Want to give someone a memory to last a lifetime?Just add top of the line professional theme park style face painting to your next special event! It's a crowd-pulling, people-pleasing family entertainment that adds a memorable dimension to any gathering, from children’s birthday parties, to family picnics, reunions, communion parties and christenings, to school festivals, restaurant kid's nights, corporate events like company picnics, family fun days, grand openings, promotions, and other special events where you want to create a sensation people will talk about and remember! |
Second Look Face
Painting's special artistry makes parties and events of all sizes more
fun
and more colorful, from large company picnics to intimate family
birthday celebrations. Whether it's your child's big day, or the day
you want to attract major attention to your business, we'll make sure
your special event is so packed
with creative and colorful fun, the memories last forever!
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We all have favorite birthdays and special occasions we remember vividly. Why are some events from years gone by indelibly etched in our memories, while others are lost in the shuffle? It comes down to the feelings we experience that make the memories we keep of the truly unique times in our lives... Whether you want to make sure your son or daughter's birthday party is packed with memories to forever, make your company picnic one for the scrapbooks, or create a crowd-building sensation at your business's grand opening, open house, or other special event, you can set the day apart in the memory of your guests with top-of-the-line original, award-winning face painting creations! Quality, professional face painting is a proven crowd-pleaser for all ages -- colorful, sure-fire, safe and family-friendly entertainment that builds memories that last! |
Second Look Face Painting provides the highest level of theme park style face painting artistry available.With a professional
background and degrees in
visual and performing arts, owner/artist Erin Penney was trained by the
Orlando-based company that provides the exceptional face painting
entertainers found at the world's premiere theme parks, including
Disney, Universal Studios, and Anheuser-Busch. After a full season of
painting thousands of faces with designs created in a style that sets
the standard for
theme park style face painting, Erin set out on her own.
In
addition to honing
her speed, precision, and technique by painting
thousands of
theme park visitors, Erin has advanced her skills in make-up artistry
through studies with five-time Emmy Award winning New York make-up
artist Eve Pearl and world-renowned face and body artist, Pashur House.
Her skills as an artist and designer are rooted in fortunate genetics,
as the daughter of an award-winning artist and fine arts educator who
taught all levels from kindergarten to college to adult school, and
chaired the Fine and Performing Arts Department at The Hun School of
Princeton. In addition to four
years of sequential art studio training at Hun, Erin's teen summers
were
filled with specialized visual and performing arts training at
Tomato Patch Workshops at Mercer County Community College. Her
talents were further developed by
studies at New
York's School of Visual Arts (among other places), capped off with a
master of arts in electronic media (earned on a full scholarship for
visual communications) and put to use
professionally in a number of creative ways over the years, from
creating illustrations for children's books, to designing and building
props for professional regional theatre and community stage
productions. |
The
only professional face painting artist with theme park experience
operating in New Jersey, Erin specializes in delighting families who
have been both thrilled and spoiled by the work of face painting
artists met on vacation at magical places and brings this art
form home to you, making celebrations of all kinds more
memorable!
Since
starting her own business in 2006, Erin's original face
art designs have been recognized with multiple award
wins, publication in Face Painting
& Body Art magazine, and is used in promotional materials
for the American Cancer Society, The Arthritis Foundation, and
others. Please see the Awards page here for more about Erin's success
in international competition and other honors. |
| Unique, affordable, safe, theme park style face painting and temporary tattoos for birthday parties · school fairs · community festivals· corporate family fun days · family reunions · Bar and Bat Mitzvahs· carnivals · promotional events · block parties · private parties · dance recitals · galas · fetes · company picnics · premieres · performances · Mardi Gras celebrations · fundraisers · grand openings · girl's night out and bachelorette parties · corporate and product promotions · holiday parties · open houses · day care center events · Christenings · family restaurant kid's nights and promotions |
Second Look Face Painting works with parents, event planners and others to provide expert face painting and temporary tattoo services to turn any special event into a work of art.Venues and Clients include |
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BE
SAFE
ALWAYS
ASK what
kind of paint a face painter uses! The "non-toxic" label is not enough
-- common art store craft paints and even some house paints
are labeled "non-toxic" but are NOT safe to use as a cosmetic! Second
Look
Face Painting uses the
highest
quality professional theatrical make-ups in the world --
water-based face paints made under the
strict guidelines of US FDA and European Union regulations and
packed according to rules enforced in the USA and EU to ensure safety.
