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October‟s Jam session was a hoot, for lack of better description. While we didn‟t get to
follow the agenda due to traffic issues, we were able to get the fun stuff out of the way with little
more than a hiccup or two!
Our meeting opened with the usual “meet, greet, and eat” and we were fortunate to have the
much adored Lindsay for our server for the evening. We didn‟t have enough members at the
meeting for the bylaws discussion but attendance plumped up just in time for our Inspiration
Challenge reveals.
The Inspiration Challenge, though more challenging than I‟d expected, was a blast as members
shared their creative fruits with the rest of the group and a few even demonstrated their designs
for us. Each month, one person‟s design will be highlighted in the upcoming newsletter as a step-
by-step (with their permission of course and providing, I can get progression photos of the de-
sign). Amanda was really on to something when she came up with this challenge and she de-
serves a big hug (and spaghetti noodle lashing) for her creativity challenging idea.
After the challenge reveals, we embarked on our usual patron painting jaunt and fellowship with
other members. This is by far, my most favorite time of the meeting because of the free exchange
of ideas and impromptu tutorials being offered up. A special thanks goes to Luise of Weezie
Does It for bringing that obscene bag of brushes that I‟m sure I drooled all over as well as a nice
collection of drool worthy DFX
paints for purchase.
November is fast approaching
and I can‟t wait to see what
fun the next meeting will bring!
Till then, Keep Painting!
October’s Jam Report October’s Jam Report Highlights from our monthly jam. .
October 2010
Issue #9
October Jam Report: Pg.1
November’s Agenda: Pg.2
Handling Referrals pt.2 : Pg.2/3
Inspiration Challenge Pics Pg. 4/5
Jam Photos Pg. 7
Just for Fun Pg.8
Up and Coming Pg. 9
Inside this issue: Inside this issue: 9 pgs.9 pgs.
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5975 Canal Road Valley View, OH
216-328-9871
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Handling Referrals (Pt.2) Handling Referrals (Pt.2) By Jeanette Benware By Jeanette Benware
The last of a two part discussion about the referral process.
P age 2 of 9 Is s ue # 9
November’s Agenda November’s Agenda N. E. Ohio Jammers:N. E. Ohio Jammers:
Amanda’s Elaborate Eyes Face Painting Amanda Destro 216-990-5929 (Twinsburg)
www.elaborateeyes.com [email protected]
Amazing Face Face Painting & Glitter Tattoos Daina I. Westman 440-364-9867 (Lake County)[email protected]
Face Painting by Cindy Face Painting Cindy Steele Cleveland, OH 216-215-4396 or 216-965-7257
Faces of Fair Face Painting, Glitter Tattoos & Henna Karen Fair, OSCI Cleveland, OH 216-961-7458 ~ 216-374-8497
Faces and Fun Face Painting Face/Body Painting, Balloons & Glitter Tattoos Connie Anderson-Ritter Brecksville, OH 440-724-8858 (8-6pm only) www.facesandfun.com
Fairy Tale Design Face Painting & Murals Janet Hill Avon, OH 440-937-2166 ~ 440-506-9776 www.fairytaledesign.net [email protected]
Fun Faces by Lori Face Painting Lori Jaryga Parma Heights, OH 440-281-0600 www.funfacesbylori.com [email protected]
Funky Faces/Body Art Face Painting, Temp Tattoos & Balloon Twisting Marjorie Funk Canton, OH 330-454-8725 [email protected]
Guylene Harold Face Painting North Olmstead, OH 216-387-6375~ 440-235-7029 [email protected]
November‟s meeting will begin pretty much the same way that all of our meetings do; a little bit
of fellowship and some eating. We ask that everyone try to make it to the meeting on time so that
we can follow the agenda as closely as possible.
