FAQ's

Hey there! I guess you're here because you have questions about what I do. Here are some of the most asked questions or statements I get asked all the time. If any of these don't answer your questions, feel free to contact me and I'll get back to you. 

1. The first thing we'll do is establish whether or not your requested date and time is available. 
2. If your date and time is available, we'll discuss the event details. Once the details are worked out, I will give you a quote on your event.
3. Once you have your quote, decide if you would like to book me. 
4. If you decide to book with me, I will send you and email with a link to your personal client page on the internet. There will be a non-refundable retainer's fee due at the time of booking. 
5. Click the link in the email, go to the service agreement link on the email page and click it. 
6. Read over the agreement to make sure everything is as stated- names, addresses, phone no. rates, etc. Look over the terms and conditions.
7. If it is all good, "sign" the agreement and hit submit. It's pretty easy. 
8. You can pay the non-refundable retainer's fee or the entire amount right from your client page. 
9. Once I have both the signed service agreement and the non-refundable retainer's fee, your event is booked on my calendar. 
10. The balance, if any, will be due the day I arrive BEFORE I will set up. It is one last thing we both won't have to remember to do at the end. So please have the amount ready to go. At the event you can pay by card or cash. No checks unless arranged for at the time of booking. 
11. A few days before I will send an email checking up on any last minute changes if any. 
12. I will arrive 1/2 hour to 45 minutes before the event time to set up on the day of the event. That should be enough time to be ready to entertain and receive your final payment. 
13. I will perform my services, and when the time is up, I will pack up and leave. 
14. I do have a cancellation policy. See the Terms and Conditions page for more information. It will also be on your service agreement. 

Kids ask me this ALL the time. It always makes me chuckle. Yes, I am a real artist. I practice my art. I've gotten pretty good at what I do. I try my best to make all my guests and clients look great with my artwork. I actually get paid to do this. So yes, I am a real, professional artist. 

The products I use are labeled safe for use on people. The paints and glitters I use are made for cosmetic use. I will never use acrylic or craft paints or craft glitters on a person. As such, the products I use are very expensive.

For face painting I use what is called Hybrid paints, which combine alcohol based and water based cosmetic paint for longer lasting, but easy to remove painting. It is specially made for the airbrush. It dries quickly, does not run in heat, is water resistant (you can swim in it) and is smudge (not rub) resistant. It comes off with soap. They last 1-2 days.  

For tattoos I use a cosmetic alcohol based ink made for the airbrush that is quick drying, long lasting, water and smudge (not rub) resistant. It removes best with 70% isopropyl alcohol. They last from 1-5 days with care maybe longer. 

The number of people I can paint in an hour depends on a few things. 

1. Type of designs. Some take longer than others.
2. Getting kids in and out of chairs.
3. Getting the kids to tell me what they want. They are supposed to know that when they get to me, but some kids still haven't made up their minds.
4. Wiggly kids or scared kids. Some kids just don't like strangers or they don't like the spray or being touched.

These all affect the time. So generally this is what I try to achieve. 

Face painting: At least 2-4 min. per child. Get them in, get them out, they can look in the mirror after they get painted. No pictures in the chair.  I estimate about 12-20 per hour even with that. 

Tattoos: If using fast designs, I can usually get 20 or so kids per hour. 

It does take time. We are working with people here. 

So realistically, plan for up to 20 per hour. That's pushing it. And even if you think not all the people will get painted, that's when they all want to get painted. I have adults as well as kids wanting to join in the fun. 

I have had to turn away a lot of people at public and private events due to not having enough time to perform my services. Please plan that way. 

If you have a large amount of people and a short amount of time, consider hiring several painters for your event. That way less people are disappointed they did not get a face painting or tattoo. 

I do have insurance through Beauty and Bodyworks insurance. 

I do not have a dedicated public studio. My studio right now is mobile. 

I would love to perform my services at your event!  As we all know, face painting and airbrush tattoos draw crowds.

Regrettably, I am not able to take on unpaid or discounted work as events make up the majority of my earnings for the year. The IRS does not allow me to deduct donated services on my taxes, so I cannot even claim a tax break. As such I have to charge my full rate for my services. 

I always suggest that organizations budget for my kinds of services or find a sponsor to support hiring a professional artist like me so that both your organization and the artist wins! 

Here are a few ways to recoup or afford the costs of hiring me:

• Add it to the cost of entry.
• Put out a donation bucket at my station.
• Get a sponsor.
• Secure a grant. There have been organizers that obtained art grants to afford my services. 
• Sell tickets

Thank you for understanding! I hope we can work together to make your event FUN and successful!