Discover the Magic of Midsummer Night Face Paint with Frida Haas | Facepaint.com

Hey Face Painting Fam,

At Facepaint.com, we’re always excited to feature artists who inspire creativity, push the boundaries of face painting, and empower fellow professionals to grow. Frida Haas brought a wave of inspiration with her Midsummer Night’s face painting designs, blending Swedish folklore, advanced techniques, and imaginative artistry—all in one mesmerizing session.

Whether you're a full-time pro or a passionate hobbyist, this recap will guide you through Frida’s enchanting process. Plus, we’ll share a few Facepaint.com pro tips, tools, and product suggestions along the way.

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Embracing Swedish Folklore: Alvor and Albor

Frida began by setting the stage with rich cultural context from Swedish traditions. She highlighted mythical beings like Alvor and Albor, fairy-like creatures deeply tied to nature and the midsummer season. These legends inspired her whimsical and woodland-themed face painting looks.

By tapping into cultural storytelling, Frida’s art not only showcased technique—but also emotion, meaning, and magic. (Bonus tip: Folklore themes are highly engaging for festivals and themed events!)

 Homemade Gradient Cakes & Mystical Blending

One of Frida’s signature techniques is creating her own gradient cakes, which she used to stunning effect. She applied a custom green-yellow shimmer blend with curved quarter sponges to create soft, natural transitions.

Instead of solid colors, Frida emphasized shimmer-based paints for a more ethereal finish—perfect for fairy and woodland designs. For artists, this is a gentle reminder: shimmer not only adds sparkle but helps with seamless blending on different skin tones.

Butterfly Wings with Meaningful Detail

Butterflies are a go-to in face painting, but Frida took hers to a new level. Using a half-inch angle brush from Face Painting Hub, she built butterfly wings starting from focal points and arching outward for perfect symmetry.

She mixed in leafy edges, scalloped details, and darker lining for depth. Black edging on the wings created crisp definition while allowing the shimmer beneath to glow. This design is a masterclass in structure + softness.

Frida also answered viewer questions on painting yourself while wearing glasses—a relatable challenge for many artists!

 Asymmetry for a Natural Vibe

To avoid a “stamped” or too-perfect appearance, Frida leaned into intentional asymmetry. She painted leafy elements in uneven groupings—three on one side, two on the other—for a more natural, organic design.

She used a filbert brush for refinement, adding eyeliner and shadow effects to create the illusion of lifted eyes, enhancing the fairy aesthetic. A key takeaway? Nature isn’t symmetrical—and neither is magical face art.

 Double-Dip Flowers: Advanced But Doable

With her Art Factory perfect petal brush, Frida demonstrated the classic double-dip flower technique. She stressed one golden rule: paint consistency. Not too drippy. Not too dry. She used DFX White, lightly blended with green and black, and left deliberate negative space between petals to prevent bleeding.

This segment was full of pro-level insights and emphasized that patience and practice lead to clean, eye-catching floral designs.

 Custom Colors and Skin-Friendly Pastels

For artists who serve a wide range of clients, Frida recommended custom pastel mixing for universal skin compatibility. Her pastel yellow mix (white + a small amount of yellow) was translucent enough to glow on fair skin without overpowering it.

She demonstrated contrast techniques by adding brown lining, which improves visibility on pale skin and prevents washout. If you're building a festival kit, add pastel shades for versatile coverage.

 Transformative Fae Creature Design

Midway through, Frida wowed viewers by transforming herself into a fawn-like fae creature. Using Mehron white dulled with Superstar Almond, she contoured her face to create a non-human look.

She then layered a shimmer cake with greens, bronze, and gold, adding stencil texture with a bark pattern to create woodland effects. For a pro touch, Frida noted that many artists would use airbrush, but her brush technique achieved a similar result for those without airbrush tools.

 Horns, Spots & Woodland Details

Frida’s transformation didn’t stop at skin tone. She painted horns, leaf crowns, and spot patterns to mimic a forest creature. Her horns were created using a white-brown-black gradient and a light hand with a filbert brush.

The light touch technique she used allowed her to “float” leaves and sprigs around the face, giving the illusion that nature itself had grown onto the design. She even swapped out her eyeliner for green liner to enhance the mystical aura.

 Finishing Touches and Pricing Advice

Frida wrapped up the demo by reshaping her lips and nostrils to fully embody her fae character. She removed her cupid’s bow using black liner and extended her lip shape into a pointed design.

She also shared priceless advice for working pros:

• Adjust your pricing to reflect full-face fantasy transformations

• Always use powder on eyelids to prevent creasing

• Finish with gold glitter for that final fairy sparkle 

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Stay magical,

The Facepaint.com Team