Spooky season Makeup

 It's been a long time since I've posted on this blog and I sincerely apologize from the bottom of my painty heart. To be honest, life has thrown all of us so many curveballs since 2020 and when I wasn't working and creating new art, my heart was broken into pieces. I took that time to dive in deeper to discover who I was as an artist and realized Face and Body painting wasn't all I had to offer. I could do so much more. I dabbled in calligraphy, canvas painting and perfume bottle painting. I will post more about that later but, I am so much happier now being at home and just offering my services for parties and event again. It's been 4 years of building my business up again and as of right now I no longer have a plan to travel teaching but, who knows what tomorrow will bring. I try not to ever say "Never" because as we have all seen our world can change in a flash.

 Anyway, I finally figured out my login info to this blog and hope to start posting again regularly. Well, at least a few times a month. That's a goal I think I can commit to.

 We're coming up on the Halloween/Harvest season and I've had the opportunity to create a Fantasy/beauty look for a wonderful client of mine who was just an absolute pleasure to work on. I mean, Have you ever worked with a client that you feel you want to ask to use to be a model for future projects because she's just perfect?! That is exactly who I had the pleasure to work with and you can see why below. 

It was my clients birthday and she was having an epic Friday the 13th birthday party. She was going for a vampy/witchy look with a pop of Red so we can up with this. She needed her makeup to last all night. Her party started at 8pm but because I was booked, I had to do her makeup at 1pm and be finished by 3pm latest. Of course being who I am I couldn't just let her put everything together without my help. I helped her fix her headpiece and showed her how to style her wig and headpiece together. I love what I do and when it all comes together I just feel like YESSSSSS inside. I mean, isn't this why we do what we do as artists anyway?

To create the base for this look and make it last I used ProAiir Hybrid Airbrush makeup in Flo White so you know she was gonna glow under that black light. ProAiir is my go to makeup for so many reasons but, I absolutely love how well it stays put and how vibrant the colors are.

Pro tips: Shake this makeup up well. The pigment tends to settle at the bottom but, just shake it if it's been sitting on your table for a while and add a few drops to your airbrush cup. A little goes a long way so start off with a few drops then, add more as you go.

On her eyes I used the following products:

Matte Fluid eye paint in Art of Darkness by About Face cosmetics

Hola Chola Palette from Colourpop which I believe was limited edition so the Gone Matte is a great alternative. Honestly any matte Black and Gray eyeshadow will work on this look but, I really do like the matte colors from Colourpop cosmetics.

Followed up by a haze of black from ProAiir 

and for a fun pop of Red on her eyes I used Asylum loose pigment by Sugarpill.

The eyeliner is Black from the ProAiir Solids line. One of my all time favorite products to do linework with. I use a couple of drops of the prolong to activate the makeup and it's locked and loaded and not budging all night.

On her lips: I used Black liquid matte lipstick from Milani cosmetics.

 I did a light haze of airbrush on her neck, back and arms in Flo White so there was a continuation of color from the face to the body. All in all this took me about an hour to complete because we had to stop and do some outfit changes, adjust the headpiece etc. 

Here's a little video short of the process.

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25 days of Christmas Face painting designs 2019

 It's been a very long time since I've done a face painting challenge and I felt like it was time to up my Christmas face painting game. This was definitely a major challenge for me painting everyday especially after day 23 when I started to get sick, then on Christmas eve I almost went to the hospital after I painted. It was scary but, I put myself in the hands of God and prayed for healing. The next morning I felt so much better. I'm still recovering now but, I know I am healed because I have faith in Jesus who is our great healer.  

 I am truly thankful to all of the artists who joined me in this challenge. It really kept me going. I put it out there via instagram for anyone who wanted to join me and a few did. It was really fun to see everyone's different interpretations of Christmas face painting designs.

I hope you are inspired to try a challenge of growth for yourself no matter what season it is.

 Here are my 2019 Christmas face painting designs...

Day 1... Peppermint Cheeks

Day 2... Santa's Helper

Day 3... Poinsettia eye design

Day 4... Dancing Snowman

Day 5... Polar Penguin

Day 6... baby polar bear

 Day 7... Reindeer

Day 8... Buddy the Elf

Day 9... Hot cocoa hot tub

Day 10... Snowy Cardinal

 Day 11... Christmas Fairy

Day 12... Christmas kitty

Day 13... Rudolf the red nosed reindeer

Day 14... Candy Cane mask

 Day 15... Christmas tree

 Day 16...Snowflake eye design

Day 17... The North Pole

Day 18... Holly Berry Mask

Day 20... Holly Berry Tutorial

Day 21...T-Rex

Day 21... Christmas Unicorn

Day 22...Baby Winter Fox

Day 23... Christmas bells

Day 24... Christmas candle

He is light to the world John 8:12

Day 25... Christmas Angel

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of heavenly host praising God and saying: Glory to God in the highest, and on earth, peace, goodwill toward men. 

