body poems: $1
I’d love to have a body poems booth. Maybe just sit out on the front lawn on nice days with a sign like a lemonade stand that says, Body Poems: $1. And anybody who needed to tell herself something could just stop by and get painted. The first time I ever painted words on someone‘s body, I had this thought: How can I do this for a living?
And then I went to Lovebomb, and a whole group of women agreed to let me paint them. They chose the words, and I did my best to do them justice. I spent a whole afternoon, there by the beach in the breeze, painting and grooving to people’s iPod mixes. And here’s some of what we created that day:
(Photos, top to bottom: Karen Walrond, me, Brene Brown, me, Tracey Clark, Tracey Clark, Karen Walrond.
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Those are so beautiful. But you need to include some men!
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I LOVE this! Reminds me of what the character in everyone is beautiful would have done.
Hugs!
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Very cool. You could totally do that at art shows!
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if you are ever in the bay area I’d pay for the body poem! love them!!
xo
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I’ve got a dollar and I’ve got something my body needs to hear. Let me know when your sign is out in the yard!
You’re onto something good.
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Sweet Jesus! You should so do it. Just like a lemonade stand, only you have paint and words and inspiration. I love it!
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You are an amazing artist and so inspiring. I think this idea would be great alternative to kiddie face painting. You would corner the adult market. And I agree, these women are so beautiful! Awesome photos.
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What a cool, creative idea. Enjoyed this post and the pics. Let me know when you’re in the Midwest!
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You need to take this on the road. First stop: DENVER!
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Very interesting, almost like wearing one’s heart on your sleeve. I just finished everyone is beautiful, and I really liked it. I’ll be reviewing it on my blog soon, and now of course I have to find your first book and read it too.
Thank you for your style and insight……..this from a mom who has been asked that dreaded question from a khaki pant clothed woman……UGH!
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this is such a beautiful thing you’ve done with these women.
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you should ask the Kirtsy gals what i have been trying to get them to do- it fits right in…. We just need a sponsor – lol!
Yr amazing. xo
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i would pay you $5.
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Thank you!!! I am having a friend paint on me today. Haven’t decided what.. I want it on my arms so I can see it. I think”I am enough” and “wild and precious”
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Katherine Reply:
September 4th, 2009 at 3:26 pm
Go, you! That’s awesome!!
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A friend and I are thinking about using this idea in a stop motion film. Is that alright with you? Would you like us to credit you in any way? Please let me know what you would prefer. Thanks!
Toni Jean
iheartredding@gmail.com
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You! That was you that did those amazing body paintings I’ve seen around! I am so happy to have found you here.
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I would love to have you paint on my body. I hope to organise a body poem/art self painting rite of passage soon.
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I did some on me. Thanks for the encouragement.
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