Yet another Central Floridian

Howdy all,

I have been lurking here for quite a while and decided it was time to join.

I used to paint in high school at festivals and such - you know, the cheesy tempera-paint cheek art, and it wasn't until moving to FL and going to work at a theme park that I first saw REAL face painting - WOW. Being an artist of many venues, I was impressed and challenged, and proceeded to chat up the employees at the FP booths on their supplies, methods, etc.

I found some discounted Snaz at an art supply store that has since closed down just before a church festival where I had volunteered to paint, and picked it up. That was probably six years ago.

Ever since, I've played with FP off and on as a hobby - a birthday party here, church event there - but have longed to go a little more professional, if for nothing else than cover the cost of the paint. Word of mouth wasn't getting me anywhere, so for the last few months I've been doing a "tips only" gig at a local pizzeria's family night. I know tips only isn't ideal, but it has garnered me the needed practice and experience I need to be able to take FP to the next level, and I've made some contacts through it that should be helpful.

Here I am living almost IN Orlando, and I miss the FBAIC convention EVERY YEAR due to scheduling conflicts. Told my husband this is the LAST year I am missing it - we can celebrate our anniversary some OTHER weekend from now on!

Anyway - so glad to be here, see what I can learn from all of you, and be part of the community!

Welcome!

welcome!

Welcome to the group!

Welcome from another Floridian... I can call myself that because I've lived here for 13 years. This will be my 1st FABAIC & I've been face painting 5 years.

Gidday & welcome from Cradle Mountain, Tasmania.

Hi and welcome to the group

hello and welcome

Welcome. Why don't you bring your husband to FABAIC? So you can celebrate and be at the convention at the same time =)

welcome!!

Welcome and don't worry, I just skipped my Anniversary last night for my Italian class

LoneWolf wrote:Welcome. Why don't you bring your husband to FABAIC? So you can celebrate and be at the convention at the same time =)

Ha! That is a great idea; he is an artist too and I think he would enjoy it. I have been trying to get him interested in FP anyway so that if I ever get a gig where I need more people I wouldn't have to "hire" anyone else!

This year we have a family reunion in another state going on, though.

welcome!

Welcome here.

Hi Sunrise!!!

There are quite a few from the forum going. So make sure you put your real name/face out there so we can find you!!! There are a few responses on the thread about upcoming events if you want to know who/how many. Hold on to your wallet and make a list of what you have so you don't get any duplicates in the "vendor room"!

Welcome to the forum - I love it when people are so intrigued they come out of lurking!!! Looking forward to getting to know you better.