Face painting contests are a wonderful way to show off your artistry, improve your skills and gain recognition doing what you love. Good luck to you as you explore new avenues for sharing your art through contests!

In this post we’ll talk about the basics of face painting so you can get started painting faces with confidence! This is a brief overview of what you’ll need to know to get started. 

In this post, we'll take an in-depth look at 12 of the best and most important face painting tips and tricks for beginners! Armed with these tips and tricks, you can be on your way to better face painting!

So you want to be a professional face painter? Making upwards of one hundred dollars an hour may sound like a great way to supplement your income or save for that vacation-of-a-lifetime. You’ve been practicing on yourself, maybe your kids too, and you’re feeling pretty confident that you’re ready to get paid to face paint. Now if you could only get that first face painting job!

One question I get asked a lot when I’m on the job is: “How do you remove face paint?" It’s pretty simple. Just use a mild soap and warm water with a washcloth. That should do the trick.

Are your face paints safe? Whether you’re a mom who likes to get creative with your kids or a professional face painter, safety should always be a top concern. Here are some answers to your most commonly asked questions about face paint safety.

With the following tips you can face paint faster while keeping your cool. As much as face painting is about style, talent, and creativity, it’s also about speed. As a professional face painter you’re expected to paint a certain number of faces within an hour. 

If you haven’t already experimented with split cakes or one stroke face paints, you’re probably at least curious about how to use them. And what’s the difference between a split cake and a one stroke anyway?

We’ve combed the internet to find you the top ten sites to learn face painting. Whether you’re just starting out as a professional face painter or you’re dressing up your kids for Halloween, these sites will give you the very best tips, tricks, and tutorials for basic face painting. 

With so many choices of face paints to choose from it can be tough to decide which is the best face paint for you. If you want to save yourself years of trial and error trying to figure out which is the right face paint for the job then keep reading!

So how do you get started as a professional face painter? That’s a question I’m asked often at events.

Marketing advice may seem abstract and difficult to tailor specifically to your face painting business. So in this post I’ll take some common marketing ideas and give you examples of how you can use them to add a few more gigs to your weekend or possibly even double or triple your bookings over time.

If you’re new to the world of face painting Facebook groups, we’ve made it simple for you to navigate the platform. The Facebook groups we’ll focus on in this post are geared more towards face painters who are looking to share their experiences, tips, and designs. Here are some of the best Facebook groups for face painters.

Should you take an online face painting course, study in a classroom, or just teach yourself? Chances are there’s not just one simple answer for every aspiring face painter.

Face painting is a great part-time, and sometimes full-time, gig for creative, entrepreneurial types. While you may have earned an impressive list of local clients, it’s likely that you don’t know any other face painters. How can you change that? 

’Tis the season for gift-giving. If you have a face painter in your life you’ll want to read our favorite gifts for the 2019 season. Or maybe you're a face painter looking to send a not-so-subtle hint to someone in the form of a convenient link? Well here it is!

Here’s a list of some of the best face painting launches in 2019. If you haven’t already tried out a few of these, be sure to ring in the New Year with a fun shopping haul.

Whether you’re a mom who likes to get creative with your kids or a professional face painter, safety and hygiene should always be a top concern. Here are some answers to your most commonly asked questions about face paint safety and hygiene!

Are you a beginner looking to learn how to face paint? This guide is an introduction to everything you need to get started face painting from face paints, brushes, face paint kits, and everything in between.