Why Face Painting? ... & Why Art?

“Art washes from the soul the dust of everyday life.” ~ Pablo Picasso

"A mind once stretched by a new idea, never goes back to it's original dimensions." ~ Oliver Wendell Holmes

By looking at a work of art, we gain a new perspective (sometimes intentional by the artist, sometimes not) which leads us down a new path of thought from our preconceived perceptions. Upon deeper reflection we are able to process through our emotions, beliefs, assumptions and in this disposition epiphanies are possible.

"In the history of inventions, many creative ideas began with small sketches .... Galileo, Jefferson, Faraday, and Edison." ~ Henning Nelms, Thinking with a Pencil

Face painting introduces children to art. It let's children know they are more than just welcome at events -- they are important! And you see this not only when their faces light up (when they look in the mirror), but also when they see their parents' reaction to what they have on ... and then the reactions from everyone who looks at them as they walk around, all those faces light up. Oprah once said that's the one thing children need most ... 'for their parents' eyes to light up when they walk into a room' ... but sometimes parents forget this in their day-to-day activities. Leslie says she feels blessed to be able to light that spark again.

We all go into creative play mode once we've been face painted which turns on the theatrical side of our brains thus turning us into actors, comedians, artists instantly. This creative side of the brain is vital for problem solving and self-esteem.  

 "I can always tell when Leslie is painting at an event -- it's like an expensive work of art walking around." ~ Mary Jordan (aka Fairy Mary), Face Painter & skilled competitor

To learn more about Leslie's Face Painting services, see the "Face Painting" and "Pricing" pages.

To see Leslie's Fine Art paintings available for sale, go to the "Artwork" page (sold paintings are in the "Archives" at the bottom of that page)

If you're ready to hire Leslie to face paint now, call/text 775-303-5844 or click on "Contact" page to fill out details about your party.