Illusion is THE magazine for face and body artists across the world.

Published three times a year in Spring (March), Summer (July) and Winter (November), regular features include:

•   In-depth interviews with world-renowned artists.
•   Original artwork created exclusively for Illusion to wow and inspire you.
•   Innovative business ideas and advice.
•   Easy to follow step-by-steps.
•   Under the Spotlight feature focusing on emerging talent.
•   Gallery page – our pick of the best submissions from our readers.
•   Product and book reviews.

By attending relevant events across the globe the Illusion team ensure that Illusion always contains up-to-date information on current and forthcoming trends in the business.

Issue 16 Features:

Welcome to Illusion’s Winter issue # 16. We have packed this issue with ideas to inspire, whether your art is purely for the joy of it – or your livelihood.

Wendy Fantasy brings a riot of colour to the cover and shares with Illusion her adrenaline rush for body painting competitions.

Read the fascinating story of Georgette Pressler, who works as a live performance body art painter in Palm Beach, Florida.

Athena Zhe’s future looks bright as she shares her bold face and body art designs and explains how her interesting life as an impersonator and artist keeps her busy.

Fans of Nick Wolfe will love to read how he believes painting is one of the most important jobs to have.

Canadian artist Sean Avram shows how to understand the fundamentals of creating depth to designs.

Henna fans will be in for a treat as Leah Reddell shares with Illusion her amazing compositions onto pregnant bellies with contemporary henna.

This issue is packed with 15 step-by-steps designs from some of the biggest names in the industry, including Amy Grigg, Jenny Saunders, Ezia Leach and a beautiful abstract horse design from Mary Fairgrieve.

There is also a review from the World Bodypainting festival and a look at new and exciting products that have hit the market.

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