Craig Tracy Painted Alive Bodypainting

What's New 1-1-2012

Happy New Year!!

Celebrating New Year's and creating new work in January
We would like to thank everyone that reads our monthly updates...clients, fans, and future clients alike. It has been a wonderful year, and it's because of your appreciation and the collecting of Craig's work that has made it all possible. To celebrate, The Craig Tracy Gallery would like to offer 30% off of any phone or email order from now through January 7th, 2012. This is our most substantial incentive to date!, and is truly a Thank You to those reading this and following Craig's work.

2011 was a terrific year for Craig and his art! He painted twenty plus new images in the past twelve months, and we can be certain that 2012 will be full of wonderful new work from one of the premier artists of our time!

In early December, Craig returned from his bodypainting adventure in Las Vegas. The results of which you will be able to see for the very first time in the 2012 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition! The image will lead you to a "behind the scenes" video that will give you detailed insight on how the painting was created.

Quite often, Craig will post his new images on facebook even before you can see them on his website. You can "Like" the Craig Tracy Gallery facebook page by clicking here.

Please feel free to visit our gallery section to view Craig's latest paintings.

What's New 12-1-11

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Painting, Canada, Venice, and Las Vegas

On November 5th in Prince George Canada at The Direct Art Gallery, Craig created the strikingly beautiful "Gaia". Craig would like to thank all those who attended the event for helping to make it a great evening. To see this image larger click here.

Craig recently returned from Venice, Italy. While in Venice, Craig visited one of the world's most prestigious art exhibitions. The 2011 Venice Biennale was filled with inspiration, as was the city itself.

Very exciting news! Craig was recently commissioned by the city of Las Vegas to create a dynamic new bodypainting. This new work of art will be used for their brand new promotional ad campaign. The image will be released in the 2012 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition as a double page spread. Stay tuned to the website for all the details.

Please visit our gallery section to see Craig's latest paintings and feel free to contact us to acquire some of Craig's wonderful work.

What's New 11-1-11

Happy Thanksgiving!!
Creating, Key West, Italy, and Canada
Craig just returned from Key West, Florida, where he painted an amazing image live at the Derubeis Fine Art Gallery. We want to thank everyone for attending this year and helping make this annual event another huge success.

October was an eventful month for Craig and his art. His work was featured in several different publications last month. Two of Craig's most acknowledged images ("Butterfly" and "Immaculate") grace the pages of Ripley's Believe Or Not! Volume 8. Ripley's is known for finding the exceptional, so his inclusion in this years collectors edition is fitting because many of Craig's images are simply "unbelievable"! Please look for it in a bookstore near you.

On November 3rd-6th, Craig will be traveling to Prince George, Canada for a live appearance at the Direct Art Gallery. In addition to meeting with friends and collectors, Craig will be painting a new image live! in the gallery. This is sure to be an evening to remember. Please join us there if you're able.

Craig will be returning to Venice, Italy on November 14th-22nd. Stay tuned to the website to see what this beautiful city inspires Craig to create.

Please have a look inside our gallery section and feel free to call or email us to obtain any of Craig's beautiful work.

What's New 10-1-11

Key West, The cover of Where magazine, and creating new images
Craig wil be in Key West, Florida in late October during the beginning of Fantasy Festival, He will be painting live at the DeRubeis Fine Art of Metal gallery on Duval St. Craig is always excited to travel and spend time with collectors and friends. Please join us there if you're able!

New Orleans' Where Magazine has chosen Craig to create the cover for this years "art issue". "Where One" is an alternative image taken from that cover session. To see the full image, click here.

We are delighted to report that Craig has been busy creating. We invite you to look inside our gallery section to view Craig's most recent images. This month we present you with 3 new paintings, each one showcasing Craig's passion and diversity.

We would like to thank everyone for "liking" the Craig Tracy Gallery facebook page. This is a terrific way for you to stay connected to Craig and his latest creations. Here is the link to our facebook page in case you missed it last month. (Click here)

Craig will be traveling to Venice, Italy in November. International trips always seem to produce incredible inspiration for Craig. Stay tuned to the website for more information and to see Craig's latest endeavors.

November 2nd and 3rd- Craig will be appearing at the Direct Art Gallery in Prince George, BC, Canada. Craig will be painting live and meeting with friends and collectors. If you're in the area, this is a not-to-be-missed art evening. See you there!

