Face Painter on NBC Theresa Cieminski

by Philadelphia from FacePaintingTips.com on July 20, 2010

I have been meaning to put this post up on the blog for a long time now, and I think you will find it very inspiring! NBC did a report on a face painter and friend Theresa Cieminski about dealing with the recession.

Theresa Cieminski, a Hurst mother, said her post-recession plan includes plotting ways to build her businesses. Cieminski is a performer and a vocal coach. To make more money while exploring her creative side, she has become a face painter, too.

“It’s really a creative outlet for me,” she said. “I enjoy it, the kids enjoy it, (and) it puts a smile on everybody’s face.”

“I’m not going to get stuck,” Cieminski said. “I refuse to do that. I’m going to look to the future.”

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Face Painting Workshops & Events August 2010

by Philadelphia from FacePaintingTips.com on July 13, 2010

Here are the details for face painting workshops, courses, classes and events that are happening around the world in August 2010.  If you’re holding face painting courses and classes yourself or you know of face painting workshops that are coming up (that aren’t listed here), then email me and I’ll have them posted asap: i n f o (at) f a c e p a i n t i n g t i p s (dot) c o m

Monday, August 2 2010 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Face Painting Jam San Jose, California, USA

Jams are for people interested in entertainment: for beginners, seasoned professionals and everyone else in between. Pass this information along, the more stars the merrier!

Come to teach, come to learn, come to network. Oh heck, just come have fun!!
Contact Name    Cheryl Ferguson
Contact Phone     510-468-0931
Event Location     Round Table Pizza
Event Location Address    4400 Stevens Creek Boulevard
Event Location City    San Jose
Event Location State    California

Tuesday, August 3 2010 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Face Painting Jam San Francisco, California, USA

Jams are for people interested in entertainment: for beginners, seasoned professionals and everyone else in between. Pass this information along, the more stars the merrier!

Come to teach, come to learn, come to network. Oh heck, just come have fun!!

If you have supplies, bring them. If you are new, we have extra.
Contact Name    Cheryl Ferguson
Contact Phone     510-468-0931
Event Location     Round Table Pizza
Event Location Address    20 Chestnut Avenue
Event Location City    San Francisco
Event Location State    California

Tuesday, August 3 2010 3:00pm – 9:00pm
Face Painting Jam Montclair, California, USA

You just need to buy your dinner, if you eat. About $13, which includes eating all afternoon and night, the tip and your drinks! LOCATION: Panda Garden Buffett, 5136 N Montclair Plaza Ln, Montclair, CA 91763, (909) 398-1838 VENDORS: Only one per event. Call Lilly for more information: 909-398-1228 Panda Garden Restaurant: Get off the 10 fwy, exit either at Monte Vista, or Central. At the far West of the Target Shopping Center, behind the Montclair Mall. Mapquest shows the address as 5136 N Montclair Plaza Ln, Montclair, CA‎, which is the Target shopping center address. Your gps will find it easier if you use 9066 Fremont Ave, Montclair, CA 91763
Event Website URL    Lilly
Contact Phone     909-398-1838
Event Location     Panda Garden Buffett
Event Location Phone    909-398-1838
Event Location Address    5136 N Montclair Plaza Ln
Event Location City    Montclair
Event Location State    California

Monday, August 9 2010 – 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Face Painting & Balloon Jam – Chantilly, Virginia, USA

Our monthly jams are the 2nd Monday of each month. We do balloons and face painting for the guests at Cici’s and share ideas/techniques. The jam officially begins at 7:00pm, but I suggest arriving early and enjoying their buffet (it is free to anyone who does face painting or balloons).
Contact Name    Mike
Contact Phone     703-627-5527
Event Location     CiCi’s Pizza Buffet
Event Location Phone    703-627-5527
Event Location Address    14392 Chantilly Crossing Lane
Event Location City    Chantilly
Event Location State    Virginia

Tuesday, August 10 2010 – 3:00pm – 9:00pm
Face Painting Jam – San Diego, California, USA

Fuddruckers in Mira Mesa has graciously agreed to allow the area face painters, clowns, balloon twisters and henna artisits to hold a monthly jam every 2nd Tuesday of the month.

We will be practicing new designs, twisting balloons and working on anything you have wanted to try but not sure how to go about it.

The first jam is Tuesday, March 9th, from 3:00pm to 9:00pm. There will be a band there so we can rock out while we paint… ;o) Since we are getting the room free of charge, jam attendees are asked to purchase meals.

