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Not every white seems to be perfect for every job. Some are good for line work others are better for blending - let's find out what is the best white for you!

Facepaint.com sells dozens of different brands black face paint, so which one should you to choose for your kit? This blog will definitely help you decide...
In this quick tutorial, face paint artist Marina, shows us how to remove tough face paint stains, and it's actually easier than you'd think!

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Boys love to be painted like a soldier. Sometimes, they even wanted it to look like what they see in the cartoons and movies. 

 

Butterfly designs are one of the most favorite designs in face painting. It's a very versatile design which allows it to be painted almost everywhere on the body. 

 

The movie Avatar was an instant hit and classic. The movie features an blue-skinned alien race than has cat-like features.

In the video below, Kiki shows us how to paint a Blue Man inspired design.

Bears in the wild can be very scary. But when painted on a kid's face, a bear turns into the cutest of designs! 

Porcelain dolls went into popularity during the late 1800s and early 1900s. These dolls are known for their skin-like material.

One of the most requested designs during a face painting event is dog designs. Dog designs are very versatile and can easily fit in every one's tastes and skill set. 
One of the easiest designs to paint on a kid is the zebra. You only need two colors - black and white, a brush, and a sponge. 
This tutorial on how to paint a clown face step by step is just what you need to get started! A clown makeup design is a very simple yet fun design when it comes to face painting. There are always kids in an event who would love to be painted as a clown.

I'd like to share a step-by-step of one of my Ariel substitutes with you today in hopes that it will make your painting life easier in the future.

Most doll designs involve cute and pretty looks but there are some that take the more "sinister" road. Like the porcelain dolls we usually see in scary movies. 
The Swirly Girlies challenge group I'm a member of recently completed a dark fairy challenge, and I thought I'd share the results of my dark fairy inspired by Annie Reynolds' style with you.