Shawna D. Make-up

Spooky season Makeup

noreply@blogger.com (Shawna Del Real) — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 18:45:00 +0000

It's been a long time since I've posted on this blog and I sincerely apologize from the bottom of my painty heart. To be honest, life has thrown all of us so many curveballs since 2020 and when I wasn't working and creating new art, my heart was broken into pieces. I took that time to dive in deeper to discover who I was as an artist and realized Face and Body painting wasn't all I had to offer. I could do so much more. I dabbled in calligraphy, canvas painting and perfume bottle painting. I will post more about that later but, I am so much happier now being at home and just offering my services for parties and event again. It's been 4 years of building my business up again and as of right now I no longer have a plan to travel teaching but, who knows what tomorrow will bring. I try not to ever say "Never" because as we have all seen our world can change in a flash.

Anyway, I finally figured out my login info to this blog and hope to start posting again regularly. Well, at least a few times a month. That's a goal I think I can commit to.

We're coming up on the Halloween/Harvest season and I've had the opportunity to create a Fantasy/beauty look for a wonderful client of mine who was just an absolute pleasure to work on. I mean, Have you ever worked with a client that you feel you want to ask to use to be a model for future projects because she's just perfect?! That is exactly who I had the pleasure to work with and you can see why below.

It was my clients birthday and she was having an epic Friday the 13th birthday party. She was going for a vampy/witchy look with a pop of Red so we can up with this. She needed her makeup to last all night. Her party started at 8pm but because I was booked, I had to do her makeup at 1pm and be finished by 3pm latest. Of course being who I am I couldn't just let her put everything together without my help. I helped her fix her headpiece and showed her how to style her wig and headpiece together. I love what I do and when it all comes together I just feel like YESSSSSS inside. I mean, isn't this why we do what we do as artists anyway?

To create the base for this look and make it last I used ProAiir Hybrid Airbrush makeup in Flo White so you know she was gonna glow under that black light. ProAiir is my go to makeup for so many reasons but, I absolutely love how well it stays put and how vibrant the colors are.

Pro tips: Shake this makeup up well. The pigment tends to settle at the bottom but, just shake it if it's been sitting on your table for a while and add a few drops to your airbrush cup. A little goes a long way so start off with a few drops then, add more as you go.

On her eyes I used the following products:

Matte Fluid eye paint in Art of Darkness by About Face cosmetics

Hola Chola Palette from Colourpop which I believe was limited edition so the Gone Matte is a great alternative. Honestly any matte Black and Gray eyeshadow will work on this look but, I really do like the matte colors from Colourpop cosmetics.

Followed up by a haze of black from ProAiir

and for a fun pop of Red on her eyes I used Asylum loose pigment by Sugarpill.

The eyeliner is Black from the ProAiir Solids line. One of my all time favorite products to do linework with. I use a couple of drops of the prolong to activate the makeup and it's locked and loaded and not budging all night.

On her lips: I used Black liquid matte lipstick from Milani cosmetics.

I did a light haze of airbrush on her neck, back and arms in Flo White so there was a continuation of color from the face to the body. All in all this took me about an hour to complete because we had to stop and do some outfit changes, adjust the headpiece etc.

Here's a little video short of the process.

If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to me below.

Facebook: Shawna Del Real
Instagram: @FacenBodyArt
Youtube: Shawna D. Makeup
Book Me: Shawna Del Real

25 days of Christmas Face painting designs 2019

noreply@blogger.com (Shawna Del Real) — Thu, 26 Dec 2019 21:36:00 +0000

It's been a very long time since I've done a face painting challenge and I felt like it was time to up my Christmas face painting game. This was definitely a major challenge for me painting everyday especially after day 23 when I started to get sick, then on Christmas eve I almost went to the hospital after I painted. It was scary but, I put myself in the hands of God and prayed for healing. The next morning I felt so much better. I'm still recovering now but, I know I am healed because I have faith in Jesus who is our great healer.

I am truly thankful to all of the artists who joined me in this challenge. It really kept me going. I put it out there via instagram for anyone who wanted to join me and a few did. It was really fun to see everyone's different interpretations of Christmas face painting designs.

I hope you are inspired to try a challenge of growth for yourself no matter what season it is.

Here are my 2019 Christmas face painting designs...

