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Face Painting Sponges

In this post, we’re diving into one of the most essential tools in face painting—sponges. There...

Top Tips and Tricks

Expand your Face Painting Business

I hope you’ve been enjoying our recent tips on building your face painting clientele. This week, we’re diving deeper into this topic—expanding your range. While children’s parties are a fantastic...

Master Linework

This week we are discussing a very important aspect in becoming a top face painter.. Line work! When it comes to developing your skills as a face painter, linework should be at the top of the list....

Face Painting with Glitter ✨

If there’s one thing that takes a face paint design from fun to absolutely magical, it’s glitter! Whether it’s a sparkly butterfly, a shimmering festival look, or a dazzling superhero design,...

Colour Theory

Colour is at the heart of face painting, turning simple designs into eye-catching works of art. But have you ever wondered why certain colours look amazing together while others clash? That’s where...

Face Paint Stains

If you love face painting, you’ve probably noticed that some colours are a little more stubborn than others. After a fun day of wearing your design, you go to wash it off… and surprise! A faint...

How to beat the Queue

IThis week I want to tell you my top tips for speed painting and beating that long queue! As a face painter with over ten years of experience I can safely say that face painting is THE most popular...

How to be Eco-Friendly

It does seem that the world has gone mad with consumerism! Our industry is heavily dependent on consumption, so this week we want to talk about being an eco-conscious company and how you can be more...

Learning Opportunities

Face Painting Tips and Tricks

This week I was thinking back to the early days of my face painting business, when I was still learning how to paint myself. More than 13 years ago, while attending a festival in Scotland with my...

Face Painting Sponges

In this post, we’re diving into one of the most essential tools in face painting—sponges. There are several different types, each with unique textures and effects. Choosing the right sponge can make...

Face Painting Workshops

We are so passionate about teaching face painting, and over the past ten years, we have hosted many, many workshops with myself, Amber, and the team. Whether you’re an absolute beginner or an...

News

Our Face Paint Shop is now LIVE!

We are beyond excited to announce that our face painting shop is officially LIVE! Selena and Amber have put so much work into creating this online shop—spending time ordering, testing, and carefully...

Lapland Adventures with Sunway

Every year from late November up to just before Christmas, our face painters and entertainers transform into Santa’s official Irish elves, thanks to Sunway!   Through our ongoing partnership...

Orphanage in Bangkok

Looking back on all the events and experiences we’ve had over the years, one that will always hold a special place in our hearts was our time volunteering at an orphanage in Bangkok, Thailand, in...

Our Awards & Recognition

Over the years, we’ve worked tirelessly to bring creativity, fun, and professionalism to every event we attend. From corporate bookings to festivals, workshops, and international experiences, we’ve...

Events

St. Patrick’s Day Festive Face Painting

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and we are ready to bring the festive spirit to life with vibrant face painting and entertainment! Whether you’re heading to a parade, a party, or a...

Media Campaigns & Creative Photoshoots

One of the most exciting aspects of our work is collaborating on high-end media campaigns, modeling shoots, and creative projects. As professional face and body artists, we’ve had the incredible...

New Year’s Eve at Dublin Castle

For the past few years, we’ve had the incredible experience of working New Year’s Eve at Dublin Castle, bringing walkabout face painting to the heart of the celebrations!   Unlike traditional...

Halloween at the Intercontinental Dublin

In 2024, we had the amazing opportunity to bring our face painting to the Poker Tournament at the Intercontinental Hotel in Dublin for an unforgettable Halloween-themed event! With a mix of...

Halloween Face Painting

Halloween is one of the busiest and most exciting times of the year for us, with bookings at everything from family-friendly events to high-end nightclub parties. Each setting brings its own unique...

Face Painting at Cork & Dublin Airport

Working as a face painter in an airport is a completely different experience from festivals, corporate events, or family fun days. It’s an exciting, high-energy setting, where people from all over...

Festival Face Painting

We’ve been working at music festivals for years, and it’s always an exciting, high-energy experience! One of the first major adult festivals we started with was Body & Soul, and over the years,...

Cork Summer Show

Every year, we look forward to one of the biggest and most exciting family events in Cork—the Cork Summer Show! This event is a two-day extravaganza filled with fun for all ages, featuring...

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