PASHUR THE BODY PAINTER
Pashur's work always gets attention and is super popular at every event his work is at!!!!
ABOUT PASHUR
Pashur — also known as Pashur the Body Painter — is a renowned, award-winning, Los Angeles–based body artist often called the “Picasso of Body Painting”. With nearly three decades of experience, he is recognized as a pioneer in the modern body-painting industry, earning acclaim for his innovative creations.
His breakthrough came with his very first body painting, a now-iconic airbrush body painting titled “MotherBoard” — a pregnant cyborg incubating a baby cyborg. Since then Pashur has been instrumental in the main stream inclusion of body painting in current media. His influence can be seen throughout the industry.
Pashur is celebrated for his full-body masterpieces — intricate, often surreal designs blending nature, fantasy, cyborg themes, and pop culture. He can adapt his style to suit diverse themes, and typically spends 6–9 hours to complete a full-body composition for his transformative visuals.
Pashur travels internationally, and has conducting sold-out body paint workshops in numerous countries. He’s built an influential presence in the global body-painting community both as an instructor and as a featured artist worldwide. Featured as a body paint expert on SyFy Channel’s Face Off, he also consulted on shows like Skin Wars and Naked Vegas, and painted for television networks including VH1, Comedy Central, Spike TV, and TNT. His portfolio includes work for Rolling Stone, Playboy, Cirque du Soleil, Toyota, Smirnoff, MTV, and more. His body painting for BuzzFeed became their most‐watched of 2016 with over 23 million views.
His artistry is backed by glowing reviews and bold praise — from magazine staff to models, photographers, and actors. Testimonials often label him as game‑changing in the body-paint scene.
INFORMATION
PAINTING TIME
On average it takes around 5-7 hours to paint a model (full body head to toe) and about 3-4 hours for a half body.
DRYING TIME
The make-up dries almost instantly.
MEDIUM
I use only safe hypo-allergenic make-up to body paint the models. Depending on the project I will use sponge and brush painting or the airbrush. Most times I use a combination of both.
REMOVAL
Most of my body paint removes easily with soap and water - and some of my body paint removes with rubbing alcohol.
TESTIMONIALS
"Pashur is the Picasso of the Body Paint World."
Key West Magazine
“I'm impressed."
Charlie Sheen / Actor
Said in regards to Pashur's models painted as Greek Statues for the Roast of Charlie Sheen pre-show.
“Let’s give it up for the prettiest envelopes in award show history.”
Samuel Jackson / Actor
Said in regards to Pashur's models painted as Envelopes for the Spike TV Video Game Awards.
"Wow"
Patton Oswalt / Actor
Said in regards to Pashur's body painted models on Spike TV Video Game Awards.
"Great stuff, bro!"
Bill Leverty / Guitarist for the band, Firehouse
"Body Painters... they're all garage band level. You're Mozart!"
Miko Montgomery
"My mind can't even fathom the amount of ass you kick."
Baron Von Goolo
"Pashur...you truly are the most astoundingly creative artist in existence!"
Tim Weathers / Photographer
"Your work is amazing!!! Hands down, one of the best body painters I've ever seen!!!"
Joshua Liberman / Photographer
“You haven't been body painted until you have been painted by Pashur.”
Jaynel Lynn / Model
"I would choke nuns to work with you."
Model
"Pashur is one of the most talented body painters I've met. His keen artist eye combined with his wicked sense of humor make for one deadly combo!"
Andrea Condra / Model
"It was SUCH an honor to work with you!! I am now addicted to your artistry. You are an unbelievably talented artist and to become art at your brushes was monumental. I hope and pray for more chances to work with you!!! I'm officially your fangirl for life. You rock socks!"
Paige D'Winter / Model
"Need a bodypainter? Don't even think of using anyone else. Insane attention to detail."
Brian Kirk / Photographer
"It was a breath of fresh air to see your work! I have been searching the internet for some inspiration. Nothing really hit me until I spied your creations. You have a fantastic talent! Your art work is truly unique and highly commendable."
Kat Parsons / Events Coordinator
"The fact you have not only mastered a new form of art, but surpassed it is incredible."
Sandy
"I don't even know where to start. You are amazingly talented. It would be a privilege to work with you! I LOVE your work. Keep up the fantastic work!!!!!! Did I happen to mention that your work is GREAT, the best I've seen?"
Claudia Gallegos / Model
"Thank you very much, Pashur. Your art is everything I could hope for. You are innovative, creative, and thought provoking. I imagine that your motifs and designs have upset some, provoked others, and left many more shaking their heads in bafflement."
Emory Bailey
"WICKED best implies the true nature of your work, Pashur. The insight into life that one gains by absorbing the point you make by using such beauty and power is nothing short of wicked… period."
Susanna Sinns / Model
"Curse Pashur and his sweet, sweet awesomeness!"
Aryn Fox / Artist
"Pashur is a creative visionary who uses his own innovative techniques and style to create unique images and concepts."
Rory Daigle, / Entrepreneur
FAQ's
Is Pashur your real name?
Yes. it is my first name. The name Pashur is from the Holy Bible - Jeremiah 20:1. Apparently he was a bad guy.
How long does it take you body paint a model?
It varies. painting a bikini might take an hour and a full body design might take 3 or 4 hours.
For a full body "masterpiece" creation, I will spend 6 - 9 hours on a design.
What are your rates?
My rates very as every job is unique and different. Contact me for a quote.
How did you get started in the body painting scene?
The tabloids and I have two totally different versions of this story. My version of the story (which is the true version) is that I used to draw caricatures in a theme park, which led to me face painting, which led me to doing face painting with an airbrush. The artist in me wanted to do more elaborate creative works which resulted in the body painting.
Can I order prints of your body paint work?
Yes, depending on the individual piece of art. Let me know which image you are interested in.
Do you only paint women?
No. I prefer to paint females because I love the female form, but artistically I have no problem painting a male.
Can you teach me how to body paint?
I used to do workshops, but it isn't my focus these days. One might pop up occasionally, but it's rare.
How do you pick the models that you use in your art work?
People contact me asking me to paint them and I put them into my database. When the right project comes along I drop them an email asking them to pose.
Do you take the photographs of your body painting work?
Sometimes. I still work with other photographers occassionally for projects.
"Have you ever taught a workshop in a funeral home"?
Who hasn't?
What body paint products do you use on your models?
I use an assortment of cosmetic grade body paint from several amazing sponsors and companies. See my sponsors list here.... SPONSORS.