Day 1... Peppermint Cheeks

Day 2... Santa's Helper

Day 3... Poinsettia eye design

Day 4... Dancing Snowman

Day 5... Polar Penguin

Day 6... baby polar bear

Day 7... Reindeer

Day 8... Buddy the Elf

Day 9... Hot cocoa hot tub

Day 10... Snowy Cardinal

Day 11... Christmas Fairy

Day 12... Christmas kitty

Day 13... Rudolf the red nosed reindeer

Day 14... Candy Cane mask

Day 15... Christmas tree

Day 16...Snowflake eye design

Day 17... The North Pole

Day 18... Holly Berry Mask

Day 20... Holly Berry Tutorial

Day 21...T-Rex

Day 21... Christmas Unicorn

Day 22...Baby Winter Fox

Day 23... Christmas bells

Day 24... Christmas candle

He is light to the world John 8:12

Day 25... Christmas Angel

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of heavenly host praising God and saying: Glory to God in the highest, and on earth, peace, goodwill toward men.

Luke 2:13-14

I hope you had a wonderfully blessed Christmas season and here's to a blessed new decade in 2020!

Connect with me:

Like Me: Shawna Del Real
Follow Me: @ShawnaDelReal
Tweet Me: @ShawnaDel Real
Watch Me: Shawna D Makeup
Book Me: Shawna D. Makeup

Skeleton Face painting

noreply@blogger.com (Shawna Del Real) — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 21:09:00 +0000

Anyone who knows me knows that I love painting Skulls and Sugar skulls so, it should come as no surprise that when I was asked by the director of this video to re-create a skeleton design I painted on him for Dia de los muertos last season of course I said YES! Here is the director and inspiration design for the video below:

And here is the music video by #1 Reggae Artist on Billboard... Stylez called
"Skeleton Fresh"

I will be teaching Skulls and Sugar Skulls in a few cities in
the United States, Canada and Australia this year..
Up first is Santa Fe, New Mexico

You can learn more here:

Shawna D Makeup

Superhero party face painting (Makeup Monday)

noreply@blogger.com (Shawna Del Real) — Mon, 08 Jan 2018 22:37:00 +0000

This weekend was jam packed with parties. One of my favorite parties was a Superhero themed party. The birthday boy wanted to be The Flash and his mom was sweet enough to request a matching design. I also painted a makeup inspired Spider-Man look and a first request for me for the “new Wonderwoman” crown, which I’m so pleasantly pleased with. All of these designs were a first for me and by first I mean, the first time I’ve tried them in this style.
I even used a new Red face paint from Cameleon called Fire and absolutely loved the opaque, true Red color. It’s not new to the line, but it was new to me. How was your weekend. What new designs did you try? Leave a comment below.

The Flash Face painting

Wonder Woman Face painting

Spider Woman face painting

Connect with me:
Like Me: Shawna Del Real
Follow Me: @ShawnaDelReal
Tweet Me: @ShawnaDel Real
Watch Me: Shawna D Makeup
Book Me: Shawna D. Makeup

Central Valley, California face painting Workshops

noreply@blogger.com (Shawna Del Real) — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 18:03:00 +0000

Hello painty pals! Dates have been set for a 2 day workshop in Turlock, California with my lovely host Andrea Moje owner of Creative faces for kids.
We have set up workshops for February 18th & 19th, 2018.

Day 1 will be Glitter and Glam: In this workshop we will spend the first portion of the day learning simple beauty application with an avant garde glitter makeup look. We will transition over with 3 face & body painting designs that can be used for all types of parties and events. In each lesson, not only do you learn a glamorous face painting design, but you will also learn different glitter application techniques that will amp up and compliment ALL of your face painting designs from parties to festivals to photo shoots and private appointments. This is a great class for the artist looking to offer new services to their business.

Day 2 will be Fierce and Fabulous: In this workshop we will spend the day learning different animal designs most you will be familiar with, but you will learn a new set of techniques that will take your current designs from good to GREAT! This class will be full of new brush techniques, glitter and gem application. You will want to take photos of the designs you paint to show your clients why your face painting is not just average, but spectacular! Come prepared to learn and have a fiercely fabulous time.