We will, once again, attempt a brief discussion of the final bylaw topics that we haven‟t gone
over yet. We would like to have something completed for the group to review and ultimately vote
on by January, so this will be our last attempt to gather input from the group. We‟d prefer to have
a majority of the members in attendance during the discussion, so please try to be present for
the discussion. If we can‟t get member input, we‟ll fall back on using the bylaws of other guilds as
a guideline for our own. We‟re nearing the end of this tedious task, but it‟s one that will ensure a
solid foundation for the guild.
After the bylaws discussion, Amanda will share some of her ideas about harvesting inspiration as
well as give us a peek into how her brilliant mind works with her creative spirit. This is definitely not
something you want to miss out on!
This month, we‟ve been challenged to concoct a design using Sea Exploration as inspiration. We‟ll
be sharing/demonstrating those ideas during November‟s meeting. The inspiration challenge for
December can be found on page 7 of this newsletter.
After the group demos, we‟ll once again open the floodgates for some patron painting. I encour-
age everyone to get involved in this activity as much as possible because it‟s a great way to show
the public what you can do and get your business card out there!
Don‟t forget about the ongoing Mini Swap Shop. Everyone is welcomed to bring their unloved,
but gently used or new items to sell or trade. We only ask that, out of respect for others, you limit
your Swap Shop shopping to the times when there are no presentations taking place.
On the agenda for this meeting:
5:00-5:30pm Meet and Greet, (Swap Shop Open)
5:30-6:30pm Discussion of Bylaws topics. (Swap Shop Closed)
6:30-7:30pm Inspiration Discussion & Inspiration Challenge Reveals
7:30-9:00pm Patron painting & mindless wandering. (Swap Shop Open)
Last month, we discussed the basics of how to handle job referrals in a way that could make it a win-win
venture for everyone. This month, I want to sum up what was already discussed as well as toss in a few
points that given to me after press time last month.
Do
Communicate with the painter that you’re referring . Lack of communication has been proven to be
the primary cause of relationship failures for most people, face painters included. Up front commu-
nications about your expectations is the only viable cure to this epidemic.
Know your area painters and refer wisely. Who you send, especially if they are to represent your
company (as opposed to being a „free agent‟) can have lasting impact on your business. While it
may seem like a surefire way of getting the client to come back to you in the future, referring a gig
to someone you know can‟t deliver what the client wants will always backfire...in one way or the
other. Know the skill-set of the painters on your contact list and only refer those who you honestly
feel can not only deliver ALL of the goods but also will conduct business with you ethically. In other
words: Don‟t feed the sharks...it‟s in their nature to bite.
Be prepared to be flexible. It‟s easy to have a set of expectations that benefits primarily benefits
you, but if what you‟re offering fails to benefit the painter who‟s covering the job, expect conflict. If
you‟re open to discussion with the other painter, you will most likely come to an agreement that
works for both of you and maintain that relationship. Remember: No Painter is an Island.
Be realistic with your expectations. Let‟s say that you‟ve referred a painter to an client and per your
request, she only gave your contact information. Months later, she copies you on an email from that
client who wants to hire her. The email clearly reveals that the client Is looking for the painter that
last worked for them. How do you handle that situation? Do you require the that client continue to
use you as a middleman? What if the scenario repeats itself with the client always requesting the
same artist? How do you handle that referral? At what point do you agree to relinquish your middle-
North East Ohio Face Painters
Handling Referrals Handling Referrals (Pt. 2) (Pt. 2) ((continuedcontinued))
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N. E. Ohio Jammers:N. E. Ohio Jammers:
Imaginastic Face Painting Face Painting & Temporary Tattoos Jeanette Benware Avon/Avon Lake, OH 440-670-8156 ~ 440-835-7391 www.imaginastic-facepainting.com [email protected]
Joy the Clown Games, Balloons, Face Painting & Magic Cleveland, OH (South) 216-641-2333 ~ 216-970-6522
Suzan Houston Face Painting , Glitter Tats & Ballooning Richfield, OH 330-620-9530 ~ 330-659-3223 www.5star-talent.com
Tricia Jukubowski Face Painting Parma Hts., OH 440-842-9957 ~ 440-864-8108 [email protected]
Weezie Does It Crafts Face Painting & Various Crafts Olmsted Falls, OH 440-235-5757~440-759-3729 [email protected]
Interested in having your face painting business listed in our
directory? Contact Jeanette - 440-835-7391
man benefits and release that client to the other painter? Would you continue to be the go be-
tween while exacting a fee with every booking? Many painters insist on retaining fee rights even if
the client desires to skip the middle man. Others relinquish the contact once it becomes obvious
that the client wants to work with the other painter directly. How you handle such a situation (and it
is a common one) could mean the difference between a pleased customer and content painter
and a disgruntled customer who eventually gets tired of using the middleman approach and
washes their hands of BOTH painters. You should give this situation some serious thought, because it
does happen more than you know.
