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Face painting at camp

It's simple - face paintings will create a fun atmosphere at any event. Face Painting is creative drawings, which are applied to the face and body with special paint. Face painting is a unique element of a costume. It not only draws attention to the action, but also shows the character’s character, allowing you to immerse yourself in your fairy-tale, magical world. Face painting is absolutely harmless to the skin, it is easy to apply and also easily washed off with water and soap.

What could be more fun for kids than face painting? If you are planning a big entertainment event in the camp, then in a simple way Keeping children joyful and happy (not the easiest task!) can involve face painting. Why don't you try your hand at face painting? Learning this is not as difficult as you might think. In fact, with a little practice and patience, you will have sufficient skills to create beautiful images, which children will definitely like.

Design selection

Obviously, if this is your first time drawing pictures on children's faces, you should prepare several images in advance. The Internet is a great source for finding basic images, which can be especially helpful if you're just starting to practice face painting. From cats and dogs to your favorite superheroes, you can find the looks you need.

Face Painting Basics

The first thing you need to do when you are about to draw on a child's face (although it would be good if you practiced first before showing off your talents to the public) is to imagine what the child's face should look like as a result. That's why it's a good idea to pre-print the image before you start drawing. You can use regular brushes to apply face paint, but it would be better if you used sponges instead of brushes to apply paint to large areas, such as when you apply a base coat of paint on your face. It's better to use a sponge because this way you'll be able to cover more of your face faster, and you won't have to worry about washing these sponges off because they're completely inexpensive. In addition, the sponge will allow you to apply the paint more evenly, which will prevent streaks. Whether you use a brush or a sponge, you want to apply a thin layer of paint; and if there is too much paint, it will crack or lose its shine.

Your first experience of face painting

Before you start painting on your face for the first time, you need to print out the looks you like and limit yourself to the ones you've already tried. Let the children choose the images they would like you to draw. Let's hope that the limited number of images presented to children will make them happy and save you from children asking you to draw characters you don't know.

More advanced facial designs

Once you've mastered the basics, you can try developing new skills to create more complex images. One of the biggest challenges can be abandoning basic designs and asking children to come up with what they want to see on their face. You will be surprised and delighted by their requests, and at the same time you will be amazed by your new face painting abilities!

So, let's talk about face painting

Face Painting is creative drawings that are applied to the face and body with special paint. Children very often fantasize and imagine themselves as princesses, brave princes, butterflies, wizards, and many other fairy-tale characters! Face painting is a unique element of a costume. It not only draws attention to the action, but also shows the character’s character, allowing you to immerse yourself in your fairy-tale, magical world. Face painting is absolutely harmless to the skin, it is easy to apply and also easily washed off with water and soap.

How to simply and easily set a new mood, image, help children and adults become fairy-tale characters. Just a little makeup on the face. This is done by professionals, but amateurs can also try it. The main thing is a good mood and creative enthusiasm.

Makeup. Tips for beginners

Both in dramatic and musical performances, and just at a fun holiday, makeup helps you forget about reality and plunge headlong into a fantasy world. Well, really, what kind of Dracula would be without a deathly pallor of his face and bloody fangs? Would a Clown be funny without a red nose and a painted smile?

Basic accessories

Makeup can be purchased at department stores or toy stores, but it is better to buy it at specialized theater stores. True, it is more expensive there, but it is less likely to cause an allergic reaction. Water-based formulations are preferable to fat-based ones, as they are easier to wash off the face and tools. You need to have: clear powder, pencils, lipstick, powdered eye shadow and blush, face paints various shades, a basin with water, clean towels (both for wiping brushes and putting things in order, and for protecting clothes), 1-2 thin brushes, a large brush, a puff, two or three sponges, a ribbon to remove hair from the forehead, glitter, powder with glitter, petroleum jelly, cotton wool or cotton swabs, tissues, a bar of soap, Dettol or similar disinfectant.

Hygiene rules

Some types of makeup and face paint, especially red ones, contain powerful pigments. Before applying them to the face, perform a local allergy test on your child's skin. If redness or itching occurs in an area of the skin, stop using the product, rinse thoroughly and lubricate the inflamed area with a soothing cream or lotion. But even if an allergic reaction does not occur, it is a good idea to apply a protective layer of cream under the makeup. Have soapy water with a few drops of Dettol ready to wash your brushes and other makeup equipment. You can soak makeup accessories in soapy water. When applying makeup to several children, be sure to disinfect the tools as you move from one child to the next. If you are using fat-based makeup, you will need synthetic sponges, which need to be boiled after use.

Applying makeup

If you have something ambitious in mind - say, a character or a fairy tale character - first draw a sketch on a piece of paper. This will make your work easier and reduce the chances of making mistakes. It is also useful to start applying makeup from the top of the face if possible. Then you can touch the baby’s skin without fear of smearing what you’ve already done. Shading your eyebrows: If you have enough time, you can shade your eyebrows before applying makeup. This will allow you to expand your scope to include the eyebrow area. You can achieve a variety of facial expressions by simply changing the shape of your eyebrows. Moisten the edge of a bar of soap with water and lather your eyebrows with it, moving some hairs up and others down. This changes the line of the eyebrows, the hairs are pressed tightly against the skin. Let them dry for a few seconds. Now apply makeup primer to your eyebrows using your finger or sponge. Apply a layer of pressed powder with a powder puff, pressing it into the creamy base. Applying Foundation: Using a sponge, starting from the center of the forehead, apply foundation, moving the sponge across and down both sides of the face and chin. Have your child look up at the ceiling so you can apply foundation under the eyes. If the base is uneven, apply a second coat, this time using a patting rather than stroking motion to avoid damaging the base layer. Eyeshadow: Using a soft brush, apply powdered eyeshadow in the shade of your choice. Ask the child to close his eyes while doing this, Eyebrows: draw the desired shape soft pencil or with a thin brush. Blush: Apply blush to cheeks using a large fluffy brush or cotton swab. Start near your hairline and work your way out, blending the blush toward your nose. To achieve more drama, you can use glitter powder, Lipstick: Apply lipstick cotton swab(use it only once and throw it away) or a small brush. Contour: if the makeup consists of several colors, apply their contours on the face with a thin brush or soft pencil. Then makeup of different colors will not smudge and take on an untidy appearance. Glitter: If you want to decorate your face with glitter, smear a little Vaseline on the area and then stick glitter on it in the pattern you have in mind. Avoid wearing glitter near your eyes.

Makeup removal

Water-based makeup can be easily washed off with mild soap and water. Makeup based on creams and oils is washed off using special products. To remove glitter from your face, cut a piece of tape and place it over the glitter. Press lightly and remove. The glitter will stick to the tape.

