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With her head-to-toe paint job, MaryBeth Schroeder nearly stops traffic outside the main branch of the New York Public Library. Topless but waering a G-string, she avoided the fate of artist Andy Golub and two of his later muses — an arrest by the NYPD. Story: NYC painter displays naked ambition Arthur Eisenberg

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Golub in Times Square with one of his recent paintings (she calls herself Ayame). Eilon Paz

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Stand clear of the closing doors — and the painted models! Model Basienka takes an uptown train in full body paint. Udor

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Golub starts with his “canvas,” Ayame. Eilon Paz

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When two of Golub’s models (pictured) unveiled the full monty in Times Square, they were arrested. Roy Speller

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This model attempts to blend into the scenery at the Times Square station. Stephen Long

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