Be honest and fair. A painter pal of mine recently discovered that another painter she‟d covered
for has been lying to her customers about my friends availability when they called for her services
on several occasions. This came as a shock to my pal because she‟d been assured that by putting
her name on the back of the cards she‟d handed out for the other painter, she would be con-
tacted if her services were specifically requested. Imagine what went through the mind of the cus-
tomer, upon discovering my friend at a festival, and finding out that she‟d not been unavailable
after all. Imagine the turmoil the referring painter felt at losing a valued client once the customer
discovered the gaping holes in that painters honor system. I‟m not saying that you have to refer out
your jobs, but if dishonesty and deception are employed to get those jobs, you might want to re-
think your strategy. If ever it comes down to dollar signs or integrity, might I suggest the integrity? It‟s
a excellent vintage after all.
Be prepared to do the administrative work for the event if you desire to retain the client contact. It‟s
really simple. If you want to retain the customer, do the admin work and assume the risks. If the
painter you‟re hiring generally works with contracts, he/she may expect to received one from you.
If you want to retain your customer contact, it would be best to do the legwork that would bring
that customer back to you and it would be best to only refer to painters who agree to not pass on
their information. On the flipside of that coin, if you refer the job out and leave the paperwork and
risk to the other painter, expect the customer to contact that painter since you, by your lack of
administrative involvement, took yourself out of the communication loop.
Evaluate your referral fee expectations. The going rate for referral fees is between 5%-15% with
some charging more and some charging nothing at all. While using the cost of marketing as a
justification for referral fees is viable, it‟s not always a strong argument. As a seasoned „searcher‟, I
know that, when faced with one closed door, most callers will keep looking until they find what
they need. What that means is that when faced with one painter‟s lack of availability, the caller will
most likely keep looking until they find what they need, even without the use of a middleman. It‟s
for that very reason that many only require a fee for gigs that they‟ve already booked and con-
firmed. In essence, they‟ve sealed the deal and the other painter need only show up. Ultimately,
the decision is yours, just be cognizant of not crossing the line between gratuity and greed.
Don’t
Give the customer a quote unless you’re doing the paperwork. If you‟re going to just pass the job
on to whoever can take it, do your fellow painters a favor and leave the price quote out of the
conversation. If the customer insists on a ballpark, by all means give them one, but make it a wide
range ballpark. Many painters bristle at the idea of having a caller tell them what their rates should
be based on what you‟re willing to charge.
Forget to pass on information. It‟s all well and good that you play middleman with your bookings,
but if you do decide to do so, it‟s imperative that you remember to pass on information to the
painter who‟s working the event. It might even be necessary for you to serve as a liaison between
the client and the painter. That‟s what some call “agent legwork”; be prepared for it. Any glitches
that arise as a result of failed information transfer, will rest squarely on your shoulders, so when in
doubt over inform and over inform often.
Forget to communicate. Communication is so important, it deserves to be mentioned twice! Com-
municate with the painter, before and after the event. Communicate with the customer
(especially if you‟re playing middleman) before and after the event. Keeping the lines of communi-
cation open can be a great way to nurture healthy, productive business relationships and it ulti-
mately keeps your customers happy.
