Drawings on the face with paints are very popular not only among professional actors, but also among ordinary people. So, at any children's event and holiday, you can find a fun procedure for decorating children's faces. There is not a single child who would not like to show off and show off their magnificent and colorful image. About what face painting is, and will be discussed in this article.
Face painting is a facial painting procedure. To create drawings, only special paints are used for this.. When applying gouache or watercolor, which are intended for paper, you can not only provoke irritation on the skin, but also spoil the child's face.
Face paints are a safe water-based product that can be washed off very easily with warm water. Even children's things that are heavily stained with paint are very easy to wash with ordinary powder.
What paints are used?
Face paints are ready-to-use or in the form of a dry powder, which must be diluted with a certain amount of clean water. Modern manufacturers also offer their make-up paints in the form of pencils and aerosols, which not only facilitates the application process, but also significantly reduces the time for all stages of work.
What colors can be used to paint on the face? This question often arises among face painting beginners or those who want to please their child. Of course, it is best to purchase professional face painting paints, but if this is not possible, you can make them yourself, but more on that later.
Preparation and drawing technique
The first step is to prepare everything you need for work. In a convenient location, there should be the right colors of paint, several brushes (necessarily of different sizes) and cotton pads for applying tone and eliminating erroneous strokes.
Before applying paint from any manufacturer to the skin of the face, it is necessary to check it on the fold of the arm or on another place where delicate skin is located. Most often, the compositions are applied with ordinary brushes. It is advisable to choose flat ones so that the application of paints is easier. In this case, the dye is consumed in a smaller amount.
It is very important that the brushes are soft and do not scratch the delicate skin of the face.
Before you start painting your face, the skin must be moisturized, any baby cream is suitable for this. Mandatory technology is the application of the initial tone. After complete drying, you can begin to draw the outline and small details of the overall picture.
To beautifully decorate the face, with even lines, it is recommended to hold the brushes perpendicularly. After drawing the contour, small details are filled. The final step will be to correct the overall drawing.
When creating masterpieces, face painting masters usually show all their imagination. It is almost impossible to create two absolutely identical looks, even on the same face, let alone two different ones. How to paint the face of children, you can learn from the instructions that should come with paints.
On the video: a set for face painting and organization of the workplace.
Do-it-yourself face painting paints
This technology is very simple and in the presence of all the necessary ingredients is very fast. Face makeup is called face painting because of one component - water. Therefore, for self-preparation of paints, pure water will also be an obligatory component.
What you will need:
- baby cream - 15 g;
- starch - 3 tbsp. l.;
- water - 1.5 tbsp. l.;
- food coloring.
First you need to dilute the starch with warm and clean water, and then add the cream. It should not be very greasy, as it will be very difficult to achieve uniformity. After the composition is ready, you can add dyes. It is better not to use the entire mass for one color or shade if the drawing is intended to be colored.
The paint should turn out to be creamy, so that later it lies well on the face and does not spread.
Such paints are natural and harmless. In this case, you can be one hundred percent sure that the paint will not harm the child's face.
Interesting ideas
Professional masters who paint on the face have already prepared a number of beautiful pictures, drawings or works they have already completed. Any holiday has its own theme, and the images should correspond to it. Drawings on the face for children can be different, there are a lot of ideas.
Image options for girls:
- animals;
- plants;
- insects;
- cartoon characters.
When applying the image of animals, it usually does not require much effort, you only need to highlight the areas of the eyes, nose and mouth. Girls most often choose images of a cat, a fox or a lioness. Vegetation and floral ornaments look good on older girls. With the help of them, you can make images of fairies, nymphs or princesses. The standard colors for this motif are: yellow, red, green and white.
The most common and simple is the butterfly pattern. In this case, strict symmetry is required. When performing this image, you can show all your imagination and use the whole variety of the palette of shades.
Boys very often choose cartoon characters, for example, spider-man, or images of animals. For boys, it is recommended to choose brighter colors for face painting.
Very often, face painting is used for make-up, painting the body and face of the actors who play on stage, so that their image looks more vivid. Also, body paints can be used for professional photo sessions. Body paints can also be used on a child.
White paint when making up allows you to make a light tone and adds beautiful shades to all colors.
