Easy Way to Do Face Painting for Kids
Face painting is a popular activity at children's parties and other events where children are present. Without being trained as an artist, you can create face-painting designs for kids that are simple and will make them happy when you are finished. With a little practice, you will be ready to paint faces at the next event with confidence. Does this Spark an idea?
Simple Designs
Create simple face-painting designs by making cheek art, according to EasyFacePainting.com. Cheek art is exactly what it sounds like. Paint small designs on one or each cheek instead of trying to cover the whole face with an elaborate painting.
Paint a rainbow design on a child's face by making a small arc of red, yellow, green and blue, and add white puffy clouds at each end of the rainbow. Paint a bundle of balloons by making three colored ovals on the upper cheek and bringing thin black or white "strings" down in a squiggle below them.
A simple design for the entire face is to create a clown face. Color in the tip of her nose with red paint and make a circle of any chosen color on each cheek. Paint in arching black eyebrows and paint a thick red line around the mouth to complete a classic clown look.
Don't Overdo It
Unless you are a very talented painter, do not try to create elaborate designs on the children. With practice you will become more skilled at complicated paintings, but keep it simple when you're getting started.
Concentrate on coming up with 10 designs that you have practiced and feel comfortable with. Children will be just as thrilled to have 10 options as they would be to have 100. Get proficient at making those 10, and it will make your day far more enjoyable and the kids will be happier with their faces.
Considerations
Use only paints that are specifically made for skin to avoid irritation and make your paint go on smooth and easy, according to ShowMomTheMoney.com. Also invest in good quality brushes. Using cheap brushes will make your work sloppy and they will not last. It'll be cheaper in the long run to buy good ones up-front.
Practice as much as possible before your debut as a face painter. Paint on your own children (they'll love it) or use balloons, paper plates or whatever is convenient. Don't be afraid to make mistakes because face paint comes off easily and you can erase and start again without much problem.
Have fun and volunteer to be the face painter at school, church or other events and eventually someone will probably offer to pay you for it.
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