This masterclass will be focused on how to create your own animal facepainting designs, so you can use them on the job in a simple and fast way.
In this 2 hour class you will learn how to create your own animal facepaint designs. We will go through the steps of creating an animal facepainting design.
We will talk about:
1) The idea of how simplifying lines in pictures will help you to filter out all the unnecessary details so you can get a clear image in designing your own animal facepaint designs.
2) How you will be able to look at detailed pictures and will be able to simplify it to lines.
3) How to make the shapes in a design even more simple so you can easily remember and reproduce them on the job. We will talk about using a simple clock-design to help you.
4) How to recognize core points in different animals that you will have to use in a design to make them recognizeable
5) How to combine all this information and create your own animal facepaint design, how to adapt all the shapes to the face or how to apply all the shapes in a cartoony design.
6) Time for questions
Products needed:
- Pen and paper
- Water
- Facepaint
o Black and white for linework
o Different solid colors fort he shapes of the characters, in the designs I use yellow,
brown, grey and pink in 2 shades.
- Round Brushes number 2 or 3, number 4 or 5 and a big filbert brush
- Sponges
- Practice board or paper to practice on
- Insert sleeve 23 rings and a white sheet of paper in it.
- A picture of an animal you would like to paint.
Meet the Instructor
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Mara Zegers from ‘Make Art Really Amazing’ will show you how to create your own designs with different characters by changing little things in the face and give the
design many expressions. Mara is a professional facepainter from the Netherlands.
She has been facepainting for many years and has been teaching classes on FabaTV and the online Halloween summit of the International Facepainting school. Her work has been featured in magazines like Qmagazine and Wet Paint magazine.
How to Sign Up for the Class
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How to Get In the Class
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Masterclass FAQs
1. Is this a live session or pre-recorded?
Answer:
This is a live session. Please check the Zoom details after purchase or refer to the product image for the time and date of the masterclass.
2. Do I need to create an account on Facepaint.com?
Answer:
Yes, make sure that the email address on your Facepaint.com account matches the one you used on the day you purchased the masterclass.
3. Can I speak during the class?
Answer:
Upon entering the Zoom session, all students will be muted. However, you are allowed to speak—simply raise your hand using the emoji in Zoom. When the moderator notices, they will unmute you. Please make sure that your question or comment is relevant to the instructor’s demonstration.
Once the class is over, if there is still time, the moderator will allow everyone to speak, ask questions, share opinions, and express gratitude to the instructor and fellow face painters.
4. Will I be able to ask questions?
Answer:
Yes, you can ask questions during the class, but you must type them in the chat. The moderator will read them aloud for the instructor and students. The instructor will answer them right away. Please ensure your questions are related to the instructor’s demonstration to avoid distractions and make the best use of time.
5. If I leave during the class, will I be able to rejoin?
Answer:
Yes, as long as the class is still ongoing.
If you try to rejoin after the scheduled time, you will not be able to access the Zoom link as it will have expired.
6. How do I access the masterclass recordings?
Answer:
• Ensure You Have a Facepaint.com Account: Please make sure you already have an account on our Facepaint.com website.
• Use the Same Email Address: The email address you used on the day you purchased the product should be the same one you use to log in to our website. This ensures your access to the class.
• Go to the Member’s Area: Once logged in, navigate to the “MEMBER’S AREA,” which is under the “Masterclasses” tab, where you will find the recorded masterclass videos. You can watch and rewatch them at your convenience!
7. How long will it take for the recorded masterclass to be available on the website?
Answer:
Please allow up to 24 hours for the recorded masterclass to be accessible at your convenience.
8. How will I know when the recorded masterclass is available on the website?
Answer:
You will receive an email notification once the video has been uploaded.
9. What if I have trouble logging in or accessing the recordings?
Answer:
• Double-check that you are logging in with the same email address you used to purchase the masterclass. It must be the same to ensure you can access the recordings.
• Check your internet connection.
10. Will I get updates about new content or future masterclasses?
Answer:
Yes, we have a calendar of events on our homepage.
You will also receive an email about the upcoming masterclasses.