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Artists and models devoted to face and body painting meet in Maitland

They've been waiting for this moment. The lights in the convention room go dark as the music starts. Stage lights flash, and all eyes are on the curtain.

The crowd roars as the curtain opens to reveal a minotaur on stilts. An Australian woman honoring Steve Irwin with khakis and an Australian flag follows him.

At the finale of the Face and Body Art International Convention at the Sheraton Orlando North in Maitland, models walk on stage dressed more often in body paint than in actual clothing.

More than 400 people from 13 countries traveled to the Orlando area for the convention from May 23 through 27, including artists, models and vendors involved in the growing world of body art.

The convention, started by Marcela Murad in 2002, sold out this year. There are other body-art conventions, but this is the first of its kind and draws people from across the world. Participants like the feelings of camaraderie and family.

It's no wonder, given the convention's roots.

Murad started her career as "Mama Clown." She became aware of a growing interest in face and body art and started Face and Body Art magazine.

Later, she created the first face and body-art convention by inviting her friends and colleagues to share their knowledge. Convention participants came to the hotel in Maitland to teach, learn and share.

Orlando's international airport made its location ideal, according to Murad. And conventioneers agree that area attractions entice families to visit with them.