Face Painting Class Line work and tear drops brush strokes and how to hold your face painting brush

[@barbaravaccaro8885]

Hi Maria. I’m actually a fairly experienced face painter, and I can paint every kind of curl, swirl and teardrop on a flat stencil … but when I’m painting on a child in front of me, I still have tremendous problems with hand placement, even pressure and balance that keeps my lines pretty. I’ve tried taping the stencil to a wall or refrigerator to practice painting at the correct angle, but I make a pretty big mess with a black brush in my hand. ! Any suggestions ? How about a video on how to cope with the curves of a face, or painting when your target is in front of you, rather than on a table? Thanks for your input, I love your realistic style of painting .

[@letspaintfacepainting]

Hi Barbie, thanks so much for commenting. Yes i understand your dilemma. I find that leaning my pinky finger on a part of a childs face allows me to keep a firm hand and control over pressure which im applying to the brush. Hope this helps and yes i will make a video on explaining this ❤️💕🧚‍♀️🦄

[@donnaspencer5413]

We found a used wig manequin head a the beauty supply store to practice on. It only cost $15

[@lasandrasmith5422]

Thank you so much for this ma’am!!!!! I’m 24 & starting my face painting career journey & this was extremely helpful!😊😊

[@letspaintfacepainting]

You are so welcome! All the best. you will ace it 💖 💖

[@katv3607]

Very helpful. I’m practicing now and using your video as a guideline. Thank you!!! new to face painting so this has been excellent for me.

[@katv3607]

Wanted to add a photo of my exercises but can’t see how to attach it. Oh well. It’s been fun!

[@letspaintfacepainting]

Wonderful ! I’m so glad this tutorial helped you 👍 welcome to face painting, enjoy the process of learning and have fun with it 😍💖 I bring out tutorials every week so if there’s anything you’d like to learn let me know xx

[@93kimodaat]

Thanks for sharing your expertise.

[@letspaintfacepainting]

thank you Kim 💖💖

[@whathappenedwas7083]

Great tips and tricks

[@letspaintfacepainting]

Thank you for your feedback :-)

[@surferzita]

hello, thanks for this video. I would like to ask which plastic are you using here to practice? Thanks

[@letspaintfacepainting]

hi thank you for getting in touch 🤗 this is a plastic sheet uses to laminate A4 paper which you can buy from an office supplier. hope this info helps 💖 happy painting

[@surferzita]

@@letspaintfacepainting Thanks for replying. Have a great weekend 😀👌

[@letspaintfacepainting]

@@surferzita thank you! Same to you 🤩

[@antoinetteholder32]

What's the best brand brush to use

[@karenaustin9415]

I definately need a liner brush to try those very thin swirls.. the smaller the brush the better for me as new to face painting.. I'm persevering with the 3/4 angled brush and it's way too big for me and using them in split cakes for me is so difficult, paint either too wet or dry I can't win.. but I'm keeping going.. good video thanks

[@letspaintfacepainting]

Keep practicing Karen, it takes getting used to the 3/4 inch flat brushes. Time will give you more confidence and control over the paint consistency xx

[@karenaustin9415]

@@letspaintfacepainting thanks so much, i watch many of your videos, agree. Currently i am using a tag pearlised split cake, but its not defined enough, i will keep practicing and maybe go down to the 1/2 inch brush, i think for me its angling the brush correctly, as sometimes i get it right ! :)

[@karlaglow1]

Can we use acrylic paint to practice strokes?

[@donnaspencer5413]

Hi what are these sheets called that you are practicing on and what size/types of brushes please?

[@letspaintfacepainting]

Hi Donna 🤩 these are a4 plastic sheets i found at my local Office Works store. Any plastic sheet will do. You can practice your line work with any size brush. I mainly practice of no. 4 and 6 round brushes🌈💕🧚‍♀️ hope this helps you

[@donnaspencer5413]

@@letspaintfacepainting Thank you

[@donnaspencer5413]

@@letspaintfacepainting Yes, thank you

[@itsmehere2023]

You're amazing!

[@letspaintfacepainting]

Hi Veruska 😊 thank you for your feedback have a great day🌺💖

[@marjoriepreston8546]

So tell me why I can't get a decent teardrop from a so-called teardrop brush, but ace it when I use a small, squarish-tipped brush. At least I found something that worked for me.

[@letspaintfacepainting]

It also depends on how loaded your brush is, i say do what works for you 🤩✨💕

[@belenfatimagarcia806]

That was very helpful as always, thank you so much for sharing🌹

[@letspaintfacepainting]

Belen Gonzalez you’re welcome 💖💖

[@gloriaramirez4565]

😍😍😍

[@letspaintfacepainting]

thank you Gloria 💖

[@punkyactress21]

What kind of brush is being used?

[@letspaintfacepainting]

Hi Colleen, thanks for getting in touch. I mainly use a mixture of one inch flat brushes. Numbers 6,4 and 2 round brushes. It’s best that you buy proper face painting brushes from your local face paint store, they have more bristles and helps hold more paint on them. Hope this helps 😊🌸💖

[@gloriasterrett3005]

TY

[@letspaintfacepainting]

You’re welcome 😊

[@mariaxoniki]

Thank u so much

[@letspaintfacepainting]

You are welcome 😊😊💖💖

[@mariacruz2775]

Theyre For the way

[@karlaglow1]

Can we use acrylic paint to practice strokes?

[@tninotmaru]

maybe try gouache? it has a similar texture to face paint and it's also water activated