17/06/2026
After 20 years in face painting, one thing I’ve noticed:
The job has become so much more than face painting.
We don’t just paint anymore.
We answer enquiries.
We create social media content.
We edit photos.
We market ourselves.
We do admin.
We manage bookings.
We chase invoices.
We buy supplies.
We keep learning new designs and techniques.
Sometimes the actual painting is the easiest part.
I think one of the biggest causes of burnout in our industry is that people only see the few hours at an event and not everything that happens behind the scenes.
Anyone else feel like they’re running a marketing agency, customer service desk, and face painting business all at the same time? 🎨