Face Painting by Alana Dill

Specialties

A lifelong artist, I specialize in face painting, body art, & theatrical makeup design. I’m based in Alameda but travel all over the greater San Francisco Bay Area & beyond. I’ve also worked in animation, illustration, theater, and event planning. For large events, I can help you put together a team of great body artists and other entertainers. I love working with children, men and women of all ages, and helping my customers feel unique — when you’re painted, You Become Art! Not limited to standard butterflies, cats, & superheroes, I also create conceptual body art to address serious themes and honor ancient archetypes. My face paints are water-​based, safe for human skin, and remove easily with soap and water. My rates are affordable, and I can offer a costumed character for some settings. Contact me now to discuss your event needs.

History

Established in 2006.

I have painted all my life, and studied theatrical makeup in high school. I developed my improvisational and festival skills at the NorCal Renaissance Faire, and started face painting regularly in 2001 at the Post Street Block Party. Friends suggested I go into business but I hesitated and continued to practice, study, and learn the skills, materials, and hygiene necessary to do the best and safest work, bringing out my paints at every opportunity. In 2006 I began booking face painting clients professionally and have never looked back. My latest leap is into the world of large-​scale conceptual body painting; instead of the client asking for a specific design, I work with a model to create my own concept. We have a body paint jam the 2^nd Friday of every month at the Frank Bette Center for the Arts. The public is invited. I love my art, my job, and especially my clients. Painting on a flat surface just isn’t as much fun.

Meet the Business Owner

Alana D.

Business Owner

At this point, I *am* the business, although I sometimes bring other painters and entertainers aboard for large events. I also act as my own booking agent, accountant, purchasing coordinator, costumer, graphic designer, and sherpa. My husband Charlie Dill (www​.nep​tunebeach​me​dia​.com) takes care of things that plug in, switch on, make noise, or light up, as well as doing the IT support and fabricating some set pieces. He’s my hero.