Learning how to face paint is not a walk in the park. But, you can learn much quicker if you know the basics. Today, learn how to do the basic swirls and curls with Shelley Wapniak.

Ichose a binder system because I didn't like using file folders for my airbrush stencils.In a folder, the stencils tended to get caught on one another, and I still had to shuffle through them to find what I needed.

When you're at an event, setting up a system for speed and efficiency will help you make the most of your time with your clients. It also displays yourattention to excellence, because nothing looks less professional than haphazardly rifling through a table of supplies while on the job.

Check out this fun and easy graffiti lettering face paint tutorial by Shelley Wapniak! Kids go absolutely crazy over this deign, and believe it or not, it's pretty easy to do!

When artists aren't subject to external regulations for cleaning our brushes, it's extra important that they self-regulate to make sure their brushes and equipment is clean and hygienic during and after events.

Kids always stay perfectly still while they patiently wait for you to paint a masterpiece on their face, right? Wrong!! The truth is that kids are squirmy, giggly, wiggly, little balls of energy. Here are some tips on how to deal with your moving canvases. 

Blending face paints is a technique that aspiring face painters should learn when it comes to face painting. This skill comes in handy whenever a design requires gradient-like color to make the design higher in quality. With tons of face paint colors available in the market, this skill will surely take you a long way. 

An interesting conversation came up on one of the face painting Facebook groups this last week. It began, "How do I decide what to charge for face painting?" This is one of the most asked questions for not only new face painters, but also face painters who have been painting for awhile. 

Your reputation is your business and your business is your reputation. Develop good relationships and treat others honestly. 

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?

If you're new to face painting, it's important to think through your set up before you get to an event. This video will help you set up for a face painting event, consider what equipment you'll need, as well as how you should position yourself to keep children from accidentally getting into your equipment.