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Karen Harvey-Huwen Inspired Floral Easter Eye Design
What's not to admire in Karen Harvey-Huwen's amazing floral designs? Each colorful example of her work is a lovely combination of spontaneity and skill, so when the Swirly Girlies collaboration group I'm a member of chose a challenge with Karen's style as our inspiration, I had a wonderful time giving it a go.
Video Tutorial: Construction Work In Progress
Construction themed parties can leave you searching the internet, trying to find designs you can feature.
Big Nose Buddies Ocean Series: The Swashbuckling Pirate
Avast, ye landlubbers! What would an ocean series be without a pirate clenching a dagger between his teeth as he sets off for the high seas. This jaunty pirate will help you prepare to weigh anchor and get under way at your pirate or adventure parties.
Art Of War For Face Painters: Party Crashers In Public Venues
Beth MacKinney tells us how to handle party crashers when you're having a face painting event.
Video: Grimas Face Paints Product Review
Grimas face paints are an excellent choice for the face painter who is looking for a product free of chemical preservatives (parabens, which are used as preservatives) or halogenated organic compounds.
Video Tutorial: Mehron Intense Powder Dragon
Having ordered some of the new Mehron Intense powder palettes, I’ve been experimenting with them.
Video on How to Remove Face Paint & Prevent Stains on Skin
One of the most frequently asked questions by moms and dads whose children are being face painted for the first time is how to remove face paint.
Tutorial: Tribal Arm Design With Shimmering Rainbow Metallics
When it comes to teens, you can never predict what design they'll choose at an event. But usually you can count on girls preferring exaggerated fantasy makeup, or the boys choosing designs which feature their favorite sport or team, or tribals for either gender.
Face Painting Personal Trainer: No Regrets
For the first time in many years, my family held a reunion this year. Relatives traveled from all over the country to be at my parents’ farm for Labor Day weekend, and it was one of the best times I’ve ever had.
Art Of War For Face Painters: Can You Paint Faster?
Problem: You’ve booked a two hour event from a client who is planning a party with 35 guests who will need face painting.
Product Review Video of Wiser Kid Series Stencils
If you've ever tried to wrap an adult-sized stencil around the arm of a small child, you'll know what a great innovation the kid series of stencils was by Wiser.
Tutorial: Tardis-Inspired Halloween/Fall Eye Design
You never know what is going to be requested of you when you’re face painting, and if you’ve been stumped in the past by a Dr. Who fan, this design is for you.
Tutorial: Villain Face Paint for Kylo Ren Fans
I created this design about a year ago, and thought I’d finally share it with you as a tutorial.
Tutorial: Swirls and Sparkles Mask
I hope you enjoy today’s swirls and sparkles mask tutorial, which was the result of one of these impromptu sessions.
Video Tutorial - Spring Fairy Mask
With hopes of warm weather coming soon, you can prepare for spring fairy requests with this lovely floral fairy mask tutorial.
Video Tutorial: Purple Cartoon Octopus
This crazy cartoon octopus is sure to be a hit with the aquatic animal fans in your line.
Video Tutorial: Brilliant Bling Tiger
You can dress up your basic tiger design for the upcoming holidays or for children who love shimmer and shine by using metallics instead of the traditional yellow, orange and red face face paint.
Tutorial: Cartoon Panda With Rainbow & Hearts
Valentine’s Day is the next big holiday, but designs with hearts can be popular any time of the year. Check out this adorable Valentine panda face paint design!
Tutorial for a Simple, Realistic Butterfly
Sometimes face painters are intimidated by more realistic designs, but by using the same processes you use for any other type of design, you can create a simple, realistic butterfly designs as cheek or body art.
Video Tutorial: How to Create Versatile Gem Accessories
Today we're going to make gem accessories, which are primarily worn on the arm or wrist and they are made to complement a facial design.
Video Companion to the Ultimate Black Guide
Every artist has his or her favorite blacks to use on the job, but if you're new to face painting, the options can be overwhelming. How do you choose which one is best for you?
Face Painting Personal Trainer: Becoming An MVP (Part 1)
While there are surely other important MVP traits, I’ve listed a few below which should provide ideas for any face painters hoping to become MVPs for their clients.
Cartoon Possum Face Paint Video Tutorial
For this video tutorial, I choose a possum (or opossum, if you prefer that spelling).