There’s also the possibility of having beginner and intermediate classes prior to the jams if enough painters show an interest. There will be a couple of demos and some door prizes for those of you that RSVP, (just reply to this email off-line).

Anabel Rodas of Curly Tops Entertainment will be there with face painting products, Diamond FX, Mehron/Paradise/StarBlends and Glimmer Body Art. We will also have henna and henna supplies.
Contact Name    Anabel
Contact eMail    bananas4facepainting@yahoo.com
Event Location     Fuddruckers
Event Location Address    8285 Mira Mesa Blvd
Event Location City    San Diego
Event Location State    California

Wednesday, August 11 2010 4:30pm – 8:30pm
Orange County Face Painting Jam — Santa Ana, California, USA

Jams are for people interested in entertainment: for beginners, seasoned professionals and everyone else in between. Pass this information along, the more stars the merrier
Contact Name    Diane
Contact Phone     714-395-8030
Contact eMail    kdsprty@verizon.net
Event Location     Hometown Buffet
Event Location Address    2321 S. Bristol St
Event Location City    Santa Ana
Event Location State    California
Event Location Mail     92705
Event Location Area    Southwest
Event Location Country    USA

Thursday, August 12 2010 – 7:00am – 9:00am
Face Painting at Kapital Kidvention Jam
Alexandria, Virginia, USA

Come join us for food, creativity, and fun.

Meet at 7pm and have dinner and then jam with everyone. This is just like a mini Kapital Kidvention. We will continue to share ideas and help each other grow. This is for face painters, magicians, and balloon artists. The focus will be children’s entertainment and will have a theme every month. We will meet the second Thursday of every month. Same place, same time.

FREE, excluding the food. They have a nice buffet.
Contact Name    Louis
Contact Phone     703 765-1923
Contact eMail    info@kapitalkidvention.com
Event Location     Holiday Inn
Event Location Address    2460 Eisenhower Ave
Event Location City    Alexandria
Event Location State    Virginia

Monday, August 16 2010 – Friday, August 20 2010
Face Paint University – Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

DESCRIPTION
This 5 Day intensive workshop will cover EVERYTHING about face painting!! No it’s not a real university, but it might as well be since you will be getting so much face paint education while there!! We will go over supplies, line work, blending, girl designs, boy designs, marketing, self promotion, press kits, portfolios, and so much more!

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS WORKSHOP?
This class is aimed towards beginners and those wanting to take their face painting to the next level. Still have trouble doing line work and blending, this class is for you too! If you lack confidence in your face paint skills or designs, this class is also for you! Walk in a beginner, leave a face paint powerhouse!

INSTRUCTORS: Pashur, Sean Avram, Gina Niemi
BREAKDOWN:

DAY 1 – MONDAY / 10am – 6pm
Safety, Cleanliness, Sponges, Brushes, Face Paints, Paint Consistency, Metallics, Barrier Spray, Fixer Spray, Tear drops
Swirls, Line Work, Dots, Blending with Sponges, Blending with Brush, Double Loading, Cascading, Composition, Shading, Highlights, Creating Depth, 3-D Drop Shadows, Color Theory, Cheek Art, Face Anatomy, Skull, Illusions, Camouflage, Masks, Tribals, Animal Tribals, Ghost Lines,
Pin Striping, Accents, Ovals, Leopard Spots, Detailz, Glitter, Glitter Spray, Liquid Bling, Shimmer Powders, Blending Cakes (with Jerrie Unholz), Wood Grain, Scales, Flames

DAY 2 – TUESDAY / 10am – 4pm
Girl Designs!!
DAY 3 – WEDNESDAY / 10am – 4pm
Boy Designs!!
DAY 4 – THURSDAY / 10am – 4pm
More Designs!!!

DAY 5- FRIDAY / 10am – 4pm
Q&A, The Business Stuff: Marketing, Websites, Press Kits and Portfolios, plus Face Paint Games and Creative Exercises. Is there a design or technique you still can’t get? Ask and we will go over it with you one on one. Whatever problems you have with your techniques or designs, we will teach and show you. Always wanted to learn a certain design – ask and we will show you!

SPOT ON: Not only will you have an instructor at the front of the room showing you demos and techniques, but 2 additional instructors will be walking around at all times giving you one on one of what is being taught!

VENDORS: Pashur’s Assistant and Wow Factor Stuff will be selling your favorite supplies at the workshop.

FOOD: Lunch is included in workshop fee.

