This Butterfly Face Paint Design Sells at Every Party (And Here’s Why)

If there’s one face paint design I know will get requested over and over again at kids parties… it’s butterflies.

Butterflies are one of those designs that never go out of style. They work for so many ages, they photograph beautifully, and parents absolutely love them.

That’s why I wanted to film this easy floral butterfly face paint tutorial and show exactly how I create one of my most requested party designs step-by-step.

Whether you’re learning face painting for fun, wanting a creative side hustle, or dreaming of starting your own party business, this design is one worth mastering.

Watch the Butterfly Face Paint Tutorial

In this video, I take you through my process for creating a colourful butterfly design that looks impressive but is still quick enough for real-life events.

One thing beginners often don’t realise is that successful face painting isn’t about creating complicated artwork…

It’s about creating designs that are:

• Fast
• Beautiful
• Repeatable
• Comfortable for children to wear
• Easy to recreate consistently

That’s exactly why this butterfly works so well.

My Simple Butterfly + Flower Technique

One of the reasons this design works so beautifully is because we keep the structure simple.

Instead of starting with large wings across the entire face, we first paint a small butterfly in the middle of the design to create a focal point.

From there, we surround the butterfly with double-dipped flowers throughout the design, building colour, movement and softness around the face.

This technique creates a design that feels full and impressive without becoming difficult to paint.

Double-dipped flowers are one of my favourite face painting techniques because they instantly add:
🦋 Dimension
🌸 Colour variation
✨ A more professional finished look

And the best part, they’re beginner friendly once you learn the brush loading technique.

Why Butterfly Designs Are So Popular at Parties

After painting at countless events, I’ve noticed butterflies are almost always among the top requests.

Kids love:
🦋 Bright colours
🌸 Pretty floral details
✨ Sparkly finishing touches

Parents love:
✔ Fast queue times
✔ Designs that look amazing in photos
✔ Children leaving excited and confident

When you have a strong butterfly design in your face painting menu, you’ll use it constantly.

What You’ll Learn in This On The Job Video

Inside this video, I show:

Creating a Butterfly Focal Point

Learn how starting with a smaller butterfly can make the whole design feel more balanced and easier to build.

Double-Dipped Floral Placement

See how I place layered flowers around the butterfly to create a beautiful flowing composition.

Real Event Techniques

This isn’t about spending 20 minutes creating perfection.

This tutorial focuses on practical techniques you can actually use at parties and events.

Could Face Painting Become More Than a Hobby?

So many face painters start because they simply enjoy painting.

Then they discover they can:

• earn weekend income
• build confidence
• create flexible work
• bring joy to families and events

If you’ve ever wondered whether face painting could become something more for you, now is a great time to start learning.

Start with My 5 FREE Beginner Face Painting Lessons

If you’d like to build confidence and learn the most popular face paint designs kids ask for, I’ve created 5 FREE beginner lessons to help you get started.

Inside these free lessons you’ll learn beginner-friendly techniques and designs you can begin practising straight away.

👉 Get your 5 FREE Beginner Face Painting Lessons here:
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I’d love to help you start your face painting journey, whether that’s for fun, creativity, or building something bigger.