All of my workshops are designed for the working artist, but all levels of artists are welcomed.
For more information and to register please visit my website www.ShawnaDMakeup.com

I look forward to meeting you all, teaching and making new painty friends.

Hope to see you there,
Shawna

Like Me: Shawna Del Real
Follow Me: @ShawnaDelReal
Tweet Me: @ShawnaDel Real
Watch Me: Shawna D Makeup
Book Me: Shawna D. Makeup

Space Tigress glitter video

noreply@blogger.com (Shawna Del Real) — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 19:22:00 +0000

Here's a little sample of a design that will be taught in my upcoming Fierce and Fabulous workshops for 2018. I'm currently seeking hosts who are interested in bringing this level up workshop to your city.

Go to my website to sign up or for more information on hosting.

www.Shawnadmakeup.com

Like Me: Shawna Del Real
Follow Me: @ShawnaDelReal
Tweet Me: @ShawnaDel Real
Watch Me: Shawna D Makeup
Book Me: Shawna D. Makeup

Tiger face painting ( Last design of 2017)

noreply@blogger.com (Shawna Del Real) — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 22:31:00 +0000

2017 was a year of change, a year of endings and new beginnings. I am so looking forward to continuing moving onward and upward in 2018 with God first above and beyond all else. Without Him I am nothing. All the glory goes to Him. I live because He lives in me. I will live each day this year to please Him. Will I stumble? Will I fall? Maybe, because I'm only human, but I can get up and try again because His mercies are new everyday and for that I am humbled and thankful. My only hope is that I can be a blessing to every person I come in contact with this year and through that I will find my blessing. What are you most thankful for as you reflect back on this year and what do you hope for in 2018?

Leave a comment below. I would love to share in your journey as well as welcome you to share in mine.

I just want to say THANK YOU to my family, friends, clients, students, customers and fans who continue to support what I do and have been a blessing to me in 2017. I couldn't do any of it without all of you! Please enjoy this last face paint of 2017 and my top nine designs as liked by all of you who follow me on instagram.

Space Tigress

Products used: Cameleon Bodypaint Colors used:
Pink Flamingo, Toxic, Electric & Ink Heart.

Sugar Glitter- Premium cosmetic glitter. Colors used: Diamantes de Tigre and Fiesta.

My Top Nine of 2017

Please like, Subscribe and share with your painty friends for an awesome 2018.

Like Me: Shawna Del Real
Follow Me: @ShawnaDelReal
Tweet Me: @ShawnaDel Real
Watch Me: Shawna D Makeup
Book Me: Shawna D. Makeup

Christmas face painting ideas

noreply@blogger.com (Shawna Del Real) — Thu, 28 Dec 2017 19:25:00 +0000

I don't know why I haven't posted this sooner, but I was inspired by Kelli Zermiño a blogger for Olga Mursev's international face painting school. She posted a great Christmas blog post full of great Christmas and Holiday inspired face painting designs and included a few of my designs as well as a shoutout to my line of ultra sparkly cosmetic glitters.

As a face painter and artist I know how hard it is to come up with a winning design and how easily we get stumped when it comes to Christmas and Holiday designs, so I have put a few of my own Christmas and Holiday face painting designs and face painting tutorials together here for your inspiration.

I hope they spark your creativity and help you to create your own festive designs for your next face painting gig. Enjoy and have a Happy Holiday.

Watch my Santa face painting tutorial here

Watch my Frozen face painting tutorial here

Watch my Snowflake face painting tutorial here

Check out my sparkly glitters here

Please like, Subscribe and share with your painty friends.

Like Me: Shawna Del Real
Follow Me: @ShawnaDelReal
Tweet Me: @ShawnaDel Real
Watch Me: Shawna D Makeup
Book Me: Shawna D. Makeup

Snowflake face painting tutorial

noreply@blogger.com (Shawna Del Real) — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 21:53:00 +0000

Hello my face painty friends,

It's been awhile since I've had the time to record a face painting tutorial and well, I truly apologize. I've been so busy with work and teaching and family that I just haven't had the time to sit and record anything. I promise to make this more of a priority from now on.

In my latest winter design I break it down into a two parter. In the first video I show you how to create a pretty blue and purple glitter eye makeup look for the snowflake face painting look.

