A lot of people think of face painters as people who just color little "tattoos" on people's faces at kiddie carnivals. While that is partially true, there are also professional face painters out there who do face painting for a living. These face painters are incredible artists who transform people's (kids AND adults) into amazing works of art. If you actually want to hire a professional face painter for your next public event, you should post an ad on job sites for an audition for a professional face painter. When audition time comes, this is how you audition the face painters that respond to the ad.
Each Professional MUST Bring a Portfolio of His/Her Past Works
Like any artist, each face painter must bring a portfolio of his or her past works. In the case of face painters, it is perfectly acceptable to bring a photo album of all the designs he/she has done. This gives you a really good idea of what level of artistry to expect when and if you hire him/her for your event.
Each Professional MUST Bring a Resume
A face painter's resume is unlike a traditional resume. Instead of previous employers, it lists past events at which the face painter was a featured activity. A few years' worth of face painting experience should be listed since you definitely will prefer someone whose skill and experience match the level of quality you are looking for. Personal references really are not necessary since you are only (typically) hiring a face painter for a couple of hours.
Request to See the Artist in Action
This is standard for hiring face painters. The face painters should bring at least two models on which to demonstrate their artistry. Three models should be the maximum number, especially if you are auditioning ten or more professional face painters and each face painting will take about ten (or so) minutes each to complete. When you can see the artists in action, you can get a really good sense of how well they interact with people and kids in general. You want a really good, really experienced face painter that has good interaction skills, not someone who is just looking for a job, has never done this before, and/or is not good with kids.
Ask about Rates
Some professional face painters set their own rates. That is fine, but you need to ask so that you are not surprised when it comes time to pay your face painter. Usually, a face painter will charge by the hour, or by a block of two or three hours, depending on how long your event is expected to last. If you hire the artist for an eight-hour day, make sure the pay is commensurate with hourly wages and materials consumed.
For more information, contact a company like funny face network.
