FABartFX.com - Face and Body Art FX

Q. What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

A. Cheap Face Painting is not good. Good Face Painting is not cheap.

Of course anyone with paints can paint something but without the training and techniques, the result will just not be the same.

More importantly, you need to make sure that whoever you hire is using professional, cosmetic grade materials that are safe and approved for use on the skin. Acrylic paint is not intended for use on the skin and can cause harm. Especially on young children with sensitive skin. Just because a paint is labeled "not toxic" does not mean that it is intended to use on the skin -- it just means that a person won't get sick if it is ingested.

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Q. What important information should buyers have thought through before seeking you out?

A. It is my goal to provide the best experience possible for my client. When contacting me to inquire about my services, it is helpful if the client has the following information at hand:
* Date of the event
* Start time and duration
* Location
* How many guests are projected to be painted
* Is there a special theme I should know about

Q. What do you like most about your job?

A. Seeing the look on the face of the kids when they see themselves in the mirror after I have transformed them into fabulous tigers, butterflies, monsters and princesses is priceless. Hearing the compliments from the parents makes my day.

I feel lucky to be able to create fantastic face painting and make birthday parties special and memorable for my clients.

Adults enjoy being painted too. So I'm available for Ladies night out gatherings, Mardi Gras parties as well as private appointments for Halloween and more.

Don't forget that Glitter Tattoos are waterproof and last 3-5 days so they are an excellent alternative for pool parties.

Q. What do you wish customers knew about you or your profession?

A. I always loved arts and crafts and was doodling in my notebooks as a kid, but never happened to take any drawing or painting classes. I did however discover my talents in photography and worked as a professional photographer and photojournalist before I had children. My artistic outlets then got channeled into art direction for web designs. When I finally found face painting it felt like a light bulb went on. I found my joy and my passion and really enjoy seeing the smiles on childrens' faces when they see themselves in the mirror.

Occasionally you will come across a natural born artist who has a unique gift that amazing. For the rest of us being a professional face painter involves hours of training and practice.

I have attended extensive workshops with some of the best face painters in the world including Pashur, Brian and Nick Wolfe, Mark Reid and many more. Every time I attend a conference I hone my skills and learn new techniques and designs.

Q. How did you decide to get in your line of work?

A. As a young girl, I enjoyed various arts and crafts and have always loved colors. My previous career as a photographer helped me develop my understanding of light, shapes and contrast which are all skills that can be applied to face painting and body art. Colors make me happy. Let me share that with you :-)

After having my own children I wanted to find an outlet for my creative and artistic expression which would still allow me to be there for my kids. Luckily I discovered that I was able to transfer my previous skills to a different art form that brings smiles and laughter to my customer's faces.

Q. Do you do any sort of continuing education to stay up on the latest developments in your field?

A. Many people do not even realize how far the face painting industry has come and how much it has evolved in terms of techniques and talent.

Although I am a relative new comer to Face Painting, I have completed more professional training than many others who have been painting for over 10 years.

In August of 2010, I completed a 5 day intensive Face Paint University with award winning painter Pashur House and Gina Niemi. Additional training includes a two day workshop with Brian Wolfe as well as full day workshops with Mark Reid, Marcela Murad, Carolyn Roper, Rebecca Tonkovich and Lymari Maillot.

To date I have attended four face painting conventions where I learned addition techniques and styles from many world renowned artists.