Queens Head Gastro Pub [Link] in conjunction with artist Joanna Ledingham threw a body-and-car painting party titled Paint Yer Knickers Off featuring body-painting on Nov. 17th. Ledingham, Tawney and Sarah Turner painted models with various motifs, including a Union Jack. The painting prep was done at a bar next door where people also paint their own pictures, then moved into the side courtyard of Queens Head to continue the painting. At least two models were "canvases". They walked around with brushes and paint for patrons to paint. There was also a large blank space for QH customers to paint.
Outside, in the parking lot, a yellow Toyota Matrix was painted by Christian Thomas, renowned St. Pete muralist and painter. In the photo at left, Christian (on the left) and his father Clint Thomas, of OGO studio prep the car for painting by covering the windshield to protect it from overspray.
Models awaiting further painting in the courtyard. Note the English and Irish motifs.
On left, patrons painting one of two "Blank Canvases".
On the right, models being painted by artists.
Make-up...all for art, fun and fund-raising for ASAP, the Aids Service Association of Pinellas [Link].
Artist and gallerist Jennifer Kosharek painting a blank canvas model out in the parking lot, next to the car being painted. On the right, a second painting, this time of the ubiquitous Gretchen, on the model's shoulder.
Christian Thomas engaged in a performance by live-painting the Toyota using spray cans.
There were performances onstage... |
| Work by Christian Thomas. |
Congratulations to all the artists, models and Queens Head for a wonderful evening.
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