AGE: 15 and up

CLASS SIZE: 50 students max

VENUE LOCATION : TBA

COST : $400

DEPOSIT: A $100 non refundable deposit is due ASAP to reserve your spot. Deadline for the Balance of this workshop is July 5th.

If interested in this workshop, contact Pashur
Contact Name    Pashur
Contact Phone     321-278-6668
Contact eMail    Pashur@CanvasAlive.com

Tuesday, August 17 2010 – 3:30pm – 6:30pm
Moreno Valley jam – Moreno Valley, California, USA

Learn to Create Several Popular Designs:

* Butterfly; Flower Princess; Tigers and Cats; Superheros; Camo Solider; Pirate and much more!

What You Will Learn

* Getting Started With Professional Level Skills, Techniques and Tools
* Professional Set-up in 3 Minutes
* Speed Painting Tips
* Using Glitters Safely and With Amazing Effects
* Adding Jewels and Feathers
* Sanitary Safety Musts
* Beautiful Brush Strokes
* Essentials Elements for the Best Fantastic Designs
* Using Face Paints and Powders With Professional Level Skills
* Introduction to Multi-Colored Cakes
* Several Demos of Professional Level Face Painting

Who Should Attend:
Those who want to learn face painting skills, to be the hit of the party with their friends and family. AND, those who want to learn about the world of professional face painting.
Event Website URL    www.funfacepainting.com/facepaintingclass.html
Contact Name    Lily Waters
Contact Phone     909-398-1228
Contact eMail    lilly@funfacepainting.com
Event Location     Shakey’s Pizza
Event Location Address    23346 Sunnymead Blvd
Event Location City    Montclair
Event Location State    California

Thursday, August 26 2010

Pre-Convention classes at
BODYSSEY 2010
Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Checkout the
Pre-Convention classes at
BODYSSEY 2010

bodyssey2010.wordpress.com/booking-details-for-pre-and-post-classes/
Event Website URL    bodyssey2010.wordpress.com/booking-details-for-pre-and-post-classes/
Contact Name    Liz Mortlock
Contact Phone     403 202 3228
Contact eMail    bodyssey@telus.net
Event Location     Ramada Hotel
Event Location Phone    403-263-7600
Event Location Address    708 – 8 Ave. S.W.
Event Location City    Calgary
Event Location State    Alberta
Event Location Area    Mountain
Event Location Country    Canada

Friday, August 27 2010 – Sunday, August 29 2010
BODYSSEY 2010 — Calgary, Alberta, Canada

This year’s convention promises to offer a full range of learning opportunities from new and established world-class instructors, to provide you with learning opportunities to take your businesses to the next level. Workshops and demos available in:

Body Painting, Face Painting, Colour theory, Brush control, Halloween faces, Creating your own headpieces!, Christmas faces , Henna, Designs for boys, Glamour make up for Photo shoots, Airbrushing, Painting jewellery, Painting Scenes, Photography – portfolio pix in a click, Improve your marketing footprint on the web, Airbrush tattoos, Glitter tattoos, Portfolio building, Fantasy butterflies and more!

Check out the growing number of pre and post classes available at extra cost on the 26th and 30th August…indeed we are getting so much interest in these, we may even extend post classes into the 31st if it’s what the desire is. (Pre and Post Classes Booking and information tab)

COST is $320.00 until July 31 Registration fee includes attendance to all workshops and demonstrations from Friday through, Sunday, one ticket to showcase dinner, 28th August and one professional photograph* of your work at the event for your portfolio by Stephanie Le Blond
Event Website URL    bodyssey2010.wordpress.com/
Contact Name    Liz Mortlock
Contact Phone     403 202 3228
Contact eMail    bodyssey@telus.net
Event Location     Ramada Hotel
Event Location Phone    403-263-7600
Event Location Address    708 – 8 Ave. S.W.
Event Location City    Calgary
Event Location State    Alberta
Event Location Area    Mountain
Event Location Country    Canada

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Rainbow Name Design Step by Step

by Ambah O'Brien on July 6, 2010

Hello face painting Friends,

Today I am going to share a step by step design that is great for older children and Teens.

Designs on arms and legs are always poular with this age group – especially in summer!  They love it when I include their or thier friends name. This design has stars, but you could easily add hearts, flowers, spiders, dolphins or anything else to the boarder, and have the back ground and name in a different colour – there are many possibilities with this theme.

ARM GRAFFITI – rainbow name:

Step 1: Swipe a rainbow across the area, pat gently to blend the colours and make it nice and bright.

