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Easy Flaming Meteor Cheek Art
One after another, kids passed over more elaborate designs like the Mars rover for this vibrant design, so in honor of this year’s Perseid meteor shower, I thought I’d share it.
A Nautical Variation on Father’s Day
A nautical theme is a common choice for Father’s Day, so here’s one last graffiti-style lettering design for your holiday board, in case you’ve got some future captains in line.
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.
Tutorial: Simple Silly Turkey Cartoon
Thanksgiving is on its way, so here’s a quick and easy cartoon which can take the place of your shark and dinosaur mouth designs for the fall season.
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 Jungle Series: Parrot Tutorial
What jungle would be complete without a colorful parrot? Since jungle themes are common in birthday parties for children, it's a good idea to have a few of these quick designs in your repertoire, and this friendly parrot is just the fellow to bring smiles to both parents and kids.
Tutorial: Holiday Glitter Mask
This glittering mask will add a little sparkle to your holiday events, and is likely to have a special appeal for teens and women with it’s glamour look.
The Art of War for Face Painters: Don’t Miss Your Gigs
You’re in the middle of the most hectic season of the year as a face painter, and while you’re thrilled to have a busy calendar, you can’t escape the nagging feeling that you’ve forgotten something important.
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.
Sneakadoodle Raccoon is Craving Sweet Corn
If you grew up in farm country, you know that raccoons can’t resist sweet corn, and the Sneakadoodle Raccoon is no exception. Check out this raccoon face paint design!
Wuppies Fly Over the Metropolis
If you’ve never met Wuppies, you’re missing out. Lisette Huinck is the queen of Wuppies, and ever since I saw her cute designs, I’ve loved playing around with some ideas of my own.
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!
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.
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.
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 [..]
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.
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: Construction Work In Progress
Construction themed parties can leave you searching the internet, trying to find designs you can feature.
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.
The Art of War for Face Painters: The Day of the Doctor and Sustainability
Your reputation is your business and your business is your reputation. Develop good relationships and treat others honestly.
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.
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 for a Flaming Sea Serpent
Check out this adorable flaming sea serpent face paint design by face painter Beth MacKinney!
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.
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.
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.
Video Tutorial: Mehron Intense Powder Dragon
Having ordered some of the new Mehron Intense powder palettes, I’ve been experimenting with them.
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.
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: 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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Help For Your Cheek Art Butterfly Woes
So this post is for other face painters who feel their butterflies are hopeless. I hope this simple butterfly technique helps you, too.
The Art of War for Face Painters: Neutralizing Rude Kids
Beth MacKinney takes us through the do's and dont's of neutralizing rude kids at a face painting event!
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?
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.
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.
Willy Wonka Eye Design Tutorial
Check out this super cool Wily Wonka face paint design that's quick and easy to do!
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.