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Cartoon Possum Face Paint Video Tutorial
For this video tutorial, I choose a possum (or opossum, if you prefer that spelling).
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.
Tutorial: Football Fumble
Fall is a great time for football designs, and as it’s just around the corner, this football design uses simple shapes, but is fun to do.
The Face Painting Personal Trainer: Capturing Your Ideas
Sketching is an important part of face painting because it allows you to capture fleeting ideas which can be triggered at any time of they day.
Springtime Baby Chicks and Flowers Tutorial
At our house, spring and summer mean baby chickies, so I couldn't resist a little cheek art design using one as inspiration. Like all babies, chicks spend most of their time eating, and sleeping, so the two little chicks in this design are tuckered out and deep in their naps.
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.
Video: Product Review for PartyXplosion
Each face paint has features which make it good for particular uses based on the ingredients from which it is comprised. For this video, I had the opportunity to experiment with PartyXplosion face paint for the first time, and I was impressed by it's strengths.
Big Nose Buddies Christmas Series: Rudolph
The Christmas series of Big Nose Buddies would be incomplete without a Rudolph design, because when it comes to Rudolph, it's all about the nose.
Tutorial: Robot Sneakadoodle
While many designs are requested particularly by one gender or another, it’s also important to have plenty of gender neutral designs available which appeal to all kids and adults.
Tutorial: Construction Jackhammer Cartoon
Like most face painters, I have loads of super hero, princess, animal, and butterfly designs.
Video Product Review: Craft-N-Go Kit
Several artists have done reviews of the Craft-n-Go, but after a year of use, here’s my take on what I consider an excellent product and great piece of equipment which has made my job as a face painter easier.
Big Nose Buddies: Sea Turtle Tutorial
Ocean animals are huge hits with kids, so whether it's turtles and dolphins or sharks and sea horses, you should have a few on your board. For children who would rather have a mask than cheek art, the Big Nose Buddies can help complement your other options at events with an underwater theme.
Video Tutorial: Neon Grumpy Ghost
Unleash these grumpy ghosts at your next blacklight party and watch them glow as they float around the room. This design is great for both boys and girls!
Tutorial: TAG Neon Split Cake Princess Crown
This beautiful princess design showcases gorgeous neons, which look lovely under regular lighting conditions as well.
Video Tutorial: Mehron Intense Powders Rainbow Eye Design
The great advantage of Mehron Intense powders is that they are durable in hot, humid weather, because they ride lightly on the skin and don't tend to smear like traditional face paints.
Video Tutorial: Mehron Intense Little Owl Eye Design
The first time a child asked me for an owl design, my mind went blank, and I couldn't even remember what an owl looked like. Having enjoyed some of Barbara Breitung's cute owl designs and tutorials, though, I thought I'd give owls another try, but with Mehron Intense powders.
How to Glitter When Using Powders
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.
Face Painting Personal Trainer: The Power Of Daily Challenge
If you’ve avoided participating in groups like the one I described above in the past, consider giving one like this a try.
Big Nose Buddies : Mermaid Tutorial
Nothing says adventure on the high seas like a mermaid sighting or two, and your mermaid aficionados will love this Big Nose Buddies design, which is sparkly mermaid to the core.
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.
Video Tutorial: Green Alien Sneakadoodle
One of the things which has changed for my Sneakadoodle designs over the years is that the newer designs are bolder and brighter on the face.
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.
Art of War for Face Painters: Ticket Trouble
How do you handle it when you're face painting at a large event and the organizers oversell tickets for the face painting?
The Art of War for Face Painters: The Day of the Doctor and Sustainability
Your reputation is your business and your business is your reputation. Develop good relationships and treat others honestly.
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!
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.
Art of War For Face Painters: When to Hand Off a Job
You've booked an event as a face painter for a large adult birthday party, but two days before the event, you get a call from the host. What do you do?
Video Tutorial: Face Painting On Vintage Skin
Most of your face painting customers are going to be children, who have the advantage of having quite smooth skin to face paint on. However, as people age, their skin changes.
Video Tutorial: Hard Hat
I try to offer at least four to six theme-specific designs for clients when they have a party. For some parties which have popular themes, such as superhero or fairy parties.
Video Tutorial: Fairy Mask
In planning some fairy designs as potential stage makeup for a Shakespeare festival coming in the spring, I’ve been playing around with floral ideas and color choices.
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.
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.
How To Use Texture To Enhance A Superhero Mask
There are many mask versions inspired by the Wolverine, but if you’d like to take your superhero masks to a new level, adding some unusual texture with stencils is a great way to do it.
Tutorial: Simple Silly Turkey Cartoon
Thanksgiving is on its way, so here’s a quick and easy cartoon which can take the place of your shark and dinosaur mouth designs for the fall season.
Big Nose Buddies Jungle Series: Parrot Tutorial
What jungle would be complete without a colorful parrot? Since jungle themes are common in birthday parties for children, it's a good idea to have a few of these quick designs in your repertoire, and this friendly parrot is just the fellow to bring smiles to both parents and kids.
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.
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.
Easy Mardi Gras Mask Tutorial
This fast and easy Mardi Gras face paint mask is great for long lines on the job as well as for beginners!
Art Of War For Face Painters: Choosing Your Battles
Problem: You’re face painting at a party, and the guests are primarily little children.
Video Tutorial: Construction Work In Progress
Construction themed parties can leave you searching the internet, trying to find designs you can feature.
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!
Big Nose Buddies Ocean Series: The Swashbuckling Pirate
Avast, ye landlubbers! What would an ocean series be without a pirate clenching a dagger between his teeth as he sets off for the high seas. This jaunty pirate will help you prepare to weigh anchor and get under way at your pirate or adventure parties.
Art Of War For Face Painters: Party Crashers In Public Venues
Beth MacKinney tells us how to handle party crashers when you're having a face painting event.
Video Tutorial: Mehron Intense Powder Dragon
Having ordered some of the new Mehron Intense powder palettes, I’ve been experimenting with them.
Tutorial: Mehron INtense Alien (Monster) Half Face
This has been the perfect Chicago summer (hot and humid) for the Mehron Intense powders I purchased this year. The powders are great because they are comfortably light on [..]
Video: How to Organize Your Glitter Tattoo Stencils
When you're at an event, setting up a system for speed and efficiency will help you make the most of your time with your clients. It also displays your attention to excellence, because nothing looks less professional than haphazardly rifling through a table of supplies while on the job.