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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!
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.
The Art of War for Face Painters: Don’t Miss Your Gigs
You’re in the middle of the most hectic season of the year as a face painter, and while you’re thrilled to have a busy calendar, you can’t escape the nagging feeling that you’ve forgotten something important.
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?
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.
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!
Willy Wonka Eye Design Tutorial
Check out this super cool Wily Wonka face paint design that's quick and easy to do!
Video Tutorial: How to Create Versatile Gem Accessories
Today we're going to make gem accessories, which are primarily worn on the arm or wrist and they are made to complement a facial design.
Spooky UV Owl in a Tree
Check out this adorable spooky UV owl face paint design by talented face painter Beth MacKinney!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Personalized Graffiti Arm Designs
Personalized graffiti arm art is a great option for you. It’s easy to do, and teens particularly love it.
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.
Face Painting Personal Trainer: Becoming An MVP (Part 2)
This week, I have 4 more things I think are equally worth cultivating to make your business shine and to keep your customers loyal.
Sneakadoodle Owl is a Hoot to Face Paint
Evidently owls are in at the moment, so here’s a fun Sneakadoodle Owl tutorial to add to your face painting repertoire.
Lace and Roses Mask Tutorial
Today’s tutorial was the idea of my model, who decided she really wanted roses. We collaborated, and the result was this lovely, simple mask.
Art Of War For Face Painters: Choosing Your Battles
Problem: You’re face painting at a party, and the guests are primarily little children.
Exaggerated Eye Makeup for Teens and Women
For this design, you could either put it only one one side, or you could mirror it for both.
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.
The Art of War for Face Painters: Paints are Provided
You always supply your own face paints and equipment when you work, but this year an organization you’ve donated your face painting service to in the past has declared they want to supply the materials you use for their event.
Double Dragon Arm Design Tutorial
I love my one stroke split cakes. I don’t know if there is a better product which impresses clients more or gives a face painter more speed in creating designs than the one stroke split cakes.
Tutorial for a Flaming Sea Serpent
Check out this adorable flaming sea serpent face paint design by face painter Beth MacKinney!
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!
Graffiti Dragon Arm Design
It takes a little longer, but as a piece of art, it will be something you could charge more for as well. Add glitter, gems, and liquid bling to give it more girl-appeal or to add value.
Bubblehead Iron Man tutorial
As it turns out, they were pretty easy to do, so here’s the first in a series of bubblehead characters for you to try out on your own.
Face Painting Personal Trainer: The Creative Process and Your Inner Editor
One of my favorite designs that I wear for events, but which came from another artist originally.
Cartoon Thanksgiving Turkey Tutorial
It seems like the stores went from Halloween straight to Christmas this year, so I decided to create some Thanksgiving tutorials so my favorite holiday doesn’t get lost entirely as the holiday season approaches.
Monster Monogram Tutorial
If you’re looking for something fun and quick, but still carries a level of custom design, try out this super-fast monster monogram face paint design.
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.
Realistic Horse Face Painting Design
Here’s an example of a realistic horse face painting design which can be done in a few simple steps.
Tutorial: Cartoon Cupid
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and I wanted to do a few fun designs for you to go with it, as you may have Valentine’s Day parties coming up.
Holly Fairy Mask Tutorial for Face Painting
Whether you have snowy cold or sunny warmth for the winter months, I hope the children you face paint, will enjoy this Christmas design.
Wait For It…Aliens Tutorial!
This alien face paint design is a great idea for both boys and girls and can be done quite quickly!
Steampunk Personalized Arm Design
oday’s design is an easy steampunk personalized name design. Follow along with Beth MacKinney to recreate this design!
Tutorial for a Simple, Realistic Butterfly
Sometimes face painters are intimidated by more realistic designs, but by using the same processes you use for any other type of design, you can create a simple, realistic butterfly designs as cheek or body art.
Mini Fairy and Bouquet Arm Design
But for this lovely mini fairy and arm bouquet, miniature is okay. In fact, it lends a delicacy which is reminiscent of Tinkerbell.
Simple Calligraphy For Arm Designs
If you try this at a private party for children, you may end up with more moms in your line than kids.
The Art of War for Face Painters: Encountering Craft Paints
Here's what you should do when you encounter craft paints at a face painting event, according to professional face painter Beth MacKinney.
Taking Your Cheek Art From Special to Spectacular
If you’re not sure where to begin in order to ramp up your cheek art designs, here are some suggestions.
Face Painting Personal Trainer: Making Your Business Grow
I have to admit that, in general, I have a very relaxed attitude toward business. This last year, I set a goal of increasing my gross income by 50%!
Tutorial: Happy Irishman & His Pot Of Gold
This Irishman is fairly pleased with himself as he guards his ample pot of gold, and I hope you enjoy painting him this year for St. Patrick’s day.