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Living Canvas

Meaningful artwork projected onto your back — your body becomes a one-of-a-kind canvas. Bring your own art or use ours.

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What it feels like

Your back becomes the canvas. Meaningful artwork — ours, or a painting, photo, or piece you bring — is projected directly onto you and rim-lit against black, so the art reads like it lives on your skin. Painterly, personal, and unmistakably one-of-a-kind. This is our signature Living Canvas session.

Who it's for

Best if you want to wear art that matters — a personal painting, a family photograph, your own work — or display fine art as a portrait that couldn't exist on anyone else.

What to wear & bring

A clean, uninterrupted back is the canvas: bare back, backless dresses, adhesive bras, or pasties all work beautifully. A light form-fitting top still projects, though seams may show.

Comfort & trust

Fully directed session, and you can bring your own artwork. We review frames as we go, so you always know exactly what we're making.

Wondering how this differs from imagery projected onto the body? Studio Notes breaks it down: Body Projection vs Living Canvas.
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Person with arms raised and hands clasped above head, body painted with colorful artwork depicting Alice in a blue dress with blonde hair against a dark background
Back view of a person standing with arms raised and hands clasped overhead, their body illuminated and overlaid with a vibrant star-filled galaxy pattern against a solid black background
Two women sitting back to back with a projection of a rustic wooden cabin covering their backs and shoulders against a dark background
Nude person sitting with back facing camera, illuminated by a colorful projection of a pink and yellow water lily and small scattered lights against a dark background
Person seated in a meditative pose with arms raised, their back illuminated by an intricate black and white skull design projected onto their skin and surrounding fabric against a dark background
Back view of a person standing with arms outstretched, a vivid projection of a twisted tree, clouds, and a large moon covering their body and flowing dress against a dark background.
Nude person sitting with knees drawn up and head tilted back, a vibrant landscape of trees, water, and sky projected onto their body against a black background
Back view of a nude person with long dark hair kneeling, with a green and white flower projected onto their back and arm against a black background
Person standing with hands on hips, body covered in a speckled black and white pattern projected onto their skin, against a textured red background
Person sitting with back turned, body painted with vibrant coral reef and underwater sea life patterns in pink, blue, and purple hues against a black background
Back of a seated person with intricate, brightly colored patterns projected across their skin, set against a black background
Torso and arms painted with bright red, blue, yellow, and white abstract strokes, posed against a dark background with hands raised near the head, creating a striking artistic effect
Person with curly blonde hair holding head with both hands, showing a vibrant butterfly tattoo with cosmic patterns covering the entire back and extending to the arms against a dark background
Curly-haired person with a colorful projection of a mystical woman in a blue dress on their back against a black background
Back of a person sitting with arms resting on the floor, bare upper back exposed, with blue and white swirling light patterns projected onto their skin and surrounding fabric in a dark space
Person standing with back toward camera, body and flowing sheer dress illuminated by projection of a tree with sprawling branches and roots against a starry night sky and large full moon background
Silhouette of a person with arms raised, overlaid with vibrant, swirling red and turquoise light patterns against a black background
Nude person sitting on a dark stool, back facing the camera, with green and black abstract patterns projected onto their skin, surrounded by a black background
Rear view of a reclining nude person with a mountain landscape projected onto their body against a black background
A person sitting with back facing the camera, illuminated by a colorful projection of a forest landscape including trees and a flowing stream, against a dark background
Person sitting against a black background with a detailed mountain, forest, and lake landscape projected onto their back and legs, blending natural scenery with the contours of the body
Back view of a woman with arms raised above her head, a blue tree and landscape projected on her back and arms against a black background
Woman sitting with her back and arms covered in colorful floral body art, set against a black background
Nude person crouching with back turned, covered with red and white light projections resembling abstract patterns and droplets, set against a black background
Person posed sideways against black background, colorful abstract patterns projected on their body creating a vibrant and artistic effect
A person sitting in a dark space with colorful, surreal art projections cast across their bare back and arms, featuring swirls, butterflies, and a silhouette of a seated figure
Back view of a person with curly hair and arms raised, their body illuminated with vibrant cosmic colors and galaxy patterns against a black background
Woman sitting with her back turned, arms wrapped around herself, projected with an image of a large reddish full moon and dark tree branches, creating a mystical and surreal atmosphere