Watch part 1 below

Glitter used in this look is Sirena and Azucar by Sugar Glitter: https://www.sugarskullfacepainting.com/glitter-makeup

In the second video I show you how to create a pretty, sparkly womens winter face painting design around the eyes.

Watch Part 2 below

Glitter used in this look is Rosita and Azucar II by Sugar Glitter: https://www.sugarskullfacepainting.com/glitter-makeup

Please like, Subscribe and share with your painty friends.

Like Me: Shawna Del Real
Follow Me: @ShawnaDelReal
Tweet Me: @ShawnaDel Real
Watch Me: Shawna D Makeup
Book Me: Shawna D. Makeup

Black Friday Sugar Glitter sale!

noreply@blogger.com (Shawna Del Real) — Fri, 24 Nov 2017 20:25:00 +0000

It's that time of year when my line of ultra sparkly Sugar Glitter is officially on sale at the lowest prices of the year including the pro size glitter jars! like what?! yup including the pro sizes!! Yay! You can check it out here...

Holiday Glitter makeup tutorial

noreply@blogger.com (Shawna Del Real) — Thu, 23 Nov 2017 05:44:00 +0000

Hi Everyone,
I know it's been a long time since I've uploaded a video to Youtube, but with my busy schedule it's almost impossible to sit and edit long tutorials so I've decided I can create mini video tutorials and upload these more frequently. If you enjoy these and would like more please give me a thumbs up.

In this look I used the following:

Mac: A natural flirt Bare Minerals: Amazing Amanda BFTE: Addicted True Colors pigments: Earth Sugar Glitter: Rosalena

Like Me: Shawna Del Real
Follow Me: @ShawnaDelReal
Tweet Me: @ShawnaDel Real
Watch Me: Shawna D Makeup
Book Me: Shawna D. Makeup

Blue Sugar Skull Makeup

noreply@blogger.com (Shawna Del Real) — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 20:42:00 +0000

This is a Sugar Skull makeup design I created for a Sugar Face & Body Art job during the Dia de los muertos season. I wanted to incorporate the teeth to give it a bit more of a realistic look. I also used dark browns and blacks to create some shading and more of an aged look.

Products used in this design:

Kryolan Face Paint

Cameleon Face Paint

Ben Ny Lumieres

Inglot Matte Shadows

Jouer Lip Creme

Sugar Face & Body Art Glitter

Sugar Face & Body Art Flower crown

Below you'll find a quick video to showing the Sugar Crystals and Sugar Glitter I used to make this simple sugar skull sparkly and glamorous. If you try this design on yourself or someone else. Please tag me in it. I'd love to see it and share it.

Like Me: Shawna Del Real
Follow Me: @ShawnaDelReal
Tweet Me: @ShawnaDel Real
Watch Me: Shawna D Makeup
Book Me: Shawna D. Makeup

New face painting classes with Shawna Del Real for 2018

noreply@blogger.com (Shawna Del Real) — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 22:18:00 +0000

This past summer I announced I was going to offer a Sugar Skull workshop with my partner in crime Ronnie Mena and the response from cities all over the U.S. was incredibly surprising! I was shocked at how many face painters and makeup artists wanted to learn our style of makeup and face painting in a hands on workshop. It was so successful we were asked over and over again to come back and offer a 2 day workshop next year...shhhhh that's in the works now.

Although I've traveled for a few years teaching, this past year of touring the U.S. was the first major full time season of teaching and through it I quickly realized there was a higher demand for more of my fusion beauty style of makeup and face painting, so with that I have put together some new workshops and revamped some of my older workshops for the 2018 season.
All of my students will tell you I am huge on teaching skill and technique as that is what I believe makes me a better artist and will make you a better artist. You can never stop learning when it comes to anything you love and feel passionate about.

In 2018 I will be offering 4 workshops to choose from with workshops 1 & 2 and workshops 3 & 4 being complements to each other for 2 days of learning fun. You can check out which face painting workshops I will be offering here

I am currently in the planning phase and am looking for willing hosts from cities and states all over the world. If you would like more information on being a host or know someone who would be please contact me. I will send you everything you need to get started hosting a face painting workshop in your area.

I am looking forward to seeing some new faces this season and some old friendly faces as well. I love meeting you all and do plan on spending more time in each city getting to hang out with and have some free fun time I promise!

