Three naked women spent an amazing 24 hours as his subjects as he assembled his masterpiece to raise awareness about the plight of endangered creatures, the report said.
His next project might need to be in aid of sufferers of back pain.
Tracy, 43, from New Orleans, created the breathtaking piece to raise awareness about the endangered animal.
He assembled the women on the floor of his studio and then used paint specifically designed for human skin.
Throughout his career Craig has painted a staggering 400 bodies, including women at the Rio carnival and his home towns' Mardi Gras.
And he admits that he has enjoyed his brush with fame, according to the report.
He said, “The rich and famous seem to enjoy my work in due proportion. I have sold some works to them for up to $1,200, but I could never say which ones.
“But it isn't just celebs who love my work, people from all walks of life love it.
“I've never had a negative interaction regarding what I paint or how I paint it.”
The self confessed art nut believes this particular work is his most successful and important of his life.
He added, “The South China Tiger image is certainly one of my favorite images so far.
“I love what it represents and all of the good that it has done to help save the tiger.”
