looks like the segment that I and my asstant Melanie painted the lovely sisters for will be airing possbly on the season premiere!?!?! I haven't got word from anybody but that's what it looks like according to the video on E!

I found it first on a blog post about it from examiner.com and from Gather entertainment.. buuuuuut I just found it on the E! website too....

here's a longer clip from E! WOW I look absolutely terrible when I concentrate!! why would they choose THAT angle ew, lol! but at least the girls look lovely :)
Video Clip from E!

New York, New York!

2010-05-19T07:41:00.000-07:00

Wow.. new york was quite a trip. Got 2 lovely models painted with Bobby Friedel in his studio saturday evening. One was a reptile / gecko type of design and the second was a leopard. These are to add to the Zebra that bobby and i did just under a year ago. We're hoping to have a whole beautiful animal series eventually. We went more for a fashion look than an animal look. no contact lenses, no animal noses and instead all the models have very striking lipstick instead of more realistic looking animal mouth painted on.

At the make up show on saturday with Cosmix school of make up artistry after a little bit of confusion with our model situation we got it all worked out. I painted one body and a few faces. The theme for this body paint was kind of a tribute to all the cute, girly things in the 80s; lisa frank, hearts, rainbows, etc. on the lovely Bella:

Monday painted another couple of faces. Then had more model issues but a friend of a friend came to the rescue and got downto her skivies for the sake of body art! Thanks Shaunie :) So I painted her in blues,greens and golds and got a chance to use my peacock headdress that I made! i'm pretty happy with the results.

There's a photo album on my facebook page and when I get the better quality photos they will be posted on the website.

This week is more prep for more paintings!!

Excitement!

2010-05-11T11:21:00.000-07:00

This week is a busy one! Kids night face painting, a volley ball promo body paint gig for Corona Light 'wide open', a meeting with Academy of Glam, teaching for Cosmix then NEW YORK CITY!!

While I'm there I get to see my best friend Nicole (if anybody is in need of a designer you need her!!! ) check her out at La Sangre Llama . She's going to join me as I reunite with awesome photographerBobby Friedel to paint another couple of models as wild animals! Bobby and i collaborated for the Zebra photo here:

After that I get to work with the Lovely ladies of Cosmix school of makeup artistry for the NY makeup show!! I'll be body painting at their both for both days. We are going to have a blast and probably have some great pictures to post when I get home!

Body paint for the Kardashians!

2010-05-07T15:13:00.001-07:00

I just found out we have the permission to post a little bit of info and pictures from the shoot we did a little while back for E!

It was an absolute pleasure to work with them and quite entertaining to see how a reality show films! Thanks to my mom Melanie who assisted me on this paint. We had to pre-cut some stencils for the paint job, paint them on, then cover the background in black to look like "a little black dress" on both Kardashian sister and their models who are also employed at the store in south beach.

sneak peak . me consulting with Nick for the positioning of our lovely models:

here's a link to photographer Nick's website where he posted some some awesome photos and a little description about what we did for those lovely ladies. Nick Saglimbeni's blog with body paint on the Kardashians

I'll keep ya posted when I find out when the the episode showing the whole process airs :)

2010-05-07T11:14:00.000-07:00

Getting ready for tomorrow, lonnng all day face painting job with most of my favorite painters in south FL. Last year even a few of the great paintiers in central FL joined us. It's going to be a hard but hopefully fun day of work.
we're all working fir all star events at a children's trust event in Miami. If possibly I'll take a few pictures to post up here & maybe facebook.

Then HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all the moms out there :)

have a lovely weekend everyone

New Section on the site!!! BCABPP

2010-04-29T22:08:00.000-07:00

I finally got the content together and asked my awesome web designer to add a section for the Breast Cancer Awareness Body Paint Project (BCABPP) !!! There you'll find a description of the project along with some of the photos that have been completed so far. It has been amazing to be a part of this and I can't wait to continue.

A big thank you to photographer Michael Colanero for including me as well as ALL of the amazing women who have participated so far.

The page on my website is still being worked on, links to be added as well as more photos etc so please check it out now and check back occasionally for updates!

thanks!

BCABPP page on Body Art By Keegan site
Youtube video of the WLRN Artstreet segment on the projec
Follow the BCABPP on twitter: Click here

Photographer Michael Colanero's Website & facebook
"Ribbon in the sky" first survivor / model & author Cindy Papale's website

Survivor / Model Melanie on Hubpages:

Last weekend

2010-04-19T15:53:00.001-07:00

Pam and I had the pleasure of painting at Photo Impressions Gallery in Wilton manors this past friday. The monthly Island CIty artwalk was going on so we got together with Richard Viola (gallery owner and photographer) and decided to add a little extra entertainment to it by painting one model each right there in the gallery for people to watch and then did a photo shoot after. We started around 7:30 pm and finished about 3 hours later (pam was a little quicker than me).

here are a couple photos taken with my iphone. I can't wait to see Richard's good qualtity photos! They'll be in my gallery as soon as they are edited.

face painting

2010-04-18T07:37:00.000-07:00

Face painting today!!!