Like Me: Shawna Del Real
Follow Me: @ShawnaDelReal
Tweet Me: @ShawnaDel Real
Watch Me: Shawna D Makeup
Book Me: Shawna D. Makeup

Green Sugar Skull makeup

noreply@blogger.com (Shawna Del Real) — Wed, 11 Oct 2017 21:38:00 +0000

I taught this design all over the country this past summer. It was taught in a neutral tone, but here I show how it can be re-created in color and with a simple change of the eye you get a super impactful design that is fast and easy. I look forward to seeing all of the wonderful Sugar Skull makeup designs this season from all of you. Please feel free to tag me in your posts so I can share the love.

You can watch a quick video below to see just how sparkly Agave glitter is from Sugar Glitter.

Like Me: Shawna Del Real
Follow Me: @ShawnaDelReal
Tweet Me: @ShawnaDel Real
Watch Me: Shawna D Makeup
Book Me: Shawna D. Makeup

Las Vegas Sugar Skull Workshop

noreply@blogger.com (Shawna Del Real) — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 06:43:00 +0000

Oh boy was it HAWT in Nevada and not just because Ronnie and I were there (insert wink emoji here).
We drove in since we live in Los Angeles and it's only a couple of hours away but, boy oh boy was it hot and a little dangerous considering it was monsoon season. Um, I think we may have missed the memo on that one but, the ladies in our Las Vegas class made us forget all about the danger lurking outside with their awesome artistic skills.

Many of the artists in this workshop had previously taken a workshop with either Ronnie or myself and came in from Arizona, Northern and Southern California (This makes me very happy because it shows me how far you are willing to go to learn and potentially work with me), Utah and New Mexico! A couple of ladies drove 10 hours to take this class and we were so glad they came because we had no idea there was a huge group interested in having us bring a workshop to your area. If you live in New Mexico please get in touch with Theresa Montano if you would like to take a workshop with Ronnie Mena and myself. Every single person in this workshop worked so hard and had so much fun. It was a great day but, as always exhausting at the end. If you ever leave our workshop with a ton of energy then, you must have been sleeping in class hahaha.

We want to thank Pamela who hosted the class in her home and provided some refreshments for all of the students and even had a few students spend the night. That was very kind of you.

I also want to say a big thank you to my awesome comadre and lady boss Samantha Summers who opened her home to us and took us out to some of the best dining spots in town! If you ever go to Las Vegas you need to check out SkinnyFats. Oh man that place was so bomb! She couldn't make it to the workshop but, sent my Goddaughter Valerie instead who got to be the first model in class. whoop whoop. She is so beautiful inside and out.

And last but, not least. THANK YOU to all of the ladies who registered for this workshop. You all did such great work and gave your all to every lesson being taught. We promise there will be more to come soon.

Please enjoy some photos from our workshop below.

If you would like to sign up for one of our workshops please go to my website and click on Classes and Workshops. https://www.shawnadmakeup.com/classes-and-workshops
Our next Sugar Skull Workshop is in Seattle, Washington on July 26th.

Hope to see you there!

Birmingham Sugar Skull Workshop

noreply@blogger.com (Shawna Del Real) — Sun, 16 Jul 2017 22:45:00 +0000

WOW! This was a huge class. Typically face painting workshops are maxed out at 12 students due to the fact that our workshops are very hands on and we like to make sure each student is receiving enough of one on one attention from the instructor.

We have made the exception with these Sugar Skull workshops since there are two of us teaching which means we have a second pair of eyes and hands to help but, wow we just did not expect such a huge response from our ladies in the south. This class was double our max. I'd say about 75% of students in this class had never taken a Makeup or Face painting workshop before this and I think they all did a great job. There is definitely some raw talent out there in the south and I'm really looking forward to watching the growth and artwork that comes from this class.

Thank you to everyone who made it to this workshop. You all worked very hard and we are so looking forward to seeing some awesome Sugar Skulls coming out of the southern states of Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama.

San Antonio Sugar Skull Workshop

noreply@blogger.com (Shawna Del Real) — Sun, 02 Jul 2017 22:53:00 +0000

There is just something to be said about Texans. They are probably the most polite, welcoming, generous, honest folks on the planet. This is my third trip to Texas over the past 3 years and everytime I go I feel like my art family community just grows and grows.

