Face painting designs by theme.
The most-requested categories — with examples, design times, and what works for which age. Take a reference image to your chosen painter and most can match it.
Pick a theme.
Six high-level categories that cover 95% of what painters get booked for. Click through to see examples, sample designs in that family, and which ages each works best for.
Princess & Fairy Designs
Tiaras, butterflies, fairy wings, unicorn princesses — the most-booked theme by a long way.
View designs →Superhero Designs
Spider-Man, Iron Man, Batman, Hulk, Wonder Woman, Captain America. The boys' (and many girls') favourite.
View designs →Unicorn & Rainbow Designs
Horns on the forehead, rainbow eye shadows, glitter clouds, magical sparkle work.
View designs →Butterfly Designs
Classic cheek butterflies up to full-face symmetrical wings. Works for any age.
View designs →Animal Designs
Tiger, leopard, lion, frog, cat, dog, dolphin, snake. Quick favourites for nature-loving kids.
View designs →Halloween Designs
Pumpkins, skeletons, witches, vampires, zombies, spiders. Spooky-cute for younger kids, full SFX for older ones.
View designs →Have a specific theme in mind?
Naruto, Minecraft, Cocomelon, Bluey, Paw Patrol, Among Us, Pokémon — if your child is obsessed with it, a painter has probably painted it. Send a reference picture to your chosen painter.