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The Many Faces of Face Painting

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

Face painting has become a popular activity at festivals,  carnivals,  parades,  and other events throughout the country.   More and more holidays are beginning to include face painting as a great activity for kids.   Halloween seems to be the most popular season for face painting,  but summer fairs and festivals run close behind.

Designs are too numerous to count.   A face can be covered completely into a clown or other character,  an animal,  a monster,  or whatever one can imagine.   Some face painters may use stencils.   Others use brushes and/or sponges.  Regardless of the method used or the design asked for,   the results can be great.

Probably the easiest and simplest way for beginners to learn this craft is by using stencils and stamps.  The stencils can be cleaned with alcohol or wet wipes (for sanitary reasons) between paintings.   Many people who do face painting prefer to do everything with a brush.

Popular subjects seem to be hearts,  rainbows,   Spider man,  butterflies,  whiskers,  dog eyes,  hearts,  and the list goes on.   A face can be painted with red,  white,  and blue stars for the 4th of July.    For Easter,  decorated eggs,  bunnies,  flowers,  and baskets are all appropriate.    Of course,  we know that hearts always symbolize love and Valentine’s Day.    All sorts of ideas come to mind for Christmas  -  candy canes,  wrapped gifts,  toys of all sorts,   Christmas trees.   Be prepared to paint just about any character or emblem imaginable as people can surprise you with creative requests.

Halloween brings to mind images of painted faces of ghouls,  vampires,  monsters,  witches,   ghosts and  zombies .    Also favored are bats, spider webs,  and of course clowns.   On this special eerie occasion nearly any creature is popular.  Some purchased costumes will provide directions for adding face painting.    Be prepared for the unexpected.

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Face Painting Tips

Monday, June 28th, 2010

Not only is face painting a fun activity.  It is also a very popular one among many people.   Face painting interests individuals from young children to older adults.  There are several things that you can do in order to achieve long-lasting and professional face painting creations.   Following are a few tips that will help you achieve the best results.

*  There are two different ways that you can do face painting.   You can either do it by using paint from tubs, or by using stick paints.   Both are suitable ways.     However,  it is best to experiment with each one to see which method you might prefer.

*  When doing face painting,  many people often do not realize that to cover a large area,  it is best to use a sponge.   Not only is using a sponge much faster,   but the paint is more evenly applied to the skin.    Using several sponges,  one for each color of paint,  will also reduce the time spent on your creation.

*  In some ways,  face painting is similar to regular painting.   One way is that colors will mix if you do not allow the paint to dry between applications.  (If you have painted very much,  you are aware that paints that mix when we don’t want them to can end up looking like mud!)    The best way to have the paint dry quickly is to apply light, filmy layers.   Not only will this allow the paint to dry more quickly,  but it will also strengthen the paint by having multiple coats.

*  Have a painting concept in mind before you start painting.   The person you are painting will appreciate having a great design created by you in a timely manner.   Your face painting designs do not have to be complicated to achieve a great result.   Anyone will appreciate you doing nice work in a reasonable amount of time.  Not only will this help you to finish quicker,  but it will also make you appear more professional.

*  In order to create designs quickly,  feel free to ask the next person in line what type of design he or she prefers.   You can do this while you are finishing with your current design.   This will give you an idea of what colors you will need and will allow you to get immediately organized and started on the next person.

*  Have baby wipes handy.   They are a great alternative to such things as tissues,  paper towels,  and toilet paper.  As baby wipes are already moist,  you can easily be used to wipe wet or dry paint off.   Besides being low in cost,  they also absorb more moisture than ordinary tissues.   These wipes will help you not only work quicker, but will also help you do face painting with ease.  Your results and skills will look more professional.

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Supplies Needed for Face Painting

Sunday, September 13th, 2009

The art of face painting can be a relatively low-cost venture. Amateurs and professionals alike can enjoy face painting either for profit or simply to entertain their own children. Should you decide to give it a try, there are many books available for beginners. If you prefer a hands-on approach to learning, a safe bet might be to begin with a kit. Adventurous moms can find face painting supplies as close as their make-up drawer.

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Most supplies for face painting include water-based paints for easy removal. The problem sometimes with the face paint is the quality of the product. Hot weather can be an enemy as perspiration can ruin the artwork or cause the person being painted to perspire while having the paint applied.

Serious painters will find the need to invest in proper, good quality brushes. Detail brushes are very inexpensive. A brush can make a big difference in the finished quality of your work. If you purchase a cheap brush with an end that is too big or frays or scatters easily, you could be sorely disappointed in the outcome.

Theme sets are a popular choice for face painting. Used especially at Halloween, these are sold with instructions to achieve whole face outcomes. A person can enjoy becoming like a lion, monster, pirate, mermaid, ghost, cat, mouse, favorite cartoon character, and much more. A parent will want to be sure their child is of the right maturity level to sit still long enough for the paint to be applied from start to finish.

