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Browse through hundreds of face painting designs - there's something for everyone! Updated weekly with the newest trends in mind.

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Not every white seems to be perfect for every job. Some are good for line work others are better for blending - let's find out what is the best white for you!

Facepaint.com sells dozens of different brands black face paint, so which one should you to choose for your kit? This blog will definitely help you decide...
In this quick tutorial, face paint artist Marina, shows us how to remove tough face paint stains, and it's actually easier than you'd think!

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Kellie Burrus demonstrates face painting brushes and sponges. She shows some of the different types available, and how to get different effects using different tools.

Shelley and Jessica show you some of the basics on how to do line with face paint. Learn from the pros!

One aspect that all face painters need to learn is how to paint faces for a long queue of anxious customers. So, it is important that a face paint artist is able to work fast while still maintaining quality. 

In this tutorial, I will show you tips for faster face painting, so you can get through those long lines quickly! Using the right split cakes and brushes can make all the difference when you're pressed for time!

One of the most requested flowers is the rose. It might look very complicated at first but after you've learned the basics and the technique, you'll be able to paint roses with ease and confidence. 
All you need is your favorite face paints and a butter knife! Let Athena Zhe show you the trick on creating your own split cakes. 
Athena Zhe has some tips and guides on using split cakes. Learn how to use split cakes using sponges and brushes in this easy to follow video tutorial!

Did you know that UltraViolet is color of the year!? In this blog I wanted to write about shading, because we always struggle with that one and it's one of the most important things that will make your designs pop out and look more realistic.

Are you wondering how to take glitter off your face? Shelley and Jessica has some useful pointers for you... and a little bit extra from Shelley.

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.

Learn how to make your designs shine with some glitter and stencils! Watch Melissa Munn's guide on how to use glitter with stencils.

Want to learn how to make your line work more fabulous? Check out Melissa Munn's tutorial on how to add GLITTER to your line work.