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About
I specialize in face painting for private parties, HOA celebrations, and corporate events. Mermaids and dragons are my favorite, but I can paint just about anything!
My focus is on artistic quality and safety. The tools I use are professional quality, hypoallergenic face paint and I bring everything I need including table and chairs.
In addition to face painting, I also offer glitter tattoos (waterproof), make-up and glitter bar. (Pls note, I do not offer balloon twisting.)
A 50% Deposit/Booking Fee is required to hold your event date. The deposit is not refundable, but it is transferable to another date.
Helpful tip regarding how much time to book for your event:
The amount of guests within the time span of your event determines the amount of time and detail level of the design. Short amount of time with a lot of people = very quick simple designs. If you are envisioning “full face” face painting and/or very detailed balloons, make sure to book enough time for your event!
Overview
Hired 128 times
49 similar jobs done near you
Background checked
1 employee
5 years in business
Business hours
Sun8:00 am - 9:00 pmMon8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, PayPal, and Venmo.
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Julianne T.
1 month ago
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I had Ms. Jill come for my daughters 5th birthday party and she was nothing short of amazing! She came right on time and set up was a breeze, she was so neat and organized. Her collection of available facepaint designs was amazing, there was something for everyone and her skill level is top notch. She was so kind to the kids and made sure everyone got their turn, and then even did some extra arm paints. I would 1000% have her at another party and have already recommended her to many friends!
Details: 11 - 20 guests • 4 - 6 years old • Birthday party
Face Painting
Brandi M.
2 weeks ago
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Hired on Thumbtack
Ms. Jill was so awesome!! She was super sweet and thoroughly communicated throughout the entire booking process. We are already excited for our next event and having Ms. Jill back to paint some amazing faces! 10/10 :)
Details: 1 - 10 guests • 4 - 6 years old • Younger than 4 years old • 7 - 10 years old • Birthday party
Face Painting
Robin L.
Sep 18, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Miss Jill was incredible! All of the kids loved her facepainting!!
Details: 11 - 20 guests • 4 - 6 years old • Birthday party
Face Painting
Subramaniam S.
Sep 30, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
The kids loved Jill's work and we were happy to have her at our party. She is very prompt on her replies, kind, and very professional. We will definitely recommend Jill to our friends.
Details: 21 - 40 guests • 4 - 6 years old • 7 - 10 years old • Birthday party
Face Painting
Frank G.
May 19, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Miss Jill was amazing with the kids! She was so attentive and worked hard to get every single kiddo what they wanted. I would definitely be interested in hiring her in the future.
Details: 11 - 20 guests • 4 - 6 years old • Birthday party
Face Painting
Credentials
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Jill Gottschalk
FAQs
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
In recent years I taught college art classes. Prior to teaching art, I was a fabric designer for 20+ years. As a fabric designer, I did a lot of painting, particularly in watercolor. Even though painting on faces is different from paper, there are still some similarities and I believe my past experience has helped my face painting tremendously.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
Before the pandemic, I was a professor of art at a community college. After the pandemic hit, I found that Ceramics and Sculpture were not ideal subjects to be teaching remotely! Somewhat randomly, I tried face-painting and immediately enjoyed it. I painted under another face painter for a year, and then started my own business.
