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Sneakadoodle Butterfly Design
In the fall I enjoyed a class by Margi Kanter, so I thought I’d try a Sneakadoodle butterfly design which is reminiscent of her bold cartoon style.
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?
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.
Easy Mardi Gras Mask Tutorial
This fast and easy Mardi Gras face paint mask is great for long lines on the job as well as for beginners!
Simple Nativity Cheek Art Tutorial
I love Christmas, but sometimes it’s difficult to come up with designs which reflect the nativity Christmas story.
A Heart Design That’s Out of This World
I decided to see what my volunteer thought of this unusual heart, and she was pleased with the result. I hope your customers are as well, since it’s a quick and easy design.
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.
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.
Non-Scary Fall Eye Design
While there are many Halloween designs, there are few fall face paint designs. Check out this fall leaf face paint tutorial from Beth MacKinney!
Art of War for Face Painters: Ticket Trouble
How do you handle it when you're face painting at a large event and the organizers oversell tickets for the face painting?
One-Stroke Sunshine With Sunglasses
In the northern US, we’ll have to content ourselves with this sunny one-stroke version for a little while longer.
Peace From the Sneakadoodle Hippie
Peace signs are still popular, so hang out with this happy Sneakadoodle Hippie by adding her to your board for the summer season.
Super Easy Bats and Rainbow Design
Since rainbows are also undeniably popular, this design incorporates some fall elements with a rainbow. Feel free to add some extra sparkle by using cosmetic glitter as well.
Video: How to Clean Brushes
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.
Flaming Pirate Skull Tutorial
No matter what the party theme might be, kids often go for pirate skulls, which can even be popular with teens and adults.
Tutorial for Sneakadoodle Honey Bear
Check out this adorable bear face paint tutorial from talented face painter Beth MacKinney!
Video Tutorial: Mehron Intense Powder Dragon
Having ordered some of the new Mehron Intense powder palettes, I’ve been experimenting with them.
Sneakadoodle Giraffe Tutorial
Summer is the time for heading to the zoo, and this Sneakadoodle Giraffe is a little concerned because he seems to have misplaced something important.
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.
Sneakadoodle Tribute to Teachers
After a year of hard work, the teachers need a break as well. Here’s a quirky Sneakadoodle tribute to your favorite teacher.
Tutorial for an Undersea Snorkeling Adventure
Get ready for fun in the sun with this snorkeling Sneakadoodle design. To add a little peril to your face painting, go with a shark.
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.
Rainbow and Butterfly Arm Design
Check out this quick and easy rainbow and butterfly arm design that's perfect for on-the-job and beginners!
The Art of War for Face Painters: A Cautionary Cell Phone Tale
Problem: You're checking through your spreadsheet and doing weekly follow-up calls when you realize that one client hasn't returned her event information to you although you sent her an email followed by a text reminder. You pick up your phone to give her a call. After she answers and you explain who you are, she suddenly hangs up.
Spring Calla Lily Mask Tutorial
With weather like this, my brush automatically turns toward springy designs with flowers and pastels like this pale teal party mask with calla lilies.
Face Paint Tutorial for Penguin Mask
Check out this adorable penguin face paint tutorial by talented face painter Beth MacKinney.
The Great Pumpkin Meets Spiderman
If you grew up with the Great Pumpkin from Charlie Brown, and you also have a thing for Spiderman, this is the design for you this fall.
Easy One-Stroke Sneakadoodle Octopus
Down in the deep is a friendly octopus taking a look at a sunken wreck. Use this octopus face paint tutorial to make him come alive for your underwater enthusiasts.
This Sneakadoodle Design is a Home Run for Your Baseball Fan
So this design is an appropriate, simple design for kids who love baseball and would like a fun, cartoon design for their favorite sport.
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.
Help Sneakadoodle Easter Bunny Find His Missing Basket
When the shy Sneakadoodle Easter Bunny loses his Easter basket, it’s up to you to help him find it so he can complete his mission and distribute Easter eggs to all the children who are waiting for them.
Flaming Tribal Name Design Tutorial
This arm design is based on tribal flames Onalee Rivera shared on one of our face painters’ forums.
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.
Speedy, Sparkling Eye Design Keeps the Blingsters Happy
This weekend I’ll be performing at a high volume event with far more kids than I can get through. While that’s the kind of situation face painters don’t [..]
Video: Introduction to Using Wiser Stencils for Airbrush Tattoos
If you haven't had the opportunity to try out the Wiser stencils, I hope this introductory video shows you just how useful they can be for your business. Check out our great selection of kid-sized and adult-sized Wiser tattoo stencils now available through Facepaint.com.
Converting Eye Designs For The Arm
You get unusual requests in the face painting business. This weekend, a guest at a party pointed at one of the eye designs in my idea book and said, “I want this one, but on my arm.”
Sven the Sneakadoodle Viking Needs Your Help
You’re going to have to help Sneakadoodle Viking Sven find his viking ship, or he’ll never get promoted beyond cabin boy.
Floral Eye Design With Global’s London Small Split Cake
Global has some great qualities in its face paints. They tend to not stain, and they are beautifully vibrant. One of my favorite small split cakes is London!
Golden Party Mask With Butterflies
She selected the colors she wanted for the mask, and I chose a design which incorporated them. I hope you enjoy trying this lovely golden party mask at your next event!
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.
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.
Cartoon Dog Chasing Cat Face Paint Tutorial
While I like cats, I don’t normally draw cartoon cats, and this design was the suggestion of one of my models. I’m really more of a cartoon dog person.
A Wintery Penguin Tutorial
We got about 6 to 8 inches of snow in Chicago this weekend, so to celebrate, I thought a wintry penguin design would be in order.
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.
Polar Bear Mask Tutorial
Here’s another arctic mask idea for a winter face paint design which should be popular with both boys and girls during the cold months.
Variations for Your Father’s Day designs
This week it’s all about the dads, so here is a second variation on the graffiti-style lettering design.