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As the mom of a three and a five year old, I've been
to many school events, community festivals and charity
functions where the face painting booth, no matter
what else was going on, was the star attraction.
So I began to wonder, why is it that face painting
booths are so popular?
Attention - All children crave attention. Come to
think of it, most adults do too. When a child is
sitting in the chair, the face painter is completely
focused on that child. You can just see how special
that child feels at that moment.
Creativity - Any kind of painting is an expression of
creativity. When kids choose the design they wish to
have painted on their face, they take command of their
own creativity and self-expression.
Individuality - Kids are expected to have the right
toys…the right clothes. Generation after generation,
youngsters are encouraged to conform to be socially
accepted. Face Painting is one way to express
individuality.
Fun - Let's face it. Having your face painted is just
plain fun. And is there any sweeter look than the
quick glances that kids take of themselves in the
mirror after a face painting session? That little
smirk on their face is priceless!
Face painting seemed like an awesome way to entertain
my kids on a rainy day. Face Painters make it look so
easy. I thought, "I can do that."
I had so many questions, but not a clue where to
start. I searched face painting on the internet and
although I found some beautiful photos of full face
creations, they didn't really help me much as a
beginner. I simply wanted to learn how to paint a
flower design on my daughter's cheek. I knew,
however, that I could learn a lot from the artists who
create those kind of masterpieces.
So that's exactly where I chose to begin.
I wanted to
watch a face painter in action, talk to them, ask
questions, focus on their technique. That is a pretty
difficult thing to do in the middle of a festival or
birthday party, but not if you hire one to come to
your house…which is exactly what I did.
Hiring a face painting professional could cost
anywhere from $50 to over $200 an hour, depending on
where you live. But the information you glean will be
invaluable. Here are a few things I learned from my
friend, the professional face painter:
1. Do use the right paints. Don't use any paints that
are not specifically designed for use on skin.
2. Don't use cheap brushes. Spend at least $3.00
apiece on a few brushes and they will last a long
time.
3. Don't try to be all things to all people. It isn't
necessary to paint 100 perfect designs. A small
collection of 10 or 20 simple designs will make you
look like a hero to the children.
4. Do practice as much as you can…on people or on
paper. With practice comes speed.
5. Don't be afraid of making a mistake. Children are
very forgiving, as is the paint. It's easily
'erasable'.
6. Don't be nervous about fidgety kids. Speak calmly
and quietly and they'll usually stay still.
7. Do have fun. Face painting is a therapeutic,
creative outlet.
8. Do share your newfound talent. Volunteer your
services at events and before you know it, someone may
offer to pay you!
JoAnne Westcott is the author of Easy Face Painting:
How You Can Get Professional Results Even If You've
Never Picked Up A Paintbrush. She is a work-at-home
mom of two girls, ages 3 and 5, and resides with her
husband in St. Louis, Missouri. You can learn more
about face painting and how to acquire the simple
skills to get started by visiting
http://www.easyfacepainting.com
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