Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VI-Western Visayas
Schools Division of Silay City
BRGY. E. LOPEZ NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
City of Silay

SKIN ART / BODY PAINTING

Competition Rules and Guidelines
Themes
Artists will present work based on the theme assigned. It is important to note that adherence to the theme
will be taken into account by the jury when points are awarded.
Competition Day Highlights:
 Each year level must provide their own materials for the competition.
 Three (3) hours allowed for artists to create their work. Artists may work solo or with one (1)
assistant, who is held to the same rules and guidelines as the artist unless otherwise stipulated.
Artist workspaces are designated for one artist, one assistant, and one (1) MALE model, ONLY.
 Artists must be a bona fide student of BELNHS.
 Artists have the opportunity to create their best work without being limited to one technique.
The competition allows for bodypainting utilizing a combination of brush & sponge, airbrush, and
special effects.

Artist Rules
Rules Overview
 Competition start and stop times will be STRICTLY ENFORCED, Violators painting outside of
designated times will be disqualified.
 Any team working in ANY capacity beyond the finish deadline, either in the work area or the line to
jury, will be noted and receive point deductions in judging. If you have an extraordinary
circumstance at this stage, find an official and obtain permission to correct the situation before
acting in any regard.
 The artist may work with one (1) assistant ONLY, who is officially registered with the artist’s
application.
 Using several assistants that work sequentially, one after another, in a tag-team arrangement is
NOT ALLOWED.
 Models may not paint themselves, or ANY additional models, as this is counted as a second
assistant.
 Only registered artists, assistants and models are allowed in the artist working area for ANY reason,
at any time.
  All activities related to the competition must be done by the artist and/or assistant ONLY. Having a
“support staff” of any kind is NOT ALLOWED. This means you cannot have extra people to clean
your brushes, do hair styling, run errands, sit in the working area, etc.
 Assistants are allowed to paint the entire time of the competition.
 Assistants may paint/apply whatever their artist designates, from base coat to detail work, special
effects, etc.
 We advocate the safety of the models, above all. Only makeup paints/adhesives intended for
bodypainting/effects are to be used for any application to the body.
 The judges will preview work-in-progress during the day.
 The artists, assistants, and models must sign a release form at the artist registration area, that any
photos and videos made may be used by the competition.

Specific Rules
 The competition is judged on criteria regarding the rules, painting technique, adherence to theme
and overall impression of work.
 The jury awards points for:
 Adherence to rules and guidelines – 10%
 Quality, technique, and ability – 20%
 Composition, overall impression – 40%
 Interpretation of the theme, idea, and originality – 30%
Total – 100%
The following is a list of things ALLOWED
 Glitter in spray-on form, gel solution or attached with skin-safe glue
 Crystals/rhinestones/diamonds attached with skin-safe glue
 Special Effects attached to the face/body with skin grade adhesive, not to exceed coverage of 25%
of model’s body.
 Anything not included in this list is not to be used and is against the rules.
Regarding Special Effects and Judging
 The definition of “Special Effects” as it pertains to this contest allows for effects adding to, changing,
and/or distorting the shape of the body. Examples of this are foam, latex or silicone facial or body
attachments, or anything applied to the body with glue.
 The quality of the bodypainting is the MOST important criteria considered for the jury. First and
foremost, it is always a bodypainting competition.
 The size or quantity of any Special Effects used is far less important than the quality/cohesiveness.
 Special Effects may add points to the overall score of the piece when they are successfully
combined into the bodypainting work, not as separate objects.
 The safety of the model must always take precedence.