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<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" rowspan="3" width=155 BGCOLOR="#990000" TEXT="#F7F7FF"> <div> <IMG SRC="1658ebe0.jpg" border=0 width="142" height="190" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="_"><IMG SRC="1567d220.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="34" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></A></div> <div> <A HREF="about_us.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="About Us"><IMG SRC="1577d220.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="34" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></A></div> <div> <A HREF="gallery.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Gallery"><IMG SRC="1587d220.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="34" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></A></div> <div> <A HREF="pricing.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Pricing"><IMG SRC="1597d220.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="34" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></A></div> <div> <A HREF="other_acts.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Other Acts"><IMG SRC="15a7d220.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="34" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></A></div> <div> <A HREF="contact.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact"><IMG SRC="15b7d220.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="34" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></A></div> <div> <IMG SRC="151721b0.png" border=0 width="114" height="27" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <B>SERVING</B></div> <div> <B>NY METRO AREA</B></div> <div> <B>(516) 935-8714</B></div> <bR> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=127 BGCOLOR="#444444" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="831" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 124 ><NOBR><div> <B><IMG SRC="16f37760.jpg" border=0 width="567" height="118" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" height=311 width="100%" colspan=2 BGCOLOR="#111111" TEXT="#F7F7FF"> <div> <B>About Us</B></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="755" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="COLS" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 701 WIDTH="585"><div> <I><B>Fast, Fun & Festive…</B></I></div> <div> <B>This decorative art form is always popular for: </B></div> <div> <B>Birthday Parties  </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#CC3300" FACE="Webdings" ><B>=</B></FONT><B> Sweet Sixteens  </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#CC3300" FACE="Webdings" ><B>= </B></FONT><B>Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, etc…</B></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>We even transform adults into various characters at thematic events too!</B></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>Livens Up Any Party!</B></I></div> <bR> <div> <B>Our Professional artists only use non-allergenic paints and are fully insured</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Who W</B><B>e Are</B></div> <div> <I><B>Face Painting NY</B></I> , an elite team of creative artists, has transformed people into art since 1988. Face Painting's lead artist, Blanca Arriaza, was classically trained in fine arts and has had successful one-woman shows exhibiting her work worldwide. From fine arts, she then became interested in cosmetics and worked as a color matcher and lab technician for some of the leading manufacturers in the industry. The combination of her art skills and complete understanding of cosmetics and the mechanics of makeup application make her an ideal master face and body artist. Blanca has entertained tens of thousands of people with her artistry and put together a team of equally talented </div> <div> artists who continue to carry the torch...or more specifically 'the brush'!</div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="569" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 227 WIDTH="268"><div> Although face painting is still our major passion, we are now branching out into other forms of temporary body art-- Body Painting, Temporary