About Larissa
With an art background dating back to early childhood, I've been active in the arts all my life. My very first job when I was just 14 was at a high-end shop, custom painting furniture, baby bottles, and gifts. In 2003, I took up the art of face painting, temporary tattoos, and henna, and now I do all of it - face & body art, canvas painting, murals and window art, and custom gifts and decor!
Since becoming a face & body artist, I've taken, and continue to take monthly classes through my guild, attend seminars in various states, and have traveled for conventions. In this way, I can keep adding new products, techniques, and styles to my repertoire - and to your enjoyment of the art!
Since becoming a face & body artist, I've taken, and continue to take monthly classes through my guild, attend seminars in various states, and have traveled for conventions. In this way, I can keep adding new products, techniques, and styles to my repertoire - and to your enjoyment of the art!
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I have officially committed to continuing to improve my skills and maintaining my professionalism, by being certified and joining FACE: The International Face Painting Association, becoming one of just a handful of certified face painters in the United States. FACE requires high levels of professionalism, skill, and hygiene, to ensure that I am protecting myself, you, and your guests. Want to learn more? Scroll on down!
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Awarded 3rd Place
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Award-Winning Ireland Themed Face Painting
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I love to teach too! I started unofficially when I was 7, shortly after my little sister was born, when I began teaching her to count, tell time, and recite the alphabet. Later, when we "played school," I taught her whatever I was learning in class, from reading to arithmetic and algebra, to art projects. After college, I taught SAT courses to the toughest audience there is - high school sophomores and juniors on Saturday mornings! It's only natural that I should teach children and adults to paint on canvas and make slime as well, and I love doing it!
About Larissa's Supplies
Your health and safety and the health and safety of your child and guests is of paramount importance. As a result, I am adamant about maintaining my health and my kits, making sure I and my supplies are clean and ready to go. I am certified in Advanced Hygiene for Face Painters, as well as Covid-19 Infection Prevention and Control. It is my goal to minimize the risk of spreading germs by using a new sponge for each person, and I will not and cannot paint anyone who appears sick, is coughing, sneezing, or has evidence of a runny nose. My brushes go through a wash-rinse-sanitize process between each person or reloading of makeup to minimize risk as well.
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It's also for that reason that only FDA-compliant face makeup is used in my face painting, as well as cosmetic glitters and shimmers. Never will you see craft glitter or actual paint in a Face & Body Art by Larissa setup, not even acrylic and tempera paints labeled "non-toxic." Craft paints and glitters are not made for use on the skin and can cause allergic reactions or damage to the eyes. Want proof? Read this.
Even the temporary tattoos I use are made using only skin-safe cosmetic adhesive and cosmetic glitters, or FDA-compliant tattoo inks.
When it comes to henna, I am adamant about using only natural brown, harmless henna. You'll never find so-called "black henna" being used. Why? Read this and you'll see. "Black henna" is actually mixed with PPD, or hair dye at 10x the recommended concentration, which can cause severe reactions, including welts, blisters, sores, allergies to medications, even scarring.
Over time, I've streamlined my setup to take just minutes once I arrive at your venue. While I'm always ready to paint at the agreed-upon time, as you know, your children get excited and start to queue as soon as they see me. That takes them away from your other planned activities! My quick setup gives them as much time as possible to do everything else.
Even the temporary tattoos I use are made using only skin-safe cosmetic adhesive and cosmetic glitters, or FDA-compliant tattoo inks.
When it comes to henna, I am adamant about using only natural brown, harmless henna. You'll never find so-called "black henna" being used. Why? Read this and you'll see. "Black henna" is actually mixed with PPD, or hair dye at 10x the recommended concentration, which can cause severe reactions, including welts, blisters, sores, allergies to medications, even scarring.
Over time, I've streamlined my setup to take just minutes once I arrive at your venue. While I'm always ready to paint at the agreed-upon time, as you know, your children get excited and start to queue as soon as they see me. That takes them away from your other planned activities! My quick setup gives them as much time as possible to do everything else.
About FACE: The International Face Painting Association
FACE is an international face painting association, started in 1994 in the United Kingdom, dedicated to promoting professionalism and skill within the face and body art community for the benefit of our clients. To that end, a competency certification is offered worldwide.
Each member of FACE has had to pass a stringent accreditation test, consisting of a detailed written application and a practical test of core face painting skills, in order to be accepted as a member. They have to ensure their work meets the benchmark set, and commit to continued learning and striving to improve those skills. They must also maintain high levels of health and hygiene to protect the faces they paint. All members are insured, and use only products which have been approved for use on face and bodies.
Each member of FACE has had to pass a stringent accreditation test, consisting of a detailed written application and a practical test of core face painting skills, in order to be accepted as a member. They have to ensure their work meets the benchmark set, and commit to continued learning and striving to improve those skills. They must also maintain high levels of health and hygiene to protect the faces they paint. All members are insured, and use only products which have been approved for use on face and bodies.
CONTACT FACE & BODY ART BY LARISSA TODAY AT 201-218-4741 OR [email protected]