Face Painting: Patterns for Your Face Painting Enjoyment
by Olivia Austin
Are you new to face painting? Welcome to a fun adventure that provides a little bit of simple joy to everyone! Even people who don't want to have their own faces painted get a kick out of seeing the artwork on the faces of those who do. Not to mention the satisfaction the true artist will get by seeing his work on those in the crowd around him or her.
A newer addition to the face painting supply family is the powder based paint stick. It activates with the use of a wet paintbrush, dries quickly, and doesn't melt. Melting is a disappointment to both the artist and the receiver of the artwork!
Here are some suggestions for supplies: A bowl of clean water, 3 paint brushes (from tiny detail, medium size, and a wider flat end), 3 face sponges (do not clean with alcohol, this can cause bacterial growth), Cloth for the painter's lap Basic colors, plus orange, gray, and purple if you can't mix your own, Paper towels, Face painting patterns, Wet wipes (antibacterial is better), A display of your work
If you know an art teacher, you could ask him or her for helpful ideas for free face painting patterns. Preschool teachers, kindergarten teachers, school librarians, even Sunday school teachers would know what the kids today like in characters. A friend who enjoys painting as a hobby are all good sources to check for ideas. They would have access to books and magazines with pictures that would help prod the imagination.
Try looking at comic books, art drawing books, animal books, toy books and catalogues.If you need small picture patterns for painting on cheeks, there are some great artists you could get inspiration from. Ed Emberly is a great artist of small drawings, silly drawings sure to bring a smile. He provides easy-to-follow step-by-step guides.
An unusual pattern that isn't overused here in the United States is the panda face. It's best when used with a base of white over the whole face, big black spots surrounding the eye area, a black spot covering the end of the nose, black lips, and a black line from the base of the nose to the top lip. Then dot some small black spots over the lip area under each nostril. Add a set of fake ears and you're good to go!
There is a wonderful children's book by Don Bortolloti which provides excellent close-ups of tiger faces you can use as a pattern.
Many faces don't need a pattern. An example is a skunk face. It's all black, except for the thin white strip that sneaks from the tip of the nose to the top of the forehead. You could paint the mouth red for a dramatic effect. No matter what choice of pattern you decide to use, remember to have fun with it!
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