Face Painting: How to Create Your Own Face Painting Pattern

Are you new to face painting? Welcome to a fun adventure that provides a little bit of simple joy to everyone! Even people who don't want to have their own faces painted get a kick out of seeing the artwork on the faces of those who do. Not to mention the satisfaction the true artist will get by seeing his work on those in the crowd around him or her.

There's a book called '100 Things for Kids to Make and Do' that has several ideas for costumes and face painting. Most of the time a face painting pattern is not actually something of material substance, but a set of directions and photographs of the steps and finished artwork. It's just easier, I suppose, to think of them as patterns.Many kids crafts books will have at least a small section with a face painting pattern of some sort. The more complicated face patterns will come in handy when you need the step-by-step directions. Good directions will keep it simple, showing individual photos of each layer as it is applied.

Here are some suggestions for supplies: A bowl of clean water, 3 paint brushes (from tiny detail, medium size, and a wider flat end), 3 face sponges (do not clean with alcohol, this can cause bacterial growth), Cloth for the painter's lap Basic colors, plus orange, gray, and purple if you can't mix your own, Paper towels, Face painting patterns, Wet wipes (antibacterial is better), A display of your work

Many parents just can't afford the costumes or simply don't want to invest in something that will be outgrown before the next year's event. This makes face painting a great choice. You can paint the right face and wear one of your own outfits to make it work!

Try looking at comic books, art drawing books, animal books, toy books and catalogues.If you need small picture patterns for painting on cheeks, there are some great artists you could get inspiration from. Ed Emberly is a great artist of small drawings, silly drawings sure to bring a smile. He provides easy-to-follow step-by-step guides.

There is a book called Dinosaur Drawing Book by Ralph Masiello. Dinosaurs are almost always a hit with small children, especially boys. You might want to include some funny drawings of insects, too.

There is a wonderful children's book by Don Bortolloti which provides excellent close-ups of tiger faces you can use as a pattern.

But remember, whole face painting is not the only face painting you can do. Sometimes all you need is a small picture on the cheek for just the right effect.

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