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Mermaid Mask Tutorial by Beth MacKinney
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.
Video Tutorial: Alien Jellyfish Design by Beth MacKinney
This design made it's first appearance within the pages my sketchbook while I was doodling. You never know what's going to come out of your pen or pencil, and you should keep a sketchbook to catch those ideas before they get away.
Video on Color Theory Basics by Beth MacKinney
If you haven't had any training in color theory, you may be choosing your colors intuitively based on what appeals to your eye.
Video Tutorial: Floral Butterfly Mask by Beth MacKinney
If you struggle with butterflies, I hope this design with elements inspired by several of my favorite artists, such as Annie Reynolds and Denise Cold, will be something you enjoy painting.
Starry Tribal Eye Design Tutorial by Beth MacKinney
I've always admired the bold fluidity of tribal designs, so this week I thought I'd add some special shimmers to a tribal design to make it appealing to girls or women.
Full Face Rocket Ship Tutorial by Beth MacKinney
When I asked my model what he'd like, he said he wanted a full face rocket ship, so that's what we did for this tutorial.
Kraze FX Split Cake Review by Beth MacKinney
Everyone loves the versatility and ease of split cakes, and the new Kraze FX split cakes absolutely deliver in terms of brilliance of color, ease of use, durability, and comfort.
Video by Beth MacKinney for Creating a Stencil Palette for Airbrushing
In order to keep your stencils safe while you're using them in an outdoor venue, it's helpful to create a stencil palette, which also allows you to work more quickly.
Lace and Flowers Eye Design Tutorial by Beth MacKinney
This lovely lace and flowers eye design is inspired by two of my favorite floral artists—Rosa Cline and Denise Cold. It's soft, lacy background is the perfect canvas for delicate, pink roses and should be popular with girls as well as moms who don't necessarily want a full mask for summer events.
Video Tutorial: Princess With Global's Sydney Split Cake by Beth MacKinney
If you're weary of pink and purple princess designs, try one of the gorgeous Global split cakes for some glowing colors with this princess design featuring Global's Sydney split cake.
Royal's Moda Pro Sculpt BMX-245 Brush Video Review by Beth MacKinney
What if there was a brush which you could use instead of sponges which used less product and put down a beautiful, smooth application of face paint? Would you give it a try? The answer is that most of us would, and it turns out that such a brush does exist.
Webinar: COVID-19 Face Paint Safety Measures with Beth MacKinney
In this webinar, Beth MacKinney shares her Covid-19 face paint safety measures.
Webinar: How to Face Paint Cartoon Characters With Beth Mackinney
Watch this video, as professional face paint artist Beth Mackinney, shows us a tutorial on how to face paint cartoon characters! Easy, step-by-step instructions perfect for beginners and all face painters alike!
Click Here for Valentine Mask Video Tutorial
This Valentine’s Day mask is so versatile you can use it year round as a princess or fairy design as well.
Video Tutorial: Dark Fairy Inspired by Annie Reynolds
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.
Video: Visual Boards for Events
The primary visual examples I use while face painting are the ones I’ve covered in this video: an idea book, a quick board, a super-high volume board, and some small visual reference books.
Video: Product Review of MiKim Face Paint
MiKim (pronounced MY-Kim) is creamy and comfortable on the skin and comes in a wide array of vibrant colors and intense metallics.
Happy Car Face Painting Tutorial
As many artists, I find it challenging to create designs for some themes. As it turns out, cars are one of these, but this happy little guy will be fun and easy to paint for your automobile fans.
Golden Princess Mask Tutorial
Do we ever get enough of princess masks? No, we don't, because they are some of the most requested designs for a face painter. This mask has plenty of teardrops and swirls, and is inspired by Heather Green's beautiful work.
Tutorial: Metallic Split Cake Mask
Princess, fairy, and masquerade designs are the bread and butter of princess parties for little girls.
Lovely Masquerade Mask Tutorial
I’m always happy to accommodate little girls who like fancy masquerade-style masks with extra bling. (And in my book, the more sparkle, the better!)
Brilliant Birthday Bling Mask Tutorial
I called this a birthday bling mask because I created it for an Inspiration to Paint birthday mask challenge, but actually you could use it as a colorful mask for any occasion.
Tutorial: Cartoon Tractor & Rising Sun
I had the fun of visiting my parents’ farm during Labor Day weekend and enjoying a great family reunion, and this design is inspired by our wonderful sunny weekend.
