I am a former Playboy body painter. AMA!

Is there a body paint removal team?

If most of it doesn't wipe off from handsy people taking photos, we were always there to help them with removal. Some would just jump in the shower or wear it home after as well.

Wait are you a guy or girl? I'm reading below that you have a boyfriend but that doesn't answer my question

I'm a lady.

handsy people taking photos

So wait, people taking pictures would touch the models?

Put their hands on their waist, shoulders. Things like that. It wasn't a full body free for all but it didn't help with the makeup.

Finally, a situation where my hover hand awkwardness pays off

You are a blessing. I thank you.

Did you ever paint the women as ordinary objects, so that Hefner would wander around confused, asking why there was a fridge in the billiards room?

Or perhaps there always was a fridge in the billiards room.

You expect me to ruin the secret now? You devil.

I laughed out loud.

Glad to be of service.

Did it ever get uncomfortable for you?

It was only uncomfortable the first time. Before Playboy, I didn't have experience painting on the naughty parts.

Is there any technical difference between painting "naughty parts" vs other parts of the body?

Not a one

Who (in your eyes) was the most famous person you've painted? And did you ever get "starstruck"?

She's not playboy related but I got to paint Charlize Theron.

I got starstruck in the begining, but they are just people too. Once you get the job going it's easy. My excitement comes more from getting the call that I got the job in the first place.

What's the story behind your reddit username?

Tried to be cool. Failed miserably.

You bodypainted naked ladies at Playboy, you painted Charlize Theron, you've glued rhinestones on a vagina that wasnt your own and your username references a sexual act.

That makes you cooler than 99% of redditors.

Yet I'm single and live with my cat.

says the girl guy who painted sexy lady naughtybits

Edit: oops

Point proven. We all make mistakes.

Have you ever body painted a guy? How did that compare?

I've body painted several men. It's not much different. It was always more of an issue that they needed to fully shave before, and they would forget or just not do it. Body painting over hair just makes you look like a fuzzy mess.

How good are you at face painting? Like...Could you do a mean tiger?

Heck yeah. I could also do a nice tiger.

What was the weirdest job you have to do?

Glue rhinestones on a vagina.

Is body paint hot? It look as if it would be torture

If it's latex paint it can be quite hot. Mostly we used alcohol and water based paints, which weren't as bad. The only problem was if the girls would sweat, it would drip, or melt off. When we were painting we used their downstairs gym and they were able to keep it at a cold temperature. They seemed to have no problem with it, I was always freezing.

It took me a few read-throughs to realize that "downstairs gym" wasn't an euphemism.

Sorry to burst your bubble. But I legit worked in the downstairs gym that was under the kitchen. They just pushed all the equipment to the side.

Was there ever a particular playmate that turned you on and made it difficult to do your work?

Nope! They were beautiful but this girl ain't attracted to the ladies.

Not once. I'm not into other ladies that made the job easy.

How did you decide to get this job? Were you looking something else before you decided to take this one?

I got hired to do beauty makeup for some of the playboy girls to start. Halloween 2010 some of them asked me to do their makeup for a halloween party. The lead body painter at Playboy saw my work at the party, the girls gave him my contact info and there it was. I didn't actually apply for the job by any means. But I was given an offer I couldn't refuse.

So the girls already had your contact info ;) How did you get into body painting to begin with? Was it something you saw yourself doing when you were younger?

I came across it as more of a hobby. For a long time I didn't think I was very good at it. I lacked confidence in my work. I didn't see myself doing it as any sort of profession until given the opportunity. I had to swallow my fears and just go for it. Thankfully it worked out! I actually went to school for peace and conflict resolution.

I don't know anything about the bunny house apart from seeing it on an episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm. What exactly is the dynamic there?

It a basically just a place that some of the playmates live that aren't (or weren't) current girlfriends. I would relate it most to a sorority. They had certain perks and certain rules to follow, but they were always a fun bunch to be around.

Finger paint?

I like to keep jobs.

I was a big fan of Playboy when I was younger. What was the lifestyle for them like? What cultural things are different within the house? Are there any funny stories or overall interesting happenings? And lastly, is there a robust amount of sexual tension as most people believe?

The lifestyle was basically like they had a sugar daddy. I tried not to pry too much, but of course I was curious myself. I will say there was sexual tension, but only at the parties. And they hired it. They would pay models and pretty girls who wanted to come to the parties for free to get naked and jump in the grotto. Or take their tops off and dance. If anyone was paying attention they could basically time when the next girl was going to strip down.

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I work as an animatronics artist for a theme park.

Do you have a degree? Could you get any jobs you have or have had without your degree(if you have one)?

I have a degree in peace and conflict resolution. I ultimately wanted to serve as a liason to parental visitations (when a couple was divorced and the court orderd for someone besides the other parent to be there during a day they were scheduled to have their children). I'm sure I could still get a job in that feild if need be. Animatronics are paying the bills for the time being :)

Is there anything that made you go "Wow, I was not expecting THAT", being totally mundane or pretty outrageous at the bunny house?

There was a girl who said she was going to make 20 grand one night. We all laughed and said yeah right. The entire night we watches her walk from the dance floor to the hedges with different men. I'm guessing she met her goal.

hedges? I don't get it.

edit: nvm, just read the below comments. Seems like it was sex for money

Bushes

Are you friends with any of the playmates you've painted?

One of them is a very good friend of mine. I was friends with her before I started working for playboy. She's the one who got me started doing regular makeup for the girls at the bunny house.

Do you have any funny or interesting stories you'd like to share?