What's New 9-1-11

Several New Images, a great Dirty Linen Night, and Facebook
On August 13th, Craig painted live in his gallery on Royal Street in New Orleans for the 10th annual Dirty Linen Night. A huge crowd turned out for the event that covered nine city blocks, and once again Craig's live Bodypainting was the highlight of the evening. Craig painted a live model (Erin) to blend in with a tiger printed backdrop. The end result was outstanding. We would like to thank everyone that attended, and hope to see you again soon!

Just one week earlier, on August 6th, Craig painted his youngest model to date. The newborn was only 16 days old.and her and her parents are immortalized in the creative and loving image titled "The Artist". As you might imagine, this was a very difficult painting to create. However, the final image was exactly what Craig had hoped for. To see the full image of "The Artist" click here.

Craig created some other new images in August! It should be no surprise that there is a wide variety of styles and techniques used by Craig in creating these most current paintings, as visual diversity remains at the forefront of Craig's artistic expression. Please take a look inside our gallery section to see Craig's latest work, and feel free to contact the gallery with any questions about procuring a piece for your home or office. We look forward to hearing from you!

Craig was recently chosen to create the cover image for New Orleans' WHERE magazine! His image is being used for their October issue, which is the monthly periodical's annual "art issue". Craig produced the piece specifically for the cover, but the image will also be available as a fine art print.

The Craig Tracy Gallery fan page on Facebook is up and running. Please "like" us so that you will have another way of connecting and learning about Craig's latest creations. See you on Facebook!
Here's the link to our Facebook page

What's New 8-1-11

Dirty Linen, painting live, and creating new images!
Craig had a great time on his recent trip to Austria for the World Bodypainting Festival. While there, Craig created a new image in collaboration with his good friend and artist Filippo Ioco. To see the full image, click here.

Craig was featured in last month's issue of China's Bizmode Magazine. Bizmode is an accomplished national publication issued monthly. It is always a delight to see Craig and his work being acknowledged internationally.

On August 13th, be sure to save the date for the 10th annual Dirty Linen Night! on Royal Street in the French Quarter in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dirty Linen Night is a celebration of unique artists, galleries, shops, and other businesses on Royal Street.. For this years event, Craig plans on doing a live bodypainting in his gallery at 827 Royal St.. This is a terrific opportunity to see Craig in action doing what he loves...creating beautiful and exciting images. The gallery will be offering special pricing on certain images only available to those attending the event! Don't miss this opportunity! The festivities run from 6:00pm-9:00pm on August 13th, 2011. Please join us.

It's going to be an exciting summer! Be sure to check back regularly to view Craig's latest work or contact us now to continue your collection or to acquire your very first piece of Craig's work.

What's New 7-1-11

The World Bodypainting Festival in Austria, an unveiling celebration, and new images.
For the eighth consecutive year, Craig is participating at the The World Bodypainting Festival in Austria. This year Craig is once again on the jury. He will be using his vast knowledge to judge the near 200 international bodypainting artists. As a former world champion, and the premier fine art bodypainter, Craig always makes for a most capable and passionate judge. In addition to his judging duties, Craig will again be teaching a workshop, where aspiring bodypainters can benefit from his insight and talent.

For the first time ever, one of Craig's most distinguished clients, Mr. and Mrs. Joe and Maureen Kaiser, hosted an unveiling celebration honoring the commissioned piece that Craig created specifically for them. Craig attended this exclusive event, which was held on June 18th, at their lovely home, in Grosse Point, Michigan. Like the birth of a new born child, the unveiling was received with joy and wondrous delight. The Kaisers were amazing hosts, and Craig had an incredible time sharing his work with their dear friends and family.

On June 11th, Craig visited The Village Gallery in Irvine, California, for yet another amazing live appearance. While meeting with friends and collectors, Craig also painted his most recent image, the remarkable "Tricksy" in front of a live audience. For the full image, click here.

June 26th - July 5th Craig will be traveling to Austria for the World Bodypainting Festival, where he will again be a member of the jury. He looks forward to seeing all of his friends and peers at this most incredible event.

