It's important to have the tools available which will allow you to produce the highest amount of designs possible while maintaining your quality. Large split cakes, small split cakes (one-strokes / arty-cakes), stencils, and a severely limited menu will be some ofthe most important weapons your arsenal which allow you to do your best under high pressure. 

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.

In this video tutorial, Shelley Wapniak shows us how to face paint tear drops, which are essential to the basics of face painting and any design!

Every artist has his or her favorite whites 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?

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!

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.

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. 

Learning how to face paint is a fun task which sometimes becomes difficult if you do not know the basics. It's important the you learn the basics to build a strong foundation for your art especially in face painting wherein the imagination, skill, and resourcefulness of an artist is reflected through their work.