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Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on October 11, 2012.

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Help me create the first high quality 3 Dimensional Body Paint Hologram Image viewable with the naked eye.

Holographic Body Painting by Paul Roustan

I need your help!
The biggest problem I face with my work is the viewer's perception of what is real and what isn't. I'm often asked, 

"Is this photoshop or is it real?"


As a result, to erase any doubt, body painting is best viewed via video and live performance.


But I thought, 

'HEY! What if I were to make a holographic body paint image?'

A framed, wall hangable, true 3D image floating in space. No 3D glasses or magic mirrors needed, all viewable with the naked eye.


Well, that's what I've been trying to do for the last two years. I have been unable to successfully get a grant, due to the nature of the art form. Body painting is either something you love or hate. And this rings true in the case of grant jurors.


So, I am trying again, by way of kickstarter.

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• I have some pretty great and affordable backer rewards. Many of which are my high quality prints at discounted prices. I also have a new DVD and hand airbrushed Roustan Body Paint T-shirt available.


Art collectors, this is a chance to get a very unique original artwork at close to cost. The holographic print is hand developed, making each one unique. And it will be limited to a very small run. One of the holograms will be part of various gallery shows all over the world. So, it is an artwork that is expected to gain dramatically in value.

After creation, if funded, the hologram will only be available at triple the listed backer cost. So, now is the time to invest in it.


• If you can't help fund the project, please pass the word on!

Please share if you care!

I'm going to have Scar be the subject for the hologram! She is one of my favorite models, and she will knock it out of the park!

Scar!
Scar!

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Again! there isn't even anything digital about this final 3D image at all. It's all old school art making.

The human body is hand painted with an air brush. The hologram is then created using laser light exposing a photo sensitive film, which is then processed according to traditional hand applied dark room developing techniques.

Everything is made by hand, each copy unique.

The final image will be a 12" x 16" limited edition monochromatic portrait body painting, from the bust up, floating three dimensionally on your wall.

Here's a video sample of my body paint work via video (included on dvd backer reward):

To see more of my work, please visit my website:

http://www.RoustanBodypaint.com

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REWARDS

Roustan Body Paint: In Motion DVD
Roustan Body Paint: In Motion DVD
Roustan Body Paint 'Skull Dove' Stencil Airbrush Shirt by Paul Roustan
Roustan Body Paint 'Skull Dove' Stencil Airbrush Shirt by Paul Roustan

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2D print selections (PLEASE NOTE THESE WILL NOT BE THE HOLOGRAM, BUT TRADITIONAL 2D PRINTS AVAILABLE FOR FUNDING)

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Sep 11, 2012 - Oct 11, 2012 (30 days)

  • Pledge $5 or more

    24 backers

    A downloadable copy of my ebook, 'Diary of a Body Painter'. For iOS/Android/Kindle (Must Specify) Alongside the 80+ images, the diary contains over 25 written entries describing many encounters with beautiful people of all forms via the candid stories of each experience.

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2012
  • Pledge $20 or more

    4 backers All gone!

    A copy of my Body Paint Videos dvd featuring time lapses, body paints in motion, photography of many of my most popular body paintings, alongside classic and original music. Running Time: 35 minutes

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2012
  • Pledge $25 or more

    9 backers Limited (2 of 11 left)

    1 copy of the dvd, and the 'Diary of a Body Painter' ebook

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2012
  • Pledge $25 or more

    24 backers

    1 Roustan Body Paint Airbrushed Tee Shirt Hand airbrushed by Paul Roustan You will need to specify size.

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012
  • Pledge $40 or more

    3 backers All gone!

    1 Roustan Body Paint T-Shirt, and 1 DVD

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012
  • Pledge $45 or more

    11 backers

    An 8" x 12" limited edition 2D giclee print of one of my photographic body paint images from the selection in the description. Signed and Numbered

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2012
  • Pledge $80 or more

    3 backers Limited (1 of 4 left)

    The t-shirt, the 8" x 12" 2D print, and the dvd

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012
  • Pledge $85 or more

    3 backers

    A 12" x 18" limited edition 2D print of one of my photographic body paint images from the selection in the description. Signed and Numbered

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2012
  • Pledge $100 or more

    2 backers

    1 12" x 18" limited edition 2D print (of your choosing) and 1 Roustan Body Paint t-shirt

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012
  • Pledge $100 or more

    5 backers Limited (5 of 10 left)

    1 12" x 18" limited edition 2D print (of your choosing) and 1 Body Paint Videos dvd

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2012
  • Pledge $120 or more

    5 backers All gone!

    The t-shirt, the 12" x 18" 2D print, and 1 dvd

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012
  • Pledge $390 or more

    1 backer Limited (6 of 7 left)

    Unbelievably HIGH Quality 2D Print!!! A 30" x 44" limited edition 2D Digital C Print of any 1 of my photographic body paint images from the selection in the description. (not including 'Vintage/Plaid') Signed and Numbered (with certificate of Authenticity)

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012
  • Pledge $600 or more

    3 backers

    1 12" x 16" 3D Hologram of the proposed Holographic Body Painting With Halogen Bulb for illumination No frame or matte Limited Edition Signed and Numbered with Certificate of Authenticity

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2012