Step 2: Write a name, in caplitals or lower-case letters, fancy or plain!

Step 3: Add some stars and outline in Black

Step 4: Decorate around the edge with swirls and teardrops.

Step 5: Add some white dots to the design, use some black to add lowlights to the swirls and tear drops – this helps them stand out. glitter the design!

Viola – a  fast and impressive arm design.

AUSTRALIAN  FACE & BODY PAINTING WORKSHOP DATES 2010.

I have  set  dates for 2010 Aussie Workshops, please view the classes page on my website www.ambah.com.au or contact me at ambah@ambah.com.au to find out more. Learn Face painting,  one stroke techniques, 3D painted jewellery, lace and teen/adult designs, and body painting.

Melbourne Workshops: Winter Dates: July 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14th, Spring dates: September 4,5,6,7 and 8th.

Gold Coast Workshops: July 20, 21, 22, and 23. (limited places left)

Sydney Workshops: August 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 and 27th.

Perth Workshops: October 25, 26, 27, 28 and 29th.

Darwin: July 26 – 29th.

Happy Painting!

Ambah xx

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4th July Face Painting Inspiration

by Sharon Hodges on June 29, 2010

Hi, Sharon Hodges here and today I’m sharing some face painting designs that you can use for the 4th July celebrations! Click on an image to see the bigger version.

Enjoy!

Sharon Hodges
www.yourenchantedface.com
www.enchantedbodys.com

P.S Leave a comment to let me know what you think :-)

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Special FX Make Up

by Ambah O'Brien on June 22, 2010

I had some fun painting special FX with my son recently, we are helping out with a school project for my nephew. It’s certainly something that the boys (and girls too) really love!

I get quite  a few requests to paint bruises and cuts on boys and girls when face painting and I thought I’d share some ideas with you. Modelled by my son Felix.

Bruises:

this can be used for black eyes and bruises on the body.

1. Wet the sponge and squeeze out the water so it is slightly damp. The paint is best applied only slightly wet so it goes on lightly.

2. Dab the end of the sponge in the purple, dab under the eye, so it looks like bags under the eyes, also dab the outer corner of the eye and a little over the top.

3. Use the other end of the sponge and dab yellow on the brow of the eye and under the outer corner, this is to make it look puffy.

4. Dab some red onto the sponge and add a little under the bottom of the eye, and the side of the nose.

5. Lightly add some black over some of the purple areas

6. Ahhh beautiful! A shiner.

Click Here to Ask a Question or Share Your Ideas!

Wounds:

Experiment with the wax to create wounds any where, slash wounds, bullet holes, try having a nail or object sticking out of the wax!!

1. Roll the wax and sit on skin, dip your finger in water and smooth out the edges to blend into the skin. Also use the spatula and your finger nail.

2. Use the spatula to cut a groove into the wax. Paint a thin black line in here to make the cut look deeper.

3. Get some cake blood on the sponge, a bit wetter than for the black eye, and dab lightly onto the wax and around the wound a bit. You can also sponge some on the skin to create a graze.

4. Add some black lines to the graze. Use the liquid blood to ooze from the wound and graze….

Toothless:

1. Flatten a small bit of tooth wax.

2. Dry your tooth with your finger and squish the wax onto the tooth.

I used snazaroo products for the special FX, the water based wax, blood and cake blood are wonderful. I used my standard paint kit for the black eye.

Click Here to Ask a Question or Share Your Ideas!

AUSTRALIAN  FACE & BODY PAINTING WORKSHOP DATES 2010.

I have  set  dates for 2010 Aussie Workshops, please view the classes page on my website www.ambah.com.au or contact me at ambah@ambah.com.au to find out more. Learn Face painting,  one stroke techniques, 3D painted jewellery, lace and teen/adult designs, and body painting.

Melbourne Workshops: Winter Dates: July 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14th, Spring dates: September 4,5,6,7 and 8th.

Gold Coast Workshops: July 20, 21, 22, and 23. (limited places left)

Sydney Workshops: August 23, 24, 25, 26 and 27th.

Perth Workshops: October 25, 26, 27, 28 and 29th.

Darwin: July 26 – 29th.

Happy Painting!

Ambah     xx

P.S. I love to hear your feedback so click here to leave comments! Ask a question or share your own ideas :-)

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Face Painting Vintage Skin

by Sharon Hodges on June 21, 2010

Hi again…..I am going to expand on a topic that Philadelphia has addressed in asking me for helpful tips for painting “vintage skin”.