So, briefly again. If you really wanted to paint faces, here's how to do it.

Purchase a brush: 1 thin round brush and 1 medium round brush (the same ones used for regular painting), as well as sponges or washcloths, and safe paints.
Make sure there is a flat surface such as a table or desk. In addition, there are two chairs, one for the artist and one for the child. A plate or tray for mixing colors, and a bowl or container of water to rinse your brushes. Also keep a paper towel or washcloth handy for wiping off excess water or paint.
Ask your “victim” what kind of design he wants you to draw. Next Sponge in the background and wait until it dries, then finish the outline with a thin brush in black.
If you are just starting out, it may take you more than 5-10 attempts before a successful, acceptable result.
Apply the colors slowly, making sure you don't mix black with other colors.
Tell your kids not to touch it for 5 minutes to let it dry or use a hand fan to dry the paint faster.
Hold it in the mirror to show that child the result.

Mixing paint with a little water on a saucer gives better results, especially with watercolors.
Look at the video of the work of other make-up artists and make a sketch of a simplified version with a pencil for your version
Always ask what colors children prefer.
Always make sure you can do it quickly and accurately before painting your child.
If you're writing for children, talk to them so they don't worry.

Warnings

Only use face paints that are clearly labeled for use on the skin only. Acrylic, oil or nitrate paints are not safe for use on leather.
Refuse to draw for those children who have open wounds or sores on the face.
Very young children tend to not like the feel of paint on their face, so you can simply smack a smear of red paint onto their little nose and you've got an instant clown face.

Things you need

Face paints
Brushes
Sponges (preferably natural sponges)
Glitter
Lots of clean water
Towel or washcloth
Mirror
Paper towels
Hand fan (to help the paint dry quickly)
Sketches (for the child to choose)
Hair bands (keep your hair out of their face if necessary)

Description of face painting examples

"Dog".

Place a dot at the tip of the nose (at the most protruding place). Draw a horizontal line through this point, starting from the wings of the nose. Paint the nose below the drawn line with a dark color (black or brown).
Draw straight vertical lines from the eyebrows to the previously drawn horizontal line. Tint the wings of the nose with a darker shade, and the resulting strip in the middle of the nose with a lighter shade.
Draw a line along the hollow above the upper lip. Fill in the upper lip with a dark pencil. If your lips are full, first cover them with foundation, and only then draw a thin line.
Paint the area above the upper lip white. Draw antennae and dots.
Around the eye, capturing a small area above the eyebrow and part of the cheek, draw a “spot” and paint it with white (or, conversely, dark) color.

Because It is not always possible to get theatrical ones, then you can, for example, get by with a simple cosmetic pencil and buy brown and white shadows without sparkles and mother-of-pearl.

Advice. If you have to make up with simple eye shadow, first apply cream or foundation to your face, because... the shadows fall away.

Cat makeup

1. Shade your brows using soap and a nude foundation. Draw the main contours on the face with a soft makeup pencil.

2. Apply foundation using a sponge or brush.

3. Using a thin brush, apply liquid black makeup over the base. Apply white paint first. Then orange. Outline the eyes and fill in the nose.

4. Using a thin brush, draw a mustache. Apply thin strokes of black, brown and white paint to the cheeks, forehead and chin. They should represent the fur of a cat. To prevent the makeup from spreading on your face, dust it with colorless powder applied to the puff. Brush off excess powder with a large brush.

5. Tie the hair at the top of your head into a ponytail and fluff out the ends of the hair.

6. Spray your hair with tinted hairspray to match the color of your makeup. Attach your ears with bobby pins.

Snowflake image, Zimushki, Snow Queen, Snakes, Stars, etc. can be effectively emphasized with body jewelry. The easiest (but not the cheapest) way is to stick special Swarovski Crystal Tattoos on your face. They are easy to apply, do not wash off with water and stay on the body for up to two weeks. In stores you can now see a wide range of rhinestone patterns with a flat bottom, treated with a special glue that is sensitive to heat and pressure for easy application to the skin.

A not so elegant, but quite affordable option is to use regular sparkles (sequins) or cut them yourself from wrapping paper<голограмма>circles, triangles, stars. You can stick them to your skin using regular honey!

Cover the Snow Maiden's face and hands with a very light foundation and powder the entire face with white shadows with glitter. White eyelashes and eyebrows look impressive. Apply regular colorless eyebrow mascara-gel to your eyelashes, and while it is still wet, cover your eyelashes with white pearlescent eyeshadow. Highlight your eyes with blue eyeliner, and outline the lower eyelid as well. Use soft pink lipstick with a strong lip gloss. Such a Snow Maiden in your performance will surprise even experienced theatergoers.

Another example is applying face painting “ a lion” (tiger, cat).

Apply light color first white makeup. This is the nose, under the nose cheeks, upper eyelids, lower part of the chin and contour of the face. And this is not only for the tiger. In most cases, body painting starts with light colors.
The next step is to paint over the rest of the face with a red tone. To apply paint to large surfaces, it is better to use a sponge. If you have several sponges and brushes, this will make the work easier, you will not need to constantly wash the brushes and clean the sponge.
The third and final step is to apply tiger stripes with black paint on the cheeks, forehead, tip of the nose, outline the white cheeks and draw whiskers and dots on the cheeks. You can paint your lips black, but it won’t be very convenient for your child to eat at a party later. Before applying a layer of paint to existing makeup on your face, let the first layer dry a little so that the paint does not smear.

Mask clown

To highlight other colors, use a sponge to apply an ocher-yellow base to your face, without painting over the eyelids and contours of the mouth - make these areas white.
Add touches of pink or red to your cheekbones and apply light yellow kohl to your eyelids.
Using black, draw stripes above the natural line of the eyebrows, following the line of the brow ridge.
Color your nose bright red. Using the same red paint, draw a mouth, rounding the corners of the lips in the shape of commas.

Mask bunny

Using a makeup sponge, blend the blue makeup over your face, excluding the eyelids, cheekbones, lower part of the nose and chin.
With white, draw a triangle above each eyelid, draw two spots under the nose, separated by a thin line, and draw an elongated trapezoid on the chin.
Draw blue brackets over the eyebrows, fill in the tip of the nose, draw a line down the middle of the muzzle and draw a white triangle on the chin to create two teeth.
Finish the portrait by lightly marking three antennae on each side with a brush.

