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About
My work in face painting stands out from my warm and personal touch and my love of children and people in general!
I like the freedom to explore on a canvas that is temporary. Not feeling like the work is going to be permanent, as in canvas or paper, helps me to let my creative juices flows and try to techniques and ideas. I can then translate some of these new things I learn as I paint to my other forms of art.
I value my work so all deposits are non-refundable. If an event is cancelled, the deposit is used as a credit towards a future event.
Overview
Hired 300 times
Serves San Jose, CA
Background checked
2 employees
15 years in business
Business hours
Sun6:00 am - 11:59 pmMon6:00 am - 11:59 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Square cash app, Venmo, and Zelle.
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Services offered
Event type
Additional services
Glitter tattoos
Temporary tattoos
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Marlene G.
Aug 10, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
We had Sarah Joy and her assistant come out to our company picnic. Their facepainting was such a hit with the kids and adults. They did an amazing job and are very talented artists. I would absolutely hire them again.
Details: 21 - 40 guests • 4 - 6 years old • 11 - 14 years old • 7 - 10 years old • Corporate event
Face Painting
Jocelyn R.
Jun 11, 2026
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I booked Sarah for my son’s first birthday party & she was fantastic!! All the kids had such cute facepaintings, kids were happy, we were happy! Thank you so much!!
Details: 11 - 20 guests • 4 - 6 years old • Younger than 4 years old • 7 - 10 years old • Birthday party • Glitter tattoos
Face Painting
Roxanne G.
May 31, 2026
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Sarah is the bessssst! She was great with the kids and made sure everyone left with exactly what they wanted. From princess to a dragon on my nieces arm, she made our party memorable and fun.
Details: 41 - 60 guests • 4 - 6 years old • 18 or older • Birthday party
Face Painting
Elizabeth G.
Apr 4, 2026
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Sarah Joy was a pleasure to work with! This was my first time booking her for my daughter’s birthday party, and she exceeded expectations. We had a quick phone consultation beforehand to go over the details, which made everything feel well-organized.
I had compared a few options, and her pricing is very reasonable. She is an incredibly talented artist; she painted nearly 30 kids at the party, and every design was amazing. I received so many compliments from parents!
She stayed for three hours and made the entire experience smooth, fun, and positive. I will definitely be booking her again in the future!
Details: 21 - 40 guests • Younger than 4 years old • 4 - 6 years old • 7 - 10 years old • Birthday party
Face Painting
Savannah B.
May 26, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Sarah Joy is an expert! She was on time, kind to all the little-little kids, handling a large party well, and she communicated clearly by phone! Everything was seamless and I’d hire her again. My daughter had the best birthday— great photos!!
Details: 11 - 20 guests • 4 - 6 years old • Younger than 4 years old • 11 - 14 years old • 7 - 10 years old • 15 - 17 years old • 18 or older • Birthday party • Glitter tattoos
Face Painting
Credentials
Background Check
Sarah Joy Espinoza-Evans
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I like to keep my hourly rates affordable because I want my services to be accessible to all. I raise my rates during busy seasons like Halloween to make the time and stress a little more worth it, and if I have to travel distances taking over 30 minutes.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
I have been painting since I was old enough to hold a brush: probably 3 or 4 years old. I began with watercolors and oil paints, then acrylic, and in recent years, my new passion: face and body paint. I was always very protective of my work and refused to take art classes because I wanted my art to be my own. I finally broke down in college and added a studio art minor to my Spanish language major and quickly discovered that I was in heaven. I'm not sure if I ever chose visual art: I think it chose me.