My sweet Mother lives with me and is an ever-present canvas when I need her to be.  I often will work out designs using her face or sometimes even her back if the design happens to be a technique that I need to firm up.

She likes that because it always gets her a back wash and that always makes me laugh.  I am attaching a step by step design from the Wolfe Brothers that I recently needed my painters to use at the Dallas movie premier of the Karate Kid.

I needed a quick dragon face to share with them so asked Mom to model for me to demonstrate.

Painting older skin is often difficult, uneven and very lined.

I find it much easier to work with the texture and lines than to go against the grain.  Many times a sweet Grandmother will sit in my chair at a B-Day party wanting to be a part of the festivities and I will always advocate that “ less is more” in these cases, keep the design small and try to stay away from the eyes.

Sometimes you just have to make the best of things and remember they want to feel pretty too!

Happy Painting!

Sharon Hodges
www.yourenchantedface.com
www.enchantedbodys.com

P.S Click Here to Leave a comment to ask questions or share your ideas for painting on elderly skin!

P.P.S Check out this video slideshow of my painting:

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Face Painting Workshops & Events July 2010

by Philadelphia from FacePaintingTips.com on June 15, 2010

Here are the details for face painting workshops, courses, classes and events that are happening around the world in July 2010.  If you’re holding face painting courses and classes yourself or you know of face painting workshops that are coming up (that aren’t listed here), then email me and I’ll have them posted asap: i n f o (at) f a c e p a i n t i n g t i p s (dot) c o m

Monday, July 5 2010 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Face Painting Jam
San Jose, California, USA

Jams are for people interested in entertainment: for beginners, seasoned professionals and everyone else in between. Pass this information along, the more stars the merrier!

Come to teach, come to learn, come to network. Oh heck, just come have fun!!
Contact Name    Cheryl Ferguson
Contact Phone     510-468-0931
Event Location     Round Table Pizza
Event Location Address    4400 Stevens Creek Boulevard
Event Location City    San Jose
Event Location State    California

Tuesday, July 6 2010 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Face Painting Jam
South
San Francisco, California, USA

Jams are for people interested in entertainment: for beginners, seasoned professionals and everyone else in between. Pass this information along, the more stars the merrier!

Come to teach, come to learn, come to network. Oh heck, just come have fun!!

If you have supplies, bring them. If you are new, we have extra.

Contact Name    Cheryl Ferguson
Contact Phone     510-468-0931
Event Location     Round Table Pizza
Event Location Address    20 Chestnut Avenue
Event Location City    South San Francisco
Event Location State    California

Tuesday, July 6 2010 3:00pm – 9:00pm
Face Painting Jam
Montclair, California, USA

You just need to buy your dinner, if you eat. About $13, which includes eating all afternoon and night, the tip and your drinks! LOCATION: Panda Garden Buffett, 5136 N Montclair Plaza Ln, Montclair, CA 91763, (909) 398-1838 VENDORS: Only one per event. Call Lilly for more information: 909-398-1228 Panda Garden Restaurant: Get off the 10 fwy, exit either at Monte Vista, or Central. At the far West of the Target Shopping Center, behind the Montclair Mall. Mapquest shows the address as 5136 N Montclair Plaza Ln, Montclair, CA‎, which is the Target shopping center address. Your gps will find it easier if you use 9066 Fremont Ave, Montclair, CA 91763
Event Website URL    Lilly
Contact Phone     909-398-1838
Event Location     Panda Garden Buffett
Event Location Phone    909-398-1838
Event Location Address    5136 N Montclair Plaza Ln
Event Location City    Montclair
Event Location State    California

Thursday, July 8 2010 7:00am – 9:00am
Face Painting at Kapital Kidvention Jam
Alexandria, Virginia, USA

Come join us for food, creativity, and fun.

Meet at 7pm and have dinner and then jam with everyone. This is just like a mini Kapital Kidvention. We will continue to share ideas and help each other grow. This is for face painters, magicians, and balloon artists. The focus will be children’s entertainment and will have a theme every month. We will meet the second Thursday of every month. Same place, same time.

FREE, excluding the food. They have a nice buffet.
Contact Name    Louis
Contact Phone     703 765-1923
Contact eMail    info@kapitalkidvention.com
Event Location     Holiday Inn
Event Location Address    2460 Eisenhower Ave
Event Location City    Alexandria
Event Location State    Virginia
Event Location Mail     22314
Event Location Country    USA

Can’t find a class in your area?
Want
Face Painting Courses that you can take in the comfort of your own home? Then Download The Comprehensive Guide to Face Painting at www.FacePaintingTips.com today!

