SanFrancisco
FacePaint - by Magick Fern
Party Entertainment
OUR TEAM
As the business grows, the lead artist cannot be everywhere at once. As nice as that would be. We know that the process of finding a great artist who is available for your party can take time to search, and can be tricky on high-demand days. So we have developed a team of artists that help bring magic to as many events as possible. We don't turn any inquiry away. We have very high standards of professionalism, artistry, and friendliness with all of the people that we work with. So if Jeshka is not able to personally make it to your event, she makes sure that there is an artist that is available who can do at least as good of a job, if not better!
About Us
Mission:
When we provide our services, the ultimate goal is not only to execute professional and top quality artistry, but also to empower, inspire, and uplift people. When you get dressed up there is a special presence that comes out. We want to help make those memorable moments.
Founder and Lead Artist Jeshka is a full-time freelance makeup artist and performer in San Francisco. She is also a Founding Member and Admin for The Human Art Collective.
Jeshka is a Member of the International Face Painters Association.
Jeshka is the Owner of SFfacepaint.com's parent company Magick Fern. She has over 17 years of experience as a specialist in face and body painting. She operates a private art studio in San Francisco, where she sells facepaint and glitter supplies to her fellow artist colleagues, hosts training workshops, and sees clients for private makeup appointments.
Awards:
RAW San Francisco Visual Artist of the Year 2014
1st Place in the WCFP online competitions July 2012 and Springtime 2013 (View at the bottom of this page.)
"How do I know if I'm getting a good price?"
Most face painters are freelance artists, so pricing can vary. In the SF Bay Area, you should expect estimates of around $150 per hour when shopping around.
First of all, face painting is a type of makeup artistry. Lots of practice, training, and go into creating those fast and fabulous designs.
Second, the paints are expensive! Most of the service price is guaranteed to go straight into replacing materials.
Third, don't forget about travel, labor, food, costuming, and other costs that a face painter could run into when going to work events.
We also work with insured artists who have invested in trade specialization.
Common Questions
"What is the paint made of?"
We're not surprised if you are wondering about this, but don't worry! It's just make-up.
We often get asked if our paints are "non-toxic". Indeed the only face paints that can be found in stores or even online are questionable.
But we pride ourselves on using the highest quality face paint products on the market, which must be ordered from reparable suppliers who meet FDA regulations of skin-use water-activated makeups.
See our Terms of Hire for more info.
Lists of ingredients are also listed on the backs of all of our supplies, and we take hygiene and sanitation very seriously.
"Is the paint easy to wash off?"
Yes! Just with warm water and soap.
Some colors like to stay a little more than others. It depends on on each person's skin. Sometimes it may take a couple of washes.
Pro tip: Use a wipe to take paint away from the eyes first before splashing water.
Also oil-based soaps can be very efficient in getting paint off quickly.
See our Terms of Hire for more info.
"How long does it take?"
It depends on the design. Painting time can be only a few minutes, or for private appointments we can be asked to spend an hour or two on the fancy facepaint commissions!
When deciding how much time or how many artists to book for your event, keep in mind that our artists can paint 10-12 designs per hour, per artist.
In other words, our "fast and fabulous" face painting designs can be created on an average of 3-4 minutes each.
Event Entertainment
Let's make some magick happen!
Hello friends!
My name is Jeshka. I also go by Miss Fern.
I am so excited to tell you about my company Magick Fern. I have been a party performer for over 17 years, and I have a wide network of talented professional party entertainers that I love working with.
My hope is to offer more than just something creative for birthdays and other celebrations, but also to build a relationship that represents some stability, joy, and support for you and your party guests.
 Human Art CollectiveA guild of bodypaint enthusiasts. Members believe in exploring bodypainting as an art form. Jeshka is the Founder and current Co-Director. |  FACEJeshka is a member of FACE - the International Face Painters Association. She was one of the first artists to be asked to join FACE on the West Coast, and is currently one of the only artists in San Francisco with a membership. All new members must pass a skills and quality inspection test before being accepted. |  Make-Up,Face and Bodypaint InsuranceJeshka is insured by one of the top agencies for professional make-up artists and face & bodypainters. Additional Insured Policies are possible. |
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 SF Visual Artist of the Year AwardJeshka competed against hundreds of other artists and won San Francisco RAW Artist of the Year in 2014 for her bodypainting installation in the "Current" Showcase |