Books about face painting for both kids and adults. Both faces that are easy and faces for those who have a little more experience.
EXTREME Costume Makeup – 25 Creepy & Cool Step-by-Step Demos
By Brian and Nick Wolfe
- 25 fiendish step-by-step demonstrations.
- Award-winning techniques with up-close photo references for creating full-face works of freaky, wearable art.
- Learn the basics and then follow demos to turn your friends into everything from insects and werewolves, to cyborgs with splitting heads.
- Get the tricks to painting strikingly real warts, wounds, fangs and other ghoulish features to take your own original designs to the next level.
EXTREME FACEPAINTING
By Brian & Nick Wolfe
- Easy-to-follow instruction from two award-winning artists
- 50 step-by-step projects ranging from simple to more advanced
- Designs include popular kid and adult themes for parties, performances, Halloween and other occasions
- Expert techniques for painting remarkably realistic textures, making human features virtually disappear, creating the look of age and other surprising, fool-the-eye effects
Fun Facepainting Ideas for Kids
By Brian & Nick Wolfe
- 40 all-new, step-by-step projects.
- Award-winning expert techniques for creating believable face paint designs.
- Beginners will learn to paint everything from simple flowers to a full Frankenstein face.
- Intermediate artists will learn techniques for creating the look of fur, the illusion of depth, and more intricate designs like and owl mask or a spitting cobra.
Favorite Face Paintings: 13 Original Designs With Over 100 Step-By-Step Photos
by Kymba Nijuck
Transform your child’s face—and their imagination—into a world of magic, color, and play.
Whether you’re a parent, artist, teacher, or party pro, this joyful, photo-rich guide will teach you how to create unforgettable characters on real faces. With 13 playful designs and over 100 full-color step-by-step images, Favorite Face Paintings makes it easy to turn everyday moments into magical makeovers.
🎨 Inside, you’ll learn how to:
- Create bold, professional-looking face art—even if you’re a total beginner. Follow easy instructions for sponging, blending, and detailing, with clear photos guiding every stroke.
- Delight kids (and adults!) with fun, vibrant characters. From fierce dragons and sparkly mermaids to goofy garden bunnies and glamorous fairies, each design includes jokes and color tips to keep the mood playful and inclusive.
- Feel confident with safety-first, skin-friendly techniques. Learn exactly what tools to use (and which to avoid), how to prep faces, and how to clean up without tears or scrubbing.
👩👦 Perfect for:
Parents, caregivers, teachers, artists, party entertainers, camp counselors, theater kids, birthday hosts, or anyone who wants to bring a little magic to the faces they love. No prior art experience required—just a desire to play.
✨ What makes this book different?
Favorite Face Paintings was created by a professional body painter and captured by a top photographer to give you crystal-clear visuals and genuinely delightful designs. Unlike generic or hard-to-follow books, this guide is full of personality, featuring step-by-step photos for every face, kid-friendly jokes, and creative inspiration grounded in decades of hands-on experience. Every page feels like a burst of imagination. - Bring the fun home—scroll up and grab your copy today. Your next masterpiece might be only one brushstroke away.
