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Get ready to journey to a galaxy far, far away with these incredible Star Wars face painting designs! We're absolutely thrilled to share this special webinar featuring the incredibly talented Linnéa Önnerby Novak from Sweden, who brings us four fantastic designs perfect for Star Wars fans of all ages. Whether you're painting at birthday parties, comic conventions, or just having fun at home, these designs will have everyone saying "This is the way!"
About the Artist
Linnéa Önnerby Novak is an internationally renowned face painter from Sweden with a passion for creating designs that capture imagination and bring joy to faces everywhere. A self-proclaimed Star Wars superfan, Linnéa brings her expertise and enthusiasm to every brushstroke, making complex designs accessible for painters at all skill levels. Her work has inspired countless artists around the world, and we're honored to have her share these galactic creations with our face painting community.
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For these stellar designs, Linnéa used several professional-quality face paints including:
- Cameleon Swan dark gray/silver one-stroke for metallic effects
- Diamond FX black for crisp outlines
- Superstar copper and bronze shimmer paints for that desert planet feel
- Fusion Tink neon green for Baby Grogu
- Global Sahara brown for earthy tones
- Graffiti Madness stencils by Weiser for perfect stars
Design 1: The Millennium Falcon - The Fastest Ship in the Galaxy
Let's start with what Linnéa calls "the most popular ship in the whole galaxy" - the legendary Millennium Falcon! This versatile design can be placed on the forehead, cheek, or even as part of a larger composition.
Creating the Basic Shape
Using a 5/8 angular brush loaded with gray/silver one-stroke, begin by painting a circle for the main body of the ship. The beauty of this design lies in its simplicity - just three basic shapes come together to create this iconic vessel. Add the back section with two small extensions, then create the front cockpit area where our favorite smugglers sit.
Adding Details and Movement
Once your base is dry, outline everything with black using a #3 round brush. Add an inner circle and the signature details that make this ship instantly recognizable. The magic happens when you add white highlights and create motion trails using a 3/4 inch flat brush with blue, green, and white - suddenly your Millennium Falcon is making the Kessel Run!
Finishing Touches
No Star Wars scene is complete without TIE fighters in hot pursuit! These are wonderfully simple - just a dot with an H-shape around it. Add some star stencils with white paint, sprinkle on some "stardust" (glitter), and you've got a design that'll have everyone impressed faster than you can say "twelve parsecs."
Design 2: BB-8 - The Adorable Droid on the Run
Next up is everyone's favorite spherical droid from "The Force Awakens" - BB-8! This design captures the little droid racing across the desert planet of Jakku, being chased by First Order forces.
Setting the Desert Scene
Start with a petal-shaped sponge and Superstar copper shimmer paint to create the sandy ground. Layer in some dark brown for depth and dimension. For the sky, blend in shimmering blue (like Diva Blue) and touches of shimmering lilac to create that otherworldly atmosphere. Remember not to paint the entire area - you'll need space for BB-8!
Bringing BB-8 to Life
Using white paint and a filbert brush (perfect for those round shapes), create BB-8's spherical body and smaller head unit. The orange details really make this droid pop - add those signature panels and circles that give BB-8 its distinctive look. Don't forget that tiny antenna!
Action and Adventure
To show BB-8 in motion, add some ground texture with black paint to suggest speed. Those ever-present TIE fighters make another appearance here, and falling stars add to the dynamic feel. The shimmery paints eliminate the need for glitter, but feel free to add some if you're using regular paints!
Design 3: The Mandalorian Helmet - This Is The Way
For fans of the hit series "The Mandalorian," this beskar helmet design is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Linnéa perfectly captures the essence of Din Djarin's iconic armor in this face painting masterpiece.
Creating the Helmet
Using the same gray/silver one-stroke from the Millennium Falcon, paint the distinctive T-shaped visor area of the Mandalorian helmet. The key is getting those angles just right to capture that unmistakable silhouette that strikes fear into the hearts of enemies across the galaxy.
Galaxy Background
While the helmet dries, create a stunning backdrop using a 3/4 inch brush loaded with "Midnight" from Arty Brush Cake - a gorgeous purple, blue, and silver combination. Sweep it above the helmet design to create that deep space effect perfect for any bounty hunter's adventure.
