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Skin Wars: Fresh Paint. Buzzfeed Video.
Rename Taney St. I paint anything on anything.
🌙Philly based & beyond
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FREE PHOTOSHOOTS AND EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY, presented by @voltoio and @rylott_photos at HENLO BULLFROG’S PAINT PARTY on Sept 25, 10-11:30 pm, at @asianartsphilly black box theater as part of @cannonballfest .
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You were here and it mattered. In your style. In the moment.
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Documentation of being in the moment, looking good and feeling good. Quality captures of your look, of you being body painted, dancing, caught among the projections, enjoying the pop-up performances and more. This is your chance to get your next set of promo photos, get a shoot for that piece you love but only have cell phone images of, get some proof that you had a good time on this night with people you enjoy.
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It’s hard out there, and what better way to rage against the darkness than to give yourself something to look forward to—an event, the photos you’ll get back from it, the experiences you’ll have and things you’ll see there—and refill your cup with a night of delight?
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@rylott_photos captures unguarded moments of connection and exhilaration where you can look back and feel the emotion of the moment flicker to life again within you.
@voltoio ‘s focus on the figure, the face, and variety of moods creates a collaborative tableau in every image that has you thrilled to have proof that you’re capable of such artistry.
Part of why we can bring these photographic talents to you is the generosity of @baphometstudio —and if you need to elevate your skin, nails, hair or more in advance of this event, Baphomet Studio is the place!
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I want to give you a fun night, with unique moments, and things like these photoshoots which you can take away and use to remember your peak experiences. The request and challenge of bringing your vision to life alongside these photographers, and that I get to see what you’ll do, is a big part of the pleasure. I hope you’ll join me, to make some magic and make connections with this group of fascinating creatives.
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Photoshoots are first-come, first-serve and Rylan will be circulating all night so if you want to maximize your photographic opportunities, ARRIVE AT 10! I’ll see you there!
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#phillynightlife #cannonballfestival #eventflyer #freephotoshoot #phillyart

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY @alexander.great.king !
Your presence hit my life like a meteor strike, and the connection we’ve built after filming—especially in the year since we celebrated your birthday at @buckwylde_dragking ‘s @meowwolfgrapevine show—has led to countless adventures, magical moments, and creative collaborations which wouldn’t be possible without you. You’re the same kind of crazy as I am, when it comes to art, and your compassion has helped me out of some real low places.

Let’s talk about this bodysuit! One of my callings in this life is to help more people feel the power of their abilities as designers and concept artists. It is incredibly satisfying to see the change in people’s energy and demeanor when they embody their own design for the first time, and get to see this thing which only existed in their mind brought into reality! When Alexander brought me his concept sketches, featuring imagery which was meaningful to him and expressed his identity, I stayed as true as possible to his original designs so he could see and enjoy his own “hand” throughout the piece. We all have a unique artistic vision, and the quality of Alexander’s artistry is what got him to television stardom and meaningful legislative activism. I loved using my skills to honor and celebrate that artistry!

2nd photo by @thelilithazazel
Bodysuit stoned by @alexander.great.king @thelilithazazel
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#costumedesign #happybirthday #dragking #dragcostume #creativecollaboration

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Ager dyer @joytaney & tailor @leighparadiseclothier another win for #tires season 3 👏🏼

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Kilah’s color story is one of my absolute favorites @kilahfox . The production designer @amberunkle & I talk constantly about color & how the costumes & sets inform one another. The village was a truly ongoing design conversation for both of us.

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Phil’s Village look took a VILLAGE to create. Thanks to illustrator Nikki @marie_catoinette for helping me visualize this costume.

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Tons of detail from our team using wool thread to hand stitch the edges of all the costumes. Everything is distressed & aged as if they’ve been wearing them for years. They’re the only clothes they own. I used a rust color tunic on Cal because that’s a real color for his character on #tires. I love the way they all look together.