A person standing with arms outstretched, wearing a flowing dress that is illuminated with a glowing Christmas tree pattern, including sparkling lights and a shining star at the top, against a dark background.
Seated person with back facing the camera, holding hands behind the head, covered in a decorative skull and floral projection against a black background
A woman sitting with her back to the camera, a colorful projection of birds and green foliage covers her skin against a black background
A woman's bare back illuminated softly against a dark background, with her arm raised and head slightly turned away, creating a moody and intimate atmosphere
Back view of a person with a colorful projection of a starry night sky and a figure standing by the water, casting vivid yellows, blues, and oranges across their skin against a black background
Back view of a seated woman with a tree and sky scene projected onto her bare skin against a black background
Back view of a seated person with colorful butterfly and abstract patterns projected on their body against a black background
Woman sitting cross-legged with her back facing the camera, her bare upper body covered in vibrant, swirling cosmic and floral body paint patterns against a black background
Nude person sitting on a block with arms stretched upward, their back and limbs illuminated by a vibrant galaxy projection, while the block shows a silhouette of a couple holding hands against a starry background, all set against a pitch-black backdrop.
A person sitting on a box with their back facing the viewer, with a green and yellow galaxy projection covering their entire back against a black background
Nude human body lying down with colorful rainbow stripes projected onto the skin against a black background
A person stands with their back facing the viewer, wearing a translucent flowing fabric that has a blue-toned projection of a fantasy character in a dynamic pose, creating a mystical and artistic visual effect against a black background.
Person kneeling with arms raised above head, back facing viewer, illuminated by projected image of large white roses and leaves against dark background
Silhouette of a person sitting with arms raised behind their head, illuminated with projected swirling light patterns in blue and pink hues against a black background
A person with a bare back stands with arms raised, draped in a flowing blue fabric. Shadows of twisted tree branches fall over their body, set against a large full moon and dark night sky.
Person lying on stomach with legs raised, nude and body covered in vibrant projection of a landscape featuring trees, green fields, and blue sky, against a dark background
Nude person sitting with their back facing the camera, a vivid sunset mountain landscape projected onto their skin, showing a large sun, tree branches, mountains, and a single pine tree, all against a dark background
Back view of a seated person with dark hair tied up, covered in swirling, colorful abstract light projections against a black background
A person sitting with arms raised above their head, with a colorful projection of a twisting tree with pink blossoms and clouds displayed on their back and skirt, set against a black background
Back view of a seated person with arms raised and crossed above head, their bare skin illuminated by a projection of a starry night sky and a serene landscape with trees and a river.
A woman sits with knees drawn close to her chest, her body illuminated by vibrant projections of abstract floral patterns in red, yellow, green, and blue hues against a black background.
A woman with hair in a bun poses with arms curved above her head, sitting against a black background. A colorful nature scene with trees, flowers, and leaves is projected onto her body and clothing.
A woman with bare back stands against a dark background, with a translucent overlay of a young girl in a white dress walking away, creating a double exposure effect with a flowing red veil.
Bareback person seated on the floor with arms raised and curved overhead, wearing a flowing blue skirt, illuminated by blue lighting against a dark backdrop.
A person seated with knees drawn up, illuminated by a projection of the moon and clouds, against a dark background.
Silhouette of a person with a detailed projection of a twisted tree with pink blossoms and clouds on their back, set against a dark background
A woman with colorful projections of trees and abstract patterns on her back, sitting against a black background, looking over her shoulder.
Two nude figures seated on a bench with their backs facing the camera, covered in dark and light earthy patterns projected onto their skin, set against a black background
Person seated cross-legged facing away with meditative pose, covered in vivid neon butterfly body paint patterns against a black background
Person seated cross-legged facing away, with colorful, glowing body art depicting a radiant fairy with outstretched wings covering the entire back and extending onto arms and legs against a black background
Silhouetted person with arms raised behind head, body painted with colorful butterfly design featuring intricate patterns in red, blue, purple, and orange against a black background
Seated person with body covered in colorful flower projections against black background
Nude person with hair tied up sitting with arm raised, textured shadows with abstract patterns cast on face and body against a black background
Back view of a person with an artistic overlay of a night sky filled with stars and a tranquil lake reflecting light, creating a cosmic landscape on their silhouette against a black background
Seated person facing away with a Christmas tree with glowing lights projected onto their back and extending onto the fabric around them, surrounded by small light specks resembling snowflakes against a dark background
