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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Why I paint my face before a job

You can ask anyone who has ever worked with me or taken a workshop with me and they will tell you the same. I always paint my own face before a face painting gig. You may ask why I do this well, there are a couple of reasons...

A. You know who I am when I arrive to your event- I can't tell you how many times I've worked events and birthday parties where other entertainers were hired to work the same event and I couldn't tell what they came to do. It amazes me when entertainers show up in casual, everyday clothes. You should have "a look" or a uniform or a costume that defines who you are. I myself wear all black because I'm an artist (a Makeup artist to be exact) and it sets me apart from the guests at the party or event and corporate clients especially like this since brand advertising is typically a no no at corporate events. It's also clean looking and makes spills on yourself less tragic to clean up later on.

B. Everyone will want what you have on your face- It really doesn't matter what I paint on my face because I know at least half of the girls I paint that day will want what I have painted on my face because they can see how cool and sparkly it looks in real life unlike a flat photo. If I don't have many gigs that day I will paint something theme related to the event. If I have 3 or more jobs in the day I will paint something that can be used for each type of event. Typically it's an eye design or cheek art that I can paint relatively quickly as some events may have more guests than expected and you don't want to have to paint fourty 10 minutes designs. That's crazy talk .

C. Walking advertisement- In between gigs while you're getting gas or picking up a bite to eat you are literally a walking advertisement for your company. I have given out and booked so many jobs just from that. (Be sure to always carry business cards with you for this reason) People will comment on how pretty or cool my makeup is and that right there is the ice breaker and a moment to share what it is that I do for a living. I love what I do and am proud of it so why wouldn't I want to share that with the world. It really is the most fun job ever!

Here are some of my working designs:

Cal State Long Beach Basketball face painting

Zoo Party face painting

Luau Party face painting

Fairy Party face painting

Star Wars Party face painting

Adult animal themed party face painting

Elsa Party face painting

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Face painting student group

 A while ago I created a private group on facebook for current and former face paint and Makeup students of mine to join. A place where we could talk about things I have taught in my face painting and Makeup workshops across the united states.

 I created this group with the intention of continuing to mentor and help anyone who has taken a makeup class with me to be even more successful in their creative journey. In this group I post items I have used in class, give makeup tips and tricks, post helpful guides  and sometimes students will just have questions regarding something we went over in class that they just need clarification on or maybe just need to hear again. This helps other students as well because some may have similar questions and are able to find the answers they are looking for in one place.

 I really enjoy seeing artists grow as I feel that if you are not growing you are not really living up to your full potential. I want to continue to grow in all areas of my life and art fills a big part of my life therefore, I want to help others fill that part of their life as well. I believe it's important to feel supported and lifted up by those you respect and consider your peers along this journey so, if you have taken a full day workshop with me and are not in this group please add me as a friend on facebook and I will add you to this group. I have just recently posted a custom palette I created and purchased from Frend's Beauty before my Dallas Sugar Skull Makeup workshop. I have listed all of the colors and order I have them in my palette in this post.

 Every evening I pray with my children before I put them to bed and ask God to help us to be a blessing to others each day. My journey on this planet is short and I want God to use me in a way that glorifies Him. I know that through face painting I have found a way to reach and bless so many people. I hope you will find a way to use what gifts you have been given to not just support you and your family but, to nourish and bless others as well. Do what you love and make that work to bless others everyday.

Quotes from "The purpose driven life" daily inspiration- 

A life devoted to things is a dead life, a stump; a God shaped life is a flourishing tree

Proverbs 11:28

Blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence. They are like trees planted along the riverbank, with roots that reach deep into the water. Such trees are not bothered by the heat or worried by the long months of drought. Their leaves stay green, and they go right on producing delicious fruit.

Jeremiah 17:7-8

Day 31 Glitter and Glam challenge

 I did it!!! I made it to Day 31 and the end of this challenge. I'm so excited to share this last one with you all. This last Glam Makeup design is a Venetian Mosaic Glitter mask. The entire mask is covered in 4 different Sugar Glitters including Pasos de Oro (Gold), Calabaza (Orange), Beso (Red) and a New chunky glitter called Diamantes de Fuego (Chunky Red, Orange and Gold combination).

