Beginner Face Painting Designs (10 Designs)

For face painting beginner designs, starting with simple and fun designs is a great way to build skills and confidence. Here are some popular beginner designs to help you get started:

1. Spider Hero (one eye/half mask)

• Sponging base
• Eye shape
• Webs
• Variations
  • Two eye mask version
  • One stroke
  • Simple linework outline

2. Tropical Eye design

• Sponging base by blending colors
• Shape of design to frame eye
• Adding line work for palm tree silhouette
• Variations 
  • Accented with clouds, sunset, etc
  • Use of rainbow cake for background
  • Adding line work flourishes

3. Simple Cat

• Sponging base
• Shape and placement of muzzle, ears, etc
• Line work for nose, muzzle, ears, etc
• Line work for fur outline
• Variations
  
  • Adding stripes
  • Using rainbow cake
  • Stencil accents
  • Adding flowers, bows or other decoration
  • One stroke version

4. Bat Hero (forehead design)

• Placement
• Shape
• Symmetry
• Variations
  • Background color 
  • Stencil accents
  • Full mask version
  • One stroke

5. Butterfly (one eye)

• Sponging/blending base
• Placement and shape of wings 
• Simple linework for outline
• Placement of body/antennae
• Variations
  • Two eye mask 
    • Symmetry
    • Placement
      
  • Rainbow cake
  • Stencil accents
  • One stroke accents
  • Fancy linework

6. Simple Flower Princess

• Placement
• Double dip petals/leaves
• Linework accents

7. Rainbow Swoop

• Placement options
• Flourishes
• Accents (clouds, starburst, etc)

8. Dino/Monster Eye

9. Princess crown/mask (teardrop & swirls)

10. Dog (dalmatian)

With these beginner designs and tips, you’ll be able to create fun and eye-catching face paint looks while developing your skills. And you'll be having a lifetime access upon purchase. Enjoy the creative process!