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Description: $15.00
Typical Wolfe construction of spiral bound, 4″/5.5″, glossy card stock, no words, all pictures, some “cheek art”/half face and some full face depending on your definition.
My Full Face definition is that you turn the model into the animal/character.
7 out of 15 designs are “on” the face not “of” the face, if you catch my drift. No? You don’t catch that drift? You should consider standing downwind next time :P
Pros:
- Excellent quality photos
- Designs you probably haven’t seen in other books yet
- Nicely executed and super cute half face/cheek art animals
- Style. You know when it’s a Wolfe design. And I want someone to do the Insect design on me in Florida. You hear me, Wolfies?
Cons:
- I would only use 1, maybe 2 designs on a job out of this book: the Fish (Cute but I like Christina Davison’s better) and the Chimp (Shannon’s version works for me b/c it is faster)
- No color descriptions
- I HATE books & DVDs that don’t give details on how to do the cover art. Hate Hate Hate! You advertise with the cover- that is how you got my attention, isn’t it? Show me what I want, dang it!
- Also, beginner beware. This is not for you. Buy it for inspiration but don’t get discouraged.
Don’t miss these designs (even if you never use them, they are still awesome!):
- Bluejay
- Fish
- Chimp
- T-Rex
- Insect
Overall: Was it worth my $15? Yes. But I like Face Painting books a lot. If you only want new ideas for designs for gigs, this is not for you.
May 20, 2010
selling ideas
you lifted off the forums
will not get you far
May 14, 2010
My fairies are looking like caveman stick figures. Anyone know any good resources for drawing fairies?
Just to illustrate my point:
Fairy Practice on my Legs
May 12, 2010
I’ve been reading some interesting things online lately in the Face Painting community.
Mostly it is comments from vendors about increasing negativity online.
Let me explain something.
Face Painters are Small Business Owners. We understand marketing concepts because we use them ourselves.
We don’t like to be marketed AT. We can smell a twist coming a mile away.
And we are also a bunch of loud mouths.
We aren’t going to sit still and take the “Beat your customers over the head with a club ’till they love you and want to buy everything you sell!!!!” tactics. We actually stand up for ourselves and for our fellow community members.
The Face Painting world extends internationally. But we are also a very small community.
Word gets around. Quickly.
So go ahead and take the grumblings with a grain of salt. But keep in mind that the very small community that is grumbling is the same very small community that you are trying to sell to.
May 6, 2010
Thank Goodness for Jams!
Without them, we probably wouldn’t get to know the other painters in our area.
And then we would end up recommending less than desirable fill-ins.
Glitter and cupcakes should be awarded to whoever came up with the idea of Face Painters jamming together.
Puppy snuggles are also in order.
I love you, you anonymous, amazing, forward thinking renegade.
~Heff
April 20, 2010
And 1 sponge and 1 cheapy synthetic brush:
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Click the Pick to See What Happens When I Have 15 Minutes Alone...
I wish boy designs were this much fun to practice on my arm.
April 13, 2010
I crossed off a few of my 2010 goals.
They didn’t all turn out perfect but I’m glad I wrote them down and did them.
And some of them are halfway done. But I started them!
Yay me :)
April 8, 2010
When I was planning an outdoor party in the Columbia, MD area, I found the below resources to be helpful:
Map of Parks with Rentable Pavillions Pavillions are First-Come, First-Serve from December-March. The rest of the year (i.e. SUMMER!) you will need to pay to rent the outdoor pavillions.
Pavillions Rentals Pricing April-November
Park & Pavillion Guide from Howard Count Parks & Rec Pictures of the pavillions here plus phone #’s and individual park nuances
Directions to the Different Parks
Howard County MD, Parks & Recreation Main
And of course I can’t even think about Parks w/o referencing this show: Episodes of Parks & Recreation on Hulu
Don’t forget that driving into Columbia and Howard County can be strange waters to some guests coming to your party. Very clearly indicate where your party is being held with large, visible signs and balloons.
Examples: “Heffner Party —–>” or “WELCOME to the HEFFNER PARTY”
Face painters and Solid Bling body artists make an awesome addition to your outdoor event. Especially when you remember to block off a spot for us under the pavillion. That was nice of you :) 443-878-2654
April 1, 2010
Bright & Shining Face Painting in Baltimore and Columbia, MD :
I only use professional, FDA compliant makeup. The makeup is water activated, meaning I use a wet brush or sponge to pick up the color and apply the product on the skin.
This lighter makeup replaced the heavy “Pancake” makeup for stage and screen. And it comes in every color of the rainbow (Yay!).
Yes- It Actually Does Wash Off Easily
You can be assured that I paint myself (and my kids!) repeatedly and I decided to only keep the colors that wash off easily. Because really – do you want that Green Dragon Skull ghosting its way into your Holiday photos? No. You want to be able to wash your little monsters right before bed and not have to struggle to remove the makeup.
Bright & Shining Face Painting in Baltimore and Columbia, MD uses products from various brands purchased through reputable vendors. You probably won’t find my kit products down at the local craft store, just as you won’t find premium makeup in the drugstore aisles. There might be something that looks similar, but the differences are significant.
The FDA complaint products I use are made using ingredients approved for use on the skin.
On the other hand, craft products can be made of any ingredients without concern for:
- Irritation
- Topical Allergen Concerns
- Difficulty of Removal
“Non-Toxic” on the label is not enough to make a product suitable for use on the face and body.
Here are examples of “No No” products that I won’t allow:
Acrylic Paints: Not for Use in Face Painting
Tempra Paints: "Non Toxic" does not mean "Skin Safe"
Flippy Lids on Plastic Cups are Not a Good Sign
The above are examples of the biggest offenders.
Awesome for Paper and Canvas – Not So Awesome for Face Painting.
Click HERE to head back to the Services & Rates page.
Or you can go ahead and call now and leave a message for me, Michelle Heffner : 443-878-2654
- Keep a pencil and notepad nearby when we talk. I’ll have mine with me too.
- Expect to spend 15 minutes on the phone with me.
- We’ll also discuss photos and how you can focus on the party instead.
- At the end, I’ll tell you about the deposit and how you can pay via PayPal.
But you have to call me.
Otherwise, some other kid’s mom is going to snag your day.
March 31, 2010
what would you do
if you knew
you could not fail?
(possibly ripped off from a Robert H. Schuller quote)
March 26, 2010
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