Thursday, July 8 2010 10:00am – 1:00pm
Face Painting Class
Plano, Texas, USA

This is a class for the beginner to intermediate painter. We start off with face paint safety, basic sponging and line work and move into the top fast full faces. Beginner or pro are sure to learn some new tricks. This is open to the public. It is sponsored by the Calvary Chapel
Contact Phone     972-492-6818
Contact eMail    littlepepper@verizon.net
Event Location     Calvary Chapel
Event Location Address    5930 Alma Dr.
Event Location City    Plano
Event Location State    Texas

Monday, July 12 2010 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Face Painting & Balloon Jam
Chantilly, Virginia, USA

Our monthly jams are the 2nd Monday of each month. We do balloons and face painting for the guests at Cici’s and share ideas/techniques. The jam officially begins at 7:00pm, but I suggest arriving early and enjoying their buffet (it is free to anyone who does face painting or balloons).
Contact Name    Mike
Contact Phone     703-627-5527
Event Location     CiCi’s Pizza Buffet
Event Location Phone    703-627-5527
Event Location Address    14392 Chantilly Crossing Lane
Event Location City    Chantilly
Event Location State    Virginia

Tuesday, July 13 2010 3:00pm – 9:00pm
Face Painting Jam
San Diego, California, USA

Fuddruckers in Mira Mesa has graciously agreed to allow the area face painters, clowns, balloon twisters and henna artisits to hold a monthly jam every 2nd Tuesday of the month.

We will be practicing new designs, twisting balloons and working on anything you have wanted to try but not sure how to go about it.

The first jam is Tuesday, March 9th, from 3:00pm to 9:00pm. There will be a band there so we can rock out while we paint… ;o) Since we are getting the room free of charge, jam attendees are asked to purchase meals.

There’s also the possibility of having beginner and intermediate classes prior to the jams if enough painters show an interest. There will be a couple of demos and some door prizes for those of you that RSVP, (just reply to this email off-line).

Anabel Rodas of Curly Tops Entertainment will be there with face painting products, Diamond FX, Mehron/Paradise/StarBlends and Glimmer Body Art. We will also have henna and henna supplies.

Contact Name    Anabel
Contact eMail    bananas4facepainting@yahoo.com
Event Location     Fuddruckers
Event Location Address    8285 Mira Mesa Blvd
Event Location City    San Diego
Event Location State    California

Can’t find a class in your area?
Want
Face Painting Courses that you can take in the comfort of your own home? Then Download The Comprehensive Guide to Face Painting at www.FacePaintingTips.com today!

Wednesday, July 14 2010 4:30pm – 8:30pm
Orange County Face Painting Jam
Santa Ana, California, USA

Jams are for people interested in entertainment: for beginners, seasoned professionals and everyone else in between. Pass this information along, the more stars the merrier
Contact Name    Diane
Contact Phone     714-395-8030
Contact eMail    kdsprty@verizon.net
Event Location     Hometown Buffet
Event Location Address    2321 S. Bristol St
Event Location City    Santa Ana
Event Location State    California
Event Location Mail     92705
Event Location Area    Southwest
Event Location Country    USA

Wednesday, July 14 2010 4:30pm – 7:30pm
Arty Cakes Class
Santa Ana, California, USA

Rebecca, The Creator Of Arty Brush Cakes will teach you designs that look complicated, but can be created in just a few minutes.

In this extreme hands on class, you will learn how to blend, high lite and shadow with a single stroke!

Rebecca will teach you brush stroke basics, and move on to Face Painting Designs using Arty Brush Cakes.

This technique is not only a crowd pleaser…but, will help you move you line!

Join us for a fun filled day!

Cost is $50 for the 3 hour class. Paypal available

Contact Name    Diane
Contact Phone     714-395-8030
Contact eMail    kdsprty@verizon.net
Event Location     Hometown Buffet
Event Location Address    2321 S. Bristol St
Event Location City    Santa Ana
Event Location State    California

Monday, July 12 2010 – Sunday, July 18 2010
World Bodypainting Festival
Seeboden, Austria

The world’s biggest and most important bodypainting event presented by Kryolan

World championships in 5 categories

Music, DJ’s, dance and show will attract again 25.000 visitors

Workshops, side events, exhibitors, food market, kids program and many aktivities

In addition to the three main days, the WBF Academy organizes several different classes for small groups. The workshops will only be for limited numbers and subject to varying fees, so registering early is absolutely essential.