They are also not tested on animals.Clean up is easy, too -- soap and water does the trick for top-quality, professional face paints. Baby wipes also work, and are especially convenient for removing designs featuring special cosmetic grade polyester glitter. If desired, our waterproof hand-rendered cosmetic "black tribal tattoos" (shown on the gallery pages) can be immediately removed with alcohol or baby oil, but otherwise last up to a week. Glitter tattoos are also waterproof, last a few days, and come off with alcohol or baby oil. |
| Second Look Face Painting & Make-up Artistry is based in Hamilton Square, near Trenton and Princeton in Mercer County, New Jersey, and provides safe, professional, original face painting and temporary cosmetic tattoo services at locations throughout New Jersey including Mercer County, Monmouth County, Ocean County, Middlesex County, Hunterdon County, Somerset County, Union County, Burlington County, and beyond as well as parts of Pennsylvania including Bucks County and parts of New York including Staten Island. Please call or e-mail for availability and rates in your area. A signed
agreement and 50% deposit will secure all party and event bookings.
PLEASE NOTE: When planning on how long a session to book, please allow one hour for every ten to twelve guests. While all Second Look faces are designed to be rendered in under five minutes, the time spent transitioning between “paintees” is most enjoyable when casually-paced. For larger events, a special design board with a limited selection of high-impact designs may be best, allowing more guests to be accommodated per hour. For very large events, it may be best to arrange for Second Look to bring in additional team face painters to accommodate the most guests at the fastest pace. Please ask about availability and be aware that the longer the lead time for bookings, the more likely your date will be available and special requirements (like themed designs, or a board of exclusively blacklight reactive designs, etc.) can be accommodated. |
The pictures on this page, the testimonials from people who have hired and seen Second Look Face Painting in action, and the images and information here and in the other galleries on this site are for you to see for yourself... The Artistry and Value of Second Look Face Painting is Second to None! |
| The Bedens Brook Club in Skillman NJ was
recently overrun by Cheetahs! These girls were among the many
club members at
the
recent
Family Fun Day who enjoyed the face painting and temp
tattoos
including Waterproof Glitter Tattoos and new Hollywood Henna (a no-risk
and removable cosmetic alternate to the real thing). In addition to
Cheetahs by the piano, the clubhouse was filled with tigers,
dragons, fairies and other creatures who roamed in view of
the golf course and surrounding countryside of Montgomery Township, just north of
Princeton. |
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"Hi Erin, WOW! You made such a HIT at
Sarah's birthday party! You are such a talented artist and did an
amazing job with the kid's face art as well as the adult
tattoos!!
Everyone was so energized, you really made the party come to
life! I
brought your business cards to work to pass along to everyone I know,
and you can be sure that I will be asking you back for future
parties!
I've seen face painters at carnivals, but never at your level of
expertise! Thank you again for making the day so much fun!" Sarah's mom Hamilton (Mercer County), NJ |
| Realtor Marc Gellman and his daughter
enjoy the party and the glorious weather at Lake Mercer's beautiful marina in Mercer
County Park on a summer weekend. Face painting was a featured
party entertainment at the Customer Appreciation Picnic of The Geller Group of Gloria
Nilson Real Estate, based in Princeton. |
| "Erin -- thank you for helping make our
Client Appreciation Day such a success. The face painting that
you provided was exceptional -- you are a true artist! I could
not be more pleased with the quality of your work. You made all
of the children and parents in attendance VERY happy -- and for that I
am grateful!" Marc Geller The Geller Group Gloria Nilson Realtors Princeton NJ "Thanks again for doing SUCH an amazing job at our party on Sunday. We could not have been more pleased. The kids and adults both LOVED your work!" Lainie Potter, Sales Accociate The Geller Group |