 Thank you for coming along on this journey with me and all through the year. As with every year I look forward to growth as an Makeup Artist, a Face painting Business owner , a Cosmetic glitter Company Owner, a Makeup Artist agent and a person. I do not make new years resolutions anymore because I believe people change when they are ready to and that has been very true for me. I make changes once I am ready and have set my mind on a goal.

 This year I have begun a new chapter in my life. It was a big year for me. I made new wonderful friends and one I feel is probably my kindred spirit. I feel lucky to have added some incredible people to my life and lucky to have removed people who would bring me down. I turned 40 and as I looked at the different areas in my personal life I realized that my personal life was affecting my work life and change needed to happen but, only I could make those changes happen by starting with me. I began to take control of my health and focus on me. I'm not saying any of this wasn't painful because much of it was but, I have come out on the other side and can reflect back to see how far I've come and know that I never want to be back where I was. I only want to keep moving forward. Keep working smarter not harder and keep my priorities in check.

  I hope you will stay with me in 2016 and tag me in your posts as I LOVE to watch artists grow. It inspires me to keep doing what I am doing and to keep sharing the love. I want to encourage you to step outside of your comfort zone because growth doesn't happen when we stand still. So, here's saying goodbye to a great 2015 and may God bless 2016 in all areas of your life.

Love and Glitter kisses,
Shawna Del Real

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Day 28 Glitter and Glam Challenge

Today is day 28 of the Glitter and Glam challenge. I decided to try one of the newest colors by Sugar Glitter called Mariposa. I used as an eyeliner over a purple Inglot eyeshadow. The neutral color shadows I used are from the Lorac contour palette.

 

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Day 25 Glitter and Glam Challenge

Day 25 Merry christmas. Here was my Christmas look. I filmed a quick instagram tutorial between cooking the Chicken for and Mac N Cheese for Christmas dinner.

For this look I used Luces de oro Sugar Glitter one of my faves and most complimented glitters which also happens to be the color of the month, along with Inglot eyeshadows, Lorac Contour palette and Stila All day Lip Color in Caramelo and Mandarin Lights lip glaze.

Day 20 Glitter and Glam Challenge

Day 20 is a showcase for the newest addition to the Sugar Glitter family... Mamey. It's a Peachy Orange iridescent glitter and one of my new favorites. I had so many compliments while wearing it. I think I may need to wear it more often.

Day 18 Glitter and Glam challenge

Day 18 This is for sure my favorite Sugar Glitter body art design I've ever created. I used Luna, Luz and Oceano Sugar Glitter to create a gradient of colors here.

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Day 17 Glitter and Glam Challenge

Day 17 is a Throwback to when I created a Big cat design using only grey tones. I paired it with Año Nuevo Sugar Glitter for major sparkle and maximum impact.

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Day 16 Glitter and Glam challenge

Day 16 has got to be one of my favorite colors to wear on my eyes during the Holidays. Beso Sugar Glitter is a true Red. I used neutral eyeshadows as my base and applied Ben Nye Glitter glue underneath to make it stick and stay in place all day.

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Day 12 Glitter and Glam Challenge

Today is Day 12. I had a full day of work and being that it was all different types of events, parties and clients I opted for a Glam look. I used Bella on my eyes. a gorgeous nude holographic glitter by Sugar Face and Body Art.

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Day 10 Glitter and Glam Challenge

This is one of my favorite designs to date. I had just come back from the BayFaba convention in San Francisco and was so inspired by the workshop I took with Matteo Arfanotti and of course being in the company of one of my most favorite people in the whole world Ronnie Mena for 3 days totally influenced this Creepy Clown makeup look.
 I used Diamantes de Tigre one of my favorite glitters from Sugar Glitter on this design.

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Day 9 Glitter and Glam Challenge

I'm running a day behind so here is one of my published designs from an editorial spread. I used Ano Nuevo and Noche Sugar glitter to create this look.

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How do I remove face paint?