August 13th Mark your calendars for the 10th annual Dirty Linen Night! This wonderful event, held on Royal St. in the heart of the French Quarter in New Orleans, is always a not-to-be-missed art evening.

What's New 6-1-11

Creating, Traveling to Austria, and a book in the works.
Craig's visit to Thailand for the Samui International Body Painting Championships was quite eventful. Unfortunately, mostly because he was caught up in a natural disaster. Unrelenting rain, flood, mud slides, and power outages occurred. Because of the weather, Craig was unable to create a planned fine art piece. On the positive side, he says it is a great excuse to go back to Thailand!

Craig had a very successful visit to Canada in April, and would like to thank everyone for coming to the Editions galleries in Calgary and Edmonton.

The International House Hotel's Earth Day event, on April 21st in New Orleans, honoring Craig and the art of bodypainting was a great success. Everyone had a great time. Craig's art looked wonderful hanging in the hotel's opulent lobby.

Craig and his literary agent, Fairbank Literary, are in negotiations with a publisher for his first book showcasing much of his work. Contracts are in hand, so things are looking very positive. Please continue to check back from time to time for more information about this most exciting news!

One of our favorite images that Craig created in 2010, "The Keeper", has sold out. The good news is, while in Calgary, Craig created "Radiant", a complimentary piece with its own unique spirit.

Craig had the good fortune and honor of being invited to bodypaint at this year's LifeBall event held on May 21st. LifeBall is an AIDS charity event extravaganza held annually in Vienna, Austria. Craig had an amazing time in Vienna, where coincidently he also celebrated his birthday on the 22nd. He will soon return to Austria with his June trip to the World Bodypainting Festival, where he will again be a member of the jury.

June 11th- Craig will be appearing at the Village Gallery in Irvine, California. Craig will be showing his work, painting live, and spending time with his friends and collectors. Don't miss it!

June 26th- July 5th- Craig will be traveling to Austria for the World Bodypainting Festival, where he will again be a member of the jury. He looks forward to seeing all of his friends and peers at this most incredible event.

What's New 4-1-11

Returning from Thailand, Traveling to Canada, and being celebrated in New Orleans.

March was an eventful and exciting month for Craig. He had the pleasure of being on the jury at the North American Body Painting Championships in Dallas, Texas; He celebrated the art of bodypainting with friends and peers who were in New Orleans for a bodypainting event; and collaborated with another bodypainter (a very talented one, I might add) on a new image. Please look inside the gallery section to see the three new images that Craig painted in March. If you have any questions about obtaining a piece of Craig Tracy's art, please feel free to email or call the gallery.

April is going to be a very creative month for Craig. Shortly after Craig returns from the Samui International Body Painting Competition in Thailand, he will be traveling to Canada for two live appearances. His first appearance will be on April 8th, in Calgary at the Editions Gallery in the South Center Mall. His second appearance will be on April 9th in Edmonton, at the Editions Gallery in the West Edmonton Mall. Both nights Craig will be showing his work while meeting and greeting with everyone attending. Please join Craig there if you are able!

Craig has some paintings scheduled for April, as well. Please continue to check back with us to see what Craig's awe-inspiring creativity will produce.

April 4th- Craig will be returning from Thailand where the Samui International Body Painting Competition was held. Craig is always happy to be among his peers, and his first visit to Thailand should produce some beautiful images.

April 8th-10th- Craig will be traveling to Canada for two appearances. He will be at the Editions Gallery in Calgary on April 8th, and then at the Editions Gallery in Edmonton on April 9th. Please join Craig there if you are able.

April 21st- The International House Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana will be hosting a bodypainting competition to celebrate Earth Day. This special event is intended to honor Craig and the bodypainting community, as well. Please come out to show your support for our beautiful planet! and this most amazing art form.

What's New 3-1-11

Happy Mardi Gras!!

Judging, Celebrating, and Creating in the month of March!
We would like to thank everyone for all of the well wishes on our 5th anniversary. All of the kind words and emails were truly appreciated. March has some very interesting events on our schedule. Craig will be traveling to Dallas, Texas and Samui, Thailand for two fantastic bodypainting events. These events always help to inspire Craig's work. His hunger for new and exciting ideas drives him to create images never before seen or imagined.

Craig's new documentary film titled Behind The Artist: Craig Tracy - Painted Alive has been receiving rave reviews. If you love Craig's art, this film is a must see. Click here to see this 20 minute new film.

