Looking for the best face painting in Calgary?
From birthday parties and festivals to corporate events and themed celebrations, Calgary is home to talented professional face painters who bring creativity, color, and fun to every occasion.
Whether it’s glitter tattoos, whimsical designs, or intricate custom artwork, these top face painting artists in Calgary ensure memorable experiences for guests of all ages.
1. Arnie’s Face Painting Calgary
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Arnie’s Face Painting Calgary is a premier face painting service in Calgary, bringing joy, color, and creativity to every event. Led by Arnie Mabalay (fondly known as “Arnz”), this talented artist transforms faces into vibrant works of art, making birthdays, festivals, and community events truly unforgettable.
With a passion for bold, imaginative designs, Arnie combines professional techniques with high-quality, cosmetic-grade paints to ensure every face shines with creativity and delight.
Her journey started in her childhood, and in 2018, she discovered her true calling at a local church event and since then has been dedicated to providing Calgary’s best face painting, creating magical experiences for children and adults alike.
Why Choose Them:
- Vibrant, bold, and imaginative face painting designs
- High-quality, skin-safe, cosmetic-grade paints
- Quick yet detailed designs, perfect for birthdays and high-volume events
- Professional, friendly, and passionate artist
- Trusted by hundreds of clients with a 5.0-star Google rating
2. Kalagrath Art Studio
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Kalagrath Art Studio is an Edmonton-based creative hub offering specialized art workshops and paint nights for all ages and skill levels.
The studio provides a welcoming and supportive environment where participants can explore abstract painting, portrait drawing, digital art, and more.
Kalagrath emphasizes creativity, community, and inclusivity, helping students express themselves freely and confidently.
Why Choose Them:
- Offers in-person and virtual workshops for all skill levels
- Paint nights and immersive art classes with step-by-step guidance
- Inclusive and supportive environment fostering collaboration and creativity
- Flexible pricing and group booking discounts available
- Led by experienced instructors passionate about inspiring artists
Address: Skyview North East, Calgary, AB T3N 1E8, Canada. Phone: +1 825-454-0073
3. Sunglow Face Painting
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Sunglow Face Painting is a professional face painting service in Edmonton dedicated to bringing joy, amazement, and creativity to every event.
From birthday parties and festivals to corporate gatherings, founder Paola transforms faces into vibrant works of art using FDA-compliant, hypoallergenic paints.
With years of experience and a passion for inspiring smiles, Sunglow ensures a safe and unforgettable experience for children and adults alike.
Why Choose Them:
- Professional face painting for birthdays, parties, festivals, and corporate events
- FDA-approved, hypoallergenic paints for child safety
- Temporary glitter tattoos and custom designs available
- Experienced and passionate artist focused on creativity and fun
- Fully insured for large or corporate events
4. Lianne Moseley Makeup Artist
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Lianne Moseley, known professionally as Lustredust, is a Calgary-based makeup artist and body painter with nearly 15 years of experience in beauty, bridal, and event makeup.
Renowned for her passion for body painting, Lianne has gained international recognition and taught her craft at events such as MADS 2016, IMATS London and Vancouver, and Kryolan’s Master Class.
She is dedicated to helping clients feel confident, glamorous, and uniquely themselves for any occasion.
Why Choose Them:
- Expertise in bridal, beauty, and special occasion makeup
- Renowned body painter with international teaching experience
- Focus on making clients feel confident and radiant
- Trusted by clients for gala, wedding, and event makeup
- Highly praised for creativity, precision, and professionalism
5. Face Painting Smileland
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Smileland, led by Yoselin Jaimes, specializes in creating magical and unforgettable celebrations for kids, teens, and adults in Calgary.
They offer vibrant face painting, glitter tattoos, and fun Bubble Hair stations, transforming any event into a memorable experience. Their Glitter Party service adds sparkle to birthday parties, teen events, and adult celebrations, ensuring every guest leaves with a smile.
With a focus on creativity, professionalism, and worry-free event planning, Smileland makes every celebration shine.