Oh how long are the lists of products and big debates on which way is the best way to remove face paint.

 I'm here to offer you my advice and help. You can take or leave but, I promise I will never steer you wrong. First, can we establish the fact that FACE PAINT is actually MAKEUP... whoa, did I just blow your mind? Take it in for a minute, digest it.. ok.. ready? Let's move on.

 Now, if you think logically for a moment the best way to remove makeup is to use makeup remover...correct? Yes.

 As a makeup artist I have tried soooo many makeup removers and in my professional opinion there are a couple of hands down winners.

My first choice is Neutrogena Makeup Wipes or (the Generic Target brand) and Neutrogena eye makeup remover. I tell my own clients including those with children to use a makeup wipe like Neutrogena  to remove most of the face paint (makeup) then, wash with a mild face wash or tear free shampoo. This method works beautifully and there is little to no staining even with the toughest Teals and Red colors.

My second choice is a more expensive but, a green choice and that is Josie Maran's Makeup wipes. These are slightly more expensive than Neutrogena and the Target brand but, is really a lovely product that removes almost all traces of makeup, dirt and oil. They leave the skin feeling clean and hydrated.

My third choice is a yummy cleanser from Philosophy called Purity made simple. I actually use a Neutrogena makeup wipe first then,cleanse with this cleanser and a wash cloth. All traces of makeup are removed and my skin is left feeling moisturized and comfortable.

There you have it in a nutshell. Makeup Wipe + Mild Cleanser = Awesomely clean, comfortable non stained skin.

If your client doesn't have these products you can recommend using coconut oil or almond oil on a cotton ball to remove traces of makeup after the skin has been gently washed with a tear free shampoo or facial cleanser.

 If you have a great,winning makeup removing method please feel free to share it here below.

Until next time...
Happy Cleansing my friends.

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The Art of Beauty Workshop with Shawna Del Real

It's been a little over 2 years since my last LA workshop. So many of you have been demanding that I teach a class locally. I am excited to be doing this again. I will be teaching the Art of Beauty a hands on workshop that is a fusion of Makeup and face painting techniques.

In the first part of the day I will guide you through the different mediums and tools it takes to create masterful beauty and face painting designs.

During the second portion of this workshop you will learn how to use those multi-media products and create beautiful, photo ready, seamless designs.

In the last portion of this workshop you will learn how to breakdown your designs to be used for different events.

After the class is finished there will be an opportunity to have your designs photographed and used for your own media and print.

Date: Feb, 8th, 2015

City: Los Angeles, CA

Location: TBA

Cost: $125

What to Bring: Your face painting kit, a small makeup kit, a notepad and pen, a camera or cellphone camera, a model if you choose to (cannot be another face painter or makeup artist) or a practice head.

Booking fee required to hold your place in this workshop: $25

Booking is on a first come first serve basis. Workshop is limited to 10 Students. Booking fee is non-refundable.

Please send $25 via PayPal to shawnadmakeup@yahoo.com

Remainder of your tuition is due no later than February 1st, 2015.

Cash is only accepted via cashiers check or money order. Please call or email me to set that up.

Original Creative Single Eye Designs

Do you have a niche in the makeup or face paint world? Do ever think where do I fit in? What is my specialty? I know I did when I first started painting. I found myself naturally leaning to painting Creative single eye designs. I believe it started because I would paint my own face before I would go out on a gig.

 I personally didn't want a full face meltdown half way through my day so, I would paint a design based off of my eyeshadow color and/or theme of the party or event I was going to be at. My goal is always to blend the design to create a beautiful seamless looking Creative eye design.

 I found myself painting more moms and women at parties as well. Most women don't want a face full of face paint either. They always seem to ask for something small. My answer to that was to create something around the eye in a "C" shape mostly. Sometimes that shape would start at the forehead and come down in more of a "V" shape.

 I usually need some sort of inspiration when painting someone. It may be the clothes they are wearing, the eyeshadow they have on or the theme of the event. I have even found myself painting designs like this for little boys and girls. Most parents appreciate it and kids are always impressed with the detail. Of course, there is always a time and place for a full face design but, I just naturally lean towards Creative Single Eye designs.

