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How to Face Paint an Angel

 

Angel Final

Here is an Angel who is playing a musical horn in the winter sky. Angels are always fun to design. You can paint them many ways.  Below is directions on how to paint this Angel.

Tools:

Medium #4 Round Brush
Small Round #1 (1/16″) Brush
High Density Hydra Foam Sponge
paper towels or cloth

water container
(optional) Fine Mist Spray bottle with water
(
optional) Baby wipes

Colors used in this picture:

White Face Paint
Yellow Face Paint
Silver Face Paint
Diamond FX Face Paints – Metallic Copper
Light Blue Face Paint
TAG Face Paints – Pearl Blush


Application:

1. Using the hydra sponge cut in half, and both silver and light blue, add the background where you want the design to go. Use the sponge to blend together.
angel 1

2.Using the white and a small round brush, paint a light outline of the angel. Start with the head, arms and dress.

angel 2

3. Next fill in the head and hand with the metallic blush paint. Then paint the hair, starting over the head and adding a braid down the back.  Use the metallic copper to fill in the horn.

angel 3

 

4. Continue to fill in, using light blue for the dress. Use teardrop brush stokes to fill in the wings. Add a halo.

angel 4

5. Using the metallic silver, outline the angel then add dots, and star bursts.

angel 5

 

6. Finally, using a dark blue and the small round brush, add more outline to the design. Add swirls coming from the horn.

Angel Final

Thank you for reading! Please comment below!