Hello Fellow Face Painters and folks who want to enjoy face painting this 4th of July! What better way to show your patriotic spirit than go out on The Fourth of July with some red, white and blue face paint on! If you are going to a BBQ, Parade, Club, or sports game on 4th of July, we are here to inspire you with a lot of designs from professional face painters who love this time of year.  Thank you to everyone who sent in images to share with our community. If you would like your pictures to show up here please send me an email to anna@jestpaint.com. Make sure that it is okay ..read more

Now that face paint is everywhere and you have so many brands to choose from it is important to take the time to choose the best face paint for your needs Not all face paints perform the same way, and each brand has its own particular set of strong qualities. It is hard to choose just five of them, but we have done a lot of testing and we have heard reviews from thousands of professional face painters and parents and condensed them in this blog post so that you can make a quick and easy choice. Keep in mind that we still believe that all of the face paints available at JestPaint are great bra ..read more

 Stencils are a great tool for creating consistent and precise designs, especially for those who may not have steady hands or artistic skills. They can save time and effort when working on projects that require repetitive patterns or designs. Craft stencils are used to paint cups, walls, scrapbooking sheets, furniture, toys, pottery, vehicles, and temporary tattoos.  Because stencils have so many uses they come in a huge variety of sizes and designs. In this blog post we are going to discuss what stencils we have available and how to use them for the best results.    &nb ..read more

Face painting is a timeless and beloved art form that brings joy to kids and adults alike. Whether you're gearing up for a children's party, a community event, or just some weekend fun, choosing the right paint is crucial. In this guide, we'll cut through the fluff and get straight to the point: What kind of paint do you use for face painting? The Basics: Water-Activated vs. Oil-Based Let's start with the basics – the two main types of face paint: water-based (activated) and oil-based. Water activated face paints are the go-to choice for most face painters. They're easy to apply, quick to ..read more

Recently there has been much discussion about a certain brands that are trying to make their way into the professional face painting world by targeting mostly beginner face painters and some influencing artists in our industry. What follows is our opinion based on some research we have done ourselves from data available to anyone willing to look for it, and based on our years of experience in the industry. Knowing what we put on kids faces is important, not only because the skin is a very sensitive part of our body but also, if non the less, because if we use products that are not properly te ..read more

Makeup enthusiasts are constantly on the lookout for the latest trends in the beauty industry. If you're an avid follower of makeup trends, you may have already heard about water activated liners, cake liners, aqua liners, wet liners or hydra liners, all terms used to refer to the same style of product. These innovative eyeliners have taken the beauty world by storm, offering a unique and versatile way to achieve stunning eye looks. In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve into the world of water activated cake liners. We'll explore what they are, how they work, their benefits, and provide you ..read more

This post is written by someone that owns and operates a store. So, yes, you can consider it bias. But the intention is not to convince you to buy from our store (JestPaint.com) but rather for you to buy from any professional face paint store, whichever one you like. You will be doing yourself a favor and helping the industry. This is just of course our opinion based on 14 years in the industry, but we think it can help those that are just getting started. And if you need more advice on how to get started, please visit this blog post, it has a complete and 100% FREE Face Painting guide wi ..read more

What Makes a Mime a Mime? The art of miming has been around for centuries. There are records of mime performances in the 3rd century BC. There are tragic mimes (Jean-Baptiste-Gaspard Deburau), modern comic mimes (Harpo Marx) and tragicomic mimes (Marcel Marceau), and now a days there are scary mimes like those from the short horror film The Mime and DJ mimes like Marshmello. Mimes use their face and entire bodies to tell stories and communicate with others. They use this silent comedy to take people into invisible worlds that can seem to come real with their imagination. Most mimes wear a stro ..read more

The world of extreme metal music, has created a unique aesthetic element that has captivated fans for decades. Corpse Paint, a distinctive style of face painting, has become synonymous with the genre, often adorning the faces of black metal musicians. While its origins can be traced back to the early days of the genre, corpse paint has evolved into a powerful symbol that embodies the darkness, rebellion, and individuality that defines extreme metal music. If you recognize the rock band Kiss then you have seen corpse paint and you can now recognize it too on singers like Marilyn Manso ..read more

Body painting is an art form that has been practiced for thousands of years around the world. It consists of using the body as a canvas and painting it with various designs, patterns, and colors. Body paint can be used for artistic expression, cultural and religious rituals, or simply as a form of self-expression. In this blog post, we will explore simple body paint ideas and other body painting concepts that can be used for different occasions. But, before we dive into the different body painting concepts and ideas, it's critical to understand the basics of body painting. Body painting invol ..read more