Cat Face Painting

If you want to learn how to paint a “cat-like” face, then this article will show you how. Specifically, we’re going to talk about what you’ll need to do this, how to paint the nose, the eyes, and the all-important whiskers! By the time you’ve finished reading this article, you’ll have a good idea of how to make your own cat designs which will delight children of all ages.

Let’s start by taking a look at what you’ll need. You’ll be pleased to discover that this simple design can be done using the basics of make up, such as eyeliner, blusher and lipstick. However, it is usually better to use professional face painting products if you can. You’ll also need sponges and face painting brushes.

STEP 1 – Painting the Nose:

The first (and usually the easiest) part to paint is the nose.  Start by painting the tip with a light pink or white color. You can also use a darker color (like black) if you desire. Make sure you fully cover the tip, as well as underneath the nose.

STEP 2 – Painting the Eyes:

Next, it’s time to paint the eyes. Use a dark, shadow-like color over the eye lid and just around the eyes. You can also use a different color around the eyes and towards the eyebrows for a different effect.

STEP 3 – Painting the Whiskers:

Finally, we come to the whiskers. This is a crucial and distinctive part of any cat face painting design. Make sure to paint at least 3 whiskers using eyeliner or paint – and use dark colors. Feel free to add any extra details, because there’s a lot of room for your own personal touch!

To summarize, this article has shown you the 3 main aspects of painting a cat-like face for a child (or adult!) Now that you have read this article, you should be able to create your own basic design without too much practice.

If you want to learn more about cat face painting, you should take a look through my impressive range of free tutorials – I’ll also show you a step-by-step course which contains dozens of popular designs, and also teaches you how to paint faces – even if you’re a complete beginner! It really is easier than you think when you have the right guide. Click here to go there now.

Poor little black cats – too many people think they are bad luck if they cross your path – and hey, maybe that is what you to get across with your costume. Or maybe you want to give black kitties a good name!

Here is a great video tutorial on how to get a black cat face with some easy to use makeup techniques from GangstaGeisha666

Here are some really terrific cat face painting tips from StephBusta who creates a beautiful leopard pattern around the eyes and some very convincing effects on the nose and mouth. She even describes exactly what make up she used. We really love this one!

Halloween is of course the best time to go with a classic like the beloved kitty cat.  Sure there are always the annual trends, but being a kitty always gets attention and is always fun to act out.  So before you get your costume together, be sure to know what style of makeup you want to go with.  This excellent tutorial will help you put together a great painted cat face.

In this interesting cat face painting tutorial, Clashtheclown tests out the limits of Diamond FX paints for layering in creating a “shaggy” cat face. Some cool new kitty cat face ideas to explore here. Visit her store at www.jestpaint.com for more details.

From makeup artist Lauren comes this terrific how-to tutorial for creating more advanced eye makeup for an older style Cheshire Cat from Alice In Wonderland. This is a terrific lesson for when you want to take your cat costume to the next level.

The products used are:
Bylaurenluke primer
MAC pigment bright fuchsia
Deep purple -Manly palette 120 pro from ebay dead cheap
Bylaurenluke Fierce violets- porcelain dust e/shadow
MAC bootblack liquid liner
MAC 239 brush
Bylaurenluke fluffy brush
De beauty false lashes – loads of affordable sets online
Bylaurenluke Fierce violets – crushed lilac e/s on cheeks for highlight
No 7 natural collection light pink
MAC lipstick profusion

You may want to also explore our other video tutorials for creating the Cheshire Cat look using face painting.

Here is an excellent video that will show you step by step guidelines for creating a wonderful fantasy cat face with face paints.

Using Wolfe Bros. FX paints, artist Mandi Ilene demonstrates her 2 minute technique for applying terrific tiger face paint. Learn more from Mandi at www.mandiilene.com

From artist James Kuhn comes an almost frighteningly three dimensional big cat leopard face painting video. We wanted to share this so that you could be inspired by the possibilities.

From Aesthetic VideoSource, here are some excellent steps towards getting a lovely and detailed cat face painting for your child. Using a paintbrush, lines are painted around the foundation laid on in just the right places. Take your cat makeup to the next level with this terrific visual guide.

Here is a great way to take your cat face painting a step further by using a theme – how about Alice In Wonderland! Everyone loves Lewis Carroll’s magical tale about a girl in a strange land, and you are sure to find a friend who wants to dress as Alice, the Mad Hatter or the White Rabbit.