Brand Spanking new-at least to professional facepainting:)

Hi all,
I'm so glad I found this forum. I know it will be an invaluable source of information for me in the coming weeks as I try to put together my face painting business. I have thought about doing this for years and I am finally going to take the plunge (partly because my husband just lost his job and we have to find a way to have some income) Sometimes a crisis is a blessing in disguise and just the thing you need to make you step into action and make your dreams a reality.

The first time I did face painting was at a neighborhood block party when I was 16. It wasn't planned it just sort of happened spontaneously. I took out my paints and started painting Betty Boop on all the little girls hands and cheeks(nope didn't use the right paints-what did I know) Anyway, this went on for hours. My line never died down. Before I knew it I was taking request for other cartoons like Garfield, Scooby Doo (this was in the 80:)). I never forgot that day! I loved making all those kids happy with my art. I have done face painting at school events and more neighborhood social gatherings through the years. And every time I do it I say I'm going to go into business(I love it)

Since than I have done many things with my art. I received a BA in Fine Art/painting, A Masters in Education. I taught High School and Elementary art in the public schools. I started a family, left teaching, started a mural business, sold paintings on ebay. I went back to school recently for digital media. I just received a certificate in Digital/Interaction Media Technical. I finally learned how to design websites (can't wait to make a web site for my face painting) Here is my web site that I just made for all of the endeavors mentioned above www.artbyinstinct.com
[code] Art by Instinct

I also have a Chalkboard shop on etsy. I sell framed and unframed chalkboards of all sizes. Actually chalkboards are great for signage. They are very eye catching. I will probably use them in my set up for my face painting business. I won't put the link to the shop. I don't want to take advantage of the forum. But if you are interested in the link let me know and if it's ok with the administrators I will post it.

I will be doing a lot of reading in the forum to learn everything I can about the business. I can't wait to update you on my progress!

Sorry for such a long post.

Thank you so much for being here!
Have a great day!
Cindy

welcome!

Welcome!

Thank you for the welcome.

Sorry if I went on a little too long. I'm kind of wound up from my current situation. I need a nice long walk on the beach...sigh

I'm so thankful for this forum of such talented artists!

Welcome from sunny Spain!

welcome to the forum!

Welcome!

Welcome! Way to turn lemons into... well, something better!

I hope you find tons of help on your way!

Hi Cindy! Welcome to the forum!

I enjoyed looking at your website. I have a graphics design degree and learned Illustrator before there was the gradient mesh. I still use the current version of the software but haven't played with the mesh much. Your 3D still is inspiring me to dig up some info and learn something new .

You have some beautiful work. Can't wait to see your painted faces!

Ohh stop worrying. Have fun join in, and paint! cant wait to see your stuff. Welcome to the board!
~Toni