Face and Body Painting - Guess who Take 2.

Hello Artists! 

We have another guess who for you today. This fun party idea or eccentric facial hair idea is inspired by a famous Surrealist artist. Follow the clues and report back below on who it might be. You could even try replicate the idea and post in some photos on facebook! You just need the following;

Materials needed;

• Mont Marte Acrylic Gallery series brushes
• Mont Marte Body Art - Black
• Camera to take lots of photos. 

Clues:

• He was known as a Surrealist Artist.
• This artist was born in 1904.
• He is best known for his piece “The Persistence of Memory”.
• He studied at the Academia de San Fernando.
• He was heavily influenced by Picasso and Miró.

 

Who is this artist??

Face and Body Art - Frida Kahlo

Last week you had to guess who the body painting creation was based on. We gave you the clues;

• This Artist was born in Mexico
• This Artist also has a Museum dedicated to her Mexico
• She was quoted saying, "I paint myself because I am so often alone and because I am the subject I know best.”

The artist was FRIDA KAHLO . What do you think of our attempt? Leave comments below. 

Face & Body Art How to and Tips: Guess Who??

When we picture body art the first term that ties in with body painting is face painting.

The most commercial form of face painting is the regular old face painting party or event, kid’s parties being the most common with fairy motifs, Spiderman and other super hero designs and the odd clown face here and there.

I’d like to introduce a simple face painting idea that doesn’t involve highly intricate designs and over the top swirls and glitter (which by all means is absolutely a fun way to decorate), however a simple and easy body art disguise for a themed party using Mont Marte Body paint and art supplies. These inspirations are a quick painting job for that emergency party idea, but of course effective for a few laughs. 

I’m going to leave it up to you to tell me who this party disguise is based on?? Hints are written below.

Materials needed;

• Face (imperative for face painting)
• Mont Marte Acrylic Gallery series brushes
• Mont Marte Body Art Kit- Bright

Tips when starting a face painting job;

1. When searching for face painting materials we always consider the safety of putting paint on our little noggins so one should always look for a water-soluble, non toxic, cosmetic grade art kits like the Mont Marte range. 
2. Use fresh clean water when starting a new job.
3. Wash your hands or use antibacterial wipes.
4. Avoid areas like the eyes as these are the most sensitive. 
5. The great thing about these art supply materials is that they easily wash off with soapy water so keep a towel handy.
6. Map out your design on a drawing prior, or use a reference image. Being such a simple design the drawing is probably not needed, however this is a great tool to know what colours you need and is a great practicing tool before painting a real life model.

Today’s disguise artist hint

• This Artist was born in Mexico
• This Artist also has a Museum dedicated to her Mexico
• She was quoted saying, "I paint myself because I am so often alone and because I am the subject I know best.”

Now tell me the artist below! If you have any great new facts about this artist we would love to hear them. Also, What do you think of our attempt?

Paper Craft How-to: Silver Paper Rose

Materials:

• Mont Marte Silver Metallic Paper
• Mont Marte Craft Glue
• Mont Marte Hobby Knife Set
• Mont Marte Craft Scissors
• Normal scissors
• Any small Brush
• Ruler

 

 Step 1: Cut out your leaves and petals, ranging from small to large.

Step 2: Roll up the smallest petal

Step 3: Glue the petal in place

Step 4: Fit the petals around getting larger and larger, then gently fold them outward.

Step 5: Roll up a long rectangle of paper for the rose's stem, and make a little cone at the end to recieve the rose.

Step 6: Instert the rose in the end of the stem.

Step 7: Score the leaves with a hobby knife to make them looke more realistic.

Step 8: Wrap the leaves around the stem to finish the rose.

 Ta da!

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Paper Craft How-to: Kid's Stencilling Circus Tent

•  Mont Marte Fluro card
• Mont Marte Hobby Knives
• Dimension Acrylic Purple
• Dimension Acrylic Azo Vermillion
• Canvas Pad
• Stenciling Brush

Keeping with our circus theme, this week we're using paper to make this funky big-top stencil!

Start by drawing up your design on fluro card. Make sure to leave wide enough gaps between cut-out areas that the paper will hold!

Cut out shapes with hobby knives.

This is what our stencil looked like.

Press the card down over whatever surface you want your design on - tape in place if you're worried it will move.

Gently dab your colours onto the stencil using the stencilling brushes, making sure to use a sort of stabbing motion, rather than sweeping, to avoid brushing the paint under the stencil.

Ta-da! The big top rises!

The best thing about stencils is you can use them over and over again - great for decorating!

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Paper Craft How-to: Kids Circus Themed Diorama

• Mont Marte Craft Construction Paper A4
•  Mont Marte Scissors
• Mont Marte PVA Glue
• Mont Marte Hobby Knifes
• Small/Medium cardboard box (shoebox or similar)

Start by cutting out of construction paper the different kinds of performers you want in your set. You can draw whatever you like and then cut it out, or take stock images or clip art and use their silhouette.

Hang your characters inside the box with craft glue, tape, or even string.

Cover the opening of the box with colourful construction paper, leaving a flappy doorway to peek in through.

Two rows of simple silhouettes in dark paper suffice as audience members.

There's lots of fun to be had, peering in the little doorway and shining a torch like a spotlight on the performers!

Paper Craft How to: Origami Whale

 

• Mont Marte Craft Glue
• Mont Marte Craft Scissors
• Mont Marte Construction paper A4
• Googly Eyes

Start with a square piece of paper and fold it in half diagonally.

Fold the corners in to the centre line, then do the same with the new corners created by the fold.

Pull the inside corner down and lay flat, as shown.

Fold the point on the left side up, and the point on the right side across to the right (inwards), as shown.

Flip the paper and fold the bottom point up to the middle.

Fold part of the sides in, as shown. Then, fold inwards down the middle and sit up on the long edge.

Pull the fins out a little, to stabilize the whale.

Fold the bottom corner up to make his tail.

Attach some googly eyes on either side of his head, a little smile and you're done!