The referral process is not one of the easiest things to maneuver, but neither is it impossible to manage
with efficiency and success. A lot of thought should go into how you choose to manage your referrals
since it‟s really a matter of personal preference. The above list is a compilation of input that I‟ve re-
ceived from many industry veterans who have mastered this process. Ultimately, we all have to do what
best serves our goals, hopefully that can be done in a positive way that benefits everyone!. Good luck!
North East Ohio Face Painters
Do you have something to say?
If you have an article you’d like to submit or even a topic you’d like to see covered in the newsletter,
please don’t hesitate to contact Jeanette. 440-835-7391
P age 4 of 9 Is s ue # 9
October’s Inspiration Challenge Results October’s Inspiration Challenge Results
October was the kickoff month for Amanda‟s Inspiration Challenge exercises. The challenge was formulated to stretch the creative mus-
cle and to encourage members to share the fruits of those cerebral exertions. October's inaugural them was Autumn Inspirations and I
have to admit that I was to blame for that ill thought out theme! Fall is my favorite season and it was the first thing that came to mind
when I was brainstorming for theme ideas. Until I picked up my brush and attempted to translate my fondness for autumn into a face
painting design, I had no idea how daunting the task would be!
Fortunately, many of the Jammers took up the gauntlet despite the creative obstacles and were willing to share them with the class.
Here‟s an overview of the fruits of our labors:
Karen Fair of Faces of Fair constructed these fall themed masks
Jeanette of Imaginastic created this leaf inspired eye design.
This Aboriginal inspired design was painted by Lori of Fun Faces by Lori. Connie of Faces and Fun came up with this spooky silhouette.
Suzan Houston of 5-Star Talent created this quick and
easy one-stroke pumpkin design.
So out of the ashes of a bad idea, creativity rises! I want to
thank everyone who took this idea theme and ran with it
(even if you wanted to beat me senseless while you were
doing it!). Fortunately, November‟s challenge will be Sea
Exploration which should be a lot more executable and
creativity friendly!
North East Ohio Face Painters
P age 5 of 9 Is s ue # 9
Inspiration Challenge: Autumn Leaves StepInspiration Challenge: Autumn Leaves Step--byby--StepStep
North East Ohio Face Painters
1. Sponge in the rough shapes of the desired leaves around
the eye area be sure to spread the color subtly across the eye-
lid as well. For this design, the leaf base colors were placed
above the eyebrow on one side and below the eyes for the
other side for a more balanced effect. Accuracy isn’t impor-
tant when sponging the shape, nor is color placement, take a
look at a fall leaf and you’ll understand why.
2. Quickly draw in your leaf shapes around each color, again,
keep it fluid; you won’t need to spend a lot of time doing
this. Do a study on the basic leaf shapes and veining and do a
quick and dirty representation. Terminate your leaves at the
lash/eyebrow line.
3. Extend the leaf boundaries of your leaves with some
swirls, curls and dots. Less is more here, you just want a hint
of embellishments to avoid detracting from the overall design.
4. Give the design a little “pop” with white dot accents, again,
less is more to avoid transforming your fall design into a win-
ter wonderland!
5 Wrap it all up with some gold, copper, or iridescent fairy
dust. You could also add some accents with liquid bling if
time permits.
Optional: Use the most complementary of the leaf colors on
the lips and blot with glitter while still damp.
Materials:
Mehron Paradise Aquacolour
Copper Penny Metallic
Hot Rod Green Metallic
Gold Medal Metallic
Black
White
Cosmetic Glitter
Design by Jeanette Benware
w/o Lip Paint w/ Lip Paint & Glitter
Is s ue # 9 P age 6 of 9
More October Jam PhotosMore October Jam Photos
Suzan and Daina talk shop... Tricia’s Sharnell Makeover... Amanda’s stunning butterfly...
Unknown Pumpkin Patch design Karen Fair whipped out a couple of adorable dragons…. ...Lori’s aboriginal artwork...
Lori creating her inspiration piece... ...Amanda and Lori...up to something...probably not good... Jammers meet...greet...and eat…what a life!
