Nine To Noon Two sisters and bodypainters at Cuba Dupa
Mar 26, 2026
Myrta Heiderike, sister and festival bodypainting pro known for speedy live transformations. Yolanda Bartram, co-founder of BodyFX with 25 years in special effects and film. They chat about live festival makeovers, quick-adapt painting techniques, prosthetics and alien-creature looks. Expect colourful layers, glitter, and the practical challenges of painting on moving, three-dimensional canvases.
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Paint Fast Because People Move
- Work fast and be efficient when painting people because the human canvas moves and has limited patience.
- Myrta emphasises speed as essential when clients are sweaty, on set, or fidgeting during makeup sessions.
Festival Looks Favor Colour Over Strict Realism
- Festival face paint leans into bold colour, glitter and creative departures from realism to create striking looks.
- Yolanda explains for Cuba Dupa they add extra colour and glitter rather than stick to realistic animal patterns.
They've Won Bodypainting Awards Internationally
- Yolanda and Myrta compete internationally and plan detailed designs for competitions.
- They described winning awards and preparing work well in advance for body paint contests, contrasting that with spontaneous festival work.