Believe it! Craig will be featured in this year's Ripley's Believe It or Not! book. Two of Craig's most creative and captivating images, "Butterfly" and "Immaculate", have been chosen to don the pages of the 2011 Ripley's edition. Craig was very excited to be interviewed and have his work chosen to be in their 8th anniversary edition. We will keep you posted when the book is completed and available to the public.

New Orleans TV News WWL's profile piece on Craig Tracy that aired February 17th was a special treat. Anchor Katie Moore' in depth look at Craig's art and his love of New Orleans gave us yet another glimpse into the artist's life. A link to this 3 minute profile can be seen here.

I'm Pleased to announce that Craig has been very busy creating. I invite you all to have a look inside of our gallery section to view Craig's latest images. This month we present you with four new dynamic paintings. Each piece exhibiting his trademark versatility.

March 1st - 6th
Craig will be in Dallas TX. as a member of the jury for the North American Body Painting Championships. This event is open to the public on the 3rd, 4th and 5th. Please join us there.

March 8th
Mardi Gras Day! Let the good times roll! Sorry the gallery will be CLOSED today.

March 24th - early April
Craig will be in Thailand for the Samui International Body Painting Competition. The competition takes place on March 26th and 27th at Lamai Beach,Samui in Thailand. Please try to attend if you are able.

What's New 2/9/11

It's Carnival Time!!!!

New Paintings, New Film projects, New Travels and Adventures.
This month we celebrate the Craig Tracy Gallery's Fifth Anniversary. It's been an amazing five years filled with surprises, passion and creativity. We have so much to talk about that it's a bit overwhelming. Craig has been incredibly inspired recently and his new images show an ever increasing variety and versatility. His love for the beautiful and mysterious qualities that we posses and long for continue to dominate his compositions. Please have a look inside of our gallery section to see for yourself his latest works and delight in the visions that he shares with us.

A brand new documentary film has just been created that will chronicle Craig's artistic journey. This biographical film is going to be debuted on February 5th aboard the Princess Cruise Ship "Crown Princess" . Craig will be aboard the ship painting live and spending quality time getting to know more of his collectors personally. Cruising in the Caribbean with the art and the artist should be a lovely treat for those aboard. The film will soon after be viewable through a link on our website. This link should happen toward the end of February.

Mark your calendars and check back with us to engage in this revealing portrait of a truly creative soul. Craig Tracy opens up his personal life to us on film allowing us to understand the simplicity and complexity of the man behind the art. If you love his art now this film will further enlighten your appreciation for all that he creates. It is certainly a must see.

Hollywood TV and film director Katherine Brooks is currently working on a feature film screenplay that has it's main character inspired by Craig and his work. If all goes well production on the film will start in April and Craig's work will play a substantial roll in the film's visuals and storyline.

February 4th, Craig will be in Miami Fl. showing his work while meeting and greeting at the Collection Privee Gallery. Please stop in if you can.

February 5th - 11th, He'll be aboard the Princess Cruise Ship "Crown Princess" painting live as well as spending some "quality time" with his friends and collectors. This will also be the debut of his biographical documentary film entitled Painted Alive.

February 20th, Craig will be painting live in Las Vegas Nv. for the grand opening of a brand new art gallery located inside of the Venetian resort. Don't miss it.

March 1st - 6th Craig will be in Dallas Tx. as a member of the jury for the North American Body Painting Championships. This event is open to the public on the 3rd, 4th and 5th. Please join us there.

What's New. 11-25-10
It's been an amazing year for Craig Tracy and his outstanding art. First off... Craig's brother, Phil Tracy has been named the Gallery's Director. Phil will now be handling the majority of the day to day business that keeps Craig's art thriving. Please feel free to contact Phil at any time with questions or desires regarding Craig's work. Phil is easily reached by contacting either the gallery's phone or email. Craig stated recently, "Phil is the best possible person in the world to represent me when I'm unavailable. No one knows me better and he's amazing with people." Just behind Phil is Craig's youngest brother Eric. Eric helps with the gallery as Craig's primary Gallery Consultant. "Eric might be my baby brother, but he's the main man around here when Phil's off or out. I love that we all work together." boasts the artist. "I love them both dearly."

