Kneeling chairs

I have a tall chair that I use for longer events or times when all I am doing is face painting.... most of the time, my face painting is 30 minutes out of a longer party and I don't bother bringing the chair with me. Those times, I use whatever chair is there and have the kids stand in front of me.

We all have to find what we are comfortable with and sometimes it means experimenting with different options. My kneeling chair is way to heavy and awkward to transport for something like that and I don't really find it any more comfortable than a regular chair... not worse, but not better. I got it originally because as a musician, it was easier to practice without having arms or a back on it and it does open up your torso more than a regular chair so it was easier for breathing, but now it's just in front of my computer.

Saying that the only way to look professional is standing is offensive to people with disabilities. It is great that the medical treatment is working for you skjfunny that you have great mobility but that doesn't mean it works the same for everyone. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that can cause chronic inflammation of the joints and other areas of the body.
Rheumatoid arthritis can affect people of all ages. I'm 47 and treatment only gave me part of my mobility back. I was a professional face painter for 12 years before my RA and still am even though I can't stand and paint.

I think that in the long run, what makes you "look" like a professional is more than just one thing, it's the cleanliness of your paint setup and booth, how you present yourself and how you interact with the person being painted, good signage, neat menu boards, and your SKILLS. Add those together and the parents recognize the difference between a volunteer PTA mom and someone who knows their stuff. I can paint more comfortably and LONGER when I sit, so I do... MY choice.

Where is the like button Lorie!?

It is all a matter of preference and opinion.

I would like to stand, as I did when I was a MUA, but it is just not an option for my body, and I am the only one who can feel it...so, I sit. A ltittle more range of motion would be nice, but it is not happening.

In my opinion, standing and sitting make no difference in the appearnce or perception of professionalism. I think I would feel this way even if I could stand now.

I don't like lima beans, but I love green beans, so I really hope that, as far as beans go, someone out there dislikes green beans as much as I dislike lima beans, that way, we can all have something that we like.


The kneeling chair looks interesting for those of us who are open to new things and like to sit or have to sit. Let us know how the chair works if you use it painting!

I prefer standing, but I'm thinking of getting one for my hubby for while he's at school. He has a lot of back problems from a car accident a few years back & the chairs in his classroom are brutal on his back.

I didn't see that part.... I've seen some standing face painters that did not look very professional..... Dirty kits, unkempt, etc.... I know of several face painters on here that medically can't stand for long hours & are of the highest level in their appearance, job & kit!

Don't look at the price or you will have a cow... but I have often thought THIS might be the perfect mesh of both worlds...

http://www.work-space-solutions.com/benches_ergo_seating.htm#sit-stand

That is cool leapinglizards, the price, wowzer

Wow.. Leapinglizards, that does look awesome. Maybe I can have my hubby welder build me one.

I poked around and found some at about $200... still pricey. Tell your welder husband there could be a market!

Love the idea of the sit/stand stool. I use a $10 black wal mart stool. I take turns sitting vs standing and having the kiddos alternate. Lol...with my back I cant sit or stand! I have to go back and forth

I have two of those stools...we use them for people to put thier arms on for tattoos also, they work great for that (if both you, and the client are sitting, that is!) The sit stand stool does look cool. Need a folding one though! Kat, can you hubby make a a whole batch of them...you can sell them with your stencils!