Face Paint Ideas & News

WITH THE SOUND of jingle bells still ringing in our ears, and glitter sparkling in every crook and cranny, another frenetic season of face painting is all but over. Phew!As we take a deep breath and prepare to dive into the Christmas/New Year's holidays, there's no better time to look back at some of the great Christmas-themed face painting designs of the season. Using a combination of professional quality face paints, one stroke cakes, stencils, sponges, and good old fashioned brush work, …

Facebook Photo Contest Terms & Conditions (“Contest”) Terms and Conditions 1. The Promoter Face Paint Shop Australia (ABN 14 097 362 897) of 14 Edinburgh Drive, Maclean NSW 2463. The promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. 2. Who May Enter The Promoter is conducting an "Christmas Face Paint” photo contest promotion (“Contest”) for face painters of all levels (“Contestant”). Entry …

The kitty cat is a very popular request for face painters everywhere, and with so many ways to face paint a cat, we have gathered some of our favourites for your inspiration.These cool kitty cat face painting designs have been created by artists all over the world and the images below are captioned with the name of the artist and a link to their website.*****1. The rainbow kitty by Cameron Garrett, Making Faces and TutusSource: www.makingfaces.vpweb.com2. Little flowers kitty by Annabe …

by Kate MatthewsHAVE you ever wondered why some artists get free media exposure in the press, or on TV, while others don't? Is it because of their amazing talent? Chances are, talent is only part of the equation, and sometimes none of it at all. So what about you? Do you have a story to share? Would you like to get free media exposure, where it counts? Let me give you a few tips, from a journalist's point of view.Yes, sometimes getting noticed comes down to luck - being in the …

The face paint puppy dog is a favourite face painting request for many kids.For boys or girls, dog face painting is not only popular but has a lot of scope for variety.Here are 5 fun face paint dog designs for your inspiration. If you like them, don't forget to share or save to your Pinterest files for later.1. The Beagle. Artist Susanne Daoud, Australia, Juicy Body Art, www.juicybodyart.com2. Brown dog, artist: Lynne Jamieson, Australia, Lynne at Lynne's Face Magic, www.facemagic.com.au 3. The …

by KATE MATTHEWSFestivals, fetes, and fairs - spring is peak season for these types of events and good face painters are always in high demand. There's lots of opportunities to make fast cash so we have put together 5 quick tips to help you survive and thrive this Spring season. Find out what's on in your area. Start with a Google search using the keywords of your city, town or region + fair fete festival. In no time at all you'll have a list of events to target. You may also like to …

They're killing the Barrier Reef, a nightmare by Gina Nomachi. Photo: Kate Matthews, (c) 2014IF you haven't yet experienced the joy and colour of The Australian Body Art Carnivale on the Sunshine Coast, QLD, then you're missing out. Not only is it a great location, the Australian Body Art Carnivale is a well established event on the Australian arts calender boasting some pretty awesome talent.Coinciding with the famous Eumundi Markets and held on the first weekend in May, the Australian Body Art …

I'm super excited about this year's Australian Body Art Awards in Eumundi.Not only am I attending for the first time (as a spectator), but I will also sponsor THREE category prizes.It's my way of giving back to the industry and I'm really proud to have the opportunity to support and promote the face painters and body artists in this way. I can't wait to find out who the winners will be!Each winner - in each of the following categories - will receive $250 each in credit from Face Paint Shop Austr …

(c) Kate Matthews 2014 ARE you getting lots of enquiries but struggling to close the 'deal'? Does it sometimes feel like the client wants only one thing - that is to beat you down on price? We've all been there and while it may seem that way, I hope what I'm about to tell you makes you think a little differently.When a potential client is haggling for your best price, please don't be disheartened. It is actually a good sign - a very good sign. It means they're interested enough to wei …