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About
A Warm Hello!
My name is Tashia gates and I specialize in professional facepainting, balloon art and character/Princess and clown entertainment for the young and young at heart. Recently featured in VoyageLA Magazine, I am a new freelance artist located in Los Angeles and will travel! My passion lies in co-creating each design and party with the parents and children themselves to promise a memorable and truly extraordinary experience! Quality of creations and the essence of joy is my focus;) I work with the highest quality of products. My paints are all hypo-allergenic, non-toxic and vegan. My balloons and glitter are biodegradable! I love to volunteer and give back to the community so you may find me in between gigs volunteering near Griffith Park:)
****please note I have a no refund policy on security deposits unless you cancel within 72 hours of booking (time starts after deposit is received.) If you cancel after the 72 hour window FOR ANY REASON at all, including but not limited to emergencies, COVID-19, weather, etc. then your deposit may be used as a credit for a reschedule if I am available and this credit will last a full calendar year from original date of your party. If I am not available for your reschedule the the deposit is kept as compensation for lost wages, lost time preparing for your party, and lost opportunity for other employment. If however I must cancel on my end, then you will receive the deposit back in full. Thank you for your understanding.****
Overview
Hired 106 times
Serves Los Angeles, CA
Background checked
1 employee
7 years in business
Business hours
Sun8:00 am - 10:00 pmMon8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.
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2022
2021
2020
Services offered
Event type
Balloon art type
Simple balloon twisting
Detailed balloon art
Face Painting services
Yes
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Mitra k.
Jan 30, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
We booked Tasha for our girl’s 4th bday and she did a great job making all types of balloons for the kids and had such a sweet personality that the kids felt really comfortable around her. She was responsive throughout the process and very professional!
Details: Birthday party • 11 - 20 guests • 4 - 6 years old • Detailed balloon art (uses several balloons) • Face painting is not needed
Balloon Twisting
Cameron C.
Oct 8, 2022
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Tashia was amazing! She added a great element to my halloween party making balloon animals, objects, etc. for everyone. I highly recommend her!
Details: 11 - 20 guests • 15 or older • Party/Other type of event • Balloon twisting
Clown Entertainment
Meghan T.
Mar 2, 2020
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Hired on Thumbtack
Tashia was wonderful! She has a great way with kids and is amazing at both faceprinting and balloon-making! Loved having her, and will definitely have her back. I highly recommend using her, she made our daughter's party extra special.
Details: 1 - 10 guests • Younger than 4 years old • Birthday party • Balloon twisting
Face Painting
Joelynne J.
Oct 11, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack
Tashia is amazing! She was very friendly and the kids loved her! She was also very organized. All the kids had nice, detailed designs on their faces and fancy balloons. The kids were happy and that made me happy. I'm so thankful I found her! She made my daughter's first birthday party very memorable and I will always appreciate that and definitely recommend her to absolutely anyone! I promise you will not be disappointed!
Details: Birthday party • 71 - 100 guests • Younger than 4 years old • Detailed balloon art (uses several balloons) • Face painting is needed
Balloon Twisting
Westin O.
Oct 21, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack
Tashia is the best! We hosted a birthday party with around 15 kids ages 2-6 and not only were all the kids so happy with the balloons and face paint, tattoos ... but the parents couldn't stop raving about her work and want to hire her for their birthday parties. Tashia is super responsive, professional, and warm. She showed up early and didn't leave until every kid was taken care of. I will definitely hire her again ... and so should you!
Details: Birthday party • 1 - 10 guests • Younger than 4 years old • 4 - 6 years old • Simple balloon twisting (e.g., one-balloon dog) • Face painting is not needed
Balloon Twisting
Credentials
Background Check
Tashia Gates
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
When working with a new costumer I always want to make sure they know I am about quality over quantity and I have a genuine joy for all my work. Each child deserves to feel like they are a special canvas. I like the parents to feel safe in knowing that not only am I trained but I have many years of experience interacting with kids as well. All my paints are vegan, hypo-allergenic and nontoxic. I would never put anything on a child’s face that I am not comfortable on my own. Therefore I use top of the line products, I am very skilled in different talents and at the same time I like to work feeling just in setting prices. My prices reflect my value and skills as an artist, product cost, time prep, time used and my value in being fair.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I start with a warm welcome! Then I make sure after the logistics are set to welcome the opportunity for a phone call to see in detail what the client wants to make the party exceptional! I ask question about the birthday boy or girl specifically..example, favorite character? Color? Is there a party theme? Do they have any allergies? Have the ever had their face painted?
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a Bachelor’s degree with high honors from the University of Montana in performance art acting. I have professional credits in film and theatre for acting as well as makeup.
