It takes from 3 - 6 hours to execute a FULL body painting on an individual body.

For LIVE body art (done on-site, at an event), Derrick requires at least 3 hours or more.

Derrick paints on skin only with FDA approved face and body makeup which can be worn for 4 - 6 hours. Water-based body makeup washes off with soap and water.  If you require water-proof body art, Derrick uses DURA makeup (also FDA approved) which must be removed from the skin with alcohol.  Derrick does NOT recommend DURA makeup for FULL body paintings, but rather for "tattooed" looks to accent parts of your body. Derrick also works in Liquid Latex for water-proof body art.

Most of the models in the body painting gallery of this site are wearing only g-strings. The female models Derrick paints also wear latex nipple covers which blend perfectly with the skin. 

As you will see in Derrick's gallery of work, Derrick's painted subjects do not appear nude because Derrick often paints a base coat on the skin using  a "Sponge and Brush" technique, for FULL coverage, after which he may or may not accent, shade and detail the design(s) with his Airbrush.