How it feels to win a prize
Posted on Jul 27, 2009 02:38:00 AM
Absolutely marvellous!
Wow, I’m exhausted. The New Zealand Body Art Awards were last night and I spent 15 hours there, 8 of them solidly body painting. I’m told it was a beautiful, sunny winter day, but I wouldn’t know. I spent the entire thing locked in a dungeon. Their words, not mine. The prep room was underneath the stage, usually used for set and prop storage, I suspect.
This, as previously noted, was the first time I had ever painted a whole human being. I got SECOND PLACE in my category, which was Hand Painted Novice. I’m so very, very proud and happy! When they told me I was a finalist I actually jumped up and down, in spite of being nearly dead of stress.
I have to say a huge thank you to two people, my model and my assistant on the day. Thanks Haylee and Anna, I could not have done without you! You were both amazing.
Here are some links to photos from the official photographer. I prefer them to mine because mine were taken backstage and have fire hydrants and paint pots in them. The links are a little strange. It loads up a whole page of thumbnails and THEN clears them all and takes you to my photo. Very odd, but never mind. While you’re there, have a look around at some of the stunning body art talent we have in this country!
Oh, and this is me, going onstage to collect my award! Take a look, because I don’t take many photos of me. 
Anyway, I’m sure I have lots to say. I know I do, but I’m still a zombie, so I shall leave all that for tomorrow or so. Have a good evening and thanks for having a look.