| Erin is flanked by Dave Schultz and Ronald McDonald at the Ryan's Quest Fest 2010 in Hamilton. Dave's son, Ryan, is fighting Duchenne Muscluar Dystrophy with the support of the organization his parents established to fund research in hopes of saving Ryan's life as well as the thousands of other boys dealing with this lethal genetic disease. Erin is proud to have brought Second Look Face Painting to this event every year since its inception. The Ryan's Quest Fest is only one of the many events the organzation sponsors throughout the year. For more information, visit them at RyansQuest.org. There was lots of fun to go around but Ronald made Erin's day with his kind words... |
| "You do the best face painting I've ever
seen!" Ronald McDonald Special Guest, Ryan's Quest Fest 2010 Hamilton NJ |
| A few of the girls kick back together on
the porch during Amanda's fourth birthday party in Rumson NJ. Beyond
the borders of this image, big brother Jonathan enjoyed his Snake face,
dad rocked the Gladiator look, mom went for the Girl Swirl in custom
colors, and the other guests enjoyed both the flashy face painting and
temporary tattoo options. |
| "Erin, I just wanted to thank you so much
for the wonderful face painting that you did at my daughter's
party. All of the children were thrilled with their faces, and
the parents were equally impressed. You were so quick in
transforming the kids into something magical, but the end result was
top notch. Thank you again. I hear you will be at our
friend's daughter's birthday party next weekend -- Looking forward to
seeing you in action again. Many thanks!" Joan S. Amanda's mom Rumson NJ |
| A gala
fundraiser for The Arts Council of Princeton called "Pinot to Picasso -
Vintage 2010" served as the official kick-off to this year's Princeton
Arts Weekend, with a wine tasting and art auction. The events of this
weekend are an
annual rite of spring, starting with this gala, which has been
described as "the liveliest and hippest art-related event in Central
New Jersey." Director
of Community Relations for the Arts Council, Jeniah Johnson
asked Erin to paint models to greet guests arriving at the event,
creating sort of interactive installation art at the gallery's
entrance, reflecting the gala's
"under the sea" theme. Above, models Tess and Sara sporting the mermaid
look backstage in the moments before the evening's festivities began. |
| "Thanks so much for all your help with the
mermaids at Pinot -- they were adorable!" Jeniah "Kookie" Johnson Director of Community Relations Arts Council of Princeton |
| Saturday's centerpiece event is the annual Communiversity Festival of the Arts, which Princeton's TimeOff magazine has described as "a festive, sparkling, spirited town-gown street fair brimming over with vitality, energy, and talent!" Below, this brother and sister were among the many satisfied customers who paid a visit to the Second Look Face Painting team's booth at Communiversity, a tradition in the heart of Princeton for decades, co-sponsored by the Arts Council and Princeton University, and this year drew a record crowd in excess of 35,000. |
| "Just wanted to say a quick thank you for
your efforts this past Saturday. A good time was had by
all. The face painting was a big part of the day. So
appreciate your creativity and patience with the kids -- you are a
gifted artist and really great person. Thanks for making my
daughter's birthday so special." Catherine D. Gigi's mom Lebanon (near Flemington) NJ |
| "Hi
Erin, I just wanted to say thank you for sending Tess here. She was
fantastic!!! She did a wonderful job, and so quickly, too.
She was a
breath of fresh air when she walked in. Everyone was SO impressed with
her. Having that many people and 23 kids, it went SO
smooth. Kids
waited patiently -- she was quick! All my company was very
impressed.
I'm sure you will be getting calls. Appreciate ALL your help :-)" Beth Z. Celebrating the First Communion of her son Stevie Allentown NJ (Monmouth County) |
| Erin paints a
glittery, color-coordinated eye design on one of the stylists at Great
Looks 4 Less, a new hair salon in
Lawrenceville's Mercer Mall. Face painting was a hit with everyone at
the grand opening celebrations for the newest business in this
Princeton area outdoor shopping center. |
| "Hi Erin -- Just wanted to thank you again
for helping to make Hannah's birthday party such a memorable event. The
parents were thrilled when they came to pick up their kids! You were
very professional and easy to work with. I couldn't have been
happier with how everything went. Thanks!" Kim H. Hannah's mom West Windsor (Mercer County), NJ |
| More
than just the fine people who bring us Scotch Tape, 3M is also in the
health care business, with a medical devices plant in Flemington NJ.
