Artist Daniel Gill's uses only paint and women's breasts in his Nipples of Venusproject

An artist is turning what can be a contentious female body part into stunning works of art.

Daniel Gill, 54, creates the mesmerising prints by covering female life models in colourful paint before imprinting their breasts on to canvas.

The project, entitled Nipples of Venus, uses breasts of all shapes and sizes, meaning no print is the same and creating a spectacular array of work.

Daniel, from Oregon, US, previously focused on full-body imprints and only created the nipple specific prints as a keepsake for his models. After realising how popular it was, he decided to explore the idea further.

'The work is the smallest part of the body which is easily recognisable as a monotype print,' said Daniel.

'I get very good reactions - most people think it's a wonderful idea.

'There are weird reactions too - one time I was walking down the street next to my studio when I heard someone yelling 'hey boob guy! Hey weirdo, hey you paint women's boobs!'

Daniel sells the prints on canvas, as well as on pillows and phone cases.

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The prints are created by pressing canvas into a woman's painted breast

Daniel says the models enjoy the process, and many even say it's one of their most memorable experiences

In Daniel's Facebook store, the prints are available on pillows, phone cases, and there is even a 'how it's made' series on YouTube

'Nipples of Venus has been a wonderful experience - I've worked with some great people on the project,' said Daniel

'They love it, and they always get a copy to keep themselves as well,' said the Oregon artist of his models

Daniel said: 'I hope that the joy and the fun that we have making them comes through in the art.'

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Larita Shotwell

Update: 2024-03-04

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