Why Choose Them:
- Expert face painting, glitter tattoos, and Bubble Hair stations
- Services for children, teens, and adult parties
- Focus on fun, creativity, and unforgettable experiences
- Professional and reliable event entertainment
- Highly praised for making parties stress-free and magical
6. DoodlesByPooja Face Painting and Art Classes
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DoodlesByPooja, led by Pooja, specializes in vibrant face painting that turns birthdays, festivals, community events, and gatherings into colorful celebrations.
With a keen eye for detail and a passion for creativity, Pooja transforms faces into magical works of art for all ages.
In addition to face painting, she shares her love for art through engaging art classes, inspiring participants to explore their own creativity.
Why Choose Them:
- Expert face painting for all ages and events
- Offers engaging art classes to foster creativity
- Highly praised for attention to detail and memorable experiences
- Professional, friendly, and passionate about creating magical moments
- Perfect for birthdays, community events, and festivals
7. The Flow and Arts
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The Flow and Arts is a full-service art & entertainment agency offering custom artwork and unforgettable event experiences.
Their team brings creativity to life through vibrant art commissions and professional face painting services for birthdays, corporate events, community gatherings, and private celebrations.
With a passion for artistic expression and years of expertise, they deliver stunning designs that captivate guests and elevate any event.
Why Choose Them:
- Professional face painting for all ages and occasions
- Licensed and insured, following Alberta Health Services hygiene guidelines
- Uses only top-quality, skin-safe, professional-grade face paints and glitter
- 7+ years of experience providing reliable, crowd-pleasing entertainment
- Offers custom art commissions with bold, vibrant designs
- Perfect for birthdays, corporate events, family parties, and festivals
Address: Calgary, AB T2K 0H6, Canada. Phone: +1 403-460-2686
8. Palak StudioInk
Palak StudioInk is a vibrant creative studio in Country Hills, offering art classes, face painting services, and engaging paint-and-sip nights for kids and adults.
With a warm, hands-on teaching style, Palak helps students explore drawing, sketching, acrylics, watercolors, and more—guiding beginners to confident artists without rigid or fixed course structures.
Whether you’re joining a workshop, booking face painting for an event, or commissioning custom artwork, Palak StudioInk delivers a friendly, inspiring artistic experience for all ages.
Why Choose Them:
- Offers art classes for kids and adults—beginner to advanced
- Provides face painting for events and celebrations
- Hosts fun paint-and-sip nights and virtual art workshops
- Teaches multiple mediums: acrylic, watercolor, sketching, pencil colors
- Personalized approach with rotating lessons and no rigid course structure
- Creates beautiful custom art pieces on request
9. Happy Faces by Marni
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Happy Faces by Marni delivers vibrant, high-quality face painting and body art for events of all kinds.
Led by Marni—a licensed, insured, and highly skilled artist—the business offers face painting, balloon twisting, airbrush tattoos, henna, and more.
Using only FDA-approved face paints, cosmetic-grade glitter, and organic, chemical-free henna (hand-mixed by Marni herself), you can count on safe, stunning, and professional results for every celebration.
Why Choose Them:
- Licensed, insured, and Alberta Health Services–compliant
- Offers face painting, balloon twisting, henna, and airbrush tattoos
- Uses only FDA-approved cosmetic paints and organic, chemical-free henna
- Ideal for birthdays, festivals, community events, weddings, grand openings & more
- Active portfolio updates on Facebook and Instagram
- Friendly, professional, and experienced artist
Phone: +1 403-689-9980
10. Terrrrrific Face Painting & Entertainment
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Terrrrrific Face Painting offers professional, affordable, and high-energy entertainment for corporate events, community gatherings, birthday parties, and nonprofit celebrations across Calgary.
Backed by a skilled team of experienced artists, they provide face painting, glitter tattoos, and balloon twisting that transform any event into a lively, colorful experience.
With a strong portfolio of city-wide events and a commitment to safety, they remain a trusted favorite among Calgary families and organizations.
Why Choose Them:
- Professional team of trained, talented artists for all event sizes
- Services include face painting, glitter tattoos, and balloon twisting
- Uses only cosmetic-grade, FDA-approved paints and glitter
- Fully compliant with Alberta Health Services hygiene guidelines
- Ideal for corporate, community, nonprofit, and large-scale events
- Affordable, reliable, and highly recommended across Calgary
