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Sneakadoodle Easter Chick Tutorial
This little chick is looking for her Sneakadoodle buddy and can be used as a design for either your Easter or spring boards.
Video Tutorial: Construction Work In Progress
Construction themed parties can leave you searching the internet, trying to find designs you can feature.
Spooky UV Owl in a Tree
Check out this adorable spooky UV owl face paint design by talented face painter Beth MacKinney!
Face Painting Personal Trainer: Becoming An MVP (Part 2)
This week, I have 4 more things I think are equally worth cultivating to make your business shine and to keep your customers loyal.
Sneakadoodle Owl is a Hoot to Face Paint
Evidently owls are in at the moment, so here’s a fun Sneakadoodle Owl tutorial to add to your face painting repertoire.
Lace and Roses Mask Tutorial
Today’s tutorial was the idea of my model, who decided she really wanted roses. We collaborated, and the result was this lovely, simple mask.
Art Of War For Face Painters: Choosing Your Battles
Problem: You’re face painting at a party, and the guests are primarily little children.
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 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.
Exaggerated Eye Makeup for Teens and Women
For this design, you could either put it only one one side, or you could mirror it for both.
The Art of War for Face Painters: Paints are Provided
You always supply your own face paints and equipment when you work, but this year an organization you’ve donated your face painting service to in the past has declared they want to supply the materials you use for their event.
Video Tutorial: Mehron Intense Powder Dragon
Having ordered some of the new Mehron Intense powder palettes, I’ve been experimenting with them.
Double Dragon Arm Design Tutorial
I love my one stroke split cakes. I don’t know if there is a better product which impresses clients more or gives a face painter more speed in creating designs than the one stroke split cakes.
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.
Tutorial for a Flaming Sea Serpent
Check out this adorable flaming sea serpent face paint design by face painter Beth MacKinney!
Graffiti Dragon Arm Design
It takes a little longer, but as a piece of art, it will be something you could charge more for as well. Add glitter, gems, and liquid bling to give it more girl-appeal or to add value.
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.
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.
Monster Monogram Tutorial
If you’re looking for something fun and quick, but still carries a level of custom design, try out this super-fast monster monogram face paint design.
Tutorial: Mehron INtense Alien (Monster) Half Face
This has been the perfect Chicago summer (hot and humid) for the Mehron Intense powders I purchased this year. The powders are great because they are comfortably light on [..]
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 Painting Personal Trainer: The Creative Process and Your Inner Editor
One of my favorite designs that I wear for events, but which came from another artist originally.
Video: How to Organize Your Glitter Tattoo Stencils
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 your attention to excellence, because nothing looks less professional than haphazardly rifling through a table of supplies while on the job.
Flaming Tribal Name Design Tutorial
This arm design is based on tribal flames Onalee Rivera shared on one of our face painters’ forums.
Bubblehead Iron Man tutorial
As it turns out, they were pretty easy to do, so here’s the first in a series of bubblehead characters for you to try out on your own.
Tutorial: Cartoon Cupid
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and I wanted to do a few fun designs for you to go with it, as you may have Valentine’s Day parties coming up.
Cartoon Thanksgiving Turkey Tutorial
It seems like the stores went from Halloween straight to Christmas this year, so I decided to create some Thanksgiving tutorials so my favorite holiday doesn’t get lost entirely as the holiday season approaches.
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.
Realistic Horse Face Painting Design
Here’s an example of a realistic horse face painting design which can be done in a few simple steps.
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.
The Art of War for Face Painters: Encountering Craft Paints
Here's what you should do when you encounter craft paints at a face painting event, according to professional face painter Beth MacKinney.
Mini Fairy and Bouquet Arm Design
But for this lovely mini fairy and arm bouquet, miniature is okay. In fact, it lends a delicacy which is reminiscent of Tinkerbell.
Tutorial: One-Stroke Cartoon Loch Ness Monster
Dragons and fantastical creatures are always popular with kids, especially boys. This reptilian cartoon pokes some fun at the Loch Ness monster. Is he real or not?
Gilding the Butterfly Tutorial
“Gilding the lily” is an idiom that refers to adding extra ornamentation to something that is already beautiful. When it comes to face painting, gilding the lily is ok
Willy Wonka Eye Design Tutorial
Check out this super cool Wily Wonka face paint design that's quick and easy to do!
Celebrate Dads With Father’s Day Designs
Father’s Day doesn’t get as much press as Mother’s Day, but plenty of kids like to celebrate their dad’s special day with a cool Father’s Day design.
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.
Video: Being Prepared For Skin Sensitivities and Allergic Reactions
Face painters love to make kids happy, so we don't ever want a child to have a sensitivity or reaction to face paint. I hope this video will help you think through protocols in advance which will help you assist your clients professionally.
Art Of War For Face Painters: False Expectations
Problem: Each year you offer to face paint gratis at the fundraiser for your daughter’s school, but you’ve found the event increasingly stressful.
Sneakadoodle Panda Wants To Do Lunch
Pandas are picky when it comes to food. They love bamboo, however, so the Sneakadoodle Panda face paint design would love your help locating some for his lunch.
Tutorial for Sneakadoodle Kid in the Tree
Summer is just around the corner, so it’s good to be prepared with some designs which celebrate the season. Nothing says summer like kids scaling trees.
Taking Your Cheek Art From Special to Spectacular
If you’re not sure where to begin in order to ramp up your cheek art designs, here are some suggestions.
Art Of War For Face Painters: Retainer Required?
Problem: Having begun the process of booking a date and time for a new client, you realize she hasn’t sent you the $50 retainer you requested for her event.
Video Tutorial: How To Create Bling Tiaras
Gem clusters can take any form, so consider creating a few of these lovely bling tiaras for children who love bling in their princess or fairy designs.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a Sneakadoodle Leprechaun
Introducing a special element of fun to your face painting will give it an extra appeal for adults as well as children. Sneakadoodles, which peak out of the hairline, are a great way to do this.
Personalized Graffiti Arm Designs
Personalized graffiti arm art is a great option for you. It’s easy to do, and teens particularly love it.