“I am seeking, I am striving, I am in it with all my heart.” ~ Vincent Van Gogh
What areas do you cover?
We can cover areas around Austin, Texas (Temple, Killeen, Georgetown, Round Rock, Buda, San Marcus, Elgin, Bastrop, Westlake, South Austin, North Austin, all of central Texas). We are willing to travel outside of the Austin area for a small travel fee. Please contact us to find out if we cover your location, if your area is to far out we will try to recommend a suitable company that is in your area.
Why hire a professional?
The best answer to that question is a professional face painter, balloon twister, clown or magician knows their trade and the proper tools like the back of their hand, which means you get excellent results every time!
Not all who claim to be professional are truly professional. Acrylics are not proper paints for the skin. Our paints are approved for the skin. We only use the best brands available.
Do you carry insurance?
Yes, we carry liability insurance. As do many other entertainers.
Do you have a minimum booking time?
Yes, we have a two-hour minimum, but if it's a small party we can bring add-ons at no extra cost, at artists discretion. We can accommodate 8-15 children per hour. Please keep this in mind when booking as additional charges will apply.
How many faces can you paint in one hour?
We can comfortably paint an average of 8-15 faces in an hour depending upon the complexity of the designs chosen. Usually for younger children we have a basic selection of designs that are quick and easy.
Can you paint within the theme of my child's party?
Absolutely! Just let us know the theme of the party when booking and we will make sure to have some faces ready for the event. Though, keep in mind that more time may be needed per child depending on the complexity of the design and this may affect the booking time.
It's advisable to book as soon as the date is confirmed. The closer you get to the party date, the slimmer the chances are of finding available face painters.
Will I need to pay a deposit?
Yes, a small non-refundable retainer fee will be required to secure your date requested. The balance is due the day of the event.
What do I need to provide?
If possible, tables and chairs would be great. The only thing we 100 percent need is a shaded area. Trees do not give proper coverage, also please be mindful of weather, if it's cold outside we need to be indoors, if it's so hot everyone is melting, we need to be indoors. Thank you for understanding, as it is hard to paint in certain weather conditions. Unlike you and your guests who can go in and out due to weather we are not able to do so. Standing and painting in temperatures as low as 50 degrees or high as 110 degrees for several hours can be dangerous to our health.
How much do you charge?**
Rates vary depending on the amount of time you need or the services you may want to use at your event.
Can you paint at Charity Events?
This is most entertainers main income, and full time job. Donating our time is not something we can afford to do. Unfortunately, if a paying gig comes up you will most likely lose your entertainers. Most of us have one or two events that we do yearly for free or at a discount. If it's a cause we believe in strongly, we may give a discount. Feel free to ask, you never know.
Who Can be Painted?
Face paint is not recommended for children under 3 years old, because the paints have not been tested on children under 3, and they normally don't sit well. However, we will paint a small design on younger childrens arm or hands as long as they do NOT start crying and you understand you're taking full responsibility of any possible reactions.
I have never personally had a child have a reaction, kids 2 and up normally sit well.
What if my child objects?
If a child is reluctant to have his or her face painted, we cannot comply with the wishes of the parent or caregiver over the desire of the child. Young children do not always understand face painting - someone they do not know is doing something to them, which they cannot see. Crying children will be turned away. Sorry!
What if I have a rash or other skin condition?
Anyone, who in our opinion appears to be suffering from a cold sore, conjunctivitis or any other infectious skin complaint cannot be painted. Similarly, eczema, open cuts and grazes are not suitable surfaces to paint. However, a design on the cheek, hand or arm is perfectly possible.
What about sickness?
We are unable to paint anyone suffering from cold/flu symptoms. If your child feels feverish we will NOT paint him/her. Hay fever sufferers are advised to have a design on the cheek, hand or arm. Snotty noses and messy faces: please wipe your child's face and nose before sitting them in the face painter's chair.
How do I get this stuff off?
The best way to wash off water based face paint is to use a wet flannel or wash cloth. It is not normally necessary to use soap. Baby wipes are also a way to remove the paint but is not always the best. Wipes are made for little bottoms and some brands can cause a reaction on facial skin.
Do you have the right to turn away clients?
Yes, we reserve the right to refuse to paint anyone who is abusive, violent, intoxicated, or inappropriate in any way.
This is our job; it is not a hobby. Please do not ask us to paint your event for free or for exposure. The answer will be polite, but it will be NO. There are many companies who help sponsor face painters for events, we highly recommend reaching out for sponsors.
We can cover areas around Austin, Texas (Temple, Killeen, Georgetown, Round Rock, Buda, San Marcus, Elgin, Bastrop, Westlake, South Austin, North Austin, all of central Texas). We are willing to travel outside of the Austin area for a small travel fee. Please contact us to find out if we cover your location, if your area is to far out we will try to recommend a suitable company that is in your area.
Why hire a professional?