Video Tutorial: Mermaid Mask (inspired by Natalee Davies)
This lovely mermaid mask is inspired by Natalee Davies’ gorgeous butterfly designs which I’ve long admired.
Art Of War For Face Painters: The Emergency Kit
Problem: While face painting for a small birthday party, the other performer, a balloon twister, approaches you with a problem.
Video Tutorial: Christmas Cartoon
I hope you enjoy this cartoon, which is likely to please children and adults because it’s whimsical and humorous.
Video: Personalized Graffiti Arm Tutorial
This personalized graffiti arm design inspired by Kerry Tobin's fabulous graffiti arms and legs is one of the most versatile designs you can have in your bag of tricks as a face painter.
Tutorial: Football Fumble
Fall is a great time for football designs, and as it’s just around the corner, this football design uses simple shapes, but is fun to do.
The Art of War For Face Painters: The Dreaded Call
You pick up the phone to find a concerned mom on the other end. Her daughter's face seemed to be overly red after they removed the face paint. Is it an allergic reaction? What should she do? As a face painter, you feel immediate concern for the child and also for your business. This is the call you have hoped you will never receive.
Holly Fairy Mask Tutorial for Face Painting
Whether you have snowy cold or sunny warmth for the winter months, I hope the children you face paint, will enjoy this Christmas design.
Tutorial: Construction Jackhammer Cartoon
Like most face painters, I have loads of super hero, princess, animal, and butterfly designs.
Video Product Review: Craft-N-Go Kit
Several artists have done reviews of the Craft-n-Go, but after a year of use, here’s my take on what I consider an excellent product and great piece of equipment which has made my job as a face painter easier.
Big Nose Buddies: Sea Turtle Tutorial
Ocean animals are huge hits with kids, so whether it's turtles and dolphins or sharks and sea horses, you should have a few on your board. For children who would rather have a mask than cheek art, the Big Nose Buddies can help complement your other options at events with an underwater theme.
Art Of War For Face Painters: Keep An Eye On My Child
Beth Mackinney shows you exactly what to do and say when parents leave their children unattended at large events!
Face Painting Personal Trainer: Making Your Business Grow
I have to admit that, in general, I have a very relaxed attitude toward business. This last year, I set a goal of increasing my gross income by 50%!
The Face Painting Personal Trainer: Capturing Your Ideas
Sketching is an important part of face painting because it allows you to capture fleeting ideas which can be triggered at any time of they day.
Springtime Baby Chicks and Flowers Tutorial
At our house, spring and summer mean baby chickies, so I couldn't resist a little cheek art design using one as inspiration. Like all babies, chicks spend most of their time eating, and sleeping, so the two little chicks in this design are tuckered out and deep in their naps.
Big Nose Buddies Christmas Series: Rudolph
The Christmas series of Big Nose Buddies would be incomplete without a Rudolph design, because when it comes to Rudolph, it's all about the nose.
Tutorial: Robot Sneakadoodle
While many designs are requested particularly by one gender or another, it’s also important to have plenty of gender neutral designs available which appeal to all kids and adults.
Face Painting Personal Trainer: The Power Of Daily Challenge
If you’ve avoided participating in groups like the one I described above in the past, consider giving one like this a try.
Big Nose Buddies : Mermaid Tutorial
Nothing says adventure on the high seas like a mermaid sighting or two, and your mermaid aficionados will love this Big Nose Buddies design, which is sparkly mermaid to the core.
Video Tutorial: Green Alien Sneakadoodle
One of the things which has changed for my Sneakadoodle designs over the years is that the newer designs are bolder and brighter on the face.
Tutorial: TAG Neon Split Cake Princess Crown
This beautiful princess design showcases gorgeous neons, which look lovely under regular lighting conditions as well.
Video on How to Cut Kit Clutter
If clutter has become a problem for you, check out this video with two strategies for keeping kit clutter under control.
How to Glitter When Using Powders
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.
Art of War For Face Painters: When to Hand Off a Job
You've booked an event as a face painter for a large adult birthday party, but two days before the event, you get a call from the host. What do you do?
Art Of War For Face Painters: When The Client Wants To Under-Book You
Problem: A client who booked you a few weeks ago gives you a call with a party update.
Video Tutorial: Hard Hat
I try to offer at least four to six theme-specific designs for clients when they have a party. For some parties which have popular themes, such as superhero or fairy parties.