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05/12/2025

WBF Online Awards 2025 – Behind the Scenes by WB Production

The WBF Online Awards 2025 are officially wrapped!
Almost 200 artists from 30+ countries took part across Facepainting, Brush & Sponge and Airbrush categories.

As the production team behind the event, WB Production GmbH handled the full process – from artist registration & upload platform to jury coordination, data processing, communication, marketing and the official YouTube livestream.
For more information look in the comments.

A huge thank you to everyone involved. We’re proud to support the global bodypainting community — and now we’re already preparing for WBF Spain 2026! 🇪🇸

15/11/2025

While we’re waiting this weekend for the uploads of the WBF Online Awards presented by Kryolan Professional Make-up, we took a deep dive into our archives. During this journey, we felt inspired to re-edit and upload a long version from the World Bodypainting Festival 2015.

We call it “The Lost Tapes” — nearly one hour of unreleased footage from one of the most exciting years in the 28-year history of the festival.

Discover never-before-seen interviews, behind-the-scenes moments, and memories that capture the spirit of a truly remarkable year.
Please share it with your friends and fellow artists – these moments deserve to be seen.

Back then, more than 300 artist teams from nearly 50 countries came together.
What an incredible global family of bodypainting.
Sadly, it’s now part of history… but these memories live on.

Experience the fascination of the World Bodypainting Festival 2015 in Pörtschach on Lake Wörthersee in this re-Edit by the festival's director showing never ...

06/11/2025

View from our hotel room and some shots from our evening at the spectacular St. Bartholomew’s Church in New York City.
Johannes Stoetter Art performing his High Heel Bodypainting illusion for designer Vanessa Noel

Models Anna Barendregt and Marilisa Carabotti
Photos and Film Alex Barendregt
Management & Booking WB-Production.com

30/10/2025

Next Event - WBF Online Awards 2025 powered by Kryolan Professional Make-up

Get ready for three days of global creativity, where artists from every corner of the world come together — online — to paint, express, and compete across stunning themes!

🗓️ 14–16 November 2025
🎥 Winners announced in the official live stream on 22 November at 2:00 PM (CET = Vienna, Berlin, Paris) via our live stream!

Here’s what’s waiting for you:

🎭 14 Nov – Facepainting: SACRED FACES: Painted Traditions of the World
🖌️ 15 Nov – Brush/Sponge Bodypainting: FREEDOM vs. CONTROL
💨 16 Nov – Airbrush Bodypainting: WHAT MONEY SHOULD BUY

All entries are submitted via the official WBF Upload Tool, and then it’s showtime as the world watches live during our global award stream! 🌐✨

Stay tuned for more details


Photo: Daniel Janesch

23/10/2025

Save the Date: Hvar Bodypainting Festival 2026! 💙

After three magical years on the stunning island of Hvar, Croatia, this festival has become a true highlight of the European bodypainting calendar. The 2025 edition once again captured hearts with its creative energy, vibrant atmosphere, and breathtaking seaside setting.

We’re now beyond excited to announce the 4th Hvar Bodypainting Festival, taking place on June 13–14, 2026! 🌊
Get ready for two unforgettable days filled with art, color, and community:

🎭 June 13 – Bodypainting Open Category Competition
🎶 June 14 – Chill Jam Session by the Sea

Artists, models, and photographers — this is your invitation to join a creative paradise where imagination meets the Adriatic!

Stay tuned for registration details and this year’s brand-new theme reveal — coming soon! 💫



Copyright Photos: Daniel Janesch

14/10/2025

Our next big event is coming up — WBF Finland 2025! 😎

❓Where: Helsinki — at the inspiring “I Love Me” fair!
🗓️ When: 17–19 October 2025

The artists will meet legendary judges at our Creative Community Gatherings, connect with fellow artists, and their art will shine on an international stage. 🌍💫
The stunning creations will be captured by our professional photographers from Italy & Germany — ensuring their work gets the spotlight it deserves! 📸✨

👉 Visit finland.bodypainting-festival.com

24/09/2025

Welcome to Carnaval de Águilas on the 7th of February 2026, where the World Award: Bodypainting & Show category will take place - a spectacular stage for breathtaking art and unforgettable performances!

The World Championship is organized by WB Production, the company behind the world’s most renowned bodypainting events. For more than two decades, WB Production has been famous for creating platforms where art, performance, and community meet. Their flagship event, the World Bodypainting Festival is considered the leading stage of modern bodypainting.

With WB Production, every event is more than a competition — it’s a celebration of creativity, diversity, and human expression.

19/09/2025

WB Production Event - Extraordinary events that inspire

We are proud to announce the next stop in the World Bodypainting Festival series:
World Award in Creative Make-Up & Nordic Awards 🌍🎨💄

📅 18th & 19th October 2025 in Helsinki, Finland

As the official organizer and coordinator of this event, WB Production is bringing together outstanding artists and visionary talents to showcase their creativity across multiple categories.

🔹 October 18th – The Nordic Awards in Fashion Editorial Make-up and Bodypainting
🔹 October 19th – The prestigious World Award: Creative Make-up (with the World Champion title) + the Nordic Award: Facepainting

Two days filled with innovation, passion, and artistry — where every detail tells a story and every vision comes to life. 🌈

👉 Join us, take part, and celebrate creativity with the global bodypainting and make-up community! more infos at the official website of the WBF https://bodypainting-festival.com/en/wbf-finland

Photo: Burkart Bartel, Artist Yana Shtepa at the WBF
Photo: Christian Anders, Artist: Josep Lopez-Marti

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19/09/2025

When illusionist Johannes Stoetter Art and animator Addis take your imagination to the next level. Full compilation: https://youtu.be/TSDKvH_IyKo

16/09/2025

Evelina Guerilla Marketing Activation 🍎

Experience the creative process behind our camouflage bodypainting performance for Evelina apples — and discover how art and marketing blend seamlessly into one surprising installation.

At a major trade fair, visitors were stunned when they realized: not everything in the apple box was what it seemed! A living artwork, painted to disappear among hundreds of apples, grabbed attention and brought the Evelina brand message “Surprisingly Evelina” to life in an unforgettable way.

Credits:
🎨 Bodypainting Artist: Johannes Stötter
🍎 Model: Anna Barendregt
🎥 Production: WB Production GmbH

Photo Credit: Thomas Caracristi for WB Production | Alex Barendregt

12/09/2025

Proudly presenting Alex Barendregt and his team submitting for an Award the Bodypaintjng project that was created in the South of Austria!

12/09/2025

Come and be part of an exciting event, showcasing your creativity in your favourite categories!

Over two days of competitions, participants can take part in the 🩵 Nordic Awards for Fashion Editorial Make-up 💄 and Bodypainting on October 18th.

The next day, October 19th, the competition continues with the 🌎 World Award: Creative Make-up, where World Champion title is given, and the 🎭 Nordic Award: Facepainting - bringing bold ideas and detailed designs to the spotlight.

Take part, show your vision, and let every detail speak for itself—this is your moment to stand out!

Registration is open:
https://bodypainting-festival.com/en/wbf-finland

Photographers Dmitrii Moissev, Silvia Gonzales