In parties, fairs and even carnivals, face painting is a sure hit activity. A long line is very noticeable whenever there is a face painting booth in the area. Kids love having their face painted because they can either look like their favorite super hero or animal or they can look cute and sophisticated depending on the design they choose.

The cool pictures on their faces would make kids stand out and attention-grabbing. Face painting has succesfully become a popular activity and a lot of people would want to learn how to do it. If you are just starting out then here are a few tips on face painting for beginners. Tip number one: study the art. You can choose from various sources.

To get started try reading books about face painting so you’ll know the basic things you need to know. You can also check on some step-by-step instructional videos online. You will also be able to find articles and guides on face painting on the World Wide Web. Study and learn from the things you want to use. Those videos shows an extensive demo of how face painting is done. Tip number two: invest in the necessary supplies for face painting. Once you’re done studying about the techniques, you can now go and buy the supplies needed for the face painting. Buy a lot of paint in various colors.

It is best to buy brushes of different sizes too. For beginners, it is also recommended that you get a face painting marker. Before coloring the design on the face, this tool could further help you outline the design first. This will help you create the design first before jumping into using the paint. Once you have all the supplies needed for face painting and you’re already equipped with the right lessons on the said field, then you can now start face painting. Practice and practice the craft so you can perfect it. You can ask your friends to act as your models and use their face as your canvas.

Since children’s skin are sensitive, you can start first with adult or older people. After you paint their face ask for their honest opinion about your work. Acknowledge those criticisms and praises both as helpful tools to make you even better. Once you’re confident that you already have your stride, you can volunteer to do face painting at parties and maybe even progress into setting up a business.