Transformers, Nutcrackers and Kung Fu Facepainting

This weekend was fun filled with face painting, just how I like it. On Saturday there was a birthday party in Cypress for returning customers from last year.  As I walked through their front door, I was greeted with "Hi Jamie!" and "Ya, the Facepainter is here!"  I eves-dropped on little whispers as I set up my station..."what are you going to get?" "I want to be something different from last year!"

It's so awesome to observe families getting really into the face painting.  The participation actually adds to the excitement and anticipation. When the adults and teens get into it, everyone gets loose and helps everyone enjoy each other. It's parties like these I never forget.

Some of the teens exemplified this attitude at the birthday party. One young man broke the mold and asked to become a Transformer.  "Hmmm," I wondered, "Can we Google it on someone's phone so I can look at a picture?"  (I must admit I'm not too familiar with the Transformers logo..until now that is). One of the partygoers held up their phone for me to copy a Transformer logo, of which I made into a facepainting. Check it out...

 

The Transformer request got everyone going. I even had a request for a Nutcracker. Yes, that's right folks, a Christmas Nutcracker... in March!

Next up Sunday was facepainting at Golf'N'Stuff in Norwalk for Chabad.  This event started off slow but after 30 minutes, I had a line of families just dying for facepainting, and people were waiting for up to 40 minutes to get a face!  This is where my Kung-Fu Face Painting style comes in, where I bust booty and paint like a madwoman.  I enjoy fast facepainting. It reminds me of back in the days at Disneyland, when I hustled and bustled, facepainting quick stylie, with long lines packed with 20 plus people who were in a rush.

Sunday was unforgettable because I brought a reference book with me, Marcela Murad's  "Facepainting Book of Masks." I hid it in my bag, but placed it tilted just enough so while I was painting, I could peak into it and try some new styles.  It really helped me break my mold, and stray from repetition that sometimes takes over when I'm in a rush. I have been trying to remind myself lately how important it is to try new things in regards to art.  When we are always evolving and learning, we never get bored.  Actually, the same goes for life in general.

Take a look at some of the great pics from the Chabad event...

 

Stay tuned for next weekend's pics for the Brentwood Village community event!  It's free to the public, and that includes facepainting by moi. If you're interested in going, just email me for directions and details.

Have a great week y'all!