FAQs
- Describe a recent project you are fond of. How long did it take?
ALL face painters work at birthday parties. But I have painted at birthdays for all ages. From first birthdays to a 30th birthday that moved from bar to bar and even a birthday for an 80 year old. Face painting is loved by people of ALL ages! LOVE IT!
- What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
If you are looking for a face painter, go to a website to see samples first. Ask if all pictures are ones that they personally painted. Our samples represent our best work, so make sure that you like the quality of work before making a call or getting a quote. Make sure that the artist uses professional, FDA approved face products. Many people expect full face designs that go over the eyes. This should only be done with the professional face paints. Find out how many faces or designs the artist can do in an hour. If you are having 25 children at a party, it is unlikely that they will all be painted well in one hour. The average that a skilled professional can do is 10-15 per hour. That will give you a full face with some detail. Remember that the more detail you want, the more time it will take. Price is always an issue. Hourly rates for face painters can range from (a very few) as low as $50 per hour to $150. Realize that you get what you pay for. A lower cost may mean non professional paints, no insurance, less faces painted per hour and little experience or talent. Many artists will have a two hour minimum. So if you only want one hour, find someone close to your party and they may make an exception. Find out if a deposit is required before the event. Also, ask how the remainder should be paid. Some sites accept credit cards, but many of us prefer cash on the day of the event. Tipping is always appreciated. Do not expect artists to do a charity event at no charge. Face painting is our bread and butter. Our career has many expenses, so please do not insult us with small hourly rate requests. Many of us do pro bono work with charities that we support. Feel free to ask for a discount non-profit hourly rate or negotiate with free advertising, tip jar availability, etc. Do not be insulted if we cannot work your event. If you have a tiny budget, buy some face paints and ask local high school art students to volunteer. Having a clown is great. They are funny and may make balloons; maybe even juggle. But don't expect a face painter's service to include other talents. If you get a jack of all trades, you may get a master of none. Some face painters dress in costumes, others do not. Many of us are professional artists in various branches of the art world as well as face painters. Hiring us may not give you a costumed character, but does guarantee you quality work. If anyone in your party has skin allergy issues, always ask to test the paint on an arm before you paint it on a face. Realize the artist has the right to refuse working on a client who appears ill or has some skin problems. We try very hard to keep our products sanitary and do not want to pass any germs onto our other clients. Also discuss the needs of the face painter. Most of us require a larger table, two chairs and quality lighting. We don't expect to be fed, but offering us a drink is always nice. Please help your guests make their design choices before getting to the artist. When we only have 4 or 5 minutes to do a full face, every minute counts. If you need additional time, talk to the artist before the event. We may have another party following yours, so we need to keep our time schedule. It's not always possible to do "just one more face." Face painting can create priceless memories of your party or event. Let us make that happen for you!
- What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?
I am sure you know the phrase "you get what you pay for." When hiring an entertainer, prices vary. But realize that the face painter who uses quality products, paints quickly, attends classes and workshops, won competitions and has insurance will charge a little more. So do you want the lowest price or the BEST talent?