Young Face Painters

Face Painting with Makeup has brought the art to a whole new level. Gone are the days of face painters creating little doodles on faces at street fairs, carnivals, and festivals. Face Painting in 2009 is now an extraordinary art that uses the face as a canvas. The imagination of creative artists who use a variety of makeup products to produce adventurous masterpieces incorporating the shape of the face and the application of makeup to create living works of art.

All ages are trying their hand at Face Painting, inspired by the fascinating creations that are seen at Face Painting Contests, Competitions and Exhibitions, and it is drawing the interest of every age level. People who are attracted to working with colors and creating paintings are also flocking to the art of face painting as a new medium with which to demonstrate their artistic abilities.

Tyler Bruce, an 11 year old from Kingston, Ontario, Canada has an interest in painting and drawing, especially cartoons. With Tyler's Mom being a Face Painter, it was only natural that his interest in other forms of art would now transform into an interest in face painting. Joining his Mom's Face Painting Team has now become a goal for Tyler and he is studiously diving into the world of face painting. Meeting Mark Reid, a world champion Face Painter and Body Painter has added to Tyler's interest in the art of Face Painting with Makeup. Having his Face Painted by the famous Mr. Reid couldn't help but add to his excitement about learning the intricacies and techniques of face painting with makeup.

At events like the upcoming Color Mundo, Montreal Makeup Show, on May 3-4, 2009 and the 2009 Face and Body Art International Convention in Orlando, Fl on May 20-24,2009 interested Face Painting Students like Tyler Bruce can witness the spectacular creations of world renowned Face Painters and Body Painting Artists along with attending classes and workshops taught by some of these same award winning makeup Painting Artists.

Although Children of all ages will continue to drift into different hobbies and sports activities, like Tyler's fascination with collecting hats or his ice and snow sporting activies, face painting and makeup artistry is a creative outlet that can grow with them throughout life. If your child shows an interest in such artistic endeavors as Makeup Artistry, Face Painting, and Body Painting, they are all interests that are affordable to encourage with beginner makeup kits. If it is possible to attend one of the Makeup Events such as Color Mundo, Montreal Makeup Show, or 2009 Face and Body Art International Convention on the May calender, both of which are great leaning and encouraging experiences for young artists eager to participate in hands on classes with master teachers in their respective fields, they will be worth the visit.