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If you don’t want the full face effect, don’t worry. Smaller designs can be added to enhance the effect of your costume. Some stores sell rubber stamps in their supplies for face painting. The stamps are created with a deeper impression and simple designs to make fill-in work quick and easy. They have foam backing for easier use.

Some face painting kits are sold for as little as $4 a kit. These would be fine for children to use for play or for beginning artists to use just for practice or fun. They provide a low-cost option for charity events, such as school fundraisers or church functions where the overhead must be kept low. Some kits are sold with 6 face paint pencils, a sharpener, sponge, and white face paint for a base color.

For the more advanced artists, stencils are sold at prices ranging from $35 to $85; including a video. These are used with airbrushing, which has become a more popular form of face painting. Glitter gels and stick-on jewelry can be added to accent your artwork.

When choosing face painting supplies, you may want to include paper, pencil, and markers to give yourself a starting point for ideas. You also could buy a piece of poster board or cardstock to show your available choices for purchase when setting up your booth. Maybe you’ll want to invest in a carry-all, chair, and small folding table as well.

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How To Create Your Own Face Painting Pattern

Sunday, September 13th, 2009

There are many books available on crafts, painting and ideas for fun things to do with kids. However, face painting is simple and always a winner, especially with younger children. The only drawback is that they have such a hard time deciding upon just one!

There is a book called ‘100 Things for Kids to Make and Do’ that has several ideas for costumes and face painting. Most of the time a face painting pattern is not actually something of material substance, but a set of directions and photographs of the steps and finished artwork. It’s just easier, I suppose, to think of them as patterns.
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Many kids crafts books have at least a small section with a face painting pattern of some sort. The more complicated face patterns will come in handy when you need the step-by-step directions. Good directions will keep it simple, showing individual photos of each layer as it is applied.

Halloween seems to be one of the most popular times to paint faces, especially for painting the entire face. The choices are wide and include such as: Vampires, clowns, witches, Winnie the Pooh, ghosts, pirates, genies, dinosaurs, bumble bees and bunnies, to name a few. Many parents just can’t resist painting the ever popular Winnie the Pooh. A ghost is popular, low-cost and simple for those who may be strapped for cash at Halloween, as you need only white paint (maybe a little black circle around each eye if you want a better effect to emphasize the holes.) Many parents just can’t afford the costumes or simply don’t want to invest in something that will be outgrown before the next year’s event. This makes face painting a great choice. You can paint just the right face to wear one of your own outfits to make it work!

A bunny face is a simple face painting pattern to follow as well. The most relevant feature would be the buck teeth, followed by the whiskers. If you want a mouse pattern, this also is easy to follow. Use a dot of paint to accent the nose. Place tiny dots atop each side of the top lip and apply whiskers coming away from the dots towards each cheek area. If you want a little more pizzazz, add darkened eyebrows, perhaps creating funny shapes for them.

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Facepainting & Photo by Dermot Huston

An unusual pattern that isn’t overused here in the United States is the panda face. It is best when used with a base of white over the whole face, big black spots surrounding the eye area, a black spot covering the end of the nose, black lips, and a black line from the base of the nose to the top lip. Then dot some small black spots over the lip area under each nostril, add a set of fake ears and you’re good to go!

There is a wonderful children’s book by Don Bortolloti which provides excellent close-ups of tiger faces you can use as a pattern.

But remember, whole face painting is not the only face painting you can do. Sometimes all you need is a small picture on the cheek for just the right effect.

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Clowns and Their Face Paint

Sunday, September 13th, 2009

Clowns have been long known for their painted faces.    Each clown face is a painting  unique to the image that person wants to convey.  The clowns must match their faces to the characters in their acts.

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Silly clowns often visit children’s hospitals to spread joy among gloomy patients.  They are also known to be one of the main attractions in many circus acts.  What circus would be complete without a clown of some sort?   One circus scene is that of many clowns stuffing themselves into a tiny car that is driven around the stage as they perform their silly antics.

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Facepainting & Photo by Dermot Huston

Clowns can be rented for children’s birthday parties.  Some have even been known to perform on busy city sidewalks in bigger cities of the United States,  accepting donations from charitable passersby.

Who hasn’t heard of the famous clown Ronald McDonald?  Part of his fame is attributed to his well-known and loved clown face painting.   It is a welcome clown face to any town that sports the restaurant with which he is associated.  Many children have been drawn like a magnet to sit on a Ronald statue posted outside a McDonald’s restaurant.  Collectors stock Ronald McDonald memorabilia as well.

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Another clown who reached fame long ago was called Bozo the Clown.  Bozo’s face had a large white base, covering even his neck area.   There was a big red, bulbous nose, exaggerated red mouth, and tall black eyebrows.   He complimented his painted face with crazy red hair.  He was possibly the most famous of clowns.  There was even a Mexican version of Bozo.