Brithday party in boca with Marcela and I doing awesome face paint and James Changefeild doing balloons. THEN headed way down to miami for Earth Fest 2010 at Crandon park do to some free face & body painting!

Hopefully the weather is good to us.

Have a great sunday everybody!

great things to come!

2010-03-24T08:10:00.000-07:00

Had a great time last night at a private corporate event With Drawing on People and the henna girl (thank youuu!!)

Getting things in order for this weekend and next week. So grateful to be busy!!

There are a few cool things in the work that I'll be posting more info about and/or you can check out the face book page for more details.

The brief run down is...

April 16 in Wilton Manors I will be body painting with Pam Trent @ Photo Impression Gallery - This is a free event for the public. We will each be painting a model for guests to watch and enjoy along with other artwork displayed in the Gallery

May 16-17 New York Make up Show. I will be Body Painting at the booth with Cosmix school of make up artistry on both days of the Powder group make up show at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Manhattan

May 27-30 Face and Body Art International Convention in orlando. I will be attending and painting in the competition on Sunday

June 26 - 27 Tattoo-la-palooza in miami. I will be a contestant in the body paint competition on Sunday June 27.

More info to come on these events or you can email me if you are interested in any of them.

and you can always find me painting at Lucille's Bad to the Bone BBQ in boynton beach fountains shopping center on Boynton Beach Blvd and Jog road :)

YouTube!

2010-02-05T09:23:00.000-08:00

I've finally jumped on the band wagon and created a youtube for body art by keegan!

So far I only have one video uploaded but I have added as favorites any that I know my work and my lovely human canvases are in :)

Body Art By Keegan YouTube Page

Technical Difficulties

2010-01-12T08:37:00.000-08:00

There are a few technical glitches on the site recently. Just wanted to say that there are photos and info on the facebook fan page incase they are not showing up on the site for the time being.

www.facebook.com/bodyartbykeegan or click the link above!

thanks!

Cirque Love!!

2010-01-08T10:39:00.000-08:00

This is a little bit last minute notice but anybody reading this in time should check out CIRQUE LOVE! I'll be there painting a couple of performers for this event. Its going to be a blast, check it out!

Expand the love presents CIRQUE LOVE!

Happy December

2009-12-06T21:37:00.000-08:00

The first week of December was a busy one... lots of kids face painting, temporary tattoos for a german fashion mag and then Art Basal in Miami to see other friend's work !!

Tomorrow & Tuesday I'll be with make up students @ Cosmix School of Make Up Artistry in Fort Lauderdale to show them the basics of body painting. The last few classes have done really well so I'm looking forward to being impressed yet again by fresh new minds and what ideas they have for body paint.

I've also updated the body paint gallery with a few photos from the last Body Paint Bash at One Model Place Studios and added one new photo to the Face Paint gallery that was done with fantastic photographer Natasha Kertes and can be seen in Social Affairs magazine.

Hope fully more updates soon!

thanks for reading

-Keeg

my work in galleries!

2009-11-11T21:09:00.000-08:00

its kind of short notice but I haven't been a good interweb promoter this week... My NON body paint artwork will be shown at Dialect @ Brew downtown fort lauderdale this Thursday and then some of my collaboration body paint for breast cancer awareness at Uncommon Gallery in fort lauderdale on Friday!

DIALECT
A night of art and music

Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 7:30pm

Location:
Brew Urban Cafe
209 SW 2nd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL
DIALECT

Performing Djs:

Manuel Manrekords
Vinwat
Dj utopia Syndrome
Adam Foster
Dj Esoteric

EXHIBITING ARTISTS:

Keegan Hitchcock (bodyartbykeegan.com)
Ilian Velasco (enticementdesign.com)
Matylda Mclvenny (relicdwellers.com)
Tatianne Lugo
Andrea Tello
Vanessa Cunto
Raymond Brown
Gina Bentivegna
Anna Girgis
Christina Major

Thursday, Novemeber 12th, 2009
Time:7:30pm-12am

BREW URBAN CAFE:
http://www.brewurbancafe.com

Directions:
http://www.brewurbancafe.com/locations/himmarshee.php

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Gallery Night
Breast Cancer Awareness Body Painting Project Intro
Host:
UNCOMMON Gallery
Type:
Music/Arts - Opening
Network:
Global
Date:
Friday, November 13, 2009
Time:
6:10pm - 11:10pm
Location:
UNCOMMON Gallery
Street:
2713 East Commercial Blvd.
City/Town:
Fort Lauderdale, FL
View MapQuest Map
Description
Monthly Gallery Night - Meet the Artists - Show & SALE...
A great gathering of varied talents not to be missed - Friday November, 13th (6pm - 11pm)

Many of you are already aware of this great project for Breast Cancer Awareness and Fundraising. Others may have seen the project on last months cover of Flavor Magazine and the great 2 page coverage on the project.

For the last year I have been working with a top local body painter (www.bodyartbykeegan.com) and we have been painting and photographing actual Breast Cancer Survivors for an ongoing project in production.