Many artists paint on the face only with paints, which are called face painting, because they are safe, and children's skin will not be injured after removing the drawing. If the drawing has already been drawn, but some details have been erased, it can be corrected or repainted at any time.
Face painting is becoming more and more popular, especially among little girls, as they all watch their mothers put on makeup and they want to do the same. But drawings on the face can only be done with special paints. How to draw on the face, any master who practices this lesson can tell, but beginners quickly understand the whole essence of this work.
Master classes in face painting (2 videos)
Options for drawings on the face (25 photos)
To date, face painting has become so popular that it is used on almost every children's holiday. What is it and why is it needed? In fact, face painting is a special paint that is harmless to children's skin, which is used to paint on faces. With the help of such makeup, you can create almost any image, depending on the wishes of the baby. A child can become their favorite cartoon character in just a few minutes, just a few manipulations with paints are enough for this. Face drawings for children are not only interesting entertainment, but also a way to express yourself, appearing in front of your peers in one way or another.
What to draw?
Of course, the main question that parents or novice animators face is: "What paints can I use?" Professional theatrical makeup is considered ideal, but this is not the only way out. Today, there are several types of paints that are suitable for creating drawings on the faces of children. Face painting involves the use of water-based paints, there are also special options in the form of a dry powder that needs to be diluted with water. Remember that you can not use ordinary art paints like gouache or watercolor, they can irritate delicate children's skin or provoke allergies.
Making our own paints
In some cities, especially in small ones, it will be problematic to find face painting paints. The absence of special goods in stores is not a reason to abandon the idea, because face painting for children is a favorite entertainment at all children's parties. So, what are these miracle paints made of? All we need is an ordinary baby cream, a little starch and various food colors. Take a disposable cup or any other container, add 3 tablespoons of starch, then pour in one and a half tablespoons of warm water and add 10-15 g of cream, mix everything thoroughly until the mass becomes homogeneous. Now you can gradually add the dye. This method allows you to independently create the desired shades. Even if you have already purchased paints, it will be useful to know the recipe, because face drawings for children are like bait, you always want more and more, and paints can run out in the midst of the holiday.
When working with children, it is very important to remember that babies are a special audience. Here are some important tips that will make it easier to practice with them and help adults create an interesting drawing in a relaxed environment. Drawings on the face for children should bring joy, and not tire the kids.
1. Firstly, in no case should children be forced to put on makeup. Not everyone likes to feel the paint on their face - if the child resists, there is no need to insist. Respect his right to decide for himself whether he wants a mask or not.
2. It is very good if you can visually demonstrate to the baby a few finished drawings. You can print pictures or show photos. So it will be easier for the child to decide which mask he wants.
3. Do not forget that it is difficult for babies to sit still, they need to constantly move. Therefore, even simple drawings on the face of children need to be done quickly and clearly. Movement must be confident. If the child is tired, take a break, let him move a little, warm up.
4. Place a mirror near the workplace, it will distract the child. The kid will be able to look at himself, watch how his face changes and sit quietly for a while.
5. While drawing, do not forget to talk with the child, ask why his choice fell on this or that character or animal. Ask about interests, try to captivate with a pleasant conversation.
Drawings for boys
Boys most often choose the images of the heroes of their favorite comics or cartoons. Many dream of being reincarnated as a pirate or spider-man. Due to the lack of small details, rather simple drawings on the faces of children are obtained. Photos clearly demonstrate examples of face painting.
Drawings for girls
The most popular images among girls are fairies and princesses. When else will there be an opportunity to turn into the heroine of your favorite cartoon?
Many also like to transform into different cute animals, and just beautiful flower patterns look great.
We can now take a close look at the details. And we'll start with the face. The face of a person is the first thing we pay attention to in any situation, and this also applies in a certain way to art: the observer will first of all consider a face with your characteristic features. Transferring a face to paper, especially drawing lively expressive expressions, is undoubtedly worth the effort.
In this tutorial, we'll get to know the main components face drawing - proportions, features and angle, and in the next lessons we will analyze in more detail the various facial expressions.