Luke 2:13-14

I hope you had a wonderfully blessed Christmas season and here's to a blessed new decade in 2020!

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Skeleton Face painting

 Anyone who knows me knows that I love painting Skulls and Sugar skulls so, it should come as no surprise that when I was asked by the director of this video to re-create a skeleton design I painted on him for Dia de los muertos last season of course I said YES! Here is the director and inspiration design for the video below:

 And here is the music video by #1 Reggae Artist on Billboard... Stylez called
"Skeleton Fresh"

I will be teaching Skulls and Sugar Skulls in a few cities in
 the United States, Canada and Australia this year..
Up first is Santa Fe, New Mexico

 You can learn more here:

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Superhero party face painting (Makeup Monday)

 This weekend was jam packed with parties. One of my favorite parties was a Superhero themed party. The birthday boy wanted to be The Flash and his mom was sweet enough to request a matching design. I also painted a makeup inspired Spider-Man look and a first request for me for the “new Wonderwoman” crown, which I’m so pleasantly pleased with. All of these designs were a first for me and by first I mean, the first time I’ve tried them in this style.
 I even used a new Red face paint  from Cameleon called Fire and absolutely loved the opaque, true Red color. It’s not new to the line, but it was new to me. How was your weekend. What new designs did you try? Leave a comment below.

The Flash Face painting

Wonder Woman Face painting

Spider Woman face painting

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Central Valley, California face painting Workshops

Hello painty pals! Dates have been set for a 2 day workshop in Turlock, California with my lovely host Andrea Moje owner of Creative faces for kids.
 We have set up workshops for February 18th & 19th, 2018.

Day 1 will be Glitter and Glam: In this workshop we will spend the first portion of the day learning simple beauty application with an avant garde glitter makeup look. We will transition over with 3 face & body painting designs that can be used for all types of parties and events. In each lesson, not only do you learn a glamorous face painting design, but you will also learn different glitter application techniques that will amp up and compliment ALL of your face painting designs from parties to festivals to photo shoots and private appointments. This is a great class for the artist looking to offer new services to their business.

Day 2 will be Fierce and Fabulous: In this workshop we will spend the day learning different animal designs most you will be familiar with, but you will learn a new set of techniques that will take your current designs from good to GREAT! This class will be full of new brush techniques, glitter and gem application. You will want to take photos of the designs you paint to show your clients why your face painting is not just average, but spectacular! Come prepared to learn and have a fiercely fabulous time.

All of my workshops are designed for the working artist, but all levels of artists are welcomed.
For more information and to register please visit my website www.ShawnaDMakeup.com

I look forward to meeting you all, teaching and making new painty friends.

Hope to see you there,
Shawna


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Space Tigress glitter video

Here's a little sample of a design that will be taught in my upcoming Fierce and Fabulous workshops for 2018. I'm currently seeking hosts who are interested in bringing this level up workshop to your city.

Go to my website to sign up or for more information on hosting.

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Tiger face painting ( Last design of 2017)

 2017 was a year of change, a year of endings and new beginnings. I am so looking forward to continuing moving onward and upward in 2018 with God first above and beyond all else. Without Him I am nothing. All the glory goes to Him. I live because He lives in me. I will live each day this year to please Him. Will I stumble? Will I fall? Maybe, because I'm only human, but I can get up and try again because His mercies are new everyday and for that I am humbled and thankful. My only hope is that I can be a blessing to every person I come in contact with this year and through that I will find my blessing. What are you most thankful for as you reflect back on this year and what do you hope for in 2018?

 Leave a comment below. I would love to share in your journey as well as welcome you to share in mine.

 I just want to say THANK YOU to my family, friends, clients, students, customers and fans who continue to support what I do and have been a blessing to me in 2017. I couldn't do any of it without all of you! Please enjoy this last face paint of 2017 and my top nine designs as liked by all of you who follow me on instagram.

Space Tigress

Products used: Cameleon Bodypaint Colors used:
Pink Flamingo, Toxic, Electric & Ink Heart. 

Sugar Glitter- Premium cosmetic glitter. Colors used: Diamantes de Tigre and Fiesta.

My Top Nine of 2017

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Christmas face painting ideas

 I don't know why I haven't posted this sooner, but I was inspired by Kelli Zermiño a blogger for Olga Mursev's international face painting school. She posted a great Christmas blog post full of great Christmas and Holiday inspired face painting designs and included a few of my designs as well as a shoutout to my line of ultra sparkly cosmetic glitters.

As a face painter and artist I know how hard it is to come up with a winning design and how easily we get stumped when it comes to Christmas and Holiday designs, so I have put a few of my own Christmas and Holiday face painting designs and face painting tutorials together here for your inspiration.

I hope they spark your creativity and help you to create your own festive designs for your next face painting gig. Enjoy and have a Happy Holiday.

Watch my Santa face painting tutorial here

Watch my Frozen face painting tutorial here

Watch my Snowflake face painting tutorial here

 Check out my sparkly glitters here

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