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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.
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.
Video Tutorial: Construction Work In Progress
Construction themed parties can leave you searching the internet, trying to find designs you can feature.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Big Nose Buddies Jungle (or Grasslands) Series: The Zebra
Technically, a zebra would have to be part of a grassland series instead of a jungle series, but we're just generally talking African wild animals, so we'll throw it in here, anyway.
Sneakadoodle Butterfly Design
In the fall I enjoyed a class by Margi Kanter, so I thought I’d try a Sneakadoodle butterfly design which is reminiscent of her bold cartoon style.
Avengers Infinity War inspired Face Paint Design: Nebula
Infinity War is out, and I won't give you any spoilers. Let's just say that even getting there 30 minutes ahead of the showing we were able to get tickets for, we barely managed to get three seats together. This epic superhero movie is popular, and since it contains many favorite superheroes, it's likely you'll be painting a whole lot of superhero-inspired designs in the months to come.
A Heart Design That’s Out of This World
I decided to see what my volunteer thought of this unusual heart, and she was pleased with the result. I hope your customers are as well, since it’s a quick and easy design.
Video Tutorial: Mehron Intense Powder Dragon
Having ordered some of the new Mehron Intense powder palettes, I’ve been experimenting with them.
Sneakadoodle Giraffe Tutorial
Summer is the time for heading to the zoo, and this Sneakadoodle Giraffe is a little concerned because he seems to have misplaced something important.
Face Painting Personal Trainer: No Regrets
For the first time in many years, my family held a reunion this year. Relatives traveled from all over the country to be at my parents’ farm for Labor Day weekend, and it was one of the best times I’ve ever had.
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?
Tutorial: Tribal Arm Design With Shimmering Rainbow Metallics
When it comes to teens, you can never predict what design they'll choose at an event. But usually you can count on girls preferring exaggerated fantasy makeup, or the boys choosing designs which feature their favorite sport or team, or tribals for either gender.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Spring Calla Lily Mask Tutorial
With weather like this, my brush automatically turns toward springy designs with flowers and pastels like this pale teal party mask with calla lilies.
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.
Peace From the Sneakadoodle Hippie
Peace signs are still popular, so hang out with this happy Sneakadoodle Hippie by adding her to your board for the summer season.
Flaming Tribal Name Design Tutorial
This arm design is based on tribal flames Onalee Rivera shared on one of our face painters’ forums.
Super Easy Bats and Rainbow Design
Since rainbows are also undeniably popular, this design incorporates some fall elements with a rainbow. Feel free to add some extra sparkle by using cosmetic glitter as well.
Sneakadoodle Tribute to Teachers
After a year of hard work, the teachers need a break as well. Here’s a quirky Sneakadoodle tribute to your favorite teacher.
Flaming Pirate Skull Tutorial
No matter what the party theme might be, kids often go for pirate skulls, which can even be popular with teens and adults.
Product Review Video of Wiser Kid Series Stencils
If you've ever tried to wrap an adult-sized stencil around the arm of a small child, you'll know what a great innovation the kid series of stencils was by Wiser.
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 for Sneakadoodle Honey Bear
Check out this adorable bear face paint tutorial from talented face painter 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 gatahazlike.shop.
A Nautical Variation on Father’s Day
A nautical theme is a common choice for Father’s Day, so here’s one last graffiti-style lettering design for your holiday board, in case you’ve got some future captains in line.
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.
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!
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!
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?
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.
Wuppies Fly Over the Metropolis
If you’ve never met Wuppies, you’re missing out. Lisette Huinck is the queen of Wuppies, and ever since I saw her cute designs, I’ve loved playing around with some ideas of my own.
Sneakadoodle Raccoon is Craving Sweet Corn
If you grew up in farm country, you know that raccoons can’t resist sweet corn, and the Sneakadoodle Raccoon is no exception. Check out this raccoon face paint design!