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ABOUT ME
I
first became interested in face painting when my youngest daughter
had her face painted for a charity event in Croydon. I had paid for the
privilege, I and my daughter was quite upset when her face was
unrecognisable! This
started off a determination in me to prove that I could do
better. I started to
practice at school fete’s and friends parties where I gained a lot
of valuable experience.
This experience taught me how to respond to children of all
sorts of ages and personalities; also learning how parents respond
to different situations e.g. long queues, irritated children,
fidgety children, children with dirty faces etc. oh yes and the ones
with head lice! I have
good background learning with children as I have 5 of my own and 2
grandchildren!
At
the time I was working part time and decided that I would attend
some classes to improve my skills. I then discovered more about
face painting and was helped along the way by some very generous
face painters who shared their knowledge with me. After a while of working for
other people and agents I decided to start my own business of which
I have watched grow over the last 6 years. I became a member of the
Face Painting Association in 2003 (Member No. 201) and have
continued membership. I
am CRB checked and have Full Public Liability Insurance to the tune
of £5,000,000. I became so busy that I had to give up my part time
work and concentrate on the business.
I
have to thank my family for the continued support and help in
building my business up and my daughter who has allowed me to
practice on her many times. Also a very big thankyou to all
of my customers for inviting me to take part in their
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