Lollyplop:
I'm like you -- definitely not an artist. However, I've been trying to increase my self-confidence in this area and am getting over my face-painting phobia.
I've practiced endlessly on my own children and now have a menu of a dozen or so small designs that I feel relatively comfortable painting.
At first I didn't feel like I was good enough to accept a paid face-painting gig, so I participated in volunteering face-painting events with my clown club. That way, I didn't feel as pressured to produce perfection. Come to think of it, I don't think I even list face-painting on the back of my business card, but I've gotten to the point where I will do face-painting at some paid events.
I've also discovered the value of glitter. Anything looks good if you put enough glitter on it!
Some of us will never be Monets in this area, but if you practice enough, you can reach the point where you feel competent.
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