The Art of War For Face Painters: Servicing Corporate Clients
If you're relatively new as a face painter, you may never have thought to service your previous clients with emails or phone calls, but failing to make contact early in the year can cost you some of your best regular customers.
Karen Harvey-Huwen Inspired Floral Easter Eye Design
What's not to admire in Karen Harvey-Huwen's amazing floral designs? Each colorful example of her work is a lovely combination of spontaneity and skill, so when the Swirly Girlies collaboration group I'm a member of chose a challenge with Karen's style as our inspiration, I had a wonderful time giving it a go.
Golden Dragon Arm Design
I came up with this golden dragon which is similar, but quicker to do. I hope you enjoy trying it out on your own.
The Art of War for Face Painters: Taking a Break in the Middle
Professional face paint Beth MacKinney takes us through the issues you may face at a face painting party or event and how to deal with it.
Being Thankful: Little Friends Tutorial
In honor of all the good friends I’ve accumulated through the years, I created this little cheek art design of two best friends. I hope you enjoy learning to paint it.
Tutorial: Villain Face Paint for Kylo Ren Fans
I created this design about a year ago, and thought I’d finally share it with you as a tutorial.
Watermelon vs. Pumpkin—The Sequel
If you're looking to face paint something different, look no further than this pumpkin and watermelon face paint design by Beth MacKinney!
Sneakadoodle Monster Hunts For Treasure
Monsters are known for their sneakiness, so it’s no surprise that the Sneakadoodle Monster is on the lookout for treasure.
Tutorial: Cartoon Panda With Rainbow & Hearts
Valentine’s Day is the next big holiday, but designs with hearts can be popular any time of the year. Check out this adorable Valentine panda face paint design!
Angel Mask Tutorial
This design is lovely with it’s shimmering pearl colors, and if you’d like to add even more sparkle, outline it with liquid bling.
Steampunk Masquerade Tutorial
Masquerade masks are one of the most fun designs to create while face painting. They’re beautiful and ornate, and there are very few boundaries, even when it comes to shape.
Elsa and Anna Frozen-Inspired Mask
So in honor of the continuing Frozen craze, here’s a lovely mask which incorporates several of the colors from the movie, along with some flowers and snow.
Watermelon vs. The Pumpkin in The Garden
Later I began thinking about garden fruits and vegetables. What would happen if the other produce in the garden were jealous of the pumpkins getting all the attention this time of year? Maybe it would be like this design.
Art Of War For Face Painters: The Emergency Kit
Problem: While face painting for a small birthday party, the other performer, a balloon twister, approaches you with a problem.
The Art of War For Face Painters: The Dreaded Call
You pick up the phone to find a concerned mom on the other end. Her daughter's face seemed to be overly red after they removed the face paint. Is it an allergic reaction? What should she do? As a face painter, you feel immediate concern for the child and also for your business. This is the call you have hoped you will never receive.
The Art of War for Face Painters: Pets and Loss Prevention
Beth MacKinney discusses what you should do if you're face painting at an event and someone brings a pet you're not comfortable with!
Art Of War For Face Painters: Keep An Eye On My Child
Beth Mackinney shows you exactly what to do and say when parents leave their children unattended at large events!
Video on How to Cut Kit Clutter
If clutter has become a problem for you, check out this video with two strategies for keeping kit clutter under control.
Taking Your Cheek Art From Super to Spectacular, Part 2
Enjoy this little monster face paint tutorial which features some great cheek art enhancement ideas.
Becoming a Successful Bling Cluster Designer- Part 2
Today we’re going to walk through the actual process of creating the clusters.
Getting Good Coverage on Varying Skin Tones
A subject that often comes up in the face painting groups is how to choose colors and brands that will give you good coverage for varying skin tones.
Face Painting Personal Trainer: How To Pack For A Convention
Learn how to properly pack for a face painting convention with these tips and tricks from Beth Mackinney!
Art Of War For Face Painters: Flexibility For Surprisingly High Volume
Follow along with professional face painter, Beth Mackinney, to see what you can do when you have a high volume of clients!
Choosing Basic Brushes For Face Painting
One equipment choice new face painters must make is which brushes they will need, not only in brand, but also in type of brush
Glittering Side Butterfly Tutorial
Check out this adorable butterfly face paint design made by talented face painter Beth MacKinney!