Mask tiger cub

Apply a beige or light brown tone to your forehead, cheeks and nose. Draw a white curve with the brush from the inner corner of the eye to the forehead.
Now paint the space under the nose white, drawing out the antennae.
Use black to highlight the lower eyelid, paint over the tip of the nose and draw a vertical line in the middle of the muzzle.
Draw the mustache without applying too much pressure on the brush so that the line is thin and light.
Finish with black strokes above each eyebrow. Make the mouth red.

Mask flower

In the middle of the forehead, draw white petals in the shape of a fan, then fill the middle with yellow. Draw the same on your temples. Paint your eyelids orange.
Continue each white petal with yellow so that the transition of shades is smooth. Do the same technique with orange paint.
Finally, add green touches to each flower. Color your lips red or pink.

Using a similar technique of applying makeup, you can come up with and draw any carnival mask. Choose your favorite character and try to convey the main features of his character using makeup.

How to apply children's makeup

If you happen to be organizing a face painting party, then you need to follow our tips.

Instructions

Step 1: Remove all adult cosmetics so as not to tempt children. Some children have allergies, so it is important for adults to understand the possible risks.

Step 2: Choose hypoallergenic makeup if you can. There are special brands for children. You can also use your own cosmetics.

Step 3: You should have enough applicators. If you are having a party with big amount children, be sure that each of them will want to use the new applicator.

Step 4: Start with a makeup base. Apply powder to baby's face to create an oil-absorbing layer. Color your eyelids using neutral tones and covering the entire eyelid. Apply a neutral or slightly pale blush to your cheeks. Choose a light-colored lipstick or pale lip gloss.

Step 5: Let the children choose their own paint designs if you are doing face painting. Start drawing from the nose and work your way towards the ears. With younger children, avoid the area around the eyes. Make sure the color and design of the drawing is not too provocative or offensive.

Step 6: Remove makeup and face paint with cold cream or sensitive skin soap.

Cats, dogs, fairies, ghosts, witches, wizards... kids of all ages love to have their faces painted. Here are a few tips to help do this.

Rate your paints Professional face paint and makeup can be very expensive, especially if you're painting a whole bunch of children's faces. Do not throw them (paints) where children can freely master them and experience them for themselves. Experience Various types colors to see which you find best for the job. If you first apply a layer of ordinary baby cream to the child’s face, you can try using simple colors. In this case, in small quantities and for a short time, almost any paint is harmless.
Sponge Can't be cleaned If you want to cover a large area of the face or apply a base color, using a sponge to apply the color rather than a brush will be a faster method. Having different sponges for different colors eliminates the need to wash off the sponge during a painting session (the same goes for brushes).
Be patient and do everything in thin layers Allow the first color to dry before applying further paints. If you don't do this, they will mix and you will probably have to wipe it off and start over. Also, instead of applying one thick coat of paint, which can chip, apply a thin layer, let it dry, then apply another.
Visualize (imagine) the finished face Know that before you get ready to paint, first create a sequence of your actions. Children are notoriously impatient and won't be able to sit still, so plan ahead so you can do it quickly. Have a basic blueprint for the face formulated in your mind; You can always add special additions to it once you're done.
Special effects The paint you use will act as a base adhesive. To create bumpy noses or large eyebrows, soak a little paint in cotton wool, cover the area on the face with a piece of fabric, and paint. Soggy rice or wheat makes ideal warts; just a covering with a little fabric and paint. For an extra-ghostly effect, apply a light dusting of flour once you've finished painting the face (be sure to get your subject to close their eyes tightly).
We use... If you are not confident and not fluent enough in painting, or need time, then why not use a stencil? Stars, hearts, flowers will be all stenciled on the cheek. Have stencils in several sizes to hand, to accommodate small and large faces.
Temporary tattoos (tattoos) Even faster than stencils are temporary tattoos. But some people's skin reacts horribly to them and they take longer to remove. Glitter is great for a quick, dramatic effect, but it gets added everywhere and is very hard to get rid of! (Also check that the glitter is appropriate)
Getting a solution If you have a group of children, then when coloring the next one, ask the next children in the line in advance so that they decide which drawing they would like to have a few minutes before you finish the face you are currently painting. This way they have a little time to decide, and you don’t waste extra time on painting. You can offer several options for faces to try and give them the opportunity to narrow their choice to one. We believe that creating a retrospective of options for children; makes the task of choosing much easier for them. Include simple options like hearts or balloons, so many kids love them.
Mirror, reflection on the wall will show who is the most beautiful of all? Don't forget to set up a mirror so that the child who is the face you just painted can see the result. Also bring a high stool for the kids to sit on; so that you do not have to bend over for a long time - this will save you from back pain.
Fabric stock You'll probably use more scraps of cloth or wipes than you think you'll need to dry your hands, brushes, etc. Face painting can be messy, but it's fun! Child wipes work, quick and easy for "mistakes"; You should also be sure that the paints are safe for use on faces.

The most popular face paintings for girls are Butterfly, Fairy, Princess, Fantasy, Rabbit, Ladybug, Cat, Flowers, Rainbow, Dog (Puppy).
The most popular face paintings for boys are Red Spider Web, Pirate, Skull, Tiger, Robot, Bat, Clown, Dog (Puppy), Foreigner, Indian.
Most Popular Halloween Face Paintings - Vampire, Witch, Devil, Skull, Spider Web, Bat, Cat, Alien, Monster, Clown

And remember, there are 5 basic principles if you want to create stunning facial pictures quickly and effortlessly:

Have large collection options so that they can be offered;
Know exactly what sequential steps are required for each face when coloring each option in your collection;
Use only high-quality paints;
Use the right tools
Know how to mix color mixtures and paints.

Better stick simple options face painting until your skills improve. And of course, use templates, stamps and temporary tattoos to speed up the process. Face painting is something that all children enjoy, boys and girls alike. Face painting is a fun addition to any camp activity.

