Hello, I. M. Paynman - I'm New to This Forum

[impaynman]

Hello, my name is Duane Payne (aka Impaynman); I have been an artist for as long as I can remember - sketching, drawing, painting, etc. Recently, I returned to college and have been taking classes to enhance my natural freehand skills as well as learn more modern, digital skills such as photoshop, corel paint, maya 3D and flash animation.
Over the past few years I have been asked by my church and friends to do some face painting here and there; but recently, I have been focusing on getting myself established as a professional face painter. My business has not really taken off, but I don't live in an area where parents hire entertainment for birthday parties - most of the gigs I've gotten are school carnivals and a few local festivals.

I still have a lot of fun seeing the kids' faces when they see my designs on their cheeks or arms - regardless of the small amount of money I've generated so far - it's about putting smiles on kid's faces . . . oh, yeah, and paint.

[martha]

Welcome to the forum!

[fesspenter]

Welcome to the Forum!
I am originally from Warren, Michigan.
I have also been drawing, sketching and painting my whole life.

[Katurah]

Welcome!