Face Painting

Face Painting


What:
Face painting is an application of decorative paint to the face.
How:
Make sure you have a good supply of water for washing the brushes and sponges between colors and faces.  There is no need to put any cream on the skin before face painting.  Always apply the base color first.  To achieve a deeper color, allow the first coat to dry, and then apply a second coat.  On designs that have a variety of light and dark colors, apply the lighter color fist, if possible.  When applying with a brush, keep the strokes even and work in continuous to avoid streaking.

Where:

Face painting can be done anywhere there is a place for two people to be seated.  Often seen at fairs.  

Benefits:

There are many benefits to face painting, such as showing some creative art and increasing fine motor skills.  Face painting also helps with expanding your comfort zone because you are touching another person's face.
Adaptations:
A few adaptations for face painting are different size and shapes brushes, pencils, and sponges.  There are also many different types of face paint.  Each type of face paint has a few different ingredients. 
 Face painting has always been an interest of mine.  Although face painting is usually painted on kids, many adults like to have a picture of something on their face to bring back childhood memories.  I have always enjoyed face painting and probably always will.  I think it is a great activity for all ages.  
YouTube Video:  (A Butterfly)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uh7p-KUIUS0