Paint Selection It is important to note that you can only use paint that is suitable for children's skin. Even if the product says that it is non-toxic, this does not mean that it is for the declared skin. Some paints, and even water-based colored paints, can cause allergic reactions or cause redness on the skin. Choose only paints made specifically for painting on the face. Choose face paint in pots, crayon form, or decorative ones.
Preparation There are several things you will need when coloring children. First of all, you will need a comfortable chair and a chair or stool for children, and. Have a few towels handy to drape around each child's neck as they're also handy for wiping up excess paint if need be! Items to have within reach include:
- Fabrics
- Cotton brushes (for small contact)
- Hand mirror (to allow the child to see the process)
- Temporary tatoos
- Hat with pieces of paper to write down names
- Pen
- 1 brush for each color
- A few tender sponges
- Face paints
- 2-3 bottles of clean water
- Paper towels
- Face stencils and/or (additional) stamps (stamps)
Safety first Before painting any children's faces, take a close look at their skin first. If they have any open wounds, or cuts, rashes or even pimples, then don't paint their face. Instead, suggest using it on a shoulder, arm, or other area where there are no skin complications, or offer temporary tattoos as an alternative.
Avoiding boredom in line Waiting for their turn is painful for children, especially toddlers. To avoid this difficult situation, have the children write their names on pieces of paper. Take them from each child, fold their leaves and place them in a hat. Tell them that when their name is called, they will know it is their turn. Give them the opportunity to watch everyone else color, but have additional entertainment options planned for those waiting their turn.
Projects You may want to create art gallery options that you will have available. Some fun collections of options might include:
- Girls - Flower, Star, Heart, Butterfly, Ladybug, Face - smile
- Boys - Snake, Fish, Spider, Web, Beetle, Bear Paw Print
Let's start drawing There are a few in various ways start with each option. Face paints come in a variety of colors and are available in paint pot form or as crayons. You can use stencils, stamps or just hand work. Regardless of the option you choose, you should have comfortable brushes for each color, several clean sponges, a supply of fresh water and paper towels. Wrap the towel around your child's shoulders and get started!
Brand (plug) If you are using a stamp made specifically for face painting, be sure to get a stamp pad that is made for the face as well. You can buy stamp kits that come with several various options, or you can buy signets individually. This is a great choice for beginners or those who are not comfortable drawing by hand. Simply press the stamp onto the erasable ink pad, press gently on childish face, then just finish painting within the limits of the scheme created for you.
Stencils Stencils are also a good alternative to free yourself from painting by hand. To use a stencil for face coloring, you first coat one of your sponges lightly with white on the child's face, paint and tap off the excess. Place the sponge over the stencil to give you the basic outline, remove the stencil and set it aside. Complete the rest with colored paints.
Handmade Handmade work is not as difficult as it might seem at first. It’s hard to make a mistake when creating shapes like the sun. Try some on paper first, or if you like, use the Internet to look up some pictures and print them out to use as illustration. If you have face paint crayons, use them to make the main outline, but you can finish the rest with a brush. A great tactic is to use a brush to highlight the main elements. Sponges are used to add secondary colors or to apply the main complexion.
the washing up Make sure to read the instructions that come with the paint. There you will find the proper method for removing paint from leather. Most often, you will find that regular soap and water will remove the color from your face immediately without any problems.

Let's look at some more subtleties of face painting:

Allergic reactions This is something to consider, not to mention that you need proper face paints for face painting to insure little if any allergic reactions. Measures should be taken if the child has additional sensitive skin or a skin problem such as eczema. If this may be the case, then you don't paint their face, but instead dye their hair or get a tattoo on their arm or shoulder. When in doubt, err on the side of caution because your goal is to make the child happy, not hospitalized.
Eyes and mouth If you are painting over the eyes and mouth, you don't want to use any paint that is harmful or poisonous, as children tend to rub their eyes as well as digest paint when they eat. In some cases, it's best to avoid these areas anyway, especially if it looks like the child will spend most of the time carrying their food instead of eating it.
What is a good choice of face paints? The answer is many colors. There are more expensive brands of paints as well as cheaper paints that are all made specifically for face painting with the above two issues in mind.
Colors Black, blue, green, grey, orange, pink, red, white and yellow are the most used colors and are available in shopping malls, warehouses and convenience stores.
Sparkling paint Available in a wide range of colors, sparkling paint can look fantastic and striking.
Forms Dyes can be either paste or liquid, and are all water-based to make removal easy from skin and clothing. This also means that there is no harm in swallowing paints. The more water you add to the paint, the more washable the color you will get, which can be used to good effect in shading and backgrounds. You can get a face by painting in sets spread out on a palette or in single bottles or tubes. Take care that when painting, the applied paints do not mix in their original containers. Always use a clean brush or brush to transfer the paint to a clean palette or face surface.
Glitter Glitters are tons of fun as long as they don't contain aluminum. They should be created specifically for the purpose of painting the face, avoid getting them in the eyes or on open skin - first apply gel to the skin to protect it.

Once you have the right face paints then you can free your imagination and create both unique designs and classics, confident that you can hold any child's smile. Good luck and success in face painting!

I use makeup - you paint children according to the theme - Indians, jungles, pirates... but actually face painting with a brush is sometimes inconvenient, but pencils like wax crayons are super - special for children's parties, no one has ever reported an allergy to them. It doesn’t spread, you don’t need to mess with water, it’s easy to wash off with water, it’s quick to apply, in general it’s practical and healthy.

Entertainment for children becomes more diverse every year. One of the fresh ideas for creating a festive mood is face painting. But before you allow your child to paint their face, you should make sure that it will not harm your health.

What is face painting

Face painting for children is one of the components of body art. Using this technique, you can depict some animal or pattern on the baby’s face. Such drawings on the child’s body can be used for themed parties. For example, transform all the kids into famous cartoon characters. A specialist is usually called in to create face painting.

However, if you purchase necessary tools and paint, you can save a lot. Just before the holiday you should practice a little.

Advantages and disadvantages of face painting

Face painting has its advantages and disadvantages.

Among the advantages are:

availability of a huge range of safe paints and pencils;
makeup is easily washed off with soapy water;
great way to create a festive mood.

The main disadvantages of facial drawings include:

the possibility of getting clothes dirty;
risk of allergic reaction to dyes;
Not suitable for shy kids.

Particular attention should be paid to the last point. Parents often persuade their child to apply face painting when the child does not want it. In this way, adults hope to cheer up the quiet person. But a shy kid is more likely to sit on the sidelines if he notices that everyone is looking at him because of his unusual pattern.

Should I be concerned about my child's health?

Face painting done with high-quality paints is not harmful to children. However, it must be taken into account that the use of black henna can greatly affect the health of the child. Therefore, before allowing their child to undergo the procedure, parents should ask whether such a component is present in the paints.

Water is used during painting. It must be changed after each baby. After all, there are a large number of diseases that can be infected in this way. In addition, you should pay attention to the brushes. Before performing the next make-up, the specialist must rinse them well.

To exclude an allergic reaction, it is necessary to first conduct a sensitivity test. The area behind the ear is suitable for this. If the skin does not react to the paint within 10 minutes, then the risks are minimal. In addition, do not forget about food allergies.

It is important to carefully monitor the kids so that they do not touch the wet makeup, and then do not put their hands in their mouths.

Contraindications for face painting

Under three years of age. U small child the skin is particularly sensitive. Therefore, such a procedure can lead to the appearance of atopic dermatitis.
Any damage to the skin. This includes minor scratches and pimples. Otherwise, an inflammatory process may begin.
The child's tendency to allergies.

