Whether you’re brand new to face painting or a seasoned veteran, you’re sure to find something helpful here! Scroll down to browse our collection of blog articles, step by step tutorials, and e-newsletter archives!

Looking for in-person learning & interaction? Gretchen Fleener occasionally hosts workshops at her home in Mound, Minnesota, but also travels the globe teaching at conventions. She also hosts paint jams with local artists in her home about once a month, which is a great chance to meet and mingle with local artists! Check out our upcoming events to see what’s coming up!

Design Inspiration by Theme

Step by Step Tutorials

With over 27 years of painting faces and freely sharing tutorials along the way, naturally I have amassed an enormous collection of step-by-steps! I am still in the process of gathering them all together from my archives for you to find conveniently, right here! Below you will find a visual catalog of links that will take you to YouTube videos, blog posts and past e-newsletters that contain video or photo step-by-steps. Each are marked with an icon to identify whether they are photo or video tutorials. Please feel free to give them a try and enjoy! I would LOVE it if you are able to tag me on social media if you share your results! You can find/tag us on Facebook and Instagram @Paintertainmentdotcom.

Halloween Themed Tutorials

Christmas Themed Tutorials

Easter Themed Designs

Patriotic Themed Designs

Tips, Tricks & Techniques

Tuesday Tips at Ten

Every Tuesday Gretchen publishes some sort of tip at 10:00 am central time! Follow Paintertainment on Facebook & Instagram, or subscribe to the blog or YouTube channel to get these tips as soon as they go live! Here are some past tips!

Control loose hairs
Line Control
Painting Candycanes
Storing Stencils
Dollar Tree Stanchions
Labeling Balloon Apron Pockets
Shading Spider Legs
Cleaning Brush Tubs
Using a Sketch Book
Organizing Tiny Tools
Design Menus
Painting Bricks with NO Stencil
Compact Signage
Displaying Bling
Storing Stencils #2
Brush Care
Using a One Stroke Brush
Double Dip Flowers
Trimming your Photos
Reviving Old Brushes
Cleaning Practice Heads
Magnetize your kit
Counting your Customers
Painting the Death Star
Dome your Split Cakes
Perfect Stencil Designs
Painting Feathers
Table Covers
Flexible Banners
Glitter Cream Coverage
Painting Fireworks
Painting Bellies
Nerf Dart Gems
Paint Perfect Snowflakes
Bling Clusters
Time Timer
Business Cards
Get Free Advertising
Digital Pay Keychain
Line Manager Kit
Glitter Bottle Display
Compact Brush Tubs
Clear Bags

Time Lapse Painting Videos

Window Painting Videos

Kits & Setups

Product Demos

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Download Past e-Newsletters

2024

  • Issue 88: January 2024
    (Currently available to subscribers)
    • Confidence in the new year
    • SBS Sheep Dog

2022

  • Issue 87: April 2022
    (Currently available to subscribers)
    • Glitter Beards
    • SBS Bunny Tail

2021

2020

Issue 80: May 2020

  • A Time to Pivot
  • SBS Beach Ball

Issue 82: December 2020

  • Keeping your Confidence
  • SBS Winter Scene

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