Beautiful Body Paint Inspiration for Your Next Music Festival

Heading to a festival or fair this fall? While glitter, metallic tattoos, and body jewels may have you covered, there’s also room to be even more adventurous and rock some body paint. To get your creative juices going, we scoured Instagram for some cool ideas. From face paint to henna tattoos, these pieces of body art will definitely help you make a statement and have some creative fun.

1. Dia de los Muertos Skulls

https://www.instagram.com/p/BJglBRRDVd1/

Halloween and Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) are creepin’ closer and closer. But Dia de los Muertos skulls are totally timeless. Check out the easy to follow video tutorial.

2. Animal Prints

If your legs are feeling a bit bare, adorn them with a colorful, animal-print masterpiece. Wear it with a skirt to really show off the artwork.

3. Henna

https://www.instagram.com/p/BFpiCEiS9Mw/

Nothing looks cooler than a crazy-cool henna hand piece. No accessories are needed. Just let the henna shine on its own.

4. Psychedelic Colors

https://www.instagram.com/p/BFoptpNS6xY/

If you’re feeling a little funky, opt for a colorful piece of art on your hands instead. It’s subtle, but statement making.

5. Blooming Flowers

https://www.instagram.com/p/BFoYH0DvKCo/

Rocking a backless shirt to the fest? Consider decorating your back with a beautiful blooming flower artwork.

6. Dreamcatcher

https://www.instagram.com/p/BJyx37khoWL/

Draw your own beautiful dreamcatcher body paint piece with this helpful YouTube video tutorial.

7. Glow in the Dark

https://www.instagram.com/p/BFoObQohFO4/

Whoa. Just whoa!

8. Basic

https://www.instagram.com/p/BFjjiWvJqcZ/

All-white body paint designs also create a really beautiful look. From your arms to your legs, it’ll really make the intricate artwork pop.

9. Whimsical

https://www.instagram.com/p/BGAfTPWGWis/

Body art doesn’t just have to be one thing. Get creative, color outside the lines, and decorate your body with whatever designs are calling you. The more eclectic the mix, the better.


Going bold with face and body paint? Please share pics with us @Ticketmaster.

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