Necessary materials

In order to make a beautiful drawing on the baby’s face, you need to have the following tools:

paints;
brushes;
sponge or sponge;
container with water.

In addition to all of the above, many specialists use rhinestones.

When applying face painting, it is important to use high-quality paints. They should be safe, but also fit well on the skin. In Russia they do not produce specialized paints for face painting. But the Chinese market offers many inexpensive options. However, in this case the savings are not justified.

Reviews on the Internet report that such dyes are pale and often cause allergies in children. Therefore, it is better to prefer manufacturers from the USA and Europe.

For face painting, you should carefully select brushes. They must have a special shape and softness. Traditionally, large, medium and small size brushes are used. In this case, the first shape should be flat. This will create a gradient effect. The middle brush is universal, so it is better if it is round.

When creating an image, you often have to draw clear lines. To do this, you should purchase a thin small brush. It is very important to consider the material of the products. It is better to give preference to natural bristles or high-quality artificial analogues. Sponges are necessary for painting large areas of skin.

They can be replaced with a regular sponge, which must be cut into pieces suitable for the job. It is important to understand that the sponge must be soft. Otherwise, the child will experience discomfort during the procedure. You can buy a water container at an art store, or replace it with a regular plastic glass. It is important to remember to change the water in a timely manner.

Lack of hygiene can lead to children contracting an infection or virus!

It is not difficult to master this technique on your own. Regular practice will help you create almost professional makeup.

There are rules that experts use to get good results:

To learn face painting, it is better to use palettes rather than individual jars of paint. Thus, you can purchase a wide variety of colors for a small amount.
The child must like the chosen image. Otherwise, the work will not bring pleasure to anyone.
If 10 minutes is not enough to create an image, you should take short breaks.
To entertain your baby, you can install a mirror in front of him or tell interesting story about the character that will be depicted on his face.
Avoid applying paint to the skin around the eyes.
For shading, it is better to use a clean and dry brush. The tone should be applied using a sponge.
Do not leave brushes in a container of water while working.

After the procedure, they must be washed in warm soapy water, dried well and stored in a pencil case. Otherwise, the tools will quickly become unusable.

Face painting for boys

When choosing an image for a boy, you should take into account the age of the child. Characters from their favorite fairy tale or cartoon will suit kids. An older child will like superhero makeup more. Often boys prefer to transform into animals whose qualities they would like to have.

Face painting for children, when professionally applied, can replace any mask

For example, children often ask to draw the face of a tiger on their face.

Face painting for girls

The choice of images for girls is much more varied. In addition to their favorite characters and animals, little representatives of the fair sex love all kinds of patterns. In addition, girls can ask to draw flowers or bows on their faces. Unlike boys, you can use rhinestones here.

Video selection of face painting for children:

Paints with glitter or pearlescent shades are perfect. Girls from 5 to 10 years old often prefer the image of princesses from fairy tales. Before completing such an order, you need to determine the characteristics of this character. This approach will help you cope with the task more easily.

Tiger

Before drawing, you should pay attention to the age and gender of the child. For girls and little boys, it is better to make the image more cute than scary. Therefore, in this case, you should skip the image of the fangs.

In order to perform tiger face painting, you must adhere to the following algorithm:

Using a sponge, white paint and water, apply three large white spots. Two of them should be located above the child's eyebrows. It is better to make them more beveled and point them up and to the sides. The third spot should be in the area between the nose and upper lip.
Using the same sponge, you need to paint all the remaining areas of the face orange. More advanced artists can create an amber effect by making the shade more saturated at the edges of the face.
Load a medium brush with black paint and draw slightly wavy lines on the cheeks, chin and forehead. They should be clear and bright. It is very important that the lines towards the center of the muzzle are thinner.

The final stage is performed with a thin brush. It is used to depict the contour of the nose and draw fangs and mustaches.

Butterfly

Face painting for children “butterfly” is suitable for girls. The butterfly can be depicted on the entire face or on one cheek.

The first option can be done by following this algorithm:

Prepare the base for makeup using white paint and a sponge. Work on the cheeks and forehead.
Choose any bright color, such as purple. Using a medium and large brush, draw the wings.
Mark an oval on the nose and a circle between the eyebrows. This will be the head and body of the butterfly.
Using black paint and a small brush, draw antennae, outlines of wings and others. small parts.

Finally, add some sparkles or rhinestones to the wings of the butterfly.

Cat

When creating an image, you should take into account the gender of the baby. If it is a boy, then it would be better to replace the pink color with a more suitable one. For example, gray or orange.

To portray a cat, you must perform the following steps:

Using a sponge, apply white paint to your face. The entire surface of the skin should be treated, excluding the middle of the forehead.
Leave small circles in pink on the cheeks and above the eyebrows.
Use black paint to paint the baby's lips and the tip of the nose.
Using the same color with a thin brush, draw the ears and continue the line of the mouth to the pink circles.
Add small details in the form of antennae, dots and strokes between the ears.

Spider

To complete this look, you only need black paint.

To draw a spider you must follow the following instructions:

Using a thin brush, draw guidelines from the eye area to the forehead and cheeks. Connect the shown lines with small arcs so that you get two webs.
Using a sponge or thick brush, leave a round mark between the eyebrows. This is the future body of the spider. Now you need to draw the head so that it seems that the insect is crawling down and not up.
Draw the legs of a spider.

Dog

This image is easy to create, so even a beginner can create it.

To do this you need to follow this algorithm:

Using white paint and a sponge, mark two spots on the face. The largest ones need to be marked on the tip of the nose, lips, and chin. The second spot should be painted over the area around the right eye.
Draw a red tongue, which should be directed slightly to the side. It should be placed on the lower lip and chin.
Use black paint to mark the tip of the nose. Use a thin brush to outline the contour of the tongue and the right eye.
Use the same color to draw the upper lip and connect it to the nose with a thin line.
Add small details in the form of small dots on the muzzle.

Fox

For this look you need orange, white, pink and black paints.

To complete it, you should follow these instructions:

Use a sponge to draw a white heart, which should start under the nose, slightly grab the cheeks and the entire chin. This will be the bottom of the muzzle. Paint the entire nose with the same color, extending slightly onto the forehead.
The cheeks, area around the eyes and future ears must be painted with orange paint.
Use pink to indicate the tip of the nose and inner part ears.

Using a thin brush and black paint, draw lips, mustache and contours.

Pirate

This makeup is very popular among boys.

