Face Paint Seattle and Events

What Face Paint Seattle and Events does

Face Paint Seattle and Events, legally Face Paint Seattle Inc., is a privately held, women-owned entertainment company founded circa 2005 in Seattle, Washington. The company began as a one-person face painting side venture to fund art school and has since grown into a multi-artist, full-service event entertainment provider operating under a 11-50 employee band.

The company's core offering is a portfolio of more than ten on-site entertainment services delivered by dispatched local artists, including face painting and glitter tattoos, balloon twisting and balloon décor, caricature art (classic, speed, and digital), henna (standard, bridal, glitter, and UV), magic shows and walk-around magic, makeup artistry, tarot card readings (in-person and via Zoom), airbrush tattoos, and professional Santa appearances including a Santa Schmanta (Jewish Santa) variant. Adjacent offerings include event photography and videography with post-production, and a Custom Brand Activations line (branded glitter tattoos, airbrush art, charm bars, tie-dye stations) targeted at trade shows and corporate marketing events. The company uses professional-grade, FDA-compliant, hypoallergenic body paints, cosmetic-grade glitter, and 100% natural henna, and is state-licensed and carries general liability insurance.

The business is a direct-to-consumer, on-site services model priced on an hourly per-artist basis with 2-hour minimums (1.5 hours for select services), $75 per-artist travel fees, holiday time-and-a-half billing, 30-minute overtime increments, and a $25 discount for 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Customers request quotes through the company website, receive responses within 24 business hours, pay in full to confirm bookings, and receive services at their chosen venue. The company serves King, Snohomish, Pierce, Kitsap, and Island Counties in Washington State, with case-by-case service between Bellingham and Olympia. Two primary customer segments — corporate events and private parties — drive demand, with secondary exposure to nonprofits and brand-activation buyers. Marketing relies on the company website, Google Business Profile, Yelp, Facebook, and earned media including a feature on KING 5's New Day Northwest. The company has no app, no public API, and no disclosed technology integrations.

Name

Face Paint Seattle and Events

Legal name

Face Paint Seattle Inc.

Website

https://facepaintseattle.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Face Paint Seattle and Events is a women-owned, Seattle-based entertainment company that dispatches local artists to deliver face painting, balloon twisting, caricature, henna, magic, makeup, tarot, photography, Santa services, and custom brand activations at corporate events, private parties, and marketing activations across five Washington State counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Entertainment Services

NAICS

Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers (71151), Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Mobile Makeup (On-Location) (HSALAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Group/Party Makeup Services (HSALAHAK)

Keywords

• Face painting services
• Balloon twisting artists
• Event entertainment services
• Caricature art services
• Henna artists

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Event Entertainment Services: The company generates revenue through hourly service fees for various entertainment acts including face painting, balloon twisting, caricature art, henna, magic, airbrush tattoos, makeup artists, tarot readings, and Santa services. Pricing varies by service type with minimum hour requirements. Travel fees are added per artist.
2. Custom Brand Activations: Corporate branding experiences through custom glitter tattoos, airbrush art, glass/bottle painting, charm bars, and tie-dye stations for marketing events, trade shows, and product launches. Priced per artist with 2-hour minimum.
3. Photography & Videography: Event photography and video highlight reels with professional editing and delivery of digital files. Packages include setup, teardown, travel, and post-production editing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Face Paint Seattle and Events is a licensed and insured mobile entertainment company that dispatches artists to customer event locations to provide on-site face painting, balloon twisting and decor, caricature art, henna, magic shows, tarot card readings, makeup artistry, photography/videography, and Santa services. The company also offers custom brand activation experiences for corporate marketing events and trade shows. Services are sold on an hourly per-artist basis and delivered at the customer's venue across the greater Seattle metropolitan area.

