Way of the Koi

General information

Brittney Pelloquin is an accomplished world body painter and fine artist. She is a contestant on Skin Wars season three, is ranked as the No. 8 body painter in the nation at the 2014 Living Art America in Atlanta, and placed 15th in the World Professional Brush and Sponge Category at the 2015 World Bodypainting Festival in Austria.
Born and raised in Louisiana, Brittney lives and works as a visual artist who paints on any surface that comes her way. She earned her degree in Visual Arts from University of Louisiana at Lafayette and now takes art to the next level by painting live art on the human body, known as “body painting”. For Brittney, living art is the most exciting and fulfilling work because it allows her to give a new meaning to the artistic beauty of the nude human figure in all its natural shapes and sizes.

Brittney's passion for the arts began in youth. Her strong family support fueled her interest for her to pursue this passion in life. Although still quite young, she noticed the great impact she made on others lives through her work. Bringing a since of joy and excitement to others is what ultimately lead her to where she is today. She found herself pondering the question, “What is life without feeling an overwhelming amount of happiness and love, and what am I doing to achieve this?” Brittney focused her goal to pour her love into each piece that she creates. She struggled at times trying to find herself as an artist. She knew working directly with people was what gave her the most satisfying reward. It wasn’t until she began the journey in body painting that she understood her purpose in life.

Growing up, Brittney understood the struggle of being different and seeking acceptance from others. As an adult, we all still crave this primitive action, it is what makes us human beings after all. Brittney noticed that with each individual she painted, her own insecurities and judgments slipped away. Working directly with another, face to face, gives her the opportunity to connect with her client stripped of all material so that they have no way to hide who they are. When a person can find comfort being in their own skin, Brittney draws beauty from the depths of their soul. A moment of acceptance gives them the opportunity to see how beautiful of person they truly are.

This acceptance without judgment is what Brittney urges others to see in her work. To admire those who are brave enough to reveal their “flaws and scars” without the ridicule and hatred. To love and accept one another for a moment through the art is all that Brittney can ask for.

Watch for Brittney on TV in Skin Wars season three, premiering at 9pm CT on April 20th, 2016, on the Game Show Network (GSN). Brittney will compete against twelve of the most talented body paint artists from around the United States for the chance to win big.

For Brittney’s latest updates, follow “Brittney Pelloquin Art” on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.