Person standing with arms akimbo, back facing camera, covered in vibrant multicolored nature-inspired projections on their skin and background
Two figures seated back-to-back on a bench with overlapping textures and patterns projected onto their bodies against a black background
Woman with hair in a bun turned to the side, with projection of a girl in a dress walking on stone steps in a dark, fantasy-like forest with large mushrooms and textured rocks surrounding.
A glowing silhouette of a child's figure is superimposed on and aligned with the back of a seated adult, both surrounded by darkness with subtle blue highlights along the adult's outline.
Side view of a nude woman sitting with knees bent and arms crossed over her chest, with a landscape of green trees and grasses projected onto her body against a black background
A person with their back to the camera, sitting and leaning back, with a colorful projection of trees and a vibrant yellow-orange sky cast over their body against a dark background.
Person seen from the back with arms crossed overhead, covered in detailed colorful tattoos, with a projection of a road featuring double yellow lines running vertically down their back against a black background
Back view of a seated dancer with arms raised, displaying a colorful projection of a futuristic cityscape with bright lights and abstract patterns on her skin and skirt against a black background
Person sitting with legs extended and arms raised, featuring colorful floral and abstract pattern projections covering their back and legs against a black background
Rear view of a person seated with knees bent, with a projection of a snowy winter scene featuring a decorated Christmas tree and a snowy path cast on their back and arms against a dark background
Back view of a person with a vibrant projection of a night landscape showing a full moon, mountains, a tree silhouette, and dark branches covering back and arm.
Person in a backbend pose with a large menacing face projected onto their body, set against a dark background
A person with bare back facing away, wrapped in a flowing translucent fabric with a projection of a coastal scene featuring a stone wall and water, on a black background.
Nude person sitting on a black stool with back facing the camera, body painted with green and blue flowing abstract patterns, set against a dark background
Nude person lying on side with a detailed mountain and lake landscape projected onto their back and legs against a black background
Person standing on one leg with arms raised, back facing viewer, a vivid landscape scene of hills and trees projected over their body against a black background
Person seen from the back seated with arms raised and hands clasped behind the head, with a vibrant autumn landscape including trees and a winding river projected onto their body, set against a black background
Back view of a woman sitting topless with a projection of a path and a smaller figure of a girl sitting on her back, set against a dark, moody background
Back view of a person with arms raised above head, painted with colorful butterfly wings design blending red, blue, purple, and orange hues against a black background
Person sitting with back facing camera, illuminated with colorful projection of a fairy with large, intricate wings covering the entire back, set against a dark background.
Person seen from the back with colorful, intricate tattoos covering the shoulders, upper back, and arms, against a black background. The individual has their arms raised and crossed behind their head, with the tattoo art featuring vivid blues, pinks, and oranges in a symmetrical design.
Person sitting cross-legged with their back facing the viewer, head turned sideways and one arm raised, covered in a vibrant, colorful projection of abstract floral and geometric patterns against a black background
Back view of a seated person with arms raised, covered in intricate floral body paint blending shades of red, maroon, and beige, against a black background
Person with back turned, arms raised, painted with detailed image of a doll in a green dress and hat on their back
A woman with her back to the camera, draped in a flowing fabric covered with a projection of a vibrant, star-filled galaxy against a dark background.
Person with hair in a bun sitting with arms raised, their back illuminated by vibrant blue and orange light projections resembling stars and cosmic patterns against a dark background
Nude person seen from the back with a projection of Earth’s blue oceans and white clouds covering their skin, set against a black background. The person has their arms raised, hands clasped behind their head.
A woman with curled hair seen from behind, holding her hair up with both hands, her bare back illuminated with a projection of large pink flowers and green plants against a black background.
Person standing with arms extended wearing a long flowing dress with a projection of a cobblestone path leading to a haunted house and barren trees on the back of the dress and upper body against a dark background
Two women sitting back-to-back with a mountain and forest landscape projected onto their bare backs, set against a dark background
Person with arms raised above head, body illuminated by colorful psychedelic tie-dye pattern, set against a black background
Two topless people standing close with arms around each other, a sunset landscape is projected onto their backs against a dark background.
Person sitting cross-legged facing away with colorful butterfly and abstract designs projected onto their back, arms, and legs against a black background

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