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BRUSH WITH STARDOM
February 17, 2012
For the first time, SI's canvases were athletes—in fact, three of the world's best. Watching paint dry has never been so riveting
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February 17, 2012

Brush With Stardom

For the first time, SI's canvases were athletes—in fact, three of the world's best. Watching paint dry has never been so riveting

DOWNLOAD THE DIGITAL SWIMSUIT ISSUE FOR AMAZING 360° BODYPAINT

BODYPAINTING BY JOANNE GAIR

PHOTOGRAPHS BY KAYT JONES

ALEX MORGAN

The 22-year-old striker was the youngest player on the U.S. national soccer team that reached the final of last summer's Women's World Cup. A Cal graduate, Morgan will return to the pitch this summer as a member of the U.S. Olympic team, which will defend its 2008 gold medal.

Swimsuit by GOTTEX ($198)

Hair by LAURA DE LEON at JOE MANAGEMENT for CUTLER/REDKEN

Bodypainting and makeup by JOANNE GAIR for JOANNEGAIR.COM using BODY ART PRODUCTS by REELCREATIONS.COM

"The editors chose the suit because it had a lot of symmetrical designs that resembled the stitching of a soccer ball, and I really liked it. I felt comfortable, but I had to reassure myself by constantly looking in a mirror. If you go for a while without looking, you feel like you're completely nude." ALEX MORGAN

NATALIE GULBIS

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