Halloween's coming and you know what that means - tons of kids wanting face paint that's spooky but not too scary! Linnea Onnerby Novak is here to save your October with five designs that hit that perfect sweet spot. These are the designs that'll have girls coming back year after year.
What You'll Learn
In this hands-on webinar, Linnea shares her most requested Halloween designs that work beautifully for both professional gigs and trick-or-treat prep. These designs hit that sweet spot - spooky enough for Halloween but pretty enough that girls actually want to wear them!
Featured Designs
Moon Princess with Spider Webs Start with a dreamy purple base and add a mystical moon that sets the stage for whimsical spider webs. Linnea shows you how to create webs that don't need to be perfect - in fact, the more organic, the better! This design was hugely popular in Sweden last Halloween, and you'll see why.
Quick Spider Web Eye Design Perfect for when the line's getting long! Using the Candy rainbow cake from the Spooky Split Cake palette, this eye design takes just minutes but delivers maximum impact. Add some bats and stars with stencils, and you've got a design that works for kids, teens, and even adults.
Pumpkin Princess Who says pumpkins can't be pretty? Using Autumn Leaf and Winter Leaf one-strokes from the Flower Bouquet palette, Linnea creates an adorable pumpkin crown that's more princess than scary. The kawaii-style face makes it perfect for younger kids who want Halloween spirit without the fright.
Black Cat with Scars This clever design uses shimmering graphite instead of harsh black, creating a softer look that still captures that Halloween vibe. The addition of claw marks using the "Ripped" split cake adds just enough edge while keeping it fun rather than frightening.
Half Sugar Skull Linnea's take on the sugar skull uses the "Bat" and "Witch" split cakes to create a design that's both beautiful and quick. The half-face approach means less time painting and more time for other customers - plus it photographs beautifully!
Pro Tips from Linnea
- Spider webs don't need to be perfect! Unlike Spider-Man designs, Halloween webs look better when they're organic and whimsical
- Choose your white wisely - Use glycerin-based whites for large base coverage and wax-based whites for crisp line work
- Stencils are your friend - Keep bat and star stencils handy for quick additions that make designs pop
- Think about your audience - These designs can be scaled up or down in complexity depending on whether you're painting a 4-year-old or a teenager
Essential Products Featured
- Kraze FX Spooky Split Cake Palette - Linnea's custom palette with perfect Halloween color combinations including Bat, Witch, Pumpkin, and Ripped
- Kraze FX Flower Bouquet Palette - Contains the Autumn Leaf and Winter Leaf one-strokes that make stunning fall designs
- Superstar Pastel Lilac - Perfect base for moon princess design
- Superstar Graphite Shimmer - Softer alternative to black for a less harsh look
- King Art Number 2 round brush - Your workhorses for all that line work
- Filbert brushes - Perfect for pumpkin shapes and organic forms
- Finger daubers - Quick application for bases and stencil work
Quick Reference Guide
Each design in this webinar is built for speed without sacrificing impact. Here's the time breakdown:
- Moon Princess: 3-4 minutes
- Spider Web Eye: 2-3 minutes
- Pumpkin Princess: 3-4 minutes
- Black Cat: 2-3 minutes
- Half Sugar Skull: 3-4 minutes
Perfect Timing for Halloween
Whether you're preparing for Halloween events, October birthday parties, or just want to expand your spooky-but-sweet repertoire, these designs give you exactly what you need. They're tested crowd-pleasers that photograph beautifully and hold up well throughout an event.
Your Instructor: Linnea Onnerby Novak
Linnea brings her signature style of making complex designs accessible to painters at all levels. As a graduate of Olga's International Face Painting School and designer of custom palettes for Facepaint.com, she knows how to create designs that work in real-world conditions. Her teaching style is warm, encouraging, and focused on techniques you'll actually use.
What Our Community Says
Based on feedback from over 20 face painters who attended the live webinar, these designs hit the mark for both beginners and veterans alike. The Black Cat design emerged as the crowd favorite, with one painter noting "The cat was the cutest - nice, fresh new designs for me." The Pumpkin Princess came in a close second, with viewers loving how "Linnea's style is very unique!"
What really stood out? The practicality. One attendee pointed out that "beginner friendly designs can be quite impressive," while another veteran painter said they'd "definitely use that cat design a lot during this season."
Perfect for Your Skill Level
Beginners (Less than 1 year): Every single beginner who attended rated the webinar 4 or 5 stars. The moon princess technique with the round sponge was a particular hit - "I loved your moon trick with the slight dip into blue. It worked great for me!"
Intermediate Painters (2-5 years): Found fresh inspiration in familiar themes. The whimsical spider webs and creative use of split cakes gave experienced painters new approaches to classic Halloween requests.
Veterans (5+ years): Even painters with decades of experience found value, particularly in the speed techniques and the clever cat design with claw marks that adds drama without complexity.
Beyond the Basics: Viewer-Tested Variations
During the live session, painters discovered these adaptations:
- Transform the black cat into a bat with just a few tweaks
- Add glitter to any design for instant glamour (the half sugar skull especially!)
- Scale down the moon princess to just the spider web portion for super quick cheek art
- Use the pumpkin crown technique for other seasonal designs
Ready to Paint?
These designs prove you don't need complicated techniques to create Halloween magic. With smart color choices, strategic use of stencils, and Linnea's pro tips, you'll be creating designs that have both kids and parents asking for your card!
Stock up on the featured products and get ready for your busiest October yet. Your Halloween lineup just got a whole lot sweeter - with just the right touch of spooky!