How do you distinguish yourself?

by CrazyPainter on Mon Apr 04, 2011 3:57 pm

This is a question for those guys and girls that don't go in clown or any other sort of "character" when they go facepainting. How do you distinguish yourself from all the other facepainters out there?

In my area, there are some pretty good facepainters. Trying to distinguish myself from them on terms of pure talent won't be enough. Some are clowns, some arent, and I'm just trying to find my niche. (I used to be a clown, but there's nothing particularly outstanding about that either. Most facepainters here are also clowns.)

Any ideas? Im not really looking for a new "character" per se, as I find that characters are a good way to get pigeonholed for a particular age or crowd. I'm just looking for a way to stick out in a city somewhat crowded with other kids entertainers. (most of whom work for the same company)

Any ideas?

by wmeventservices on Mon Apr 04, 2011 5:12 pm

I have really struggled with this one. I personally don't see my self as a 16 year old child at a party, but apparently some of my clients have. I'm still fairly young looking so I've struggled to dress in a way that says "Hey, I'm the face painter!" Believe it or not, a huge difference was found for me when I ditched the bag I carried to events and invested in my fatmax. I've noticed that the more professional my set-up looks, the more professional they treat me. I'm not a big fan of colorful, crazy outfits. They are great for a lot of people, they just don't fit my style. I adore my mom and grew up watching her walk out the door everyday dressed for corporate America. I guess it programmed me to lean towards a more classy, professional style. Having said that, most of my clothes are fairly simple with clean lines and "architectural" detail. The only problem was that living in Florida, I often tried to dress for the heat and still maintain a professional look, but that is really hard to do. For me, my professional look and set-up was enough. I hope this helps.

by ChangingFaceDesigns on Mon Apr 04, 2011 10:05 pm

People know me by my matching boas and hair pieces and blinged out shirts

I don't do all the crazy outfits either......but I am gonna make 4 (seasonal) pairs of fairy wings......really elaborate ones. I do alot of fairy parties and that is about as dressed up as I plan to get. I thought about doing the skirt...and actually made one but quickly nixed that idea.

I always present the birthday girl with her own wings...so i figured one fairy to another I should have them....lolol

I wish I could take the short cut and just buy them but haven't seen what I am really looking for.

I wish that chick with the red hair sold them...I can' think of her name.
Hers are fabulous.

by CrazyPainter on Tue Apr 05, 2011 7:33 am

Lol....as a male FPer, somehow I think I'll skip the feather boas! Great look though. Smile

by ChangingFaceDesigns on Tue Apr 05, 2011 9:51 am

oops don't think I knew that......but you could still apply the concept tho....perhaps wearing something that is unique to you and your personality. Or maybe there is something that you can do as part of every gig you do..something where people would automatically associate you with it and say

Hey??? Crazy painter he's the guy that does (fill in blank) at his parties and the kids love it

by Geekophile on Tue Apr 05, 2011 12:40 pm

Just being a male in the face painting biz makes you stand out already doesn't it? For me, I think it's that I "play" with every single kid. I try to make it fun to even stand in my booth. For my partner, it's his professionalism and directness. (Not that I'm not professional as well, but different you see.) We appeal to very different clients. Decide who you want to work for, then let your customer service set you apart.

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