Klauberpark Seeboden, AUSTRIA
Event Website URL    www.bodypainting-festival.com
Contact Name    Alex Barendregt
Contact Phone     +43-(0)476281210-13
Contact eMail    world@bodypainting-festival.com
Event Location     Hauptschule and Kulturhaus
Event Location City    Seeboden, Austria

Tuesday, July 20 2010 3:30pm – 6:30pm
Moreno Valley jam
Moreno Valley, California, USA

Learn to Create Several Popular Designs:

* Butterfly; Flower Princess; Tigers and Cats; Superheros; Camo Solider; Pirate and much more!

What You Will Learn

* Getting Started With Professional Level Skills, Techniques and Tools
* Professional Set-up in 3 Minutes
* Speed Painting Tips
* Using Glitters Safely and With Amazing Effects
* Adding Jewels and Feathers
* Sanitary Safety Musts
* Beautiful Brush Strokes
* Essentials Elements for the Best Fantastic Designs
* Using Face Paints and Powders With Professional Level Skills
* Introduction to Multi-Colored Cakes
* Several Demos of Professional Level Face Painting

Who Should Attend:
Those who want to learn face painting skills, to be the hit of the party with their friends and family. AND, those who want to learn about the world of professional face painting.
Event Website URL    www.funfacepainting.com/facepaintingclass.html
Contact Name    Lily Waters
Contact Phone     909-398-1228
Contact eMail    lilly@funfacepainting.com
Event Location     Shakey’s Pizza
Event Location Address    23346 Sunnymead Blvd
Event Location City    Montclair
Event Location State    California

Tuesday, July 27 2010 10:00am – 4:00pm
Rockin Roses & Butterflies
New Market, Maryland, USA

Ready for some new designs? Pashur will show you several wicked cool flowers and different takes on butterflies

CLASS TYPE: Sponge & Brush – Face Paint – Hands-On
CLASS SIZE: 15 people (20 people max)
FOOD: Lunch expenses are on your own. There is a place inside to buy food, such as pizza, burgers, fries, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, salads, ice cream and such.
DEPOSIT: A $25 deposit per workshop, is due to lock your spot in each workshop.
SPECIAL OFFER: For each deposit you send me by Friday, April 2nd at midnight, I will knock off $25 off your balance for each workshop. Example: $125 minus $25 deposit and $25 discount = $75 balance
BALANCE: Balance is due by July 1st.
PAYMENT: To pay for the workshop…
Sign onto www.paypal.com
Click on the SEND MONEY menu tab
On that page, send the $25 deposit per class or the full class fee to me at: Pashur@CanvasAlive.com
Be sure to comment which workshop you are signing up for.
Contact Name    Pashur
Contact eMail    Pashur@CanvasAlive.com
Event Location     Adventure Park USA
Event Location Phone    321-278-6668
Event Location Address    11113 West Baldwin Road
Event Location City    New Market
Event Location State    Maryland

Wednesday, July 28 2010 10:00am – 4:00pm
Death and Zombies
New Market, Maryland, USA

Pashur will show you how to create designs to scare kids down your street and more.
DEMOS INCLUDE: The Movie Blue Faced Zombie, Mmmmm.. a Fresh Zombie, Rotten Zombie, Embracing Your Skull, Zombie Chops, Voodoo Skull and a Day of the Dead Sugar Skull.

CLASS TYPE: Sponge & Brush – Face Paint – Hands-On
CLASS SIZE: 15 people (20 people max)
FOOD: Lunch expenses are on your own. There is a place inside to buy food, such as pizza, burgers, fries, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, salads, ice cream and such.
DEPOSIT: A $25 deposit per workshop, is due to lock your spot in each workshop.
SPECIAL OFFER: For each deposit you send me by Friday, April 2nd at midnight, I will knock off $25 off your balance for each workshop. Example: $125 minus $25 deposit and $25 discount = $75 balance
BALANCE: Balance is due by July 1st.
PAYMENT: To pay for the workshop…
Sign onto www.paypal.com
Click on the SEND MONEY menu tab
On that page, send the $25 deposit per class or the full class fee to me at: Pashur@CanvasAlive.com
Be sure to comment which workshop you are signing up for.
Contact Name    Pashur
Contact eMail    Pashur@CanvasAlive.com
Event Location     Adventure Park USA
Event Location Phone    321-278-6668
Event Location Address    11113 West Baldwin Road
Event Location City    New Market
Event Location State    Maryland

Can’t find a class in your area?
Want
Face Painting Courses that you can take in the comfort of your own home? Then Download The Comprehensive Guide to Face Painting at www.FacePaintingTips.com today!