This time Ronnie and I went to visit a large group in San Antonio, Texas. Our class was hosted by the lovely Krystle who more than exceeded her hosting expectations. She went above and beyond through the whole process making us feel confident and secure about the whole visit. Not only did she gather a group of more than 20 students in a very short period of time but, she also found us a great location and made sure all who came felt welcomed and taken care of. Thank you from the bottom of my heart and I look forward to referring you to other instructors as an A+ host.

This class was filled with all levels of art students from expert level body painters to novice face painters. Each and every student gave their all and participated in each exercise they were challenged with. A few had to leave before we could take a class picture but, we know you were there in spirit.

I am confident that I have found a couple of artists I would love to add to my Sugar Face and Body Art team again this season for sure.

I am looking forward to seeing each of you grow in your new found skills and hope you will all continue to practice what you have been taught. Many thanks to our Texas family.
We hope to do it again next year!

Enjoy a few photos of our workshop below.

Sugar Skull workshops seats available

noreply@blogger.com (Shawna Del Real) — Mon, 19 Jun 2017 20:09:00 +0000

Update on Sugar Skull workshops:

Please click on the link next to the state to sign up.

TEXAS 6/24 SOLD OUT

ALABAMA 7/9 1 seat available

https://www.shawnadmakeup.com/birminghamalabamasugarskullwo…

NEVADA 7/18 half full

https://www.shawnadmakeup.com/lasvegasnevadasugarskullworks…

CALIFORNIA 7/20 open

https://www.shawnadmakeup.com/sacramentosugarskullworkshop

WASHINGTON 7/26 3 seats available

https://www.shawnadmakeup.com/seattlewashingtonsugarskullworkshop

MICHIGAN 8/3 3 seats available

https://www.shawnadmakeup.com/detroitmichigansugarskulls

VIRGINIA 8/4 Open

https://www.shawnadmakeup.com/midlothiamvirginiasugarskulls

NEW JERSEY 8/28 half full

https://www.shawnadmakeup.com/parsippanynewjersey

CONNECTICUT 8/30 SOLD OUT

NEW YORK 8/31 5 seats available

https://www.shawnadmakeup.com/newyorksugarskullworkshop

MINNESOTA 9/25 open

https://www.shawnadmakeup.com/minneapolisminnesotaworkshop

WISCONSIN 9/27 1 seat available
https://www.shawnadmakeup.com/wisconsinsugarskullworkshop

If you would like us to come to your city please read this first http://shawnadmakeup.blogspot.com/…/sugar-skull-workshops.h…:

Colorful Wings #MOTD

noreply@blogger.com (Shawna Del Real) — Sun, 14 May 2017 06:41:00 +0000

Today's Makeup of the day was inspired by color butterfly or bird wings. I couldn't decided which I wanted to paint so I fused the idea together and came up with this design.
I used a combination of Ben Nye lumieres, a couple of custom One Stroke cakes, Cameleon face paint in Strong Black to line and Mojito glitter by Sugar Glitter.
My lip color is Patina by Stila.

Hope you are inspired to create your own little mashup design. Tag me if you try this one. I'd love to see it.

Like Me: Shawna Del Real
Follow Me: @ShawnaDelReal
Tweet Me: @ShawnaDel Real
Watch Me: Shawna D Makeup
Book Me: Shawna D. Makeup

Sugar Skull Workshop tour schedule

noreply@blogger.com (Shawna Del Real) — Mon, 08 May 2017 02:24:00 +0000

Here are the latest cities to join our U.S. Sugar Skull makeup workshop tour. We have a small window of time to try and get as many cities on this list as we possibly can. If you would like to host a workshop in your city please read this post first. Sugar Skull Workshops

San Antonio, TEXAS June 29th (Half full)

Las Vegas, NEVADA July 18th (Half Full)

Seattle, WASHINGTON July 26th (Half full)

Madison, CONNECTICUT August 30th(Sold Out)

Peekskill NEW YORK August 31st (2 spots left)

Twin Cities, MINNESOTA September 25th(Just added)

Kenosha, WISCONSIN September 27th(Sold Out)

Possible cities in the works:

New Jersey
San Francisco
Ohio
Michigan

Sugar Skull Workshops

noreply@blogger.com (Shawna Del Real) — Sat, 29 Apr 2017 00:42:00 +0000

It seems that each year I begin preparing earlier and earlier for the Dia de los muertos season. This year is no exception. I am doing things a little different this season as I have had many years of trial and error to perfect how I go about choosing artists to work with me.

