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GENERAL INQUIRIES

Trina Merry’s Studios Are Located @:

Dallas: 500 Exposition Ave., Suite #209 Dallas, TX 75226

NYC: 31 w 26th Street, New York, NY

Trina Merry FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions

Please find below answers to common inquiries we receive.

Information about volunteering as a body paint model for 1 year

I want Trina Merry to body paint me! How can I get painted?

Trina Merry conducts one audition per year for new body paint models. It is very competitive. More than 650 people apply to be volunteer body paint models and only 20 positions are available. In other words, there are at least 32 applicants vying for every volunteer body paint model slot.

What is the process for signing up to become a volunteer body paint model?

Contact us via email at trinamerry@gmail.com or the general inquiries form. Declare your interest, your name, availability, location and how you heard about Trina Merry.

Your inquiry will be considered and only if successful, Trina Merry will be in touch. Please be aware, Trina Merry receives a large number of volunteer requests each day, so your patience will be much appreciated.

Do I need previous experience or special talent to be a volunteer body paint model?

Not necessarily. Trina Merry has painted many ‘regular’ people. However, due to their unique talents and physical skills, Trina Merry predominantly works with top tier choreographers and dancers on Broadway, gymnasts and circus performers, as well as agency-represented fashion models with a significant online and offline fanbase and influencer status.

Their respective performative experience on Broadway or the catwalk puts them at a distinct advantage to perform well in Trina Merry’s body painting art projects. Therefore, these people are volunteers for her fine art projects and sometimes are hired by brands or Trina Merry for special projects.

What locations do volunteers need to be in?

You MUST live in Dallas to be considered as an applicant. These locations are where our main studios are located. We are unable to consider applicants from outside these areas.

How frequently will I need to be available for volunteer body paint modeling?

You MUST be able to be painted as needed 1-3 times a month for one year to be considered as an applicant for body painting art sessions.

What should I expect from the volunteer body painting experience with Trina Merry?

The paintings done together are not guaranteed to be released, you may not be painted attractively and your full body may not appear in the painting. Volunteers have very little creative say in her process but are excited to be a part of this vibrant and dynamic body paint art process.

What are the extra perks for volunteering for body paint art?

Trina’s team works closely with her locally for one year doing 1-3 body paintings per month. They receive their own hygienic body paint kit & branded attire and sign a non-compete for body paint projects.

You do receive artwork and many perks for working with her (and her partnering brands and vendors), but largely the team creates with her because the artwork and process are incredible, unique and rewarding.

Information about being part of the One-Of-A-Kind Body Paint Experience

If you would love to have a once in a lifetime experience & ensure you get body painted by Trina Merry, you can contact us via email at trinamerry@gmail.com to be considered for one of her 6-8 sessions (4-6 in Dallas, 1 in NYC and 1 in LA) per month.

What is special about the One-of-a-Kind Body Paint Experience?

We love celebrating real bodies and want you to feel the excitement and adventure of a body paint session. You will receive a signed and numbered print and will have some creative say in the final outcome. This may include the location for a camouflage, co-creation of custom hand painted lingerie, a creative art idea, etc.

Information about business, brand and client projects

Does Trina Merry work with businesses and brands?

Sometimes! The project needs to align with Trina’s artist statement, be proven not to cause harm to others, and must be a brand that encourages gender equality, women and/or body positivity. We love experiential marketing and PSA campaigns that help “invisible” people be "seen”.

I’m a client. Where does Trina Merry live? Will she travel to where I am for client projects?

Trina Merry lives in NYC and Dallas. She travels internationally for clients for an additional fee. Please contact us to tell us more about what you need.

Does Trina Merry work with charities and non-profits?

We do! We love working with the third-sector and performing at non-profit art centers and museums. Trina Merry has given art to charity auctions, helped raise awareness, and created press buzz.

Most of the time we are paid for live performances and given a tax donation form for in-kind donations. Currently the US government does not allow tax write offs for services, so Trina Merry rarely accepts these offers and saves those experiences for moments that align with her compassion.

Feel free to reach out at trinamerry@gmail.com (or the general inquiries form above). Let us know what you’re doing and we’ll see if we can collaborate.

Information about Trina Merry’s body painting process

How long does it take to do a body painting?

Camouflage body paintings take 1-3 hours, women’s empowerment lingerie sessions can be booked as half or full day pamper sessions and most other types of body paintings take 4-8 hours. Trina Merry has a few assistants she can hire if you need things to happen quicker or if you need multiple people painted.

How do you remove the body paint?

Take a shower! 95% of the time, Trina Merry uses water-based body paint and it’s very easy to remove. We have a Body Paint prep guide to help you prepare for your session.

Does getting body painted tickle?

It sure can! It’s usually a soothing repetitive sensation. Some of our models describe it as feeling like having a thousand kittens licking you.

Information about Buying and Supporting Trina Merry’s artwork

How can I get some of Trina’s artwork for my home?

To buy Trina Merry’s smaller prints, visit our online shop at www.trinamerry.bigcartel.com. All pieces come with a signed certificate of authenticity and Trina makes the smaller fine art paper prints (17x22” or smaller) herself.

Contact us at trinamerry@gmail.com (or the general inquiries form above) if you have a specific piece you’d like to buy. We will let you know what gallery represents it or if you can buy it directly from Trina. You can also book a scheduled studio visit, allowing you to have a closer look at the artwork you desire.

I’d love to see Trina Merry paint live! Does she have an exhibition up currently? Where can I see her next?

Sign up to receive our newsletter HERE and we will keep you posted!

Is Trina Merry currently body painting during the Covid-19 shelter-in-place order?

We are following CDC guidelines for social distancing. We hope to accept private commissions at Trina Merry’s Dallas home studio soon as Texas is phasing openings procedures. You will receive a N95 mask for your session (she wears one too) and the facility will be deeply cleaned with bleach & Lysol daily (Trina’s a bit OCD lol). She will only take 2 private sessions per month so there is 14 days between clients to ensure everyone’s safety.

How you can help Trina Merry during the Covid-19 crisis?

This is a tremendous financial loss and if you already love Trina Merry’s work, we encourage you to purchase her artwork for your home and buy gift certificates for you or a loved one to have the most KICK ASS experience.

Every store purchase will make a great difference to us:

• One small print = one week of groceries for Trina Merry & her family and feeds us with purpose to keep making amazing content for our incredible fans and supporters.

• One large print= one month’s worth of expenses and allows Trina Merry to send care packages to the cast.

Trina Merry has been painting on canvas during this time. You can contact us to do a virtual studio visit or receive images of available artworks. She is also offering to do portrait sessions from your photos during this time. This is highly special and these “Together Strong” portraits will be a treasured part of her career legacy.

We appreciate all your support and encouragement during this challenging time.