Alright, so I decided to give this face painting thing a shot, and let me tell you, it was a wild ride. I saw this picture of Alex Pereira, the UFC fighter, with some cool tribal face paint, and I thought, “Why not? I can do that.” Spoiler alert: it’s not as easy as it looks, but it sure was fun.
First things first, I had to get some supplies. I didn’t want to use anything toxic, obviously, so I did a bit of digging around. I found out that you can make some pretty decent paint with just cornstarch and lotion. Who knew, right? I mixed up a batch, and it actually worked! It was a bit messy, but hey, that’s part of the fun. I felt like a mad scientist, mixing potions in my kitchen.
Next up, I had to figure out what design to go with. I looked at a bunch of pictures of Pereira and some other tribal designs online. There’s a lot of cool stuff out there, let me tell you. I even came across some guides and GIFs that were supposed to teach you how to face paint like a pro. They made it look so easy. I sketched out a few ideas on paper, trying to get the hang of it.
With my makeshift paint and a rough plan, I decided to go for it. I started with some basic shapes, trying to copy the lines and patterns I had seen. Let me just say, it’s way harder than it looks. My lines were all wobbly, and the paint kept smudging. I must’ve washed my face like five times before I got something that looked halfway decent. But you know what? It was a blast! I was laughing at myself the whole time.
Here’s what I did, step by step:
- Gathered my supplies: cornstarch, lotion, some food coloring, and a bunch of brushes I found in my kid’s art kit.
- Mixed the paint: It was a messy process, but I ended up with some colorful goop that seemed to work.
- Studied the design: I spent a good hour just looking at pictures and trying to figure out how to recreate them.
- Practiced on paper: This was crucial. I needed to get a feel for the shapes and lines before I started on my face.
- Went for it: I took a deep breath and started painting. It was a disaster at first, but I kept at it.
After a few hours of trial and error, I finally had something that resembled tribal face paint. It wasn’t perfect, not even close, but I was pretty proud of myself. I took some pictures and shared them with my friends. They got a good kick out of it. I looked ridiculous, but in a good way, you know?
My advice?
Just have fun with it. It’s not about being perfect; it’s about trying something new and enjoying the process. And hey, if you mess up, you can always wash it off and start again. Just remember to use non-toxic ingredients, especially if you’re painting on kids. Also, maybe start with a simpler design. Don’t jump straight into the deep end like I did. Learn from my mistakes, folks!
So there you have it, my face painting adventure. It was messy, it was challenging, but most importantly, it was a ton of fun. Would I do it again? Absolutely! Maybe next time, I’ll try a different design. Or maybe I’ll just stick to drawing on paper. We’ll see. Until then, stay creative, folks!