There are so many factors that go into it that it almost becomes impossible to meet all of the requirements without meeting artists in person so, I'm now on a mission to meet and work with face painters and makeup artists from all over the country via Sugar Skull workshops.

I will be travelling with my partner Ronnie Mena teaching, working with and helping artists from all over the United States up their Sugar Skull game starting this June.

*This will now be a requirement in order to qualify to join my Sugar Face and Body Art team.

This is what you will gain from this experience:

1. You will get hands on learning and critique along with homework to continue growing before the season begins from Ronnie Mena and myself.
2. You will be added to my private student group on facebook where I answer questions online and hold once a month live video chats for questions.
3. You will be able to network with other artists in your area for possible job sharing.

4. You will have an opportunity to showcase your skills if you think you are ready to join
Sugar Face and Body Art. (This is not required in order to take our Sugar Skulls workshop but, for those who feel they are ready the opportunity is available.) Jobs are not guaranteed even if you do meet the qualifications but, you will remain on my roster of artists in your area to be called first if a client needs someone in your area.
If larger job opportunities arise in Los Angeles, California you may be called to join us. More info will be sent to you once you sign up for a workshop in your area.

Host city requirements:

*In order to host a class in your city we need at least 15 students ready to sign up and no more than 20.

*Workshops are $150 per student.

*We need a well lit workspace with tables and chairs. Chain Restaurants are not an ideal option. Art /makeup studios, hotel meeting rooms, community center meeting rooms or homes with adequate space and lighting are recommended.

*If you would like us to come to your city and think you have enough artists to sign up then, please email me at sugarfaceandbodyart@gmail.com

Workshops will be held from June 2017-September 2017

If you would like to sign up for a workshop be sure to visit my website at www.shawnadmakeup.com

I look forward to meeting you all very soon!

Tiger Makeup FOTD

noreply@blogger.com (Shawna Del Real) — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 19:53:00 +0000

Today's Face of the day is a Tiger. I was headed to an animal themed party so, what better to go as than my spirit animal...a Tiger! Rawr!

I used Inglot matte eyeshadows and Cameleon water activated makeup for the line work. This is a very simple and quick design that can be replicated on the job very easily that's why I chose to wear it. I always wear designs I know will be easy for me to paint again on a guest.
Face painting doesn't always have to have a cartoony look to it. You can make it beautiful by simply finishing off the eyes and creating a beautiful flow that compliments your clients face.
I opted to add a bold lip with this look but, you could always go neutral for a more sophisticated look.
The lip color I used was Watermelon lip creme by Jouer.

I hope these inspire you to paint a beautiful, wearable design to your next gig. Tag me in your post if you do.

Like Me: Shawna Del Real
Follow Me: @ShawnaDelReal
Tweet Me: @ShawnaDel Real
Watch Me: Shawna D Makeup
Book Me: Shawna D. Makeup

Mardi Gras Style Makeup

noreply@blogger.com (Shawna Del Real) — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 19:00:00 +0000

The time is upon us for Mardi Gras so, I thought I would gather up some of my past Mardi Gras style face painting designs and put them in one collection to help inspire you to create your own new masks.

This is my Stained Glass mask. I used tons of glitter and Swarovski Crystals to make it sparkle and shine. The glitter colors I used were by Sugar Glitter Beso, Calabaza, Diamantes de Fuego and Oro. This is definitely one you'd pull out for that extra special private appointment. Reduce the amount of black detail for public events and you'd still have a wow factor design.

This is a Sugar Free design. I opted for a pearl like beading around the eyes to give it an almost SugarSkull feel because as most know that's my favorite thing to paint. I used Cameleon Airline for the base and Cameleon water activated makeup for all of the details.

Airbrush face paint and makeup is great for a Mardi Gras mask that needs to last all night long. I used ProAiir hybrids for the base as well as eyeshadow and Dips for lining.

This Mardi Gras Rose Mask goes to show you that Black, White and Gray prove to be an excellent pairing for a more sophisticated crowd. I use Cameleon Colorblock in Swan to create this design.

