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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!

gatahazlike.shop 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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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. 

Most doll designs involve cute and pretty looks but there are some that take the more "sinister" road. Like the porcelain dolls we usually see in scary movies. 
This lovely lace and flowers eye design is inspired by two of my favorite floral artists—Rosa Cline and Denise Cold. It's soft, lacy background is the perfect canvas for delicate, pink roses and should be popular with girls as well as moms who don't necessarily want a full mask for summer events.
SPRING IS HERE! Who doesn't love all the flowers, the greenery, the bees, the birds, the morning dew, and all that's lovely and bright during Spring? We all love those things - especially the flowers! 
Face painters love to make kids happy, so we don't ever want a child to have a sensitivity or reaction to face paint. I hope this video will help you think through protocols in advance which will help you assist your clients professionally.
Halloween is not here yet, but it is never too early to start practicing. Enjoy following along with this creepy zombie pictorial!

I've always admired the bold fluidity of tribal designs, so this week I thought I'd add some special shimmers to a tribal design to make it appealing to girls or women.

The Spring season has bloomed and every one is excited about all the plants, trees, and flowers outside. The same goes with face painting. For sure, flowers are a hit when it comes to face painting design requests! 

This crazy cartoon octopus is sure to be a hit with the aquatic animal fans in your line. 

How do you handle it when you're face painting at a large event and the organizers oversell tickets for the face painting? 

It is inarguable that the Earth is warming up and we see it's effects all over the world. We started to see stronger typhoons, abnormal animal behavior, freak weather conditions, melting ice caps, and many other phenomena that we've never experienced before. 
The Swirly Girlies challenge group I'm a member of recently completed a dark fairy challenge, and I thought I'd share the results of my dark fairy inspired by Annie Reynolds' style with you.