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Face Painting
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Colorful Day Events provides fun, safe, and creative face painting for birthdays, schools, festivals, and community events across Central Florida.
Why Hire Us:
16+
Years Experience
500+
Happy Clients
4.9
Google Rating

Face Painting Services for Parties and Events

Highlights at a Glance

  • Colorful Day Events provides professional, safe, and fun face painting for kids and families across Central Florida
  • Perfect for birthdays, schools, festivals, church events, and corporate gatherings
  • Friendly, insured artists using only FDA-approved, skin-safe paints
  • Wide selection of creative designs kids ask for again and again
  • Stress-free entertainment that keeps children busy and parents happy
  • Book a face painter today

At Colorful Day Events, we believe every celebration deserves color, joy, and a touch of magic. Our professional face painting services bring smiles to children and adults across Orlando, Tampa, St. Petersburg, and throughout Central Florida. With more than 16 years of experience, we’ve become one of Florida’s most trusted face painting companies. We’re known for creative designs, safe products, and friendly, reliable service. Book your face painter today!

Why Face Painting Is a Must-Have for Your Event

Face painting turns an ordinary party into something unforgettable. Kids light up when they transform into their favorite superhero, princess, animal, or character. Parents love it because it’s interactive, fun, and creates lasting memories (and great photos!).

Our face painters are experienced working with children of all ages and know how to keep things fun, fast, and professional. Whether you’re planning a birthday party, school carnival, corporate family event, or festival, face painting is always a crowd favorite.

See examples in our Face Painting Gallery, Princess Designs, and Superhero Designs.

Our Service Areas

We proudly serve:

We also travel throughout Pinellas County, Hillsborough County, and Central Florida for birthdays, schools, and community events.

Face Painting Gallery

Client Reviews

“Colorful Day Events did face painting at the opening of our Cold Stone in Oviedo. She did an amazing job and we would highly recommend her!”
— Eric Davies
“We had the pleasure of having Chela in our home this weekend for our daughter’s 4th Birthday party. She was on time, set up quickly and was a joy to have. She is truly talented and was able to paint Shopkins on my daughter’s face! If you are in search of a face painter for an upcoming event, I would highly recommend Chela!!”
— Kristin Monroe

Safe, Professional Products Parents Trust

Your child’s safety is our top priority. We use only FDA-compliant, hypoallergenic, non-toxic paints and glitters that are designed specifically for skin. All tools and brushes are sanitized between events, and our artists follow strict hygiene practices.

For outdoor or water-based events, we offer Waterproof Face Painting using ProAiir Hybrid Makeup – a durable, smudge-proof option perfect for Florida’s heat, swimming pools, and sprinklers.

Design Options & Time Estimates

We offer designs to fit your schedule, budget, and number of guests:

  • Cheek Art & Small Designs – Stars, hearts, or small animals (about 3-5 minutes per design).
  • Half-Face Designs – Masks, characters, or themed patterns (about 5-7 minutes each).
  • Full-Face Transformations – Tigers, princess crowns, superheroes (about 7-10 minutes each).

A single artist can typically paint 12-16 children per hour, depending on design complexity. For large events, we recommend booking multiple artists to keep lines short and guests happy.

Perfect for Any Occasion

  • Birthday Parties – Make your child’s big day magical.
  • Schools & Churches – Wholesome entertainment families trust.
  • Festivals & Fairs – Always a crowd favorite.
  • Corporate Family Events – Keep kids engaged while parents enjoy.
  • Pool Parties – Pair with Waterproof Face Painting.

See how our designs look in real life in our Children’s Face Painting Gallery.

Custom Themes & Design Boards

We can create a custom design board to match your party theme. From mermaids and unicorns to dinosaurs and superheroes, we can paint it all. For seasonal events, we also offer holiday-themed designs (Halloween, Christmas, Easter, etc.).

Need ideas? Check out our galleries for inspiration:

Why Choose Colorful Day Events

✅ Over 16 years of professional experience
✅ Fully insured for your peace of mind
✅ Friendly, reliable, and on time
✅ Fast setup and cleanup
✅ Safe, high-quality products
✅ Available for small parties or large-scale festivals

We’ve painted thousands of happy faces across Central Florida and we’d love to be part of your celebration.

Book Your Face Painter Today

Bring color and excitement to your next party in St. Petersburg, Tampa, or Orlando. Contact us today to reserve your date!

Face Painting FAQ’s

  • What kind of face paint do you use?
    At Colorful Day Events, we use only FDA-approved, water-based paints that are safe for children’s skin. They’re hypoallergenic, non-toxic, and designed specifically for face and body painting.
  • How long does each face painting design take?
    Most designs take 3–5 minutes, depending on complexity. We typically paint 12–16 kids per hour.
  • Are your paints safe for sensitive skin?
    Yes. We only use professional paints tested for sensitive skin. They wash off easily with mild soap and water.
  • Can adults get face painting too?
    Absolutely! Many parents, teens, and even company employees get painted at festivals, themed parties, and corporate events.
  • Do you offer custom themes for parties?
    Yes. We love adapting designs to match your party theme, whether it’s superheroes, princesses, sports, or seasonal holidays.
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Written By Chela Waterfield

Owner • Lead Artist

Chela Waterfield is a professional artist and the owner of Colorful Day Events in St. Petersburg, Florida. With 16 years of experience, she brings creativity and joy to birthdays, festivals, and special events across Orlando, Tampa, and beyond.