Here is another example of how airbrush can be the answer for a beautifully blended look.The entire design was created with ProAiir hybrid makeup and the details were created with Dips by ProAiir.

Here is an alternative to the full Mardi Gras style mask. It's still just as sparkly and sophisticated with a touch of glam. I used Noche glitter, Diamantes glitter and Elegante Glitter by Sugar Glitter.

I hope you have a fantastic Mardi Gras celebration wherever you are and be sure to share the wealth. Be a blessing and be blessed.

Here are some special discount codes given to me for my readers.

Special discount codes: Sugar Glitter Sweetsugar10 save 10% off
Cameleon Paint SHAWNA15 save 15% off
ProAiir Delreal10 save 10% off

Like Me: Shawna Del Real
Follow Me: @ShawnaDelReal
Tweet Me: @ShawnaDel Real
Watch Me: Shawna D Makeup
Book Me: Shawna D. Makeup

Why I paint my face before a job

noreply@blogger.com (Shawna Del Real) — Sun, 05 Feb 2017 18:55:00 +0000

You can ask anyone who has ever worked with me or taken a workshop with me and they will tell you the same. I always paint my own face before a face painting gig. You may ask why I do this well, there are a couple of reasons...

A. You know who I am when I arrive to your event- I can't tell you how many times I've worked events and birthday parties where other entertainers were hired to work the same event and I couldn't tell what they came to do. It amazes me when entertainers show up in casual, everyday clothes. You should have "a look" or a uniform or a costume that defines who you are. I myself wear all black because I'm an artist (a Makeup artist to be exact) and it sets me apart from the guests at the party or event and corporate clients especially like this since brand advertising is typically a no no at corporate events. It's also clean looking and makes spills on yourself less tragic to clean up later on.

B. Everyone will want what you have on your face- It really doesn't matter what I paint on my face because I know at least half of the girls I paint that day will want what I have painted on my face because they can see how cool and sparkly it looks in real life unlike a flat photo. If I don't have many gigs that day I will paint something theme related to the event. If I have 3 or more jobs in the day I will paint something that can be used for each type of event. Typically it's an eye design or cheek art that I can paint relatively quickly as some events may have more guests than expected and you don't want to have to paint fourty 10 minutes designs. That's crazy talk .

C. Walking advertisement- In between gigs while you're getting gas or picking up a bite to eat you are literally a walking advertisement for your company. I have given out and booked so many jobs just from that. (Be sure to always carry business cards with you for this reason) People will comment on how pretty or cool my makeup is and that right there is the ice breaker and a moment to share what it is that I do for a living. I love what I do and am proud of it so why wouldn't I want to share that with the world. It really is the most fun job ever!

Here are some of my working designs:

Cal State Long Beach Basketball face painting

Zoo Party face painting

Luau Party face painting

Fairy Party face painting

Star Wars Party face painting

Adult animal themed party face painting

Elsa Party face painting

Like Me: Shawna Del Real
Follow Me: @ShawnaDelReal
Tweet Me: @ShawnaDel Real
Watch Me: Shawna D Makeup
Book Me: Shawna D. Makeup

San Diego Workshops 2017

noreply@blogger.com (Shawna Del Real) — Sun, 29 Jan 2017 23:56:00 +0000

I'm so excited to be teaching in Beautiful San Diego. I made a trip down last year and wished I had stayed longer so this year I've decided to offer a 2 day workshop.

Start of your two days of learning by moving through proper canvas prep. Learn basic skincare troubleshooting, Foundation matching and beauty makeup fundamentals.

Then get prepared to move onto thinking outside of the box in terms of design. We will do this through the use of powder pigments and water activated makeup products together to create soft yet impactful and creative designs sure to impress any crowd.

The following day is a continuation of day 1 however now we will get ready to sparkle and shine. In this workshop I will teach how to use traditional Beauty Makeup, Face Paint and Glitter to create beautiful glamorous looks.

Now that you have learned to prep your canvas we will move onto precision work. Learn the importance of color placement, layering and Glitter application throughout the day with beautiful photo worthy masks and eye looks.

If you have never taken a workshop with me be prepared to learn tons of new information and get your hands on. You will paint and apply makeup in both classes.

You can sign up for my face paint workshops here.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at shawna@shawnadmakeup.com