How did I end up doing this?
Hi, I'm Vicki. My love for body art began numerous years ago when I was a teenager. It all started when I was inspired by a couple of clowns - literally. I used to dress as a clown as part of a youth ministry program with my parish and loved it! Whenever I was bored at home (before the days of internet), I would paint my face, my sister's faces, the faces of the children in my neighborhood ... anyone I could get my hands on! Throughout college, I volunteered as a face painter for local celebrations in my community.
Fast forward a decade or (cough) two ... my body art passion took me to doing bridal make-up for brides and their bridal parties. I also made custom jewelry pieces for sale at local craft fairs. In recent years, I rediscovered my love of body art with a focus on face painting, custom made body jewelry, and glitter applications.
I am a fully insured woman-owned small business owner, established in 2016. I am a mom of two children and I am an active volunteer within my community where I live, work, and play.
I paint almost every day, creating new designs and staying current with the latest body art trends and techniques taught by some of the top professionals in the Face, Body and Entertainment Art Industry.
What makes my services unique?
Each child that gets into my chair is unique and special, and I treat them that way. The few scant minutes they have with me in my chair is their "me time", my attention is 100% on that child, not on the long line, the parents talking, the surrounding distractions, and so on. I interact with your child, tell stories, ask them about their interests. It isn't just about face painting, it is about the experience.
I have a very calm, soothing yet playful demeanor that has proven to be effective with both troubled youth and special needs children alike - with an emphasis on Autism, Sensory Processing, and ADHD. I watch for body cues and encourage each child to be part of the design process within their own personal comfort zone. The child is in complete control of the situation, including choosing their own design that they want to have (it's just paint, not a gender).
I will never paint a child if they are under duress or asleep. I will never touch a child that does not want to be touched, and (to some parent's disappointment) I will never force a child to be painted if they do not want to be. This is my oath.
Why do I do it?
What motivates me to paint is the joy on a child's face during the "great reveal". To see a child, transformed to their vision of who they want to dress up to be, is nothing short of magical. It is for this reason I decided to turn my passion into a business.
Hi, I'm Vicki. My love for body art began numerous years ago when I was a teenager. It all started when I was inspired by a couple of clowns - literally. I used to dress as a clown as part of a youth ministry program with my parish and loved it! Whenever I was bored at home (before the days of internet), I would paint my face, my sister's faces, the faces of the children in my neighborhood ... anyone I could get my hands on! Throughout college, I volunteered as a face painter for local celebrations in my community.
Fast forward a decade or (cough) two ... my body art passion took me to doing bridal make-up for brides and their bridal parties. I also made custom jewelry pieces for sale at local craft fairs. In recent years, I rediscovered my love of body art with a focus on face painting, custom made body jewelry, and glitter applications.
I am a fully insured woman-owned small business owner, established in 2016. I am a mom of two children and I am an active volunteer within my community where I live, work, and play.
I paint almost every day, creating new designs and staying current with the latest body art trends and techniques taught by some of the top professionals in the Face, Body and Entertainment Art Industry.
What makes my services unique?
Each child that gets into my chair is unique and special, and I treat them that way. The few scant minutes they have with me in my chair is their "me time", my attention is 100% on that child, not on the long line, the parents talking, the surrounding distractions, and so on. I interact with your child, tell stories, ask them about their interests. It isn't just about face painting, it is about the experience.
I have a very calm, soothing yet playful demeanor that has proven to be effective with both troubled youth and special needs children alike - with an emphasis on Autism, Sensory Processing, and ADHD. I watch for body cues and encourage each child to be part of the design process within their own personal comfort zone. The child is in complete control of the situation, including choosing their own design that they want to have (it's just paint, not a gender).
I will never paint a child if they are under duress or asleep. I will never touch a child that does not want to be touched, and (to some parent's disappointment) I will never force a child to be painted if they do not want to be. This is my oath.
Why do I do it?
What motivates me to paint is the joy on a child's face during the "great reveal". To see a child, transformed to their vision of who they want to dress up to be, is nothing short of magical. It is for this reason I decided to turn my passion into a business.