1. Proportions of the face
Full face:
In this position, the skull will be a flat circle, to which the outline of the jaw is added, which generally forms the shape of an egg, pointed at the bottom. Two lines perpendicular to the center divide the "egg" into four parts. To distribute facial features:
- Mark the midpoints of the left and right halves of the horizontal line. These points will be the eyes.
- Divide the vertical bottom line into five equal parts. The tip of the nose will be at the second point from the center. The lip fold will be at the third point from the center, one current below the tip of the nose.
- Divide the upper half of the head into four equal parts: the hairline (if the person does not have bald patches) will be located between the second and third points from the center. The ear will be located between the upper eyelid and the tip of the nose (if the face is at the same level). When a person looks up or down, the position of the ears changes.
It is useful to know that the width of the face is the width of five eyes or a little less. The distance between the eyes is equal to the width of one eye. It is uncharacteristic for people to have wide or too close eyes, but this is always noticeable (wide-set eyes give a person an innocent childish expression, and narrow-set eyes arouse suspicion in us for some reason). The distance between the lower lip and chin is also equal to the width of one eye.
Another criterion for measure is the length of the index finger above the thumb. In the diagram below, all lengths are marked according to this criterion: ear height, distance between the hairline and the level of the eyebrows, the distance from the eyebrows to the nose, the distance from the nose to the chin, the distance between the pupils.
Profile:
From the side, the shape of the head also resembles an egg, but pointed to the side. The center lines now divide the head into front (face) and back (skull) parts.
From the side of the skull:
The ear is located directly behind the center line. In its size and location, it is also located between the upper eyelid and the tip of the nose.
- The depth of the skull varies between two dotted lines (as shown in Step 4).
From the side of the face:
- Facial features are arranged in the same way as in full face.
- The deepening of the bridge of the nose either coincides with the center line, or is located slightly higher.
- The most prominent point will be the level of the eyebrow (1 point from the center).
2. Facial features
Eyes and Eyebrows
The eye is built from two simple arcs, shaped like an almond. There are no strict rules here, since the shape of the eyes can be completely different, but there are general recommendations:
- The outer corner of the eyes is higher than the inner, and not vice versa.
- If you compare the eye with an almond, the rounded part of the pupil will be from the side of the inner corner, decreasing towards the outer corner.
Eye Details
- The iris of the eye is partially hidden behind the upper eyelid. It crosses the lower eyelid only if the person looks down or squints (lower eyelid lifts).
- Eyelashes curve outward and are shorter on the lower eyelid (actually, it is not necessary to draw them every time).
- If you want to depict the oval of the lacrimal canal in the inner corner of the eye, as well as show the thickness of the lower eyelid, this is entirely up to you; Too much detail doesn't always look good. The addition of such details is proportional to the complexity of the drawing.
- The same can be applied to drawing the crease of the eyelid - it adds expressiveness and makes the look less anxious. I think it's best not to add a crease if you're doing a stylized drawing or if your drawing is too small.
The eye in profile is shaped like an arrowhead (sides may be concave or convex), with a slight indication of the upper eyelid and, optionally, the lower. In life, we do not see the iris in profile, but we see the white of the eye. When I was working on the lesson, many said that “it looks strange”, so the iris still needs to be marked.
As for the eyebrows, it's easiest to draw them after the eyes to repeat the curve of the upper eyelid. Most of the length of the eyebrow looks inward, and its tip is always a little shorter.
In profile, the shape of the eyebrow changes - it becomes like a comma. This "comma" continues the level of the lashes (where they curve). Sometimes the eyebrow seems to be one with the eyelashes, so you can also draw one curve for the top of the eye and the border of the eyebrow.
The nose is usually wedge-shaped - it is easier to visualize and give it three-dimensionality before adding details.
The septum and sides of the nose are flat, which will be noticeable in the finished drawing, but already at the sketch stage it is necessary to mark them in order to properly distribute the details later. In our wedge, the lower flat part is a truncated triangle connecting the wings and the tip of the nose. The wings curve towards the septum to form the nostrils - note that when viewed from below, the lines that form the sides of the septum are in the foreground, parallel to the face. The septum protrudes lower than the wings (when viewed directly), which means that at a ¾ view, the distal nostril will not be visible accordingly.
