Thursday, August 12, 2010

ART SOIREE - MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM at L2 Lounge

ART SOIREE - MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM at L2 Lounge

Art Soiree :: Hosted by Sandro & Tati

Cordially invites you to Revel & Frolic in a first annual

MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM...

Featuring LIVE BODY PAINTING byKIM REYESROGER RIGGLESHANNA LIM

Fairies and surprises share treats for all the senses - So get ready for a night of fun, fantasy and surreal wonder as we host our first annual Midsummer Night’s Dream Extravaganza.
Join us to celebrate the summer and immerse into a fantastic, fairy-laden setting of color, art and music. Just as in Shakespeare’s classic romantic comedy, many Mystical Fantasy Creatures will be set free to roam our enchanted forest.
Come and be part of this unforgettable evening and witness live body painting by a team of DC’s best artists.

KIM REYES – During her 15-year career as a professional makeup artist, Kim has closely worked with Washingtonian Magazine, Newsweek, WJLA and an assortment of prominent D.C. brides. Agency represented, her brushes have worked on Alan Greenspan, Michel Richard, fashion models and emerging actors. Body painting is something that she has passionately added to her skill set for 6 years - “It is the ultimate thrill in transforming the human body with paint and design into any illusion you can imagine.”

ROGER RIGGLE- A licensed, professional makeup artist for over 20 years, Roger has hosted numerous Washington , D.C instructional seminars for area artists; everything from beauty and photography make up to Halloween transformations and special effects make up techniques and has also designed for numerous theatrical productions. Roger has been creating masterpieces on the human figure for quite some time.

SHANNA LIM - Originally a dancer Shanna has always infused herself in a vast array of artistic vices in expression. She started as a canvas for body paint artists for many years which fired her own desire to paint bodies. Shanna has always had an eye for creativity and has used basic drawing and color techniques to enhance her own free hand designs.

The woodland fairies will make you believe,A magical event is set to take place on a Summer Eve!An event so grand, it will not be soon forgot! For one night treat yourself and escape to world of magic and wonder. Be creative (and sexy) and don’t be afraid; there’ll be plenty of other people dressed to the nines and showing off their
costumes.

Dress code: Ladies dressed all flowy and floral, and gents in livery not quite so formal.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN TAKING PART IN BODY PAINT PLEASE CONTACT US

Valet parking available from 9pm Entrance fee: $10

Please make sure to RSVP via email artsoireedc@gmail.com

WHEN: Thursday, August 19th 8pm ($10 cover)

WHERE: L2 Lounge,
3315 Cady’s Alley NW,
Washington DC 20007 (33rd & M Street)