A temporary body art design and a method of applying the same. The temporary design is formed on a screen and defined by transmissive portions and blocking portions. A first adhesive material is applied to a first side of the screen and a release membrane extends over the first adhesive material. To apply the design to an individuals skin, the screen is placed on a region of the individuals skin, an adhesive, material or colorant is applied over the transmissive portions of screen and pass therethrough to form the design on the individuals skin. If an adhesive is applied to the screen, a material or colorant can then be applied over the adhesive upon removal of the screen from the skin.