YMCA Gig Pics

So I have finally started painting professionally. I have only had a few gigs so far but word of mouth is spreading which is great. I am still feeling a bit timid and uneasy but the more I do the more confident I will be. This particular gig was at one of the local YMCA summer day camps as part of their carnival week. For more info on YMCA day camps in Ottawa click here .

Sweetest little Red/Blue Lion

I had a large group to paint but they were all quite patient. This little guy was one of the more adventurous ones of the bunch . He had sat and really thought about what he wanted before he got to my chair. Great job buddy !

Beautiful Hibiscus

I had spent most of the morning doing snakes, Batman faces and scorpions so when I was asked for a flower I was happy to oblige. Turned out well. It was a little surreal for me to be at a camp working and not actually being one of the counsellors. It was nice to get out and paint.

Over the Rainbow

I was having a lot of requests for butterfly eyes , mostly pink ones. I was so glad when this wee girl asked but said she wanted a rainbow butterfly. I don't have any rainbow cakes yet in my kit but I am certainly going to put some in. I did this one by loading my sponge with a brush and adding each colour in turn. Isn't she beautiful.

Pink /Orange Flutter Eyes

I also had a huge age range to paint. The kids were from 3 yrs old  to 15 . Plus there were a few enthusiastic adults there to who had their faces done too. This lovely tween wanted a butterfly but not a kiddie one. I tried to give her a pretty but cool design. She loved it.
I had a great day , except for not having a comfy chair..lol. Can't wait for the next adventure.
For more photos from the gig click here