Each Face Painter can paint an average of 10 -15 faces per hour depending upon the complexity of the designs chosen. or up to 15 half-faces (eye designs) per hour.

A Face Painter in your area makes on average $17 per hour, or $0.51 (30.142%) more than the national average hourly salary of $16.99. ranks number 1 out of 50 states nationwide for Face Painter salaries.

The term 'portrait painting' can also describe the actual painted portrait. Portraitists may create their work by commission, for public and private persons, or they may be inspired by admiration or affection for the subject. Portraits often serve as important state and family records, as well as remembrances.

Face painters can work at amusement parks, sports stadiums, festivals, state or county fairs, street fairs, and private parties. You create hand painted designs or turn children into specific characters, such as cartoon heroes or animals.