Hey guys! Thanks for joining me for this face painting tutorial. Today, we will learn simple brush techniques for painting beautiful flowers on the face. This guide is perfect for beginners and will help you create stunning flower designs.
BY Maria Mitchell
Round Petal Flower
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Load Your Brush:
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Pick up a split cake with a short, angled flat half-inch brush.
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Dip the brush into water and remove excess water by swiping it along the edge of the cup or tapping it on a cotton towel. Wipe off extra water with a cloth to prevent the split cake from becoming flooded and muddy.
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Mixing Colors:
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I want the white color on the inner part of the petal. Aim to get white onto the heel of the brush.
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The tip of the brush should pick up the pink or magenta color.
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Swiping Action:
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Swipe the brush from left to right, keeping it straight.
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Press down firmly on the split cake to load as much paint as you need.
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Create a Reference Point:
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Make a simple starfish shape as your guide.
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Painting the Petals:
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Bring your brush flat, curve the tip while keeping the heel still, then lift and curve back toward the center. Repeat this for each petal “arm.”
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Fill in the Center:
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Reload your brush with pale pink and fill the center areas of the flower.
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Wavy Flower Effect
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Wavy Petal Technique:
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Lead with the tip of the brush, wiggle the tip while keeping the heel centered, then bring it back to the center.
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Repeat this wavy motion for each petal.
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Add Inner Color:
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Fill the inner part of the flower with a light rose color.
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Double-Dip Flower Hack (Using a Large Paddle Brush)
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Activate the Paint:
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Spray your split cake with water to activate the paint and make it runny.
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Prepare the Brush:
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Dip your large paddle brush into water. Large brushes hold more paint, which is helpful for painting many flowers.
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Loading the Brush:
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Load the brush with white paint, ensuring it is well loaded up to the ferrule.
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Use a small sponge or cloth to remove excess paint by swirling in a circular motion. Pinch the tip lightly to remove extra paint.
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Add Second Color:
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Dip the brush into your second sprayed color (choose any color you want for the flower’s inner part).
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Test Before Painting:
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Always test on your arm first. Place the tip on your skin, move it slightly, then press down to see the effect.
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Note: Hold your brush at a slight angle and always use a center dot as your guide.
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Final Petal Detail:
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If the brush is well loaded, you will create a perfect dot. Remember that the more you use the brush, the less paint you will have. Reload as needed and try to achieve a creamy paint consistency.
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Pointed Tip Petals
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Using a Half-Inch Flat Brush:
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Dip the brush into water, wipe off excess water by swiping along the sides.
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Pick up blue on the tip and a mix of lime and aqua on the heel.
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Painting a Tipped Petal:
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Press a “V” shape on the skin. You can adjust the thickness by how much pressure you apply.
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Drag and curve the brush upward, then sweep the tip to meet the other tip.
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Repeat these steps four more times to complete the petal design.
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Thin Petals Technique
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Using a Number Four Round Brush:
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Make a small dot and then lift the brush while laying it flat.
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Repeat the motion until you form thin petals.
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Optionally, add a small yellow dot in the middle to enhance the look.
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Rose Face Painting
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Prepare Your Half-Angled Brush:
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Dip the brush in water and wipe off excess.
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Load darker pink on the heel and lighter pink on the tip.
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Painting the Rose:
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Angle the brush and bring it up with a gentle wiggle.
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Repeat the motion several times to form the base of the rose.
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Allow the base to dry before adding inner details.
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Creating Rosebuds:
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Paint a single petal and then use a “Nike swoosh” stroke to form the bud.
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Use a clean half-angle brush with green paint to add a bud shape.
- You could also draw like this
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Tips: The longer you use the loaded colors, the more they blend into each other.
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Outlining and Finishing:
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Reload your brush if needed and draw a single round petal at the top.
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Use a liner brush to add subtle outlines and details.
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Add a green leaf by using a half-angle brush loaded with green split cake.
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Carnation Petals
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Teardrop Strokes:
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Use a number four brush with purple paint to create teardrop-shaped petals converging inward.
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Adding Depth:
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Use a number three round brush to drag white over the purple for added depth.
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Randomly place the petals so that they meet in the center.
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Finishing Touch:
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Reload your brush with green and paint a “V” shape for the stem.
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Frangipani Flowers
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Using a Number Six Flora Brush:
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Load the brush with white paint and wipe off excess.
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Dip the tip in yellow after testing on your hand.
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Painting the Frangipani:
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Use a starfish guide to form the petal shapes.
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Press down and flatten the brush to create smooth petals.
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Outline each petal lightly with white.
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Leaf and Detail:
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Add a simple leaf using a flat, angled stroke with darker green.
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Tulip Face Painting
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Prepare a Short Angled 3/4-Inch Brush:
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Dip it into water and remove excess.
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Load the brush with white on the tip, lighter pink on the base, and darker pink as needed.
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Forming the Tulip:
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Press down to create a “V” shape, leaving space between the petals.
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Curve the brush to form a third smaller petal for extra detail
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Adding the Leaf:
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Use a half-inch flat brush to paint a green leaf with a defined central vein.
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Outline with a number three round brush if needed.
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Conclusion
With these easy face painting techniques, you can create a variety of beautiful flower designs on your face. Whether it’s a rose, a carnation, a frangipani, or a tulip, practice these simple steps to master your art. Enjoy creating and share your amazing face paintings with friends and fans!
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