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Video: How to Clean Brushes
When artists aren't subject to external regulations for cleaning our brushes, it's extra important that they self-regulate to make sure their brushes and equipment is clean and hygienic during and after events.
Non-Scary Fall Eye Design
While there are many Halloween designs, there are few fall face paint designs. Check out this fall leaf face paint tutorial from Beth MacKinney!
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.
One-Stroke Sunshine With Sunglasses
In the northern US, we’ll have to content ourselves with this sunny one-stroke version for a little while longer.
Face Paint Tutorial for Penguin Mask
Check out this adorable penguin face paint tutorial by talented face painter Beth MacKinney.
Easy One-Stroke Sneakadoodle Octopus
Down in the deep is a friendly octopus taking a look at a sunken wreck. Use this octopus face paint tutorial to make him come alive for your underwater enthusiasts.
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?
This Sneakadoodle Design is a Home Run for Your Baseball Fan
So this design is an appropriate, simple design for kids who love baseball and would like a fun, cartoon design for their favorite sport.
Willy Wonka Eye Design Tutorial
Check out this super cool Wily Wonka face paint design that's quick and easy to do!
Help Sneakadoodle Easter Bunny Find His Missing Basket
When the shy Sneakadoodle Easter Bunny loses his Easter basket, it’s up to you to help him find it so he can complete his mission and distribute Easter eggs to all the children who are waiting for them.
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.
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.
Video: Grimas Face Paints Product Review
Grimas face paints are an excellent choice for the face painter who is looking for a product free of chemical preservatives (parabens, which are used as preservatives) or halogenated organic compounds.
Rainbow and Butterfly Arm Design
Check out this quick and easy rainbow and butterfly arm design that's perfect for on-the-job and beginners!
Sneakadoodle Panda Wants To Do Lunch
Pandas are picky when it comes to food. They love bamboo, however, so the Sneakadoodle Panda face paint design would love your help locating some for his lunch.
Tutorial for Sneakadoodle Kid in the Tree
Summer is just around the corner, so it’s good to be prepared with some designs which celebrate the season. Nothing says summer like kids scaling trees.
Speedy, Sparkling Eye Design Keeps the Blingsters Happy
This weekend I’ll be performing at a high volume event with far more kids than I can get through. While that’s the kind of situation face painters don’t [..]
Sven the Sneakadoodle Viking Needs Your Help
You’re going to have to help Sneakadoodle Viking Sven find his viking ship, or he’ll never get promoted beyond cabin boy.
Tutorial for an Undersea Snorkeling Adventure
Get ready for fun in the sun with this snorkeling Sneakadoodle design. To add a little peril to your face painting, go with a shark.
Floral Eye Design With Global’s London Small Split Cake
Global has some great qualities in its face paints. They tend to not stain, and they are beautifully vibrant. One of my favorite small split cakes is London!
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.
Golden Party Mask With Butterflies
She selected the colors she wanted for the mask, and I chose a design which incorporated them. I hope you enjoy trying this lovely golden party mask at your next event!
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a Sneakadoodle Leprechaun
Introducing a special element of fun to your face painting will give it an extra appeal for adults as well as children. Sneakadoodles, which peak out of the hairline, are a great way to do this.
Cartoon Dog Chasing Cat Face Paint Tutorial
While I like cats, I don’t normally draw cartoon cats, and this design was the suggestion of one of my models. I’m really more of a cartoon dog person.
A Wintery Penguin Tutorial
We got about 6 to 8 inches of snow in Chicago this weekend, so to celebrate, I thought a wintry penguin design would be in order.
Personalized Graffiti Arm Designs
Personalized graffiti arm art is a great option for you. It’s easy to do, and teens particularly love it.
Converting Eye Designs For The Arm
You get unusual requests in the face painting business. This weekend, a guest at a party pointed at one of the eye designs in my idea book and said, “I want this one, but on my arm.”
Tutorial for a Glamorous Pegasus Mask
In our part of the country, I’ve been enjoying the gorgeous fall colors this year, so I thought I’d use some rich metallic oranges and reds for this glamorous pegasus/butterfly design.
The Great Pumpkin Meets Spiderman
If you grew up with the Great Pumpkin from Charlie Brown, and you also have a thing for Spiderman, this is the design for you this fall.
Variations for Your Father’s Day designs
This week it’s all about the dads, so here is a second variation on the graffiti-style lettering design.
Tutorial: Swirls and Sparkles Mask
I hope you enjoy today’s swirls and sparkles mask tutorial, which was the result of one of these impromptu sessions.
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.
Art Of War For Face Painters: Can You Paint Faster?
Problem: You’ve booked a two hour event from a client who is planning a party with 35 guests who will need face painting.
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!
Video: Introduction to Using Wiser Stencils for Airbrush Tattoos
If you haven't had the opportunity to try out the Wiser stencils, I hope this introductory video shows you just how useful they can be for your business. Check out our great selection of kid-sized and adult-sized Wiser tattoo stencils now available through Facepaint.com.
The Art of War for Face Painters: A Cautionary Cell Phone Tale
Problem: You're checking through your spreadsheet and doing weekly follow-up calls when you realize that one client hasn't returned her event information to you although you sent her an email followed by a text reminder. You pick up your phone to give her a call. After she answers and you explain who you are, she suddenly hangs up.
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.
Sneakadoodle Fireman to the Rescue!
We were cat-sitting this week, so I thought a Sneakadoodle design of a fireman rescuing a cat from a tree would be appropriate.
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.
Sneakadoodle Monster Goes Pink For Spring
Follow the tutorial below to make your own lovely little monster face paint design. Perfect for little girls who like monsters!
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.
Sneakadoodle Scarecrow Face Paint Design for the Fall
I have one client in particular who loves fall designs, but not the scary stuff, so as I was mulling over possibilities for this autumn. This scarecrow face paint design is perfect!
Help Sneakadoodle Football Player Get Back in the Game
Help this Sneakadoodle Football Player get back in the game with this fun face painting design.
Sneakadoodle Easter Chick Tutorial
This little chick is looking for her Sneakadoodle buddy and can be used as a design for either your Easter or spring boards.
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.
Spooky UV Owl in a Tree
Check out this adorable spooky UV owl face paint design by talented face painter Beth MacKinney!
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!