The most difficult part of drawing a nose can be deciding which parts of the nose are best left out for a natural looking result. You don't always have to completely draw the wings of the nose (where they join the face), and in most cases the drawing looks better if you just draw the bottom of the nose. The same goes for the four lines of the nasal septum, where they connect with the face - in most cases it will be better if you draw only the lower part of the nose (wings, nostrils, septum) - you can alternately cover the lines with your finger to make sure . If the head is turned ¾, it becomes necessary to draw the bridge of the nose. You will need a lot of observation, trial and error to recognize the unique features of the nose. Cartoonists have this feature - you need to carefully consider the outlines of the noses in order to understand why they are depicted that way. We will come back to this issue in the next lessons.
Lips
Mouth and Lips Tips:
- First you need to draw the labial fold, as this is the longest and darkest of the three almost parallel lines that form the mouth. In fact, it is not a continuous straight line - it consists of several implicit curves. In the picture below, you can see exaggerated examples of the movement of the mouth line - note that they follow the line of the upper lip. This line can be "softened" in several ways: the depression above the lip can be narrower (to distinguish corners) or so wide that it becomes invisible. It can be the other way around - the lower lip is so full that it creates a feeling of pouting. If you find it difficult to keep symmetry at this stage, try starting from the center and drawing one line on each side.
- The upper corners of the lips are more visible, but you can soften them up by drawing two wide curves, or soften them so that they are no longer noticeable.
- The lower lip certainly resembles the usual curve, but it can also be almost flat or quite rounded. My advice is to mark the lower lip with at least a regular dash under the lower border.
- The upper lip is almost always narrower than the lower lip, and it protrudes less forward. If its contour is circled, it should be more pronounced, since the lower lip already stands out with its shadow (it should not exceed the size of the lip in size).
- In profile, the lips resemble an arrowhead in shape, and the protrusion of the upper lip becomes obvious. The shape of the lips is also different - the upper one is flat and located diagonally, and the lower one is more rounded.
- The lip fold in profile deviates downward, starting from the intersection of the lips. Even if a person smiles, the line goes down and rises again in the area of \u200b\u200bthe corners. Never raise the line level when drawing in profile.
Ears
The main part of the ear (if drawn correctly) is shaped like a letter WITH from the outside and the shape of an inverted letter U from the inside (the border of the upper cartilage of the ear). Often draw a smaller U above the earlobe (you can put your finger to your ear), which goes further into a smaller letter WITH. Ear details are depicted around the ear opening itself (but not always), and their shapes can be quite varied in different people. The drawing can be stylized - for example, in the drawing below, the ear in its general form resembles elongated "@" symbols.
When the face is turned to the front, the ears are depicted in profile, respectively:
- The lobe, formerly indicated in the shape of an inverted U, is now visible separately - the same when you observe the plate from the side and then see its bottom, as if it were closer to you.
- In shape, the ear opening resembles a drop and stands out against the general background of the ear.
- The thickness of the ear from this angle depends on the proximity to the head, this is another individual factor. However, the ear always protrudes forward - this has happened in the course of evolution.
Seen from behind, the ear appears to be separate from the body, mostly a lobe connected to the head by a canal. Do not underestimate the size of the canal - its function is to make the ears protrude forward. In this perspective, the canal is more significant than the lobe.
3. Angles
Since the head is based on a circle where facial features are outlined, changing the angle of the head is easier than it seems at first glance. However, it is even more important to observe the positions of people's heads from different angles in life in order to remember all the ridges and valleys that overlap in the most unexpected ways. The nose undoubtedly recedes considerably from the head (the eyebrows, cheekbones, center of the lips and chin also protrude); at the same time, the eye sockets and sides of the mouth form some depressions on our "circle".
When we drew the face in full face and in profile, we simplified the task to a two-dimensional image, where all the lines were flat. For all other angles, we will need to rearrange our thinking into a three-dimensional world and realize that the shape of an egg is actually an egg, and the lines that we used before to arrange facial features cross this egg like the equator and meridians on a globe: at the slightest changing the position of the head, we will see that they are rounded. The arrangement of facial features is just drawing intersecting lines at a certain angle - now there are three of them. We can again divide the head into upper and lower parts, "cutting" our "egg", but now we need to keep in mind: the components closest to us look thicker. The same applies to drawing a face in a raised or lowered state.
man looking down
- All features are curved upwards, and the ears are "raised".