Stages of drawing:

Using a sponge and red color you need to outline the forehead, left temple and part of the cheek. This will be a scarf.
Using black paint, draw a mustache and some hairs on the chin. If desired, you can highlight small dots beard area.
Using the same shade, draw a bandage on the right eye.
Use white paint to mark the peas on the scarves.
Using a thin brush, emphasize the small details and contours of the scarf.

If there is enough space left on the child's face, small abrasions can be added.

Batman

Face painting for children in the image of Batman looks very impressive.

At the same time, it is easy to perform according to the following instructions:

Use a sponge and black paint to paint the area around the eyes and the bridge of the nose.
Using the same color and a medium brush, paint the wings. During operation, slight asymmetry is acceptable.
Draw Batman's head and ears.
Using a thin brush and white paint, outline the contours of the design.
If desired, you can add some dark blue highlights to the wings.

Zombie

Face painting for children shouldn't be too scary. Otherwise, the kids who are nearby may get scared.

To execute this image you need:

Using a sponge, cover the entire face with white paint.
Paint the area around the eyes black. In this case, you should capture the eyebrows.
The same paint should be used to mark the lips. They should be continued to the middle of the cheekbones with a thin line, which should be crossed out along the entire length with short perpendicular strokes.
Draw two depressions on the nose in the form of two small semi-ovals.
With a thin brush you can add a few cracks in the form of small black strokes.

iron Man

To make the look perfect, you should use paints with a metallic effect. You can also replace yellow paint with gold paint. Draw iron man quite difficult, so this character is not suitable for a novice master.

To create makeup you need to follow the instructions:

Paint the area around the eyes black.
Using white paint and a thin brush, draw the outline of the character, moving from the right eyebrow down, indicating the cheekbones, chin and hollow of the forehead.
Using a sponge, paint the area inside the outline with yellow and the outside with red.
Using a thin brush, draw lines on the forehead, mark the lower jaw and draw an outline.
Highlight your cheekbones with a light brown shade.
Make the image more graphic by partially emphasizing the outline with white paint.

The Dragon

More often the dragon is depicted on the temple or cheek. However, for a matinee, face painting in the form of a mask is better suited.

For beginners, a suitable option is similar in execution to the Batman makeup described above:

Create a base using a sponge and light paint. It should be translucent and located on the upper half of the face.
Paint the area around the eyes yellow, slightly touching the nose area.
Use green paint to outline the outline of the wings, like Batman’s. Fill the entire inner surface of the picture with the same shade.
Draw the body of a dragon on the nose by drawing curved line With right side and with small strokes on the left connect its two ends.
Draw a head on the forehead. To do this, use green paint to leave an oval imprint with a sponge, depict white teeth, and use black paint to make clearer contours.
Draw a tail with an arrow below under the right wing.
Using a thin brush and black paint, add outlines and fine details.

Snowman

Unlike the previous look, creating snowman makeup is quite simple.

To do this, you need to act according to the algorithm:

Using a thin brush and white paint, draw an outline that will become the basis of the drawing. To do this, you need to draw a small circle on your forehead, and under it draw a large arc from one ear to the other.
Paint the area inside the outline white.
Use black paint to paint a hat or bucket for the snowman.
Orange draw a carrot.
Draw snowman buttons in the form of large dots on the child’s nose.
Using a thin brush add eyes and highlight the outline.

To make the design more impressive, you can add a little glitter or mother-of-pearl to the upper part of the cheeks.

Hello Kitty

To create this image you need to follow the instructions:

Draw a cat's face on the top of the face with white paint. Paint the area inside the outline.
Mark the tip of the nose with yellow paint.
Draw a red bow near the right ear.
Using a thin brush and black paint, draw the antennae and outline.

Angry Birds

In this case, all the makeup will be located on the child’s forehead.

To perform it, you must use the following algorithm:

Using a large brush and red paint, outline the semicircle and crest of the character.
Using white paint, draw eyes in the form of two touching balls.
Under them, using yellow, depict a beak.
Using a thin brush, add black eyebrows and pupils.
Make the drawing clearer using an outline.

Bee

Even a beginner can do this makeup.

To do this you need to follow the instructions:

Mark the area around the eyes with yellow, filling in the eyebrows and the top of the cheeks.
Outline the mask with a black outline, making the line at the top thicker.
Draw “horns” in black, marking the tips with yellow dots.

Penguin

This makeup is universal and will suit both boys and girls.

To complete it, you must:

Draw a contour in the form of glasses around the eyes. It should extend above the eyebrows and slightly touch the cheeks. The area inside the resulting picture should be painted white.
Using black paint, draw an arc that should connect the side parts of the “glasses”. Fill in the detail of the drawing with the same color.
Draw a beak with yellow paint between the baby's eyes.

If the child is not very small, then you can draw arrows on the eyes.

Spider-Man

In order to complete such a drawing, you must follow the instructions:

Using a thin brush, outline the area around the eyes.
Paint the entire face red, excluding the area indicated above. You should wait a bit for the paint to dry.
Using a thin brush, paint a black web on the face.

Bunny

This image can be supplemented with carrots shown in index finger child.

To draw a bunny you need to follow the algorithm:

Draw the outline of the design using a thin brush and white paint. The ears will be located above the eyebrows, followed by the nose and the lower part of the muzzle around the mouth.
Paint the inside of the outline white.
Draw a pink tip of the nose.
Use black paint to depict teeth, antennae and emphasize the outline of the drawing.

Minion

To create this makeup you need:

Using a large brush and white paint, mark a circle on the forehead that will be the eye.
Paint all free areas on the face yellow. For this purpose it is better to use a sponge.
Inside the ball gray tint draw a smaller circle.
Using black and brown paints draw an eye.
Draw a black stripe.

Teddy Bear

Face painting for children “bear cub” will not require large expenses. To make it you only need two colors – black and brown.

To depict this pattern on the face, you must perform the following steps:

Using a thin brush and brown paint, complete the contour of the “mask”.
Paint the inside area of the drawing.
Draw ears, nose, and mouth in black.

a lion

To portray a lion you need to act according to the algorithm:

Use white paint to paint the lower part of the muzzle. To do this, you need to paint over the area between the nose and mouth, as well as the chin. The same color should be used to mark the upper eyelid, eyebrows and inner corner of the eye.
Use an orange tint to paint your nose, cheeks, and forehead. Then draw the ears.
Using brown paint, paint the mane in the form of strokes on the cheeks and forehead.
Mark the tip of the nose and mouth in black.
Use a thin brush to make the drawing more expressive.