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Art and excellence never exists in a void—there are countless helping hands along the way. One of those, for me, has been the support of @baphometstudio in my projects over the last year! Baphomet Studio provides luxe hair, nails, lashes, skin services, waxing and more. They don’t just practice what they believe in by hiring skillful members of the queer, trans, alt, and creative communities and giving them a place to hone these beautifying abilities even further—Baphomet Studio provides an environment which makes us members of the queer, trans, alt, creative communities feel safe and comfortable to work with stylists to become our most fully realized selves. And the studio aesthetic itself is great for process selfies while you’re being worked on, it’s a perfect balance of cute and fierce!

I’ve been going to Baphomet Studio for facial waxing, myself, which doesn’t just help me when I have to precision-paint Henlo but gives me confidence in my looks and presentation in every form I choose to wear. I’m just one of many Philly artists who have @baphometstudio to thank for the ways we’ve been able to elevate our vision and outcomes with their support. In fact, there’s a good chance that one of the weird, queer Philly events in the last year which made you say “WOW!” got a helping hand (or in my case, claw) from Baphomet Studio too.

If you’re looking for a new way to elevate your look, I can’t recommend Baphomet Studio enough, because they are practicing what they believe in with making more and better ways for our community to dream and be and become everything we know we are!
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#shoutout #phillydrag #thankyou #comingsoon #localbusinesses

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Fanartists, I’m throwing down the gauntlet! Are you awesome enough to accept the challenge?

As a lifelong fanartist and fanfic writer, I can tell you that fanart isn’t just a way to personalize the art which means so much to us—for the people who receive it, fanart is literally lifechanging.

Do you have opinions about the show and season? YOU can navigate how season 2 of King of Drag will go with your artistry!

There are some unbelievable hills and valleys on the emotional rollercoaster which our new cast is about to undertake as we all watch the results of their hard work together, and there is nothing like fanart to help them survive the lowest of lows when they arrive.

The kings KNOW and REMEMBER your fanart. It has the power to change their day, their outlook, their emotions for the better as the inevitable discourse from the armchair quarterbacks of art sports weigh in on every moment.

I have a folder on my phone of Henlo Bullfrog fanart to remind me of my north star when I’m feeling lost—that not everyone may “get” my art, but the people who matter are the ones that do. Art makes life better, and even the most cursed, shitty fanart (my favorite kind, honestly) contributes to the legacy of the drag king scene, and to the legacy of the brotherhood of King of Drag castmates, as warm and supportive and welcoming.

Do you think you could do a challenge better than what you’ve seen? Do you have a design for one of the cast, or your own unique take on something from the show? Don’t dream it, BE IT—and post YOUR drag interpretation, YOUR alternative design, YOUR paint and photos! Please tag me so I can enjoy and argue about it too. The magic and power of the early seasons of any show is that we all—the stars on the cast; the fandom; the people behind the camera and people in onscreen supporting roles—are collaborating on the future of what this is going to be and feel like. Your artistry paves the road for all of us.

I double dog dare you—and I want to see when you take me up on it! Ready… set… GO!!!

#KingOfDrag #FanArt #Drag #DragKing

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In every performance of @catsjellicleball , five of my airbrushed pieces appear on the runway and have been appearing from the off-Broadway debut at @pac_nyc to The Jellicle Ball’s massive splash on Broadway. I’m a tiny part of a gigantic production, but to be a part of the team bringing @qween_jean ‘s Tony-winning costume design to life, and have my name listed as a contributor in every playbill, is the coming-true of a dream I wouldn’t have dared to even imagine for myself.

@irisspectre and @zsazsadali have painted with me for both the off-Broadway and Broadway runs of the production, and talked me down from many a panicked moment and sudden call when this wonderful work was more than I could handle alone.

I got to see both runs of the production, first with my dad and @knottasimulation , my partner, who saw it both times, the second time on Broadway alongside me and a group of fellow creatives including Zsa Zsa, @aerarius_metalworks , @cyruskstratton , and @alexander.great.king ! The last runway video was taken by @ellen.j.bass .

