As Easter approaches, I thought I would do an Easter Bunny face paint tutorial for you all!
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I'm using white face paint to start, creating a rounded triangular shape in the center of the forehead. Then, I add two mountain peak shapes just above the eyes. You can use any face paint for this. If yours is a bit sheer, just go over it a couple of times to build up the opacity.
We’re keeping this really simple! First, we’ll map out the shape, then we’ll go in and add the details. I’m sure many of you have kids to entertain this season, so hopefully, this face painting tutorial will come in handy.
Next, we’ll paint a white line down the center of the nose and cover the entire nose surface in white. I like to let that dry and then go over it again to ensure it's more opaque and smooth out any visible brush strokes.
Now, we’ll create the bunny’s muzzle. To do this, drag your brush outward from the corner of the nose, then curve back in a backward "C" shape to meet the corner of the top lip. Fill in the space between the nose and the top lip with white.
Repeat the same shape on the opposite side—starting from the corner of the nose, curving downward into a "C" shape, and then bringing it back up to the top lip. Paint the entire top lip white.
For the bottom lip, we’ll create the bunny’s teeth. Turn your brush on its side and paint downward, forming a nice little rectangular block.
Now that we have our white base, it's time to add details with black face paint. Using a fine brush, start with the ears. Follow the mountain shapes we created earlier, forming a little dip in the center like an “M” shape to create the crease of the ear.
To make the ears look slightly flopped over, draw a second line about a centimeter away from the first. Then, swoop down from the top of that second line to meet the outer corner of the “M” shape. This creates the flap of the ear. Repeat the same process on the other side, stepping back occasionally to ensure they look even. A good tip is to use one finger against the head to steady your hand.
Next, outline the muzzle in black, following the curved white lines we created earlier. For the teeth, use four simple black lines—one on each side of the white block, one through the center, and one at the bottom—to define them.
To complete the ear details, add two more lines on each side to create the middle section, which we’ll later paint pink.
The next step is optional, but I like to add a little shading for depth. Using a gray color, add some shading to the ears and around the muzzle. This will make the muzzle look puffier. Flick the gray outward after creating the line. Then, mix a little white with water to create a more translucent white and lightly go over the gray to soften it.
Now, mix a bit of purple and pink together and use that color to paint the inside of the ears. Use the same shade on the nose to give the bunny a cute pink rabbit nose.
For a furry effect, use black paint at the top of the forehead to create tiny little spikes. Then, fill those in with white. Add a few black spikes to the ears as well to enhance the fur texture.
As I mentioned before, shading is optional, but I like to deepen the pink in the ears by adding a bit of dark purple around the edges. This gives it more dimension.
Now for the whiskers! I thought it would be fun to create curly whiskers, so I placed my brush at the center of the muzzle and dragged outward in a smooth “C” motion. Then, I dipped the back of my brush into black paint and added dots at the base of the whiskers.
To enhance the shading, I added a little dark purple to the nose to match the pink tones of the ears and blend with the gray shading around the muzzle. You don’t have to be too precise—this step is just for effect.
I also decided to add some fur texture to the muzzle, just like I did on the forehead. I painted in some small black spiky bits and then blended them with white to soften the look. The great thing about face paint is that if you make a mistake or want to adjust something, you can just paint over it!
Of course, you could do all these details at the beginning when mapping out the base, but I find it easier to start with the basic shape and refine it later.
To finish off, I added a few more whisker dots on the muzzle, and that’s it—the bunny design is complete!
A huge thanks to my nephew, Brand, for being my model! I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and found it useful. Have a fantastic Easter, and thanks for watching!
By Shonagh Scott