Halloween Ideas

You can bring some joy to your kids on Halloween interesting images:

Pumpkin. Apply orange paint on the face. Draw some vertical stripes brown. Mark the large mouth and eyes with black paint. Draw the top of the pumpkin on the forehead in green.
A vampire. Apply white paint to your face using a sponge. Use black to outline the lips, fangs and area around the eyes. Draw a few drops of blood near the lips.
Clown. Use red paint to outline the cheeks, the center of the lips and the tip of the nose. Draw thick black eyebrows. Paint the area between the lips and cheeks with white. Highlight this area with black paint.

Face painting for the New Year

When preparing for the New Year, you can use the following ideas:

Father Frost. Draw a cap on the forehead and thick white eyebrows. Draw a big mustache. Mark the nose and cheeks in red. Use black paint to paint lowered glasses on your face.
Snowflake. Apply white paint to the cheek with a sponge. When the base dries, use blue paint to draw a snowflake. Add rhinestones and sparkles.
Funny snowman. Use white paint to paint the area around the right eye, including the eyebrow, the wing of the nose and the upper part of the cheek. This is the head of the future snowman. Draw a red scarf underneath and a hat on top. Make a large stroke on the side of the drawing with silver or gray paint. Draw white snowflakes on it. Use the same color to paint stripes on the scarf. Add carrots and accents using orange and black paint.

Winter patterns. Using pearlescent paints and rhinestones in any shape, decorate the face. This makeup is only suitable for girls.

Price for face painting

The cost of one drawing can vary from 200 to 600 rubles. The difference can be explained by the level of skill of the specialist and the complexity of the makeup itself. Additionally, location should be taken into account. Prices in Moscow for face painting services differ significantly from the periphery.

If a specialist is invited to a children’s party, then the payment will depend not on the number of drawings, but on the time spent.

Bright face painting on children's faces will help lift their spirits and relieve stress. With the help of face painting you can complement carnival costume. At the same time, it is not necessary to spend money on a specialist. After all, armed with the necessary materials and the ideas described above, you can create your own the desired image.

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Useful video about face painting for children

Video recipe for making your own body paints:

Drawings on the face are not just funny pictures and fancy patterns, this is a real holiday for every child. Often such events are part of the animation program at children's parties. At the same time, the procedure for painting the face of little beauties is regarded in the same way as makeup for women. There is probably not a single child who would not want to experience all the delights of creating compositions using face painting on their own body. Parents, especially those who love to draw with their little ones, need to understand how and by what means such art is realized.

Ideas for beautiful facial body art for girls

Usually, when a drawing is applied by a professional, the client is presented with an album containing a number of ready-made layouts, presented in the form of an artist’s portfolio. This measure can greatly facilitate the choice of motive. In this case, you should also take into account the theme of the holiday itself, for example, to make the image more harmonious and bright. Below are a number of ideas that will help you decide on the theme of the picture and make it easier to choose a composition.

Animals

Looks very cute Small child, which is adorable in its own right, with a face painted to match a kitten or puppy. You can choose a specific animal taking into account the child’s individual preferences and temperament. Such art is quite easy to implement on your own.

In order to turn a baby into an animal, it is necessary to emphasize three main areas of the face: eyes, nose and mouth. Stages can be adjusted depending on the chosen character. The most popular animal looks for girls are:

cat;
fox;
tigress or lioness;
monkey;
mouse, etc.

Floral motifs

Floral motifs are perfect for older and more serious girls. Based on the drawn flowers, a whole series of characters are created:

princess;
Mermaid;
fairy, etc.

The main color combinations for a floral ensemble consist of yellow, white, green and red. At the same time, it is absolutely not necessary to draw some complex bouquets with clear lines and specific colors. Here it is important to show imagination, and the more intricate the drawing seems, the more happiness the little beauty will have.

Butterflies

A butterfly is the simplest drawing of all face art compositions. The peculiarity of its application is the symmetrical drawing of wings on each side of the face. To transform a girl into a butterfly, you can choose any colors; red, black, white, blue and others are suitable here. As a final touch, you can add two neat antennae, which will make it more realistic and similar to a butterfly.

How to draw face art on the face

There are many tools for drawing patterns on the face, and each tool will have its own characteristics. The means by which a colorful composition can be designed include:

decorative cosmetics. This product is very effective and convenient to use, since the components are created for the purpose of application to the face. Such compositions are most often hypoallergenic, but some parents do not believe that the product can be used on children's skin. Bright mascara, lipstick, powder, shadows of unnatural or unusual colors can be used as a drawing element;
face painting. This is the main tool in the hands of a face art artist. This product is completely harmless and does not cause any allergic reactions, which allows it to be used even on the most delicate baby skin;
water based markers. Markers are used only in cases where it is necessary to draw clear lines or make a complex pattern. The same method is used to perform hand-drawn tattoos. Water markers are harmless to the skin, but they can sometimes be difficult to wash off;
food colorings. This is the only drawing tool that should be prepared in advance. To prepare the product, mix regular baby cream with food coloring. desired color to get the desired shade. This drawing technique is also used quite often, since it does not cause any negative reactions in the body.

How to draw a pattern on your face with your own hands

Drawings on the skin have nothing in common with ordinary art. If makeup is applied simply for fun or for some festive non-public event, then it is not particularly important what and how will be depicted, the main thing is the process.

The main specificity of this type of painting is the bright and unique contrast of colors and feelings, reflecting the mood of the event and the child himself. For this reason, the more global the artist’s imagination and the more colors he has at his disposal, the more spectacular the image will be.

Why you shouldn’t paint patterns with watercolors or gouache

The fact is that paints consist of non-natural components that clog pores and penetrate into the inner parts of the skin. As a result of such exposure, skin reactions in the form of an allergic rash often occur. However, if there are still no other options, and you really need to apply “makeup,” then you should start by creating a base that can protect the delicate children’s skin from the harmful components of the paint. You can use ordinary baby cream as a base.

Video lessons for beginners on children's face art

After reviewing the presented video materials, you can clearly see that creating a drawing on the body is a simple process that does not require special skills. When creating a festive look for your baby, you can use a variety of techniques and methods, combining them with your own fantasy approaches.

Face painting a cat for a girl at home

Master class on drawing a princess

Pencil drawing "Tiger"

Photo examples of children's face painting

The photo illustrates examples of work that you can repeat yourself. Each of the drawings is an option on how you can make a spectacular drawing on your face, taking the idea of a finished sketch as a basis. Such template examples will allow beginners to touch the world of face art.

Recently, quite often at theme parties, exhibitions, carnivals or sports competitions, people with unusual patterns on their faces are encountered.

Agree, this may cause surprise, but certainly not boredom. Face painting or face art is a type of popular modern. This trend is gradually gaining momentum among fashionistas and is becoming a great way to liven up the holiday.