- Since the nose protrudes forward, its tip falls below the original mark, so it seems that it is now closer to the lips, and if a person lowers his head even lower, then the nome will partially close his lips. From this angle, you do not need to draw additional details of the nose - the bridge of the nose and wings will be enough.
- The arches of the eyebrows are quite flat, but can be curved again if the head is tilted too far.
- The upper eyelid of the eyes becomes more expressive, and it is enough to slightly change the position of the head so that they completely hide the orbits of the eyes.
- The upper lip is almost invisible, and the lower lip is enlarged.
man looking up
- All lines of facial features tend downward; the ears also move down.
- The upper lip is visible in full (which does not happen in full face). Now the lips look pouty.
The eyebrows are more arched and the lower eyelid is lifted, making the eyes look squinted.
- The lower part of the nose is now fully visible, both nostrils are clearly displayed.
The man turns
- When we see a person almost completely turned away, the superciliary arches and cheekbones remain of the visible features. The line of the neck overlaps the line of the chin and is located next to the ear. When a person turns, we also see eyelashes.
- Also, when turning, we can see part of the eyebrow line and the protrusion of the lower eyelid; the tip of the nose also appears directly from behind the cheek.
- When a person turns almost in profile, eyeballs and lips appear (although the crease between the lips is small), and the line of the neck merges with the line of the chin. We can still see the part of the cheek covering the wing of the nose.
Time to practice
Use the quick sketch method to sketch on paper the facial expressions that you notice around you in a coffee shop or on the street.
Do not try to detail all the features and do not be afraid to make a mistake, the main thing is to convey the features from different angles.
If you find it difficult to draw in volume, take a real egg (you can boil it, just in case). Draw three lines in the center and add dividing lines. Observe and draw the egg with contour lines from different angles - this way you will get a feel for how the lines and the distances between them will behave from different angles. You can outline the facial features on the surface of the egg along the main lines and see how they change in size as the egg rotates.
Carnival is associated primarily with dressing up and fun. For children, this is a very long-awaited holiday, so you should take care of creating a carnival costume in advance and think through everything to the smallest detail. In this article you will find a lot of photos and useful tips that will help you learn how to paint a child's face for the holiday.
It is not necessary to use professional makeup: you can paint the face of children using ordinary cosmetics. Need to add a princess costume? Or a superhero? Face Painting is the perfect (and original) solution to the problem of finding a mask.
Animals
Animal faces are the most popular face painting options during children's parties. Below is a selection of cute animals. Agree, a little makeup and your baby turns into a tiger cub, a small lion, a bear, a cat or a bunny.
Monsters, clowns and cartoon characters
In the second selection you will find many interesting ideas for creating classic carnival masks: cartoon characters, monsters and clowns. These face painting options can also be used for adult makeup. The kid will definitely like it if you paint your face with him!
Fairies and princesses for girls
The third section is dedicated to girls, because fairies and princesses have been and will be one of the most popular carnival outfits. Just choose the one you like, and together with a smart dress you will get an unforgettable costume for the holiday. A few pencil lines and sparkles are enough to turn into a good fairy from a fairy tale or a charming princess waiting for her prince on a white horse.
Superheroes for boys
Finally, a section for boys dedicated to superheroes. Painted faces are a great alternative to classic comic book masks. Thanks to face painting, your baby will better get into character and amaze everyone at the party!
You will need
- You can buy paints in any thematic store for the holiday, the paints are hypoallergenic and are perfectly washed off with warm water and soap. You will also need brushes of different sizes, sponges and sponges for makeup. Choose quality tools, with a soft texture.
Instruction
Prepare your workspace so that everything is at hand. Lay out the oilcloth, arrange the prepared paints, brushes, a jar of water, napkins, in general, everything you might need.
Recently, quite often at theme parties, exhibitions, carnivals or sports competitions there are people with unusual patterns on their faces. Agree, this may be surprising, but certainly not boring. Face painting or face art is a type of popular contemporary art. This direction is gradually gaining momentum among fashionistas and is becoming a great way to spice up the holiday.