Product overview

Face Paint Seattle & Events is a women-owned, licensed and insured full-service entertainment company offering a portfolio of on-site entertainment services for corporate events, private parties, weddings, festivals, and community events. The core offering comprises face painting, balloon twisting and decor, caricature art, henna, magic shows, tarot card readings, makeup artistry, photography/videography, and Santa services. Premium add-on modules include custom brand activations with branded glitter tattoos and airbrush art for corporate marketing events, trade shows, and product launches. All services are provided by local artists who travel to events within King, Snohomish, Pierce, Kitsap, and Island Counties in Washington State.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Face Painting & Glitter Tattoos Face painting services for events including regular face painting (approximately 10 faces per hour), speed face painting for high-volume events (30-40 faces per hour), UV/neon face painting for blacklight parties, and waterproof glitter tattoos lasting 3-5 days. Uses professional-grade, skin-safe, non-toxic makeup and cosmetic-grade glitter.
• Balloon Twisting & Balloon Decor Balloon artists create balloon animals, characters, and wearables. Includes balloon decor services with free-standing arches, rings, garlands, and custom installations. Twisting artists serve 10-25 guests per hour depending on complexity.
• Caricature Art Caricature artists capture guests' likenesses in 4-5 minutes per face (10-12 people per hour). Options include classic black and white, speed drawing (2-3 minutes per face for 50+ crowds), color caricature, and live digital caricature with custom logo templates.
• Henna Traditional mehndi henna services for weddings, engagements, baby showers, bachelorette parties, and private events. Uses 100% natural henna with designs lasting 1-3 weeks. Includes standard, bridal, glitter, and UV henna options, serving 8-12 guests per hour.
• Magic Shows Full stage magic shows approximately 45 minutes in length featuring card tricks, close-up magic, comedy, and small illusions. Walk-around/strolling magic also available for larger events with close-up tricks for wandering crowds. 1.5-hour minimum.
• Tarot Card Readings Tarot readers provide 1-card readings (5-10 minutes), 3-card readings (15-20 minutes), and full spreads (30-60 minutes). Available in-person or via live Zoom private sessions. Palm and bone readings available depending on the reader. 1.5-hour minimum.
• Make Up Artist (MUA)
• Photo & Video Event photography packages include setup, teardown, travel, and post-production editing. Videography team creates 3-5 minute or 6-minute highlight reels. Digital files delivered within 7-10 business days with full reproduction rights.
• Santa Services Professional Santa Claus appearances for family gatherings, neighborhood celebrations, and corporate holiday parties. Includes personalized greetings, photo opportunities, and interactive storytelling. Santa Schmanta (untraditional Jewish Santa) option available with magic and irreverent humor. $295/hr per artist with 2-hour minimum.
• Custom Brand Activations & Interactive Experiences Branded engagement experiences including custom glitter tattoos, airbrush art, glass and bottle painting, charm bars and bling stations, tie-dye stations, and interactive brand experiences designed for trade shows, product launches, and marketing events. Priced per artist with 2-hour minimum.
• Airbrush Tattoo & Make Up Airbrush tattoos and body art using FDA-compliant, hypoallergenic body paints. Options include full-face designs, realistic temporary tattoos, glow-in-the-dark UV airbrush, and corporate branding with custom logos. Serves approximately 10-15 guests per hour for detailed designs. 2-hour minimum.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Thumbtack: Thumbtack is a large U.S. services marketplace where customers request quotes from local event entertainment professionals including face painters, balloon artists, caricaturists, and photographers. It is comparable because it competes for the same SMB and private-party booking demand, though its scope is far broader than entertainment alone.
• GigSalad: GigSalad is a national online marketplace that connects event planners with local entertainers including face painters, balloon artists, caricaturists, magicians, and DJs. It serves as both a competitor (enabling independent artists to compete directly) and a channel for companies like Face Paint Seattle, and is comparable because it operates in the exact same mobile event-entertainment category.
• The Bash (formerly GigMasters): The Bash is a leading entertainment booking platform featuring face painters, caricaturists, magicians, balloon twisters, and other event entertainers across the U.S. It is comparable to Face Paint Seattle because it aggregates the same vendor categories and competes for the same private party and corporate event booking demand nationally.

Direct peers

• Inflatable Zone: Inflatable Zone rents bounce houses, water slides, and carnival-style entertainment for parties, school events, and corporate gatherings. It is comparable to Face Paint Seattle because it competes for the same family-friendly event entertainment buyer and uses a similar mobile-delivery, hourly-billing model.
• Fun Services: Fun Services provides mobile event entertainment including inflatables, carnival games, face painting, and interactive attractions for corporate picnics, school events, and community festivals. It is a direct comparable because it operates in the same on-site event entertainment category with a similar multi-service bundle and corporate event buyer focus.
• AABCO Rents & Events: AABCO provides party and event rental equipment combined with entertainment services such as inflatables and carnival games in the Pacific Northwest. It is comparable to Face Paint Seattle because it targets the same regional corporate and private party customer, offers overlapping entertainment categories, and operates within driving distance of the Seattle market.
• Snapbar: Snapbar offers photo booth rentals and other on-site event experiences for weddings, corporate events, and brand activations. It is comparable to Face Paint Seattle because it sells into the same corporate and private event channel, occupies the same experiential entertainment category, and competes for similar per-event marketing and entertainment budgets.
• Best Party Ever Entertainment: Best Party Ever Entertainment provides mobile DJs, face painters, balloon artists, and other entertainers for birthdays, school events, and corporate functions. It is comparable to Face Paint Seattle because its service mix, on-site event delivery, and customer segments overlap directly.
• Amusement Artists: Amusement Artists is a mobile entertainment company specializing in caricaturists, face painters, balloon artists, and magicians for corporate and private events. It is a direct comparable to Face Paint Seattle because its service portfolio, target customer, and on-site delivery model are essentially identical.
• Starlight Entertainment: Starlight Entertainment provides mobile entertainers including caricaturists, face painters, and magicians for corporate and private events, primarily in the New York metro. It is comparable to Face Paint Seattle because of identical service categories and corporate event focus, though it operates in a different region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/facepaintseattle
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/face-paint-seattle

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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