Emma Day Art

08/06/2026

Transforming a venue for a wedding, complete with bespoke decoration and Centre pieces

03/05/2026

The best day once again, at Glastonbury Dragons. Met so many wonderful people, helping create colourful, sparkly visions. Just a couple of the many, many faces painted today

16/03/2026

A big mix, of practise and on the job

28/02/2026

A few snippets from today

A wonderful day of bubbles, colours and sparkles at the Frome Faerie Fair. Starflower blessings you really made the event soar

I'm also now designing the colouring sheets for the competitions... watch this space for future designs

11/02/2026

Always scary when you have to take your sons guitar ( which he paid for himself), strip it and then put those first layers of colour on

07/02/2026

I'm so excited for this!!!! Come along and join the fairy fun ✨️

Let the fae paint your dreams… ✨
We’re thrilled to share that the wonderful Day Art will be offering magical face painting from:

10:30am at the Frome Faerie Fair.

Expect shimmering colours, gentle artistry, and designs that make little hearts (and grown‑up ones too) absolutely glow.
Come early, choose your enchantment, and step into the fair with a little extra sparkle.
www.emmadayyoga.co.uk

06/02/2026

Our very first spark of faerie magic is here… ✨
We’re delighted to welcome Emma Day Art to the Frome Faerie Fair, bringing her enchanting Magical Bubble Display to life.

10am -10.20am

Expect shimmering spheres, rainbow light, and moments that feel like stepping inside a daydream.
Come wander, and let the bubbles choose you.

www.emmadayyoga.co.uk

01/02/2026

When the boy is in Taunton at music school, and it's wet and cold so the only thing to do is start sketching out a custom number coming up!!!!

29/01/2026

Understanding supporting small business who bring that magical touch to your events. Normally face painting is well under cost in comparison to other entertainment services as well... although face painters normally work non stop through the whole event with constant supplies being used

🫟🎨Are you looking to hire a face painter but feeling confused by wildly different prices being quoted?🫟🎨

Here’s a little clarity on what face painting prices actually mean.

I’ve recently noticed local adverts offering face painting from as little as £25 per hour, so I wanted to gently clear up some confusion for anyone booking face painting as event entertainment.

In Essex and Suffolk, the typical rate for an established professional face painter is £60–£80 per hour. That isn’t an inflated figure. It reflects the skill involved, safe working practices, travel, preparation time, and the ability to deliver consistent, high-quality work at real events.

Professional face painting isn’t just paint on a face. It includes:
• Professional-grade paints and products
• Proper hygiene between every child
• Public liability insurance and risk assessments
• Confident queue management and time awareness
• Travel, setup, and pack-down time
• Behind-the-scenes admin, prep, and marketing
• Knowing how to work calmly and safely in busy environments

When someone charges far below the going rate, it usually doesn’t mean you’re getting a bargain. More often, it means they’re very new, working at hobby level, or unaware of the real costs and responsibilities involved.

Even at entry level, once you factor in paints, brushes, cleaning supplies, insurance, travel, and unpaid hours, anything under £60 an hour simply doesn’t add up. It’s a loss, not a sustainable business model.

There’s absolutely nothing wrong with being new or painting as a hobby. Everyone starts somewhere. The issue only arises when beginner pricing is presented as a fully professional service, because expectations and standards are very different.

So if you’re wondering why face painting prices vary so much, this is why.

And if you’re a newer painter reading this, please take it as kind encouragement to learn the industry properly, value your work, and grow into it, rather than undercut it.

Hiring quality, safety, and professionalism always costs more … but it’s always worth it 💛🫟🎨