Row Cavity Killaz!

The first annual IUPUI Regatta was Awesome! The weather couldn't have been better. There were lots of fun things to do, plenty of kids, the racing was fun, and the food was good!

Again, a day of firsts! Fox 59 came by and filmed Lana painting. That night I saw her on the 11 o'clock news painting the dreaded Pirate of the Canal! Way to go Lana! Then later, a camera came by from IUPUI and caught me painting a hard-core blondie who wanted a dragon! One lady asked us if we would paint her Chihuahua, Beans. As we don't discriminate against Canine-Americans, Lana went for it. That little dog actually smiled through it! Click on the pic to see everything up close!!!!

Ryan came along, as usual, and took tons of pics. On his site, http://www.ryanbaxterphotography.ifp3.com/, he has a gallery just for us, plus loads of pictures from the day: the people, the racing, the rubber duckies!

So much fun! I think we'll be back next year!

~Jen

Jennifer was Robbing the Bank Friday Night!

Last night, I had the opportunity to paint at the Art Bank, which is located at 811 Massachusetts Ave. It was a First Friday event, so there were artists of all sorts (including my husband who still has work showing... you go hubby), many were showing and creating, there was a rocking band, food, what more could someone ask for? Apparently there is usually a market there on Fridays from 4-8, so I may be back, because they offer freshly grown produce as well! I had so much fun and stayed busy the whole night. I did the usual spidermen, always a fave, and got to test drive Lucille, my new huge toolbox on wheels, and it will make set up for both festivals and birthday parties a breeze. So, here's some pics... and everyone should run out to the ArtBank ASAP! A very cool place to be.

Today's the Day the Jungbauers Have Their Picnic!

Well, maybe not today. It was the annual Jungbauer July 4th celebration that wouldn't be complete without a little face painting! Every event there is something new! I knew it was only a matter of time before we got a KISS request, and here it was. (Actually, it took a few years, so I guess it did take a while.) I also did my first belly painting ever! Lana and I had a great time, as usual, and the kids were super-cute. Stay tuned for scenes from last year's extravaganza!
Can't wait until next year!
~Jen

Courtney's Birthday Party

In the very near future, I intend to post some pictures of a historical nature. A "Best of..." Compilation, if you will. But... Today I worked a Birthday Party! My niece Courtney is now a ripe old age of 10 and it must be celebrated properly. Not a paying gig... unless you consider securing my status as coolest aunt ever as sufficient payment... and for my nieces and nephews, I do.

It was loads of fun. I did some of the usual. An August Clown, Purple Puppy, fancy eye art and princessy decorations. I ventured into some newness... Insane Clown Posse, and some wrestling character, both by request. Hey, I aim to please. The kids were happy, I was happy, my husband took some fun pictures, and I discovered I make a lot of funny faces when I paint!

~ Jen

The Story of Partigras....

It's the Adventures of PartiGras FacePainting starring Jen and Lana. Once, mild mannered social work home visitors, now a precision strike-force of face painting wizardry!

Okay, we are still mild-mannered social workers, but we are also a team of awesome face painters. Lana and I have been life-long artists and met while working at Healthy Families. We began face painting as a part of the picnic our program hosts for our participants. It all started out very simple... Lana and I using watercolor pencils (we were naive).

Then my daughter got her face painted at Busch Gardens on a Spring Break trip. I was fascinated and in complete awe. I came back a changed woman with a new mission and a single focus. I began to research professional face painting... paints, how-to's, sponges, brushes, safety and hygiene, everything. Then I shared with Lana and she was hooked too.


So the next picnic, face painting stepped up a notch and has never been the same! Now Lana and I are PartiGras FacePainting and will now have the pleasure of chronicling our adventures and creations here!


So, read, enjoy, and if you are interested in our services, send an email to partigras@gmail.com!

Here's some Picnic pics where it all started...


Yay for Painting!
~Jen