These painted ladies can be found on any warm afternoon/evening in Times Square, New York. Specifically, they roam around on Broadway near 43rd or 44th Street. Some start as early as Noon, while others don't arrive until 3PM or later. I've heard they stay as late as midnight or 1AM.
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They pose for tips! Best to discuss this with them before taking a photo!
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Here's a list of the Painted ladies sighted so far (aliases as, they're too shy to give out their real name)
“Turns out, the hardest part of the day isn’t being naked. Like any other
gig in New York City, it’s the constant hustle. Plenty of people look
at me with disdain when I ask if they want a photo, but are happy to
take free pictures from a distance. They seem less offended by my nudity
than by the idea of paying up.”
“I look up and see Miley Cyrus on a video screen, marching in a raunchy,
high-cut leotard. I figure if she can be half-naked in Times Square,
then I can, too.
“The weird thing is that this doesn’t feel that weird,” I say to my fellow painted lady, Amanda.
She nods. “It’s actually really fun!” she replies.
And it is.
Once painted, I’m off waving a feather and asking people if they want a picture with me, feeling full of girl power.”