About the Artist

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Lynn Schockmel is a Luxembourg-based bodypainting and makeup artist renowned for her innovative and illusionary designs. Her artistic journey began in childhood, exploring various mediums such as drawing, sculpting, and acrylic painting. This foundation led her to discover face painting, which quickly evolved into a professional pursuit.

Transitioning from face painting to full-body art, Lynn has participated in numerous international events and competitions, earning acclaim for her dedication and unique style. Her work has been featured in top events and publications, showcasing her ability to captivate audiences worldwide.
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In 2012, Lynn partnered with photographer Marco Mazzini, combining their talents to offer comprehensive visual artistry that blends bodypainting with photography.

Her commitment to continuous learning ensures that she remains at the forefront of body art innovation.

Awards:

• 1st Place, Serbia Bodypainting Festival (2019)
• 1st Place, Gibraltar's Face and Bodypainting Festival (2015)
• 1st Place, Estetika Brussels (2014)
• 19th Place, World Bodypainting Festival (2014)
• 14th Place, Swiss Bodypainting Art Festival (2013)
• 30th Place, World Bodypainting Festival (2013)
• 4th Place, Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival (2013)
• 8th Place, Maskerade (2012)
• 1st Place, Facepainting, Brussels International Fantasy Film Festival (2012)
• 4th Place, Bodypainting Festival Losheim am See (2011)
• 37th Place, World Bodypainting Festival (2011)
• 7th Place, Maskerade Bellypainting (2011)
• 5th Place, Living Canvas Hoogstraten (2010)
• 8th Place, International Bodypainting Festival Germany (2010)
• 8th & 9th Place Facepainting, Festival of Colors Cologne (2010)

Workshops and Education

Lynn has honed her skills through various workshops and courses, learning from esteemed artists such as Felix Shtein, Johannes Stötter, Scott Fray & Madelyn Greco, and others. Her education includes training in fashion makeup, camouflage bodypainting, special effects, and airbrush techniques, among others:

• "Fashion Makeup", workshop by Felix Shtein
• "Camouflage Bodypainting", workshop by Johannes Stötter 
• "Bodyart in Competition", workshop by Scott Fray & Madelyn Greco
• "Beauty & Fashion Makeup", course at Indigo Makeup Studio Luxembourg
• "Fashion Makeup", workshop by Einat Dan
• "Face Painting advanced" Workshop by Brian and Nick Wolfe
• “creating latex prosthetics”, workshop by Theatermakeup.de
• “Face-& Bodypainting – Brush, sponge for intermediate & advanced”, workshop by Jinny Houle from Canada
• “Bodypainting –Highlight & Shadows”, workshop by Gary and Raphaelle Fieldhouse from UK
• “Face Painting Workshop”,workshop by François Rose from Belgium
• “Bodypainting Werbung und Design”,workshop by Mike Shane
• "Airbrush Bodypainting" , workshop by Alex Hansen
• “Face Painting, Special FX & Fashion Makeup”, workshop by Yolanda Bartram & Nicole Heydenrijk
• “Special Effects”, workshop by Peter Tronser
• “Airbrush Bodypainting” by Peter Tronser
• “Airbrush Bodypainting for beginners”, workshop by Yolanda Bartram
• Workshop “Bodypainting Brush/Sponge for beginners and intermediate”, workshop by Yolanda Bartram
• receipt of the “Professional Facepainter” certificate after passing the “F.I.P. exam”
• “Face Painting”, workshop by Jacklyn Suiskens-Ooteman from F.I.P. association

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↑ First-ever bodypainting by Lynn Schockmel ↑
Created on 15 July 2009 during the Academy Days at the World Bodypainting Festival, as part of Yolanda Bartram’s Bodypainting Brush/Sponge workshop.
The model, Teri Wyble from Louisiana, became a close friend after they met the day before the session.

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