Did you know that UltraViolet is color of the year!? In this blog I wanted to write about shading, because we always struggle with that one and it's one of the most important things that will make your designs pop out and look more realistic.

Are you wondering how to take glitter off your face? Shelley and Jessica has some useful pointers for you... and a little bit extra from Shelley.

Summer has arrived in Chicago with a vengeance, and it's HOT outside. Really hot. We don't usually get a run of weather in the 90s (which feel like the 100s) in May. But like it or not, if you're a face painter, you know exactly what king of heat means—your beautiful artwork, after being remoisten with perspiration, will be in danger of serious smearing.

Facepaint.com sells dozens of different brands black face paint, so which one should you to choose for your kit? This blog will definitely help you decide...

Replenishing your face paints after a busy day face painting in an event or party is essential. you must know how to properly prepare and maintain your supplies. One of the most basic is knowing how to repot your face paints.

In order to keep your stencils safe while you're using them in an outdoor venue, it's helpful to create a stencil palette, which also allows you to work more quickly.

If you haven't had any training in color theory, you may be choosing your colors intuitively based on what appeals to your eye. 

It's important to have the tools available which will allow you to produce the highest amount of designs possible while maintaining your quality. Large split cakes, small split cakes (one-strokes / arty-cakes), stencils, and a severely limited menu will be some ofthe most important weapons your arsenal which allow you to do your best under high pressure.