Kathleen- Thank you for sharing your enough definition with us! I recently started using the vivid glitter pallets, and I love them. Having those to add- but still such a small bulk it great. Sometimes I miss having a regular gig. I haven't gotten one since Covid shut it all down. We can all relate to the smile thing I think.

@@fairyfox what sort of business offers a "regular gig"..?

I am so happy to read all of this! I love to explore all the things, and then really invest once I know I love a product. Bells and whistles can be heavy to carry and expensive to buy- BUT- It is also rough when you avoid spending money and you miss out on amazing tools that would make your painting and your life better. Balance can be so hard to find.

Thanks so much Virginia- I have a kit video I am working on now- stay tuned, it will be out in a couple weeks or so!

Hello Heike- I love the chance to connect to like minded individuals. My biggest obstacle in face painting is definitely getting in my own way- and I can't help but share whatever it is I am thinking about. Thanks for being a part of my journey too.

It is really nice to find the place you feel like you fit!

You are so very welcome! I truly believe happiness is found in our approach to life - more than it is in our specific life itself- always trying to figure out how to keep the sun shining!!!

Thanks so much! I hate it when I end a day of making people happy- and I am not happy- worrying about all that didn't happen. So going to try and re-focus that attention!!!

You are so welcome! I know I am terrible at giving people live heads up warnings- but it is always awesome to see who pops in. Let me know how the spider goes for you- I am thinking I might try and made a vid on that one too.

@@fairyfox That would be awesome, Laura! After I watched that one, I watched your "side" butterfly video, as well, and I have to tell you, I kept pausing it to look at your paint set-up! I wish you would do a video just *on your table*, LOL. It looked so nice! Are those individual paints/one-strokes just set on a tray, or is it some sort of system where they snap in? Because try as I might, my table looks *so messy* after the first couple of clients...I like to be able to pick up my colors, but maybe I could get over that...as long as I could still pick up and hold my black and white, as you do. And your brushes! Another area where I feel I need to be doing something differently... right now I lay them parallel to me, on a black towel - I've painted certain brush-ends in white (so I basically have a set for *just white* that saves me a lot of brush-washing) but still...messy. Also, I immediately looked up the glitter palette you were using and I *will* be getting that! (Thank you!!) ❤️🎨💚

@@AnneBerbling I have had a couple others ask the same questions! I am waiting on a new tool- then I am going to do an updated video on paint, paint cutting, brushes, etc. Sometime in the next couple months- all your questions will be answered... okay- I hope not. Many of them will be.

@@fairyfox Fantastic, Laura! Can't wait! 💜💜💜

You're welcome

Yep- but if you work at an art festival- take a look at the HOURS it takes them to set up...it is all relative. :) that being said, I try and keep my kit super quick to clean up.

Finding what works for you is a JOURNEY for sure. My two biggest keys- build slowly- and enjoy what you have. There is always going to be more- but make sure you have every color of the rainbow and some sparkles, after that the rest is just fun and extra.

The answer is both!! Making the leap to an assistant is huge and there is a lot to consider. If you are thinking about it, but not ready to take the plunge, I would consider getting another face painter to come and work a gig, and see if you even like (maybe you'll love!) not painting alone. If you have a line, you will make more money with an assistant, but if you're gigs are full of long pauses, you will lose money by not painting alone. Are you considering a line manager, or a second assistant painter??

@@fairyfox Haha, thanks for the reply, Laura, I've considered both! I've also considered just teaming up with another painter, but I feel nervous about it all.

Yikes, my pricing is sooo much lower than yours, and I live in a mid size city 😕

I support people charging what they want- and I think you will find people who want you! Just remember moving to a bigger city means more people- so yes there will be competition , but more friends- more events- and probably bigger corporate accounts. It can be intimidating ( like really, I did it once and was super stressed) but I had a friend in the industry tell me to put on my big girl panties and get out there. It is advice I still tell myself when I get nervous. Big girl panty time.

Corporate accounts, company event pay well, birthday parties a bit different..I take into consideration the venue, of course...all I'm saying really is value yourself...I originally looked on line and went by the cost I found...not everyone is the same, not every event is the same...really enjoying the art is the key...

@@flash_flood_area maybe, maybe not..you are probably worth more than you think! lol...we are all sorta afraid to set our value...Please dont get me wrong. I'm not greedy but I had to learn, practice, work...I could never do what some of these gals do with tutorials etc..most "women" are afraid to expect more, we paint for friends etc..

@@fairyfox I agree...

It can be really hard- and I totally hear you! The nice thing about face painting it is hard enough- and the good products are expensive enough that it doesn't attract too many people to stick with it.

It is a GREAT question, and actually something I have come to believe everyone has to figure out for themselves. Sure there are laws- just like speed limits and people break laws all the time- not endorsing criminal behavior- but sometimes I feel like marvel owes me a little something for all the brand ambassador stuff I do for them! Haha. I try hard not to ever make it seem like I am endorsed or official or anything- but if a kid asks for Mickey I don’t mind painting the mouse.