Diverse New Work
Wow. So much new work... Craig has recently painted a variety of dynamic new images. He continues to expand his creative range using ever changing techniques and working with a broadening subject matter. He still holds disdain regarding the concept of being "boxed in" with regard to painting repetitive images in order to establish a "definitive style." His desire to explore has propelled his work to new heights and the world has been taking notice. Please have a look for yourself inside the gallery section and enjoy. When asked about the subject of his style, the artist boldly proclaimed, "it's not that I lack focus, but rather that my focus is on creativity and visual diversity. I hope to allow quality bodypainted images to define me, if I need definition at all, it's not going to be from a single style or technique."

Traveling Around The World.
Craig's passion for his work has taken him to four separate continents in the past four months. Craig has recently returned from art invitational events in Shanghai China, Seeboden Austria, Dague Korea and Caracas Venezuela. These international events have also been interlaced with a vast multitude of domestic showings as well. He considers these trips essential as his work and the art form of Bodypainting continues to find a larger more limitless audience and clientèle. He does like to mention, however, that nowhere has his work succeeded more, than right here in the USA. "Americans are often leaders and the nice people that collect my work are usually on the cutting edge themselves. I'm just fortunate that they love my efforts." stated the artist in a recent interview. "Being globally recieved has always been a dream of mine and I'm so pleased to be able to share my work and friendship with such a vast diversity of people and nations. It is immensely satisfying."

Getting Some Attention.
In the past twelve months Craig has been approached by and subsequently signed with three different agents. They now represent him in three very different arenas. Television, Book Publishing and Art Gallery Publishing and Representation. Each of these agents are working on deals that will broaden his exposure and bring him opportunities that are generally out of reach for the vast majority of otherwise successful professional visual artists. "I feel extremely fortunate to have these other professionals helping me navigate through these huge areas of my growth. I'd be lost without them." stated Craig when recently asked about his good fortune. "It's a little scary signing deals and making big career decisions without any guidance and representation. I'm very happy to work with a team of Pros." We'll keep you posted of his progress in these dealings and rest assured that he's just getting warmed up. Craig mentioned recently that "I'm really feeling ready for these next steps in my career. I only hope to have the opportunity to share what it is that I do. If I can do that well, then I'm gonna continue to be a very, very happy artist."

It's About Time!!!!!!!
Welcome to my brand new website. I'm very excited to share with you all of my past work and as well keep you up to date with all of my new work and adventures. Bodypainting has enriched my life tremendously and I hope that through my passion your life will in some positive way be touched. ~ Craig Tracy

This site is currently under constructions so please forgive any and all unfinished and undeveloped aspects of the site. It is a work in progress and will become more refined with each passing month.

The First in the WORLD
In February 2006 Craig Tracy opened the PaintedAlive Gallery in his home city, New Orleans, La USA. PaintedAlive is the first gallery in the world dedicated exclusively to fine art Bodypainted images. It is through the gallery that thousands of people have had the unique opportunity to be introduced to this most alluring, ancient and contemporary art form. "It is my wish that the work that I create becomes a part of peoples lives. I want it to hang in their living and working spaces so that they will feel and experience the dynamic energy, passion, and mystery of each piece and in turn, my energy." ~ Craig Tracy The gallery offers images in a variety of sizes and editions, all printed on the finest archival art papers, photographic papers and canvas. All images are of course individually signed and numbered by the artist and please feel free to ask to speak or email with Craig Tracy personally as he loves discussing his work and providing each client with a sense of understanding and satisfaction.

Recent News
The PaintedAlive Gallery is changing it's name. The Craig Tracy Gallery will be the galleries new name as it simplifies the "who" involved in the the creation of the vast majority of the galleries collection.

Craig creates a new bodypainting to help save the most endangered tiger in the world.

AMAZING Behind The Scenes Video Link
This unique bodypainting was created to increase awareness and benefit a cause that is near to the
heart of the artist. Tigers have always been his favorite animal and when asked to aid in the
effort to protect, repopulate and re-wild this the most endangered tiger in the world, Craig immediately said yes. "Only 100 South China Tigers are reported to remain alive and if my bodypainting can help increase that number by one then I'll have lived with purpose." states the artist.

Please visit http://english.savechinastigers.org/ and help support this effort if you can.