Face drawings
Recently, quite often at theme parties, exhibitions, carnivals or sporting events there are people with unusual patterns on their faces. Agree, this may be surprising, but certainly not boredom. Drawing on the face or face-art is a variation of the popular modern art of body art. This trend is gradually gaining momentum among the fashionistas and becomes an excellent way to revive the holiday.
On the origins of drawing on faces
Drawing on the face of a person has a long history. Cultures of many nations of the world traditionally painted faces, symbolizing readiness for war, wedding, life changes, etc. For example, African tribes did war paint to intimidate the enemy. Indian tribes patterned on the face showed their belonging to the animal world. In India, patterns were applied for religious and aesthetic reasons.
Modern art of face art came to us from Europe (and from America), where people have long practiced painting faces for carnival processions, holidays or sports matches.
Methods and materials for drawing
In order to put the conceived image on 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). As an option, you can pre-make a stencil and act on curved patterns.
As a handy inventory, you will need brushes of different sizes, color cosmetic pencils, as well as 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 flaws when applying the picture will be difficult to fix.
To begin with, it is recommended to draw on the face with a pencil: simple patterns can be easily depicted on the open areas of the face with your own hands. Thus, with the development of experience, you will step by step learn the technique of face art. After all, this is essentially a creative make-up, familiar to any girl.
Drawing on the face - artistic directions
The direction and theme of the ornament on the floor depend on what event you need drawing for. This may be a wedding, theme party, New Year, advertising campaign, sports competition, the original photo shoot or children's party.
Wedding pattern on the face
Wedding is an unforgettable holiday that requires vivid impressions. Therefore, the most courageous girls are increasingly practicing painting on the face: beautiful, delicate patterns in the form of lace or flower motifs. The main thing in this matter is not to overdo it, so as not to look sloppy or comical. Brides should not put a picture on their face on their own if there is no relevant experience. A professional should work here.
Theme party
A fun feast in a friendly company is an excellent opportunity to practice the art of creating patterns on the face. There is no need to put a perfect picture in the cabin. You can at home hold the first drawing lessons on the face. The main thing that the ornament was spectacular. For example, on Halloween you can compete with your friends in the most awesome way. Or on Pancake Day to beat the pancake theme, and on Ivan Kupala to draw the coveted flower on the face. There is a vast field of fantasy! It’s interesting to change your image for the evening itself.
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, Father Frost, bunnies and other fairy-tale characters. Typically, the pattern contains “frost” patterns, stars, icicles and other winter paraphernalia. Some customers order their own drawing on the face of an animal whose year is following the Eastern calendar.
Promotional images
At various exhibitions and trade shows, drawing on the face of a person will be quite important, some companies hire models to advertise their brand or a particular product. Accordingly, by special order, recognizable drawings are made on the face with the logo or slogan of the company in order to attract the attention of potential customers.
Sports theme
During major competitions, Olympics, football matches, fans paint their faces in the colors of their favorite club or put the symbolism of the country. This is usually done in an artisanal way. However, some craftsmen approach the issue with inspiration, so a slow, gradual drawing on the face of club emblems or state emblems serves as a kind of ritual for them.
Pictures for a photo shoot
To make original photographs in a photo studio, often girls 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 is what could be the best occupation of the little ones. For them it will be a new game, a new role and new sensations. Children can make this holiday anytime, anywhere in this special charm of the process. Boys prefer faces bear cubs, wolf cubs and doggies. And girls - cats, birds and chanterelles. You can simply draw a beautiful flower on the cheek or a funny bug. Instructions for drawing the picture on the face is not required, the main thing that the child was comfortable and fun. In addition, the gradual drawing on the face of the pictures will teach the child to perseverance and figurative thinking.