About Brighton Body Art
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About Brighton Body Art *
I’m Dani, a Brighton-based face and body artist creating colourful, detailed designs for events, celebrations and creative projects.
I create face painting, henna, glitter and body art for weddings, festivals, private parties, corporate bookings and creative shoots, with a focus on designs that feel playful, personal and full of life.
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While solo travelling, I became completely captivated by henna. The beauty, the ritual, and the way it turns skin into something expressive and meaningful.
With no formal training, just curiosity and a willingness to ask strangers if I could draw on them, I started teaching myself.
I’d henna anyone who would sit still long enough, and when I returned home to Brighton, I plucked up the courage to set up a small henna stall along the seafront.That little pop-up marked the beginning of my body art career. I fell in love with the buzz of meeting new people, creating something unique for each person, and seeing how powerful body art can feel for both the person wearing it and the person creating it.
The following year, I picked up face painting working on a body art stall on the UK festival circuit.
I was instantly hooked. I discovered that I loved the pace, the creativity, the way people trusted me to turn their faces into living artwork. From there, my skills grew with every event, and I’ve been painting ever since.
My approach
Personal, bespoke designs
Some of my favourite work happens when someone brings me a few ideas and trusts me to weave them together into something unique or just lets me take the reigns completely.
I love helping children bring imaginative ideas to life, creating henna inspired by someone’s personality, or designing looks that help people feel bold, beautiful or a little more themselves.
Nature often finds its way into my work too. Florals, leaves and organic details show up throughout my henna and face painting designs.
Calm and inclusive experience
Alongside nearly eight years in body art, I also bring around fifteen years of experience working with children and adults in SEN settings, which deeply informs my approach.
I aim to create an experience that feels calm, inclusive and responsive to individual needs, and I’m always happy to discuss ways to make bookings work well for everyone.
Professional standards
I use professional, skin-safe products, follow careful hygiene practices, and hold full public liability insurance.
For larger events, I can also arrange additional artists and help advise on the best setup for guest numbers, timings and event format.
More than body art
Brighton Body Art has always been about more than painting faces or skin for me, it’s about colour, confidence, play, connection, and creating moments people remember.
If that sounds like something you’d like to bring to your event or project, I’d love to hear from you.
