I told you before about a Montreal artist that is marvellously versatile (she does Body Art, Photography, Stop-Motion animation, and much more), and when I saw her work on the cover of a magazine lately, I was thrilled! Her name is April-Anna, and you’ll find her artistic work under the name The Art of April-Anna (you’ll find all the links at the end of the article).

 

This striking body painting work, inspired by Van Gogh
self portrait, is absolutely stunning. Makeup (face, hair AND
clothes) and photography by The Art of April-Anna.

 

 

THE ART HISTORY SERIES

Lately, she has been working on an Art History Series, which I think is unique and impressive; a recreation of famous paintings (from Van Gogh, Frida Kahlo, Gustof Klimt, etc.) on live models. The results are absolutely captivating – you literally feel like you are looking at a painting becoming alive.

Is it us who’s being sucked into the painting dimension, or
is it the character’s in the painting materializing into our reality?
These blurred lines between the real world and the paintings
make for a riveting experience.

 

 

HIGH END FASHION MAGAZINE VIBE

When I saw photographs of her recent work, I immediately pictured this kind of visual creations featured in some high end fashion magazine photoshoot, and I thought it would be a good idea to share her work here with you all – especially if you are in the fashion or magazine related industries.

Just imagine a photo-reportage about, say, jewellery, being featured in such a beautiful scene. I think this is enchanting!

 

Body Painting and art & Photography : The Art of April-Anna
Hairstylist : Angelina Villeseche

 

 

Creating this kind of work for magazines would be a professional avenue that would be an exciting prospect for April-Anna.

In these series of photos, she teamed-up with hairstylist Angelina Villeseche to create those mesmerizing looks.

 

 

AMAZING MAKE-UP TRANSFORMATIONS

I was lucky enough to get (not once, but twice) some memorable Halloween makeup done by body painting artist April-Anna, and they were absolute stunners!

This one was a memorable look I had the chance to wear a few years ago. We added a voluminous flower crown to the look (made by April-Anna as well) for a pretty spectacular effect!

Click here to see more photos of the « Calavera – Sugar Skulls » shoot.

 

 

And this one was a surprising and amusing look for Halloween, as a wooden doll.

Click here to see more photos of the « Wood Dummy » shoot.

 

 

ABOUT BODY PAINTING ARTIST APRIL-ANNA

April-Anna is a multi-disciplinary fine artist from the Fraser Valley, Nicola Valley & Okanagan Valley of BC, Canada. She was born in Mission, BC, & moved around the coast through out early childhood. She spent her teens in the ranching town Merritt, BC where she started her art business as a Youth Entrepreneur in 1996. Her studio is currently on waterfront property along Rivière des Prairies facing Montreal Island.

April-Anna is Neurodivergent and is ADHD and is not letting this stopping her from pursuing her dream and her career.

The Art of April-Anna offers a large array of artistic services, such as Photography, Body & Face Painting, Jagua, Henna, Murals, customs artistic projects and Stop Motion animation.

You’ll find her at events such as wedding, private or corporate parties, event staff, and let’s not forget that she is pretty booked for Halloween season with amazing make up creations (read until the end to discover two Halloween look she made for me)!

 

 

Questions about the artist and her work? Interested in featuring her in an event, a show, a collaboration or an art gallery?! Contact me at info@parjosianne.com and I’ll be happy to help!

The Art of April-Anna

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