Face Painting at My Alma Mater’s 2017 Carnival

There’s nothing like going “home.” A few days ago, I had the joy of face painting at my alma mater Marist High School for their annual Carnival, and it felt like stepping into a time capsule (with a kit full of paints and glitter). Setting the Scene The field buzzed...

Summer Face Painting Photo Dump

Nothing to report. Just sharing some makeup I did over the past few months! Includes looks from the 2016 Marist High School Carnival, Newark Comic Con and a Halloween party at Liberty Science Center. I’m also starting to dabble in more SFX. Let me know what you...

Halloween 2015: Three Looks, One Wild Weekend

Halloween 2015 was the year I said “why not do everything?” Between client bookings and my own costume, I created three very different looks: a Witch Doctor, La Muerte from The Book of Life, and Lydia from Beetlejuice (cartoon version) on myself. Each face told a...

Lessons from a Failed Event

Halloween 2013 should’ve been a vibe. A little over 2 years ago, my business partner and I decided to throw a teen Halloween party. Think the teen clubs we grew up with: good music, safe space, lots of energy. We promoted daily on social, handed out flyers at the mall...