Here's some feedback from my fabulous clients! Then keep scrolling for more pictures, and then
information about the events I do.
 "Tina was fabulous at our Harvest Festival event. Kids raved over the designs they could choose from, and more than one parent commented on how fast Tina was able to get kids through the line. She was great!" -- Kirsten, Hiteon Elementary PTC Board "You were the hit of the party!" -- Suzie with JR Johnson & Dennis Harding Painting "The kids had a real blast and it created some good fun at the party as well as some wonderful photos. I will definitely recommend you to those I know." -- Christina "We received so many compliments for you. Everyone loved you!" -- Jennifer and Jeff "Your designs are just beautiful and clearly a big hit with kids!" -- Deb with Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation "You ROCK!" -- Molly, teacher 
Events! Birthday Parties: A regular birthday party is for up to 20 kids and lasts an hour plus enough wiggle room to make sure everyone is painted. For very small parties (under 10 kids) I generally bring balloon animals to fill out the hour. Larger parties of 20-30 kids we can stick to the speedy cheek paintings, or go up to an hour-and-a-half and bring out all the choices. Your call! I generally wear something colorful with a sparkly cap, or for themed parties I can dress up as a princess, fairy, batgirl, witch, or pirate. Party Examples: For a party of 8 8-year old girls, each girl got a full face paint, an arm paint, and a balloon. They were all close friends and fascinated and stayed at the table watching each other for the full hour-and-fifteen minutes it took. For a party of 18 4 to 7-year old girls and boys, everyone got at least one paint, and the older girls wanted two. Face painting was one of several stations the kids could participate in at the party. School Festivals, Corporate Events: Industry standard speed in face painting is 12-15 kids an hour. But what if you have a lot of kids and a short window? I have a special set of speedy designs. When I use my 40 fastest designs, I can paint 30 kids an hour. If you're wanting to offer face painting for free, consider that you will have a large number of takers. I have a lot of experience working large events, and trust me, speed makes all the difference. A short line is a happy line. Examples: Rivermark Credit Union (lovely people!) had a booth at the Hawthorne Street Fair and wanted to offer free face painting. It was sunny and there were loads of people out. I brought my special set of designs and in 4 hours painted around 120 kids of potential customers -- as opposed to the industry standard of 50. I painted for the Harvest Festival at Hiteon Grade School in Beaverton. Again I brought my 40 fastest designs -- and this time I actually clocked myself at 36 kids an hour over a two-hour event! Of course, that's just because the kids were so well-behaved in line and knew what they wanted. :) See some of the schools and events where I've painted. Company Picnics: I paint for many company picnics and BBQs, ranging from small gatherings at private houses up to all-day onsite events for large corporations. I bring my displays of 100 choices and do a mix of all sorts of cheek, face, and arm paintings, for both children and adults. I love these events because there's often time to create long involved designs, like a detailed anime character, or a large painting of swallows all up and down a girl's arm. See some of the local businesses I've worked with. 
40 Full Face choices include: Butterflies, Superheroes, Tigers, Sparkly Fairy Princesses, Dragons, Mardi Gras Masks 40 Half Face choices include: Flowers, Penguins, Butterflies, Chompy Sharks, Elephants Blowing Water Across the Nose 40 Arm choices include: Skull & Crossbones with Fire, Roses, T-Rex, Daisies, Snakes, Swords, Dolphins The 40 Speedy Choices are actually chosen from my regular designs, so they are just as elaborate as the examples you see on the front page. I have just selected the absolute fastest cheeks and arms. And more! I happily do special requests, especially if you have a picture. Individual special requests from pictures have included school mascots, animated characters, and people's pets. For corporate special requests, let me know what you need ahead of time and I'll bring it (for example, I created peach and berry designs for the Peach Festival at New Seasons.) Other Things You Might Like to Know: I've been face painting professionally since 2005 (which I just realized, is quite awhile!) I'm insured and use only top-of-the-line professional cosmetic face paint. It's an antibacterial and hypoallergenic water-based stage makeup that comes right off in soap and water. I don't recommend painting on children under two years of age, as they are too likely to rub it off, rub it in their eyes, flail around like a crazy monkey (this is what my baby would do), etc. Four and up seems to be a good age to appreciate a face painter at a birthday party. Contact: Please contact me at tinaconnolly at gmail dot com for pricing, availability, or more pictures. Let me know the time, location, and size of your event. (Approximate neighborhood is fine - I just need to have an idea of my commuting time for scheduling!) More feedback: "We really loved having you!" -- Deborah, Assistant Director, Seattle Knights/Pirates of Puget Sound "Thank you again for the great face-painting at my daughter's birthday party. It was a special treat for all of them and they loved their beautiful butterfly faces!" -- Kim "Thank you for providing the fabulous face painting at the Yankton Spring Fling. The children and parents thought you were amazing and had a great time." -- Stacey, Spring Fling organizer. "Your face/arm painting was amazing and it really made the party. Sooo many compliments." -- Lisa "You were awesome!" -- Nikki, corporate BBQ organizer extraordinaire Did you get painted at a festival, market or party? Would you like to leave a comment or share a photo? E-mail me and let me know! Wow, you've read this far? Then click here for a secret bonus page of my favorite and/or most unusual requests! |