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Each clown must perfect his or her own face painting to convey his or her personality.   There are sad clowns,  happy clowns and perpetually surprised clowns.  They invest in their look, carefully choosing supplies and additions to their painted faces that will last throughout their act and must spend hours practicing to make each act its best.

For those who entertain the notion of becoming a clown, there are books available to guide you on your journey to find the clown face and style that is right for you.  The eyes alone can speak volumes, so choose your design carefully.  A second revealing feature is that of the mouth area.  The face is meant to enhance the overall image you want to portray.  It should compliment your own features.

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The supplies for a clown face involve concealer, foundations, highlights, shadows, neutralizers, brushes, glitter, mineral powders, sealers, adhesives, cleaners, applicators, sponges, and skin treatments.  Invest in good quality supplies for a long-lasting satisfaction with the products.

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Why You Must Keep Up With Facepainting Ideas

Sunday, September 13th, 2009

It might not seem important to you right now, but generating new face painting ideas can be crucial to the progression of any type of face painter. Many face painters, both professional and amateur, like to stay within the face painting ideas with which they are already comfortable. Of course there are new learning procedures when it comes to new face painting ideas. Some face painters do not like generating new face painting ideas because of this. However, if anyone wants to become a successful face painter, then generating new face painting ideas is crucial to achieve success.

By creating new ideas you are opening the capabilities to your skills as a face painter. By taking the time to learn new face painting ideas, you are able to provide a larger variety of face painting ideas to your clients. This makes your skills as a face painter not only more appealing, but it also makes you look more professional, as your face painting ideas are not limited. By having a wide range of face painting ideas, you are able to cater to different ages and different types of people. By limiting your face painting ideas, you are excluding potential customers who could use your face painting abilities.

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There are constantly new characters, designs and things that go in and out of style and popularity. By keeping up with face painting ideas, you know what is not only currently popular, but also have an idea of what you will be painting on a regular basis. This will help you become more prepared and help you anticipate what type of requests you will be asked for. This is very important, because it will allow you to bring the necessary tools and enough paint to handle these most common requests. By not knowing what the most popular requests are based upon what is popular and what is not, you will not have any face painting ideas that will really cater to what people really want. This will not only diminish your popularity and abilities as a face painter at the event you are working, but it could also lead to negative publicity as your capabilities as a face painter.

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Face Painting

Sunday, September 13th, 2009

So, you’ve decided to undertake the wonderful art of face painting? It can prove to be quite an adventure and satisfying for the artist as well as the customers. As in any other venture, just be sure to do your research concerning all the aspects of face painting: insurance, taxes, supply costs, booth costs, travel costs, investment cost, time consumed in the actual painting, prices to charge, advertisement and so on.

One summer, members of a particular church decided to hold a fall festival. When considering what one member could contribute, she decided to volunteer services as an artist. Little did she know how popular the face painting booth would prove to be! For two and a half hours, she painted face after eager face. Sometimes the kids would stand in line over and over again, asking to be painted on their hands when they ran out of room on their faces. Some even contributed their own ideas about coloring and design, which proved to be quite helpful, and drew them even more into the experience. Eventually she had to begin turning them away in order to wind it up and begin clean-up, painting long after the other booths had stopped being active. While this adventure was a charity event and loads of fun, it does prove the need for enforcing limits on your time when deciding to use face painting as a profitable business.

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Two valuable lessons learned were:

1. Limit the amount of conversation between you and the participant during the actual painting, and learn to control your brush. (If you make the child giggle, you may have to start all over when your brush strays and smears paint in an unwanted area.)

2. Make a picture chart of the drawings and colors you are able to offer. Know how long each drawing takes, maybe charting the easier pictures on one area and the more detailed pictures in another. You may want to set up the drawings as to what category they fall into. Be sure your colors on your chart are similar to the actual colors you are able to provide.

Some simple ideas for face painting young children are:

Flowers, bunny, sailboat, turtle, spider, duck, butterfly, ladybug, dinosaurs, ghosts, cross, puppy, bear, kitty, fish, alien, dolphin, fruit with faces, facial expressions, names, flags, clowns, feathers, birds, street signs.

You may want to include sparkles, pastel colors, glitter gel or rubber stamps and stencils, and stick-on jewelry to accent your art work.

If you want something more simple and quick to apply, try temporary tattoos. Although not your own personal artwork, these are still a form of art, and there are loads of them on the market. All you need to apply these is a bowl of water and a face towel.

Should you decide to get more adventurous with your face painting, you may want to try face painting using airbrushing. Investing in a class for this would be a wise idea if you are new to the idea of airbrushing. It would better your success over the long-term to be as well-prepared and informed as possible, no matter what type of face painting you choose.

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