About the origins of face painting Drawing on a person's face has a long history. Many cultures around the world have traditionally painted their faces to symbolize readiness for war, weddings, life changes, etc. For example, African tribes

They made war paint to intimidate the enemy. Indian tribes demonstrated their belonging to the animal world with patterns on their faces. In India, patterns were applied for religious and aesthetic reasons.

The modern one came to us from Europe (and there from America), where face painting has long been practiced for carnival processions, holidays or sports matches.

Methods and materials for drawing In order to apply the intended image to your face, you will need: desire, imagination, artistic training

, tool and paint. If you do not have any visual skills, it is better to contact a specialist (there are face art studios in almost every city). Alternatively, you can first make a stencil and follow the figured patterns. As a handy tool, you will need brushes, colored cosmetic pencils, as well as water-based paint. Alternatively, you can use theatrical makeup or special markers. You should not use paints that are difficult to wash off with water, otherwise flaws when applying the design will be difficult to correct.

To begin with, it is recommended to draw on the face with a pencil: simple patterns are easy to depict on open areas faces with your own hands. Thus, as you gain experience, you will master the face art technique step by step. After all, this is essentially a creative make-up, familiar to any girl.

Face painting - art directions

The direction and theme of the pattern on the ditsa depend on the event for which you need the design. It could be a wedding, a theme party, New Year, advertising campaign, sports competition, an original photo shoot or a children's party.

Wedding face painting

A wedding is an unforgettable holiday that requires vivid impressions. Therefore, the bravest girls are increasingly practicing painting on their faces: beautiful, delicate patterns in the form of lace or floral motifs. The main thing in this matter is not to overdo it, so as not to look sloppy or comical. Brides should not apply the design on their face themselves if they do not have the appropriate experience. A professional should work here.

Theme party

A cheerful feast in a friendly company is a great opportunity to practice the art of creating patterns on your face. There is no need to apply a perfect design in the salon. You can conduct your first face painting lessons at home. The main thing is that the ornament is effective. For example, on Halloween you can compete with your friends for the most frightening image. Or on Maslenitsa, play up the pancake theme, and on Ivan Kupala, draw the treasured flower on your face. The field for imagination is boundless! It’s interesting to radically change your image for the evening.

New Year's drawing

New Year is always a fairy tale! Many salons have in their arsenal special sketches for the images of the Snow Maiden, the Snow Queen, Santa Claus, bunnies and other fairy-tale characters. Typically, the design scheme contains “frosty” patterns, stars, icicles and other winter paraphernalia. Some clients order themselves to paint on the face of an animal whose year begins according to the Eastern calendar.

Promotional images

At various exhibitions and trade shows, drawing on a person's face will be quite popular, some companies hire models to advertise their brand or a certain product. Accordingly, by special order, recognizable drawings are made on the face with the company’s logo or slogan in order to attract the attention of potential clients.

Sports theme

During the major competitions, Olympics, football matches fans paint their faces in the colors of their favorite club or apply the symbols of the country. This is usually done in an artisanal way. However, some craftsmen approach the issue with inspiration, thus unhurriedly step by step drawing on the face of the club emblems or state emblems serves as a kind of ritual for them.

Drawings for a photo shoot

To take original pictures in a photo studio, girls often resort to the art of face art. With the help of non-trivial graphics, you can visually change the shape of your face or appear in an unusual role. Photography allows you to gradually change images depending on the proposed drawings.

Children's face art

Drawing on the face with a pencil - what could it be the best thing to do kids. For them it will be a new game, a new role and new sensations. For children, this holiday can be done anytime and anywhere; this is the special beauty of the process. Boys prefer the faces of bear cubs, wolf cubs and dogs. And the girls are cats, birds and foxes. You can simply draw a beautiful flower or a funny bug on your cheek. There is no need for instructions for applying a pattern to the face, the main thing is that the child is comfortable and happy. In addition, step-by-step drawing of pictures on the face will teach the baby perseverance and imaginative thinking.

What is face painting? These are special water-based paints for the face and body. They are easy to wash off and easy to apply, and their hypoallergenic nature allows them to be used even on children's faces.

But in addition to a purely aesthetic function, face painting also has a practical function: it will be much easier for a child to get used to the image of his hero, which will reduce both physical and psychological stress.

Before you start applying makeup, remember a few simple rules for beginner makeup artists:

Don't force your child to put on makeup if he doesn't want to: not all children like the touch of a brush to their body.
Before drawing, move a dry brush over your baby’s face, so the drawing process will not come as a surprise to the child.
Don't offer your child a drawing that you like. After all, it’s not you who will have to wear makeup, but him.
Don't draw for more than ten minutes. Of course, you want to create a real masterpiece, but children cannot sit still for a long time (how can we, with many years of experience in school, university and home computer gatherings), and they will quickly get tired of it. If you see that the child is tired, let him run freely or breathe, because some children are even afraid to breathe while they are being drawn.
Hold a small mirror in front of you so that the child can see what interesting things are happening on his face.
Be sure to talk to your child about something interesting while drawing.

Now let's move on to the actual technique and materials:

Materials:

1. Paints.

2. Brushes. You need 2 brushes - No. 1 and No. 5-6.

3. Sponge or sponge.

4. Cotton pads, sticks, napkins.

Master class on face painting

We start, of course, with the basics. This is a common element for drawing various animals.

The basis

Using a wide brush, apply white paint to the areas between the nose and upper lip. Paint the tip of the nose with a black brush, then draw a stripe up to the upper lip, outline it and curve it upward. We got cheeks! We can apply dots and antennae on them. We paint the bridge of the nose in White color and shade it a little so that there are no sharp boundaries.

The basic foundation is ready, now we can draw several animals with their own distinctive features.

Kitty

Any color is suitable for it (in our case, blue). Apply paint to the face along the contour, without including the eyes, draw ears above the eyebrows. Now let's draw a red tongue on the lower lip, and highlight the fur and ears with black. The eyes were not captured on purpose, because In some children, this area of the body is very sensitive and should not be applied to it.

little hare

What is the most important distinguishing feature of a hare? That's right, teeth. So let's draw them on the lower lip. Let's draw a white rectangle. We use black to denote the teeth, draw an outline in the shape of a butterfly (where its “wings” will be the bunny’s ears) and paint over it (everything except the cheeks). Let's paint the fur using black paint and a thin brush. Now we’ll cover the cheeks with white paint and blend it a little with a sponge.

You can figure it out yourself character traits animals: for example, a mouse will have a gray color, small teeth and a small tongue, a lynx will look like a cat, only orange, and will have tassels on its ears, etc.