John was born and raised in the suburbs of Sacramento, CA. He was introduced to photography during his junior year of high school in 1988. He pursued all areas of photography very passionately as a hobby until becoming a professional portrait photographer in 1993, after several friends convinced him to photograph their weddings. It has always been John’s goal to create something original and different but fantasy portraits were never part of the plan.

All photos are from the 2017 World Bodypainting Festival, held this weekend in Klagenfurt, Austria. Imagine a burlesque cosplay convention thrown by Salvador Dalí and H.R. Giger and you've basically got it. WARNING: You might see a few **gasp** painted nipples.

Living Art America The North American Bodypainting Championship, Sep 2016 Professional Artist Competition Competitor Artist: Miiguel Dominguez Model: Racquel Figueroa

Free Spirit, and Honest

If you still believe that tattoos are for bikers and gang members that can only be done in shoddy black and white, and the whole concept of tattoo art seems ridiculous, we have news for you. Tattoo designs can be as airy and delicate as spring flowers, and this theme is what we'd like to show you.

John Poppleton creates black-light bodyscapes on beautiful women.

At first glance you might be forgiven for thinking that these images are supersized art work. But look a little closer and you’ll see incredible contortionists covered with intricate body art

Body art is an art form that stretches back thousands of years, although for one American artist, it is as relevant today as it ever was.