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Face Painting: How to Create Your Own Face Painting Pattern

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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.

Many family oriented web sites include crafts and fun sections for your enjoyment. If you want to collaborate with other moms and dads and make some new friends, join an online parenting group. Those who participate in theses types of online get-togethers are usually extremely helpful and friendly. You may be surprised at how many talented mothers are out there who are willing to provide support, encourage, and share their own adventures in face painting. Many will be happy to direct you to their favorite sources for free face painting patterns.

Teenagers can be a great help at creating patterns. Adept at experimenting with make-up, many times having taken their own art classes in school, and still in touch with what is popular for the younger aged children, they would be flattered to share their skills with a parent in need or maybe just a single older friend having to come up with ideas for themselves. If you will be attending a party and just need help painting your own face, it could be fun and rewarding to enlist a young friend's help.

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!

A bunny face is a simple face painting pattern to follow as well. The most relevant feature would be the buck teeth, followed by the whiskers. If you want a mouse pattern, this is easy to follow. Use a dot of paint to accent the nose. Place tiny dots atop each side of the top lip, apply whiskers coming away from the dots towards each cheek area. If you want a little more pizzazz, add darkened eyebrows, maybe creating funny shapes for them.

An unusual pattern that isn't overused here in the United States is the panda face. It's best when used with a base of white over the whole face, big black spots surrounding the eye area, a black spot covering the end of the nose, black lips, and a black line from the base of the nose to the top lip. Then dot some small black spots over the lip area under each nostril. Add a set of fake ears and you're good to go!

Dr. Seuss is a wonderful author who has colorful characters that are popular. Try drawing your own version of a Cat in the Hat or a Grinch. Don't forget the cartoons that are popular on television. There should be plenty of inspiration there, or in children's movies. You might want to check the comic section of a newspaper.

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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