 Whether I am using the One Stroke method, rainbow cakes or airbrushing I always lean toward creating these "Creative single eye designs" as I like to call them. They are fun and sometimes challenging which I personally love because I feel it makes me grow as an artist.

 I have put together a collection of some of my designs for inspiration. I have posted these over the course of the last year and a half so most of them are fairly recent. I hope you are inspired to get creative and create some of your own Creative Single Eye Designs too. I would love to see them. Feel free to share them with me here or on my facebook page.

 Finding your niche is easy just go through the photos you post and look to see what you tend to do over and over again. What do people love that you do? That is your niche. Try not to be anyone else. Sure, copying is how we learn but, find out who you are and be the best you you can be.

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Come visit me at IMATS LA 2015

 I'm so excited and honored to be asked to represent Pro Aiir at IMATS LA in Pasadena on January 16th-18th. If you have never been to IMATS and you are in the face and body Art industry you need to go. This is a great event with amazing instructors and classes and a wonderful selection of vendors.
 I will be there this year at booth # 613 with Pro Aiir. I will be doing some small demos showing Diips and Dazzle Diips brush on waterproof makeup with owner and creator of Pro Aiir Hybrid Makeup Donna Nowak and Skin Wars Star Dutch Bihary. Dutch will be sharing some of his master body painting skills.
 If you have yet to purchase your ticket go to http://www.imats.net/ Saturday is currently sold out but, tickets for Sunday are still available.
 I can't wait to meet you all and visit with all of my amazingly talented friends.
 See you there!

Sugar Skull Face painting at Hollywood Forever

Over the years as a working Makeup Artist nothing has excited me quite as much as being able to create beautiful Sugar Skulls during the Dia de Los Muertos season. This year I feel like my goals of creating a team of amazing face painters and Makeup artists who specialize in Sugar Skulls is coming true starting off with this group of talented people who will be at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. On November 1st, 2014.

 We are taking appointments for this event so you can skip the line and come right on in and be painted by one of the following Artists-

Shawna Del Real
 Monica Conde
 Judith Bautista
 Brenda Gonzalez
 Jamie Graden
Ronnie Mena

All you need to do to book your appointment with one of our star face painters and Makeup Artists is send us an email. We will take care of the rest.

See you on November 1st!
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Bow face painting tutorial (Makeup Monday)

It's been a while since my last post and for that I am sorry. I've been extremely busy with various projects but, I wanted to stop and share a little Step By step face painting Tutorial with you. I don't normally share these types of tutorials so, enjoy this little gem as a special holiday Easter gift from me to you.

Step 1. Pull out your favorite One stroke split cake. I've used Cupcake Arty cake given to me by SillyFarm.com
Step 2. Using a #10 Filbert load the darker side of your splitcake in order to richer color. Make a circle using the flat part of your brush.
Step 3. Using the tip of the brush start at the center of your circle and as you come out flatten your brush down to make the sides of the bows. Make a 3 on the right side and and E on the left side.
Step 4. Color in your bow
Step 5. Make the tails of your bow
Step 6. Using a #1 script liner load your brush with black and outline your bow with a thin line.
Step 7. Using a #3 round load your brush in grey and add some shading. While the paint is still wet take a 1/4 DM Stippler dry brush and drag the grey paint to blend it out.
Step 8. Load the lighter colors from your split cake onto your filbert and add some highlights. Take more of the darker paint and blend so there are no definite lines.

TADA you are finished with your beautiful bow.

You can always simplify this by leaving off the tails and forgoing the shading portion if you are in a rush. Makes a great base bow for tons of designs including Minnie Mouse.

I hope you are able to use this on your next event.

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XOXO Shawna D.

Valentine Face Painting and Makeup designs

Valentine's Day is quickly approaching so I have begun my ode to Valentine's Day by Painting a few different designs to inspire. Please take a look at enjoy.

Be still my beating heart

 

Valentine Venetian Mask

 

Valentine Sugar Skull

Please feel free to share and link back here :)