Suzy! Congratulations!!! I wish you all the luck in the world!

Hey Sam, Thank for all your generous comments this week! I hope your winterfest is great! Staying calm is such a huge part of enjoying our work! I wish you all the best.

My pleasure. I am glad you are here! I hope you find some good stuff while you are hanging out with us!

I don't even know what to say to this! Thank you!

Merci Beaucoup! I am happy to hear your comment!

Tita, Thank you so much! I certainly love being here!

Thank you! And congratulations!!!

Hi Monica, You are not alone! Face painting is much easier to find friends online than it is local sometimes- have you thought of joining a group online? I teach every Monday live (you can join my youtube class group if you want! details if you click the join button on the channel page) Additionally I know the international face paint school does an incredible job of teaching. Hang in there, it is worth it!

@@fairyfox Thank you so much for replying. I will look into it.

Thanks Oller! It is a special world.

Hi Karen! Such good questions! I would love to do a coaching session with you sometime and talk through what you have tried. But my best advice is to buy a book like this one! It will really show you what you can do to have a year round job! atouchofmagicentertainment.com/product/entertainment-business-magic-by-lori-hurley/

Hi Angela, I just met some artists face to face this last weekend, and it was so much fun! Your journey sounds wonderful and fulfilling. You can definitely make it happen. Wait until after this crazy virus goes away though! I hope I can help you more on your way! Doing what you love is the best.

SherryL Bradford 🤦🏽‍♀️You are NOT alone! I too, feel that I am way older than most 👩🏽‍🎨Face painters, but It is all ‘Worth it for that SMILE!’ 😃 😊

Hey SherryL, I hear you. Funny thing, the voice that says you started to late speaks to all of us, it just says something different to each one! Too old, too young, not a big enough kit, too big of a kit, not enough choices- etc! Just mute that and DO what you LOVE! I hope you are feeling the love and sharing it in your face painting.

Fairy Fox Design I so love the joy that people express when they lookin the mirror. It is like a “happy drug” for me. I am really glad for the sweet responses - encouraging!!

Lesley Taylor 🤷🏽‍♀️Yes, it is so funny 😆 I laugh at myself when she mentioned about ‘asking for help’ in areas that we struggle 🤔with within our business 😉 It just doesn’t occur to you at the time when you’re struggling 🤦🏽‍♀️

Lesley, I am so glad! It always amazes me how ready people are to give you a leg up, if you ask.

Hi Keri- these are great questions. I am happy to give you my thoughts. First- the vertical vs horizonal question. If you are working outdoors wind is an issue, and vertical signs love to fall over and are much harder to stake down. Depending on how you do your set-up, would you consider making a frame that fits the back of your Directors chair? You want a sign that is easy to read. I tend to go horizontal, but I work mostly outside, and have a flyer/card that I use to pass on info when I work at private events. #2- great question! I feel like you let your gut tell you, and that it varies from artist to artist. No matter what you do, some people will be turned off, so don't let that stop you. I let the % of my rate be the guide. If I am being paid my full rate, I usually don't have a tip jar out. I still accept a tip if it is offered. Having a cup, or small bowl nestled among your paints with a dollar in it is a great way to gently say yes you can tip me, without asking for it. Have a blessed day.

Hi Keri- these are great questions. I am happy to give you my thoughts. First- the vertical vs horizonal question. If you are working outdoors wind is an issue, and vertical signs love to fall over and are much harder to stake down. Depending on how you do your set-up, would you consider making a frame that fits the back of your Directors chair? You want a sign that is easy to read. I tend to go horizontal, but I work mostly outside, and have a flyer/card that I use to pass on info when I work at private events. #2- great question! I feel like you let your gut tell you, and that it varies from artist to artist. No matter what you do, some people will be turned off, so don't let that stop you. I let the % of my rate be the guide. If I am being paid my full rate, I usually don't have a tip jar out. I still accept a tip if it is offered. Having a cup, or small bowl nestled among your paints with a dollar in it is a great way to gently say yes you can tip me, without asking for it. Have a blessed day.

All the best

I would totally do it. Insurance is a great way to stay safe. Body works has a policy for only $100/year. Worth the peace of mind. Larger events also require it.

It depends on where you are located, i recommend finding a local painter and asking them.