Breast Cancer Awareness Body Painting Project:
A Fine Art & Photography Essay of Survivors

Plans are for a calendar and a variety of products and a coffee table book in production as well as hopefully sending the pieces on a national gallery tour.

Author and Breast Cancer survivor Cindy Papale will be on hand to talk and sign copies of her well known book (www.theemptycuprunnethover.com). Cindy is also the Lead Model for the project and what I call the project cornerstone as she bravely came forward to set the standard for the women to follow her. All of whom are inspiring in their own way.

Check out the awareness and fundraising products at the URL below. All profits from sales of these items online currently will be donated to The Kristy Lasch Miracle Foundation. The foundation helps women under the age of 30 with medical related expenses who are battling breast cancer. Kristy was diagnosed at age 22 and lost her battle at 26. The Foundation is in her memory (www.kristylasch.org)

http://www.cafepress.com/BCABPP

Sale of any fine art prints and framed pieces from the project will donate 15% of the profits in perpetuity.

more details coming soon...

More in
We would like to cordially invite you and any guests, friends or clients you think would like to attend this exciting and growing local event.

As Advertised...
Presented by: UNCOMMON Gallery (954) 336-4305
Host/Artist: Michael D. Colanero - 2713 East Commercial Blvd. - Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(just 4 blocks East of Federal Highway on the North side)
Wine and munchies will be on hand... while they last

Sub snacks by: Big Apple Deli
2811 East Commercial Blvd. * Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 * (954) 776-4790
http://www.bigapplesubs.com

Support creativity - support the arts. Meet the Artists and Photographers, enjoy their work and the unique atmosphere - tell your friends - help spread the word.

Exhibiting this month:
Michael D. Colanero: artist/photographer

Exhibit Suite I:
TBA

Exhibit Suite II:
TBA

Exhibit Suite III:
TBA

Handmade Jewelry by Irene & Bonnie

also showing:

Irene Waas: painter
Charlotte Maloney: metal sculpture
Jack Schmidt: metal sculpture
Donna L. Wisneski: ceramic sculpture

South Florida Camera Club - Monthly Winner
(framing provided by - Frame Gallery)
TBA - "TBA"

Helloooo November!

2009-11-03T14:10:00.000-08:00

I hope you all survived Halloween... It was long and busy but all turned out great. Will be updating the albums soon with the permission from clients over the holiday. And ready to paint some more this coming weekend!

Friday is the Joe DiMaggio Hospital fund raiser www.mysapce.com/cbrooket
Saturday - face painting @ a tennis event in Del Ray
Also have a couple private clients including a shoot with Sid Graves!! check out his work on http://www.cemeteryprints.com/

Breast Cancer Awareness Body Paint Project!

2009-10-22T06:37:00.000-07:00

Since around January of this year I've been involved with a project started by photographer Michael Colonaro and Author / Survivor Cindy Papale. The project can be seen at the link below.

I have always loved my job and felt fortunate to make people look either beautiful, scary, fantastic or whatever they see themselves as in their minds eye, however until this project I never truly felt like i was a part of something meaningful.. It has and continues to be a woonderful, humbling, eye opening learning experience. These women are so strong, and so lovely and I'm hapy to have helped them feel even more special through this project.

please check it out!

http://www.cafepress.com/BCABPP

Pink out Breast Cancer

2009-10-14T12:56:00.001-07:00

(written by Claire C) Come see Keegan's amazing work for yourself at the survivors event, thurs 15th october, new river fine art gallery on Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale. Music, art, models, Cindy Papale our guest speaker, fab silent auction, food and wine....all in the name of raising money and awareness for breast cancer research

Be my facebook friend...

2009-10-13T06:29:00.000-07:00

Hey there.. Dolphin's won last night! woo!!!

Just a quick post to let you know that I'll be posting any photos I take at the games (and most other gigs) on my Facebook page.. please add it!

www.facebook.com/bodyartbykeegan

Holy Heat and humidity batman!!

2009-10-12T05:44:00.001-07:00

I can't remember a time before when the paint was dripping off a child's face before I had even finished painting it!! That's what this weekend was like! yikes!!
Buuuut we made it through and it was fun none the less...

This week kicks off tonight with another Miami Dolphins home game!! I'm expecting a pretty energized crowd after the win last time!

Then workin' hard all week, commercial shoot on thursday, fashion show on friday, Bday party on saturday and I'm escaping for the day sunday (happy birthday to my mom)!

So I hope to see you at the game tonight!! I'll try to remember the camera this time :)

Happy October!

2009-10-07T07:48:00.000-07:00

Hey there interwebz.. Once again its been a while! But, I'm making a PRE new year's resolution to keep up with the blog more often so you'll be hearing more from me :)

October is quite a busy month in my world, we got Dolphins Football and of course all kinds of Halloween madness! Be sure to stop by and see me to get your game faces on at all of the home games @ Land shark stadium, near gate H where all the fun is!

And although Halloween day is all booked up for me i still have a few open slots for the weekend before and for October 30th!

Happy haunting everybody! Be sure to check back toward the end of the month for new additions to the galleries