Many of the most amazing moments in my artistic career are things which, if I’d set them as a goal and worked toward them my whole life, still might not have been achievable. The ways in which circumstance, luck, connections, and being prepared for the opportunity which arrives—it constantly surprises me and has taught me to approach my own future with a lighter touch. I’m building a foundation for what comes next, but we’ll all discover together what shape that takes.

Congratulations to Qween Jean, the entire Cats: The Jellicle Ball team, and thank you to my painters and to my incredible friends. We are made great by the love in our life, and everything I do is a testament to how well they’ve loved me ❤️‍🔥

#catsthejellicleball #airbrushartist #costumeartist #broadwaycostumes #phillyartist

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Check out some of the Caroline Lecount Coalition coverage by @fox29philly on the Penn/Philly 250 celebration at the historic @pennmuseum this week. Their segment beautifully captured the energy of the event, the depth of the exhibits, and the pride of our city as we honor Philadelphia’s past and future.

A special highlight was the Caroline LeCount exhibit, which gave the Caroline LeCount Coalition @rename_taney a vital platform to share their story with the wider community . Often called “Philadelphia’s Rosa Parks,” LeCount courageously challenged segregation on our city’s streetcars long before the modern Civil Rights Movement, more people now know that Caroline LeCount is the first Black woman to have a street named in her honor in the City of Philadelphia — a long overdue recognition of her leadership and legacy.

We’re excited to keep building on this momentum, uplifting hidden histories and making sure our children see themselves reflected in the stories this city tells.

If you missed the segment, be sure to check it out and support the @pennmuseum , the Caroline LeCount Coalition, and all who are working to preserve and celebrate Philadelphia’s rich, Black history. Your voice and presence help keep her legacy alive today. #youkeepwhatyouhavebygivingitaway #ycfseeingthebiggerpicturenow #ycfphilly #ycfdaybyday #pennmuseum

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YCF and the Caroline LeCount Coalition had an amazing time at this year’s Penn/Philly 250 celebration at the Penn Museum. The energy was high, the conversations were rich, and it was powerful to see so many people eager to learn and connect.

Throughout the day, we shared the incredible story of Caroline LeCount—educator, civil rights leader, and fiancée of Octavius Catto—whose courage helped desegregate Philadelphia’s streetcars and reshape this city’s history. We walked visitors through the five‑year grassroots process of securing a street renaming in her honor across Philadelphia, highlighting the petitions, hearings, organizing, and community voices that made this victory possible.

Caroline LeCount is the first Black woman to have a street named after her in the City of Philadelphia, and seeing people of all ages honor that legacy reminded us why this work matters.

We are deeply grateful for the love and support from the community, and for the vision and leadership of our partners at the Penn Museum for always putting community first and lifting up Black history in meaningful, lasting ways. This is only the beginning. #youkeepwhatyouhavebygivingitaway #ycfseeingthebiggerpicturenow #ycfphilly #ycfdaybyday #carolinelecountcoalition

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YCF and the Caroline LeCount Coalition had an incredible time at this year’s Penn/Philly 250 event at the Penn Museum! Throughout the day, we engaged visitors of all ages in powerful conversations about the life and legacy of Caroline LeCount—an educator, civil rights leader, and transit desegregation pioneer whose courage helped reshape Philadelphia. We were honored to share the story behind the movement to rename Taney street across the city and to highlight that Caroline LeCount is the first Black woman to have a street named after her in Philadelphia’s history.

From historical accounts to meaningful one-on-one dialogues, the energy, questions, and support from the community were truly inspiring. This work is about memory, justice, and visibility—and we felt all of that in the room.

Deep gratitude to the Penn Museum leadership and staff for their partnership and hospitality, and to everyone who stopped by, listened, learned, and committed to carrying Caroline LeCount’s story forward. ❤️ #youkeepwhatyouhavebygivingitaway #ycfseeingthebiggerpicturenow #ycfphilly #ycfdaybyday #carolinelecountcoalition

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