New Facepainter from Cincinnati

Hi all!

My name is Aryn and I have just joined the forum, so I thought I would say hello. I work full time in a copy center, and I am a new tattoo artist. Just finished my apprenticeship.

I have been painting and doing art since before I can remember, but with-in the last couple years I have started delving into face and body painting. I was really inspired after being one of the official photographers for the Midwest Haunters Convention last year. I saw some amazing stuff! It was awesome to meet and see people like the Wolfe brothers, Pashur, and Nick Herrera first hand at work. Very inspiring.

Then I volunteered at the Dent Schoolhouse (a local but nationally acclaimed haunted house) doing make-up and acting. It was great fun and I learned a lot about make-up and special fx, but I always preferred doing 2-D make-up.

Since then I have been hired for a few facepainting jobs, and they have gone well, but I'm really at a point where I want to work out all the kinks, find the facepaint that works the best, and really set-up shop so that eventually I can do face-painting as a part time job at least. So I'm looking for advice and insight, paint and design wise. As well as tips and tricks to get the best results.

Currently I use Kryolan Aquacolor facepaint pre-dominantly, I love how they blend. I also use Wolfe white and black for line work and highlights. I'm looking into trying out paradise...I just really want colors that pop.

welcome!

Welcome

I love paradise for the smell. Some people dont. Smells like suntan lotion and the beach. The black and white aren't great for line work, but I love the rest. Every time I open my palette I want a lounge chair and an umbrella over my head and in my drink.

Welcome!

Welcome!

Hello, and welcome from East TN!

Welcome

Hello from about an hour down the road in Louisville. Lots of neat people here, I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

Welcome to the forum!