Details That Matter
Outline the helmet with black for definition, then add white highlights to make it really pop. The phrase "This is the way" adds authenticity that true fans will appreciate. Scatter some TIE fighters and stars around the design - after all, trouble seems to follow the Mandalorian wherever he goes!
Design 4: Baby Grogu - The Child Who Stole Our Hearts
We couldn't have a Mandalorian-themed section without including the adorable Grogu (also known as Baby Yoda or The Child)! At just fifty years young, this Force-sensitive youngster makes for an incredibly popular face painting choice.
That Adorable Green Face
Using Fusion's Tink neon green and a 5/8 or 1/2 inch brush, create Grogu's distinctive head shape - not quite circular, but perfectly baby-like. Those massive ears are essential - they're what make him instantly recognizable! Save your green brush for later; you'll need it for his tiny hands.
Dressing Baby Grogu
Switch to Global's Sahara brown for his robes. To add texture and prevent a flat look, use a sponge or stencil to blend and create fabric-like depth. Add three little green fingers peeking out from the robes - these tiny details make all the difference!
Those Irresistible Eyes
Grogu's enormous black eyes are what make him "the cutest creature in the galaxy," as Linnéa says. Add pink inside the ears for that touch of baby softness. For the eyes, layer Superstar's golden green shimmer on the lids - it's light enough not to overpower but adds that magical quality. White outlines and star accents complete this design that works beautifully for all Star Wars fans, with a little extra sparkle making it perfect for those who want some glamour with their galactic adventure!
Pro Tips from the Webinar
Throughout the demonstration, Linnéa shared invaluable techniques that elevate these designs from good to absolutely stellar. Her tip about creating "wells" in black and white face paint cakes - making small indentations to hold water - helps maintain the perfect consistency for smooth line work. This technique extends brush life and creates cleaner, more professional results.
The versatility of placement is another key takeaway. While demonstrated on practice boards, these designs work beautifully on foreheads, cheeks, arms, or even as belly paintings for pregnant Star Wars fans! The key is adapting the size and orientation to fit your canvas while maintaining the essential elements that make each character recognizable.
For painters working events, Linnéa emphasizes that not every detail is necessary when time is limited. The white outlines, while they make designs pop beautifully, can be skipped in a pinch. Similarly, TIE fighters are so quick and effective that they can be added to any design for instant Star Wars credibility - just remember, they're essentially an H with a dot!
Making It Your Own
One of the beautiful aspects of face painting is how each artist brings their own style to classic designs. Linnéa mentioned that stencils are available for many of these characters if you prefer that approach, but hand-painting allows for more customization and adaptation to different face shapes and sizes.
For those wanting to expand the designs, consider adding elements like R2-D2, C-3PO, or lightsabers. The techniques demonstrated here - using one-strokes for metallic effects, creating motion with brush strokes, and building atmosphere with shimmer paints - can be applied to any Star Wars character or ship you want to create.
Perfect for Every Occasion
These Star Wars designs are incredibly versatile and perfect for various events. Birthday parties become epic celebrations when young Padawans sport Grogu designs or Mandalorian helmets. Comic conventions and fan gatherings are ideal venues for showing off your Millennium Falcon skills. Even casual face painting sessions at home become adventures when you're creating beloved characters from that galaxy far, far away.
The gender-neutral appeal of Star Wars makes these designs perfect for everyone. While this webinar focused on "boy designs," Linnéa rightly points out that Star Wars has fans of all genders, and adding some glitter or shimmer can customize any design to match individual preferences.
Join the Face Painting Rebellion
Whether you're a professional face painter looking to expand your repertoire or a parent wanting to create magical moments for your younglings, these Star Wars designs offer something for everyone. The combination of simple techniques with stunning results means painters at any skill level can create designs that are truly out of this world.
Remember, as Mandalorians say, "This is the way" - and the way to amazing face painting is practice, quality supplies, and learning from talented artists like Linnéa Önnerby Novak. May the face paint be with you, always!