On the origins of face painting
Drawing on the human face has a long history. The cultures of many peoples of the world have traditionally painted their faces, symbolizing readiness for war, marriage, life changes, etc. For example, African tribes made war paint to intimidate the enemy. Indian tribes with a face pattern showed their belonging to the animal world. In India, patterns were applied for religious and aesthetic reasons.
The modern came to us from Europe (and there from America), where face painting has long been practiced for carnival processions, holidays or sports matches.
Methods and materials for drawing
In order to apply the intended image to the face, you will need: desire, imagination, artistic preparation, tools and paint. If you do not have any visual skills, it is better to contact a specialist (there are face art studios in almost every city). Alternatively, you can pre-make a stencil and act on curly patterns.
As an improvised inventory, you will need brushes of different sizes, colored cosmetic pencils, and water-based paint. Alternatively, you can use theatrical makeup or special markers. You should not use paints that are difficult to wash off with water, otherwise it will be difficult to correct flaws when drawing a picture.
To begin with, it is recommended to draw on the face with a pencil: simple patterns are easy to draw on open areas of the face with your own hands. Thus, with the accumulation of experience, you will master the face art technique step by step. After all, this is essentially a creative make-up, familiar to any girl.
Drawing on the face - art directions
The direction and theme of the ornament on the face depend on the event for which you need a drawing. It can be a wedding, a theme party, New Year's Eve, an advertising campaign, a sports competition, an original photo shoot or a children's party.
Wedding drawing on the face
A wedding is an unforgettable holiday that requires vivid impressions. Therefore, the most daring girls are increasingly practicing drawing on their faces: beautiful, delicate patterns in the form of lace or floral motifs. The main thing in this matter is not to overdo it, so as not to look sloppy or comical. Brides should not apply a picture on their face on their own if there is no relevant experience. This is where a professional should work.
Theme party
A fun feast in a friendly company is a great opportunity to practice the art of creating patterns on the face. There is no need to apply a flawless drawing in the salon. You can conduct the first lessons of drawing on the face at home. The main thing is that the ornament is spectacular. For example, on Halloween, you can compete with friends for the most awesome look. Or on Maslenitsa to beat the pancake theme, and on Ivan Kupala to draw the cherished flower on the face. The field for imagination is boundless! It is interesting, after all, to radically change your image for the evening.
New Year's drawing
New Year is always a fairy tale! Many salons have in their arsenal special sketches for the images of the Snow Maiden, the Snow Queen, Santa Claus, bunnies and other fairy-tale characters. Usually the drawing scheme contains "frosty" patterns, stars, icicles and other winter paraphernalia. Some clients order for themselves drawing on the face of an animal, the year of which comes according to the Eastern calendar.
Advertising images
At various exhibitions and trade shows, drawing on a person's face will be quite relevant, some companies hire models to advertise their brand or a certain product. Accordingly, recognizable drawings on the face with the logo or slogan of the company are made on special order in order to attract the attention of potential customers.
Sports theme
During major competitions, the Olympics, football matches, fans paint their faces in the colors of their favorite club or apply the symbols of the country. This is usually done in an artisanal way. However, some craftsmen approach the issue with inspiration, so the unhurried step-by-step drawing of club emblems or state emblems on their faces serves as a kind of ritual for them.
Drawings for a photo shoot
To take original pictures in a photo studio, girls often resort to the art of face art. With the help of non-trivial graphics, you can visually change the shape of the face or appear in an unusual role. Photography allows you to gradually change the images depending on the proposed drawings.
Children's face art
Drawing on the face with a pencil - what can be the best thing for kids. For them it will be a new game, a new role and new sensations. Children can do this holiday anytime and anywhere, this is the special charm of the process. Boys prefer muzzles of cubs, wolf cubs and dogs. And the girls are cats, birds and chanterelles. You can simply draw a beautiful flower or a cheerful insect on the cheek. Instructions for drawing a picture on the face are not required, the main thing is that the child is comfortable and fun. In addition, the phased drawing of pictures on the face will teach the baby to perseverance and imaginative thinking.