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Painting Pregnant Bellies

by Ambah O'Brien on June 8, 2010

One of my favourite canvasses to paint on is a lovely round belly of an expectant mother. Often the little one inside let’s you know they are there with a few wiggles and kicks! its really beautiful. Whether you have ten minutes or an hour to spend here are a few tips to help you and I would love to hear yours as well.
(Click here to leave a comment and share your tips and thoughts!)

-Talk to the mother to be prior to your session and find a design theme that reflects her. I have a folder with a collection of images I am inspired by to show a mum who needs some ideas.

- Use the natural shape you are presented with : the belly is round so go with it and incorporate a round design : fish bowl, spiral, soccar ball, eye ball, pumpkin, mandala, or curve the image around the belly.

-Plan some quick designs to have up your sleeve in case you get the opportunity to paint a mum at a face painting job, base these on designs you use for face painting so you are used to painting them fast.

-Make sure the Mother is comfortable, and change positions regularly for longer sessions, have her sit for a while then stand, ect. Have plenty of pillows to tuck around her. It is nice to do it at her house.

-I like to have the mum to be wearing a plain colour, usually black, for the pictures to help the design stand out, wrap tops are a great option.

Click here to share your tips and thoughts!

- When planning a session it is good to keep in mind the optimum time for painting is around 8 months.

-it can be fun to paint the Siblings and Father and include them in the photos.

-Be creative, the larger  area allows you to explore people painting in a different way, and create a beautiful keepsake for the family.

NEW AUSTRALIAN WORKSHOP DATES….

I have just posted new dates for workshops in Melbourne, Gold Coast and Darwin….Perth and Sydney dates coming soon.

Go to   http://ambah.com.au/content/view/18/42/

to view workshop details and contact me ambah@ambah.com.au for more information.

I look forward to hearing your tips for pregnant belly painting. Click here to share your own tips or let us know what you think :-)

Happy Painting!

Ambah xx

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Australian Body Art Carnivale 2010

by milanatornatore on June 1, 2010

I had the absolute pleasure of experiencing and competing in the Australian Body Art Carnivale recently. This amazing event was held on the beautiful Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia from May 14th-16th, and it showcased some of Australia’s finest artists and photographers.

Included in the competitions were Face Painting, Body Brush & Sponge, Airbrush & Special Effects.

It was an art lover’s feast, with a weekend smorgasbord which also included pavement art, vehicle art, and wearable art. Click Here to Leave a Comment & Tell Us What You Think!

Thanks to the wonderful, friendly and professional organizers of this amazing event, my initial panic at being a “first-time-competitor” quickly disappeared. For the next 5 and a half hours I was held captive in my “creative bubble”. What bliss!!!

Feel free to visit the site www.australianbodyart.com.au or find their page on facebook – “Australian Body Art Carnivale”. Click Here to Tell Us What You Think!

Images compliments and property of the very talented “Nicky Stone – Pomegranate Photography” –
www.pomegranatephoto.com or find their page on facebook – “Pomegranate Photography”

Artists from top left – Milana Tornatore, Tamara Oliver, O.Walker, Lorraine Halse.

Until next time,
Living the dream – Milana x

P.S Did you go to the Australian Body Art Canivale?
Click here to Let Us Know How You Went!

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Storytelling & Face Painting – Christopher Agostinos ‘Demon on the Bridge’

by Philadelphia from FacePaintingTips.com on May 26, 2010

I love when face painters are able to combine face painting with story telling. It brings so much more depth to the face painting design and makes the expereince for the model/audience so much richer!

Christopher Agostino is a master at this. In this video he tells the Japanese tale of “The Demon on the Bridge” while painting the “Demons” face on the model. It is sooo spooky! I was hooked the whole time! It’s probably too scary for the younger kids, but teens can really get into it…but thats my opinion…watch the video and let me know what you think!

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The story is about 10 minutes long so if you have time and somebody wants a ‘demon’ face painting design you might want to tell this story. It would be awesome at a Halloween Party!!

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Happy Face Painting!

Philadelphia Tivoli
www.FacePaintingTips.com

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