November’s Inspiration Challenge:
Christmas TidingsChristmas Tidings
Create a design that is inspired by the holi-
day season quickly approaching. From
candy canes to mistletoe, Saint Nick to
Snow elves, anything goes! Create your
Christmas inspired design and share it with
the group during the December 1st Jam.
You can demo your design for us or bring
some step-by-step pictures of it to share!
A l l w o r k m u s t b e y o u r o w n o r i g i n a l c r e a t i o n . Happy Painting!
NovemberNovember MiniMini Flea/Swap Flea/Swap
Do you have some face painting stash that
just doesn’t work for your style of painting?
Did you buy some stuff that you later decided
you really shouldn’t have?
Do you just have too much junk in your face
painting trunk?
Well bring your gently used, un-
wanted/unneeded items to the Jam priced to sell
and you may just find another home for them.
Each seller is responsible for the security of their
sale items and payment methods. Cash and
swaps are suggested, but checks maybe be ac-
cepted at the seller’s discretion.
North East Ohio Face Painters
Jeanette’s quickie hearts design...
Amanda’s awesome zebra mask....
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Just For FunJust For Fun
P age 7 of 9
The Littlest Painters
It seams only right to take a moment to showcase the
burgeoning talent of our youngest attendees, Michaela
and Jordan kept themselves busy with a little painting
practice of their own. Judging by their technique,
they‟ve been paying close attention to their creative
mother‟s eh? Obviously, we‟re being watched more than we think Jammers! Maybe the future is bright after
all!
A special note of thanks goes out to Lindsay, our server, who graciously gave up her limbs, hair and uniform for
the girls‟ pursuit of artistic growth! Lindsey also offered up her services as a tutor while the girls were doing their
homework at the start of the meeting. Now THAT‟S service!
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You are Invited!You are Invited!
P age 8 o f 9
To: To: The N.E.O. Jammers 1st Annual Christmas Potluck
When: When: December ??, 2010 (We’ll take a vote on the date at the meeting)
Where: Where: The home of Connie Ritter
Brecksville, OH 44012
Please join us in a small celebration of a wonderful year of profes-
sional growth and friendship. Bring a covered dish to share and a bag
full of merriment and good cheer! This will be a paint-free event!
Christmas Gift SwapChristmas Gift Swap
We’ll be having a Christmas gift swap that will take place during the
party. This is a voluntary swap so don’t feel that you must participate.
If you are interested in participating, please let Jeanette or Connie know
when you R.S.V.P. so that they can work the logistics of the activity.
All gifts must be a new condition, purchased face painting related items.
The value of the gift should fall between$15-$20. There will be children
present at the party, so please ensure that your gift is of good taste.
Please R.S.V.P. By December 1st Please R.S.V.P. By December 1st
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We’re on the web! www.NEOhioFacepainters.Wordpress.com
North East Ohio Face Painters
Our next Jam will be held on Our next Jam will be held on
Wednesday, November 3rd, Wednesday, November 3rd,
at Hoggy’s of Garfield.at Hoggy’s of Garfield.
Hope to see you there!Hope to see you there!
On the Wire: Upcoming EventsOn the Wire: Upcoming Events
P age 9 o f 9
The mission of the North East Ohio Face Painters group is comprised of several important objectives:
To provide a means for which area face painters can meet in a non-competitive environment that facilitates not only
professional and person growth, but camaraderie as well.
To bring awareness of professional face painters to N.E. Ohio. It is through this awareness that what we have to offer will
evolve from being a perceived value to a realized one.
To enable a better system of networking through awareness of other face painters in our area.
To uphold a standard of material safety and professional business practices.
And most importantly, to provide a way for painters to have FUN without worrying about line control, time constraints or
weird painting requests...okay...maybe not so much the weird requests.
Our MissionOur Mission
Interested in leading a meeting? Got ideas for the next Interested in leading a meeting? Got ideas for the next
one? Let us know!one? Let us know!
