This beautiful work was submitted by my friend Kirsten Julie Bentley, London, U.K.
FRIENDS AND GUEST ARTISTS
Veronika will be available for bodypainting sessions on the west coast very soon.
You can contact her through us, here at Toronto Bodypainting.
We've included some of her sketches and paintings in this gallery.
You can contact her through us, here at Toronto Bodypainting.
We've included some of her sketches and paintings in this gallery.
Veronika is a professional artist; born and raised in Russia, in the small city of Penza and began her art training at nine
years of age. She has taken part and gained recognition in international fine art competitions.
She graduated university with a fine arts degree and relocated to the USA where she worked as a successful portrait
artist. In 2008 she moved to Canada and has added bodypainting to her repertoire.
years of age. She has taken part and gained recognition in international fine art competitions.
She graduated university with a fine arts degree and relocated to the USA where she worked as a successful portrait
artist. In 2008 she moved to Canada and has added bodypainting to her repertoire.
Veronika Bekker
Gerry Pitt
Occupation: Art Director, Movement Stylist, Actor
Gerry is a multi talented guy who enjoys many forms of creative expression.
He has been an active artist, model, dancer and movement stylist in the entertainment industry for over 12 years, taking
on roles which allow him to aid in the artistic development of artists who might not necessarily have the opportunity to
showcase their talents due to industry limitations.
Gerry has worked on theatre pieces, stage shows, high end fashion shows and beauty pageants as a Backstage Manager,
Art Director, Movement Stylist and Choreographer. Volunteering his talents in the aid of humanity has always been one of
his great passions.
He has worked on stage with Deborah Cox, La India, Sandy Duperval, Soul Decision, and such events as BMW for Grand
Prix Mtl, Miss Quebec, and Miss Earth Canada.
Latest clients include Warner Brothers, Rosotro Productions, Blue Mountain State Inc., 3 Amigos, TB Productions and
Pixcom.
Gerry was our model for the Warner Brothers release of Dr. Manhattan, and is located Montreal.
You can see more of Gerry on his Facebook profile. We'd like to thank him for sharing a few of his photos with us.
Gerry is a multi talented guy who enjoys many forms of creative expression.
He has been an active artist, model, dancer and movement stylist in the entertainment industry for over 12 years, taking
on roles which allow him to aid in the artistic development of artists who might not necessarily have the opportunity to
showcase their talents due to industry limitations.
Gerry has worked on theatre pieces, stage shows, high end fashion shows and beauty pageants as a Backstage Manager,
Art Director, Movement Stylist and Choreographer. Volunteering his talents in the aid of humanity has always been one of
his great passions.
He has worked on stage with Deborah Cox, La India, Sandy Duperval, Soul Decision, and such events as BMW for Grand
Prix Mtl, Miss Quebec, and Miss Earth Canada.
Latest clients include Warner Brothers, Rosotro Productions, Blue Mountain State Inc., 3 Amigos, TB Productions and
Pixcom.
Gerry was our model for the Warner Brothers release of Dr. Manhattan, and is located Montreal.
You can see more of Gerry on his Facebook profile. We'd like to thank him for sharing a few of his photos with us.
Rebecca Leonard
Rebecca, an aerialist and actor, is sought after for her strength and grace in the air. Her 15 years of
experience in theatre and aerial arts has fueled her production of innovative aerial theatre shows. She has
recently returned from the Shanghai Fringe where she performed in the media acclaimed show “Cognac &
Sausages”, an aerial comedy. Her aerial performance can be seen in feature films: award winning Chicago and
The Tuxedo with Jackie Chan. She choreographs and performs locally and internationally for many of the high
level circus companies in Canada including Hangtime, Circus Orange, HighStrung and Anti-Gravity to name a
few. At home on the ground and in the air, she brings creativity, professionalism and experience to any project
she participates in. Rebecca will soon be off to Banff to teach at the Banff Institute for the Arts and she's off to
the Arctic for yet another adventure.
We had the pleasure of working with Rebecca at a recent event in Quebec.
experience in theatre and aerial arts has fueled her production of innovative aerial theatre shows. She has
recently returned from the Shanghai Fringe where she performed in the media acclaimed show “Cognac &
Sausages”, an aerial comedy. Her aerial performance can be seen in feature films: award winning Chicago and
The Tuxedo with Jackie Chan. She choreographs and performs locally and internationally for many of the high
level circus companies in Canada including Hangtime, Circus Orange, HighStrung and Anti-Gravity to name a
few. At home on the ground and in the air, she brings creativity, professionalism and experience to any project
she participates in. Rebecca will soon be off to Banff to teach at the Banff Institute for the Arts and she's off to
the Arctic for yet another adventure.
We had the pleasure of working with Rebecca at a recent event in Quebec.
Sparx Photography is available for portraiture, events both private and corporate, landscape, and travel....contact
him at info@sparxphotography.com
him at info@sparxphotography.com
Shawn Sparkes
James McElligott, Filmaker
James has had many experiences in life, in many parts of the world. He has spent over twenty years in the
Fortune 500 world in roles that varied from account executive, business consultant, and vice president of sales
and marketing.
In his words ...." I feel love and gratitude every day for my careers, my family, and my health. Whatever I'm doing, I
do it to the fullest".
james@mcelligott.ca
Fortune 500 world in roles that varied from account executive, business consultant, and vice president of sales
and marketing.
In his words ...." I feel love and gratitude every day for my careers, my family, and my health. Whatever I'm doing, I
do it to the fullest".
james@mcelligott.ca
Margaret Phillips
Creative Perspectives Event and Wedding Planner........oh, and Face Painter.
Ottawa region 819-689-2255
Ottawa region 819-689-2255