Second Look Face Painting was happy to be a part of their company
picnic. Above, a company family sports their favorite face
painting designs. |
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Briana P. |
| The USO of Metropolitan
New York invited Second
Look Face Painting to help entertain the troop's families at a huge party held at
the Sovereign Bank Arena in Trenton to celebrate the homecoming of
the
50th
Infantry
Brigade Combat
Team. Days after
returning
from Iraq, SFC Samuel Weiss of Union County brought his daughter
Cadence (shown above) to the celebration and for an added treat,
visited Second Look's
booth on the stadium's main concourse. Celebrity entertainment and major media attention were part of the June 2009 homecoming for the 50th IBCT. Nearly 3,000 soldiers strong, the "Jersey Blues" left for Iraq one year earlier, marking the largest deployment of NJ National Guard troops to a combat zone since WWII, and every one of them came home! Second Look Face Painting is proud to have been a part of family celebrations for the troops at Fort Dix in the past, and was honored to be a part of the USO entertainment for the homecoming at the Mercer County arena, reuniting 10,000 soldiers and family members. The stadium-sized party followed a parade of the troops and marching bands through the capital city that culminated in ceremonies and celebrations inside the arena, with a USO stage show hosted by NJ101.5's Big Joe Henry, simulcast statewide on Millennium Radio NJ. Hundreds of children and the young at heart got face paintings and paint-on tattoos, including one mom, shown below sporting a design on her cheek called "Stars and Stripes," named after the real thing she's holding up! Spotted in a stadium packed with thousands of equally joyful moms, kids, siblings, and others, she was the focus of an article that appeared the next day in The Trentonian. |
| Second Look Face
Painting team artists proud to entertain for the USO are (left to
right) Kelly Allen,
Laurie
Hardy, owner/designer Erin Penney, Amanda Hardy, and Tess Ammerman,
pictured on the main
concourse
level of Mercer County's Sovereign Bank Arena (now the Sun National
Bank Center), with the Jumbotron showing the 50th
IBCT insignia in the background. |
"Hi Erin, I just wanted to thank you for the beautiful work you did at my daughter's birthday party. All the kids were happy with their face paintings as well as the adults. Great job! Thanks again!" Janice R. Kayla's mom Princeton Meadows (Middlesex County), NJ |
"Just a note to tell you how much the children and our guests enjoyed your face painting at baby Charlie's christening. Thank you again for a delightful evening of entertainment for the children!" Virginia T. |
| A Bollywood style
dance competition brought nearly five hundred dancers out to vie for
top
honors at The
Union County
Performing Arts Center at the historic Rahway Theater. The team above won
the Award for Excellence
in the category of Best Costumes. (Here, as in most awards of
this kind, make-up
is
considered a part of the costume.) Choreographer and costumer Sunrita
Mitra of Plainsboro NJ called on
Erin to create an original three-color make-up design with sparkling
touches for her Junior Fusion dancers. The white
areas
feature a skin-safe cosmetic glitter, and several clear faceted crystal
"jewels" were added to each dancer's face
as light-catching accents to complete the specialty make-up design. |
"Thanks so much for coming to our daughter's birthday party and doing the best face painting we've ever seen! My kids didn't want to wash their faces at bedtime! We took a TON of pictures!" Charlotte's
mom |
| "The children loved it and the parents
couldn't believe the quality and beauty of every face painted. Everyone
was blown away!" Pastor Jim Calloway Graceway Bible Church Hamilton NJ (Mercer County) |
| Among the party
animals at the 40th Annual Henri David Halloween Ball at the Sheraton
Center City in Philadelphia, these ladies enlisted Erin's help to stand
out at an event the New York Times calls "one of the largest and most
lavish costume balls in existence." A group of
friends
from New Jersey joined the 2008 festivities as various animals, with
one of them as a zookeeper, and from left to right, a zebra, a peacock,
and a flamingo. In the slide show at the top of this page, the same
group is shown on Halloween 2009, rocking the zombie look that won the
Henri David Ball 2009 Award for Most Horrifying! |
| "We
were a huge hit at the Halloween Ball!
Everyone wanted to take pictures of us. It was such a fun thing
to do. We are all in agreement that we want you to come and make us
beautiful (or ugly!) again next Halloween!" Brianna Ford Burlington NJ |
"Erin is not only a great artist but also a person with a great personality -- a joy to be around. Everyone was extremely happy!" Tara & Rodney S. Jessica's Aunt & Uncle Burlington NJ |
Book early to avoid disappointment! Call or click below to e-mail for rates and availability today. (609) 510-8939 SecondLookFacePainting@gmail.com |
| Also
available for
special face and body art assignments for commercial and art
photography. We can also paint models, servers, entertainers, etc., for promotions and special events. |
Check out the links below for much more! |