I took my mom to the Playboy halloween party and dressed her up as Snooki. She was mad at me for weeks after because I didn't tell her there would be naked women there.

Why exactly did you take your mom? Was it a joke?

She wanted to see what I was doing for a living. I tried to tell her...

Were they actually hot or were they more like one of those girls that wore a lot of makeup and had fake boobs?

There was a solid mix. Fake boobs seemed to be a constant.

Do you do face painting at children's parties?

Only for family.

Some of the former playmates books have highlighted some drama and craziness within the playmate community. Did you ever see those negative interactions between the girls/did they talk shit about each other in front of you?

That drama was never really brought out around me. I've seen arguments here and there but they were very good about keeping the image of the mansion what Hefner wanted it to be.

I will say there were several girls who left the bunny house because they said they had cerfews and strict rules, but I'm not aware of exactly what those were.

Have you played No Mans Sky? If so how do you enjoy it? To much hype?

I haven't. Don't know much about it.

What did you hate about it if anything?

The long days were always a killer. But we'll worth it

Question: How's your day going? :)

Fantastic so far. I could use some coffee though.

As a former make up artist, how many pairs of lashes do those chicks wear(or individuals)?

What was your favorite piece you did on someone? Any lizard bird ladies or anything?

Holy hell how dare you bring up lashes? I honestly have no idea how they kept their eyes open. We usually did a double layer natural and filled with individuals.

I once did a QR code on some people for a promotional event. It was a simple idea yet was pretty difficult to carry out. I thought it was so cool though.

QR code cool! But I'm curious if there would have been a problem with needing to use your phone to scan it and "no pictures, please"???

This was for a different event that welcomed pictures.

What's the salary like?

It payed the bills. Still had to take a loan out for my car.

Which playmate was the most difficult to paint? Easiest?

Honestly most of them were really easy. Sara Underwood was by far the easiest. The most difficult wasn't actually an official playmate. She was just a girl they brought in to be at parties. It was difficult to paint anything because of the size and shape of her breasts.

Example: https://imgur.com/gallery/sH1e2

Hey! I've been face painting for about 10 years, mostly parties and festivals. I've always wanted to try body painting but it hasn't come up yet.

What are your favorite paint brands for body painting? Do you use anything special to prevent smearing, smudging, flaking?

I use Endura a lot. I'm also sponsored bu Temptu so I use a lot of their products because of that. I also use hairspray as a finish. It works wonders.

What do you think of the new direction of the magazine itself? It seems to have lost it's focus on sexuality in exchange for coolness. Do you think it will last?

I haven't read the magazine in a good few years. But I think it is fading out.

Did anyone have a stinky pussy?

Hygiene is prime. Please no one ever forget that.

Was there any job that you did that was particularly memorable? Any jobs that you are extremely proud of?

I did a body paint that was covered almost entirely in rhinestones . It was by far my favorite.

Have you ever had dirty thoughts during your work? Or did you see them as "material to work with"?

To me it's just an abstract canvas.

So do you paint away the buttholes, or is that done in post-production?

Don't hate on the buttholes.

Are you married? If so, how did your SO feel about the job? If not, did this job affect any of your relationship?

I'm not married atm. I had a boyfriend at the time and it didn't affect much. Since I'm not into being with other women it didn't seem to matter.

Do you think it's funny that so many people are assuming you're a guy?! Oh boy.

It could be worse. They could assume I was a gargoyle.

1.How much do you get paid? 2.What are the parts you have painted? 3.What is the reward, besides money? Why did you chose to be in the particular profession and what kept you going till you were forced to leave?

Sorry for so many questions but you do come from a unique profession.

TBH the pay wasn't the best. When I started I was in it for the experience more. It did get better the longer I was there though.

I left due to my father getting I'll. Family first.

What's your favourite paint to use (particularly for brush or sponge, not spray)? I'm looking for Halloween face makeup I could use myself. I'm tired of the crap I find at the local costume shop.

Wolfe has some really cool ones. Other than that I also use MAC and Ben Nye.

Is the body painting you do mostly like photoshopping in real life? Meaning, it is just to hide/cover the negative parts and accentuate the positive? Or does it also include things like painting costumes or other things on the skin?

I mean I have done things to hide blemishes (everyone has them don't lie to yourselves)

But I painted mostly clothing items.

Any story of a rude girl?

We had a girl who refused to go out to an event because she had the most painted on her of the group. She went in the bathroom and scrubbed off 4 hours of work. Feelsbadman

What do you talk about while painting bodies?

The same thing you would talk about grabbing lunch with a friend.

Did anyone ever fart before the paint dried, and it went everywhere?

They held it in.

How were the hours of the job?

It was basically whenever they needed me I was there. On an event night would be 8am-3am. Other times it would be for 4-6 hours. It was all depending.

Do you know Jo Gair? If so, what do you think of her work?

I don't know her personally but i admire her work.

Was it difficult for you to be that, I guess, so intently focused would be the way to say it, working with certain body parts for such extended periods of time?

It was only awkward when the person I was painting got awkward. Which was rare. They knew what they signed up for

Have you ever painted Marisa Miller?

I have not had the pleasure.

What was the pay like?

It came in money form. I enjoyed it.

Did your job ever get you laid? Like when I was a lifeguard in college it specifically got me laid twice.

I tried to keep my work and play seperate as much as possible. So a no to that.

Have you got laid with one of your clients?

I got a pedicure with one of my clients once. That counts. Right?

Did you fuck any of them?

Nope. I keep it classy.