The best answer to that question is a professional face painter, balloon twister, clown or magician knows their trade and the proper tools like the back of their hand, which means you get excellent results every time!
Not all who claim to be professional are truly professional. Acrylics are not proper paints for the skin. Our paints are approved for the skin. We only use the best brands available.
Do you carry insurance?
Yes, we carry liability insurance. As do many other entertainers.
Do you have a minimum booking time?
Yes, we have a two-hour minimum, but if it's a small party we can bring add-ons at no extra cost, at artists discretion. We can accommodate 8-15 children per hour. Please keep this in mind when booking as additional charges will apply.
How many faces can you paint in one hour?
We can comfortably paint an average of 8-15 faces in an hour depending upon the complexity of the designs chosen. Usually for younger children we have a basic selection of designs that are quick and easy.
Can you paint within the theme of my child's party?
Absolutely! Just let us know the theme of the party when booking and we will make sure to have some faces ready for the event. Though, keep in mind that more time may be needed per child depending on the complexity of the design and this may affect the booking time.
It's advisable to book as soon as the date is confirmed. The closer you get to the party date, the slimmer the chances are of finding available face painters.
Will I need to pay a deposit?
Yes, a small non-refundable retainer fee will be required to secure your date requested. The balance is due the day of the event.
What do I need to provide?
If possible, tables and chairs would be great. The only thing we 100 percent need is a shaded area. Trees do not give proper coverage, also please be mindful of weather, if it's cold outside we need to be indoors, if it's so hot everyone is melting, we need to be indoors. Thank you for understanding, as it is hard to paint in certain weather conditions. Unlike you and your guests who can go in and out due to weather we are not able to do so. Standing and painting in temperatures as low as 50 degrees or high as 110 degrees for several hours can be dangerous to our health.
How much do you charge?**
Rates vary depending on the amount of time you need or the services you may want to use at your event.
Can you paint at Charity Events?
This is most entertainers main income, and full time job. Donating our time is not something we can afford to do. Unfortunately, if a paying gig comes up you will most likely lose your entertainers. Most of us have one or two events that we do yearly for free or at a discount. If it's a cause we believe in strongly, we may give a discount. Feel free to ask, you never know.
Who Can be Painted?
Face paint is not recommended for children under 3 years old, because the paints have not been tested on children under 3, and they normally don't sit well. However, we will paint a small design on younger childrens arm or hands as long as they do NOT start crying and you understand you're taking full responsibility of any possible reactions.
I have never personally had a child have a reaction, kids 2 and up normally sit well.
What if my child objects?
If a child is reluctant to have his or her face painted, we cannot comply with the wishes of the parent or caregiver over the desire of the child. Young children do not always understand face painting - someone they do not know is doing something to them, which they cannot see. Crying children will be turned away. Sorry!
What if I have a rash or other skin condition?
Anyone, who in our opinion appears to be suffering from a cold sore, conjunctivitis or any other infectious skin complaint cannot be painted. Similarly, eczema, open cuts and grazes are not suitable surfaces to paint. However, a design on the cheek, hand or arm is perfectly possible.
What about sickness?
We are unable to paint anyone suffering from cold/flu symptoms. If your child feels feverish we will NOT paint him/her. Hay fever sufferers are advised to have a design on the cheek, hand or arm. Snotty noses and messy faces: please wipe your child's face and nose before sitting them in the face painter's chair.
How do I get this stuff off?
The best way to wash off water based face paint is to use a wet flannel or wash cloth. It is not normally necessary to use soap. Baby wipes are also a way to remove the paint but is not always the best. Wipes are made for little bottoms and some brands can cause a reaction on facial skin.
Do you have the right to turn away clients?
Yes, we reserve the right to refuse to paint anyone who is abusive, violent, intoxicated, or inappropriate in any way.
This is our job; it is not a hobby. Please do not ask us to paint your event for free or for exposure. The answer will be polite, but it will be NO. There are many companies who help sponsor face painters for events, we highly recommend reaching out for sponsors.
"I am so lucky to have found Lisa’s Face Painting to join my event.
The staff is down to earth and very skilled at what they do. My guests were blown away about their creativity and detail. I look forward to working with them in the future!
Thank you so much Lisa!"
"I can’t thank Lisa enough for such a wonderful job. She was so accommodating and the face painting was perfect! She and her partner were able to get 18 of us done in a very timely manner. I highly recommend! Thank you!!"
"I wanted to share an amazing experience I had with communicating with Lisa.
I had a face painter booked who had unfortunately broke her leg. So I reached out to Lisa to see if she was available. Unfortunately she wasn’t. But she didn’t just end it there, she said she would see if she could find anyone else who might be available.
AND she did! She was able to find another artist who was free. Which I know was not easy because everyone is booked and busy with Halloween and birthdays, etc.. she didn’t have to do that. She could have just left it at that she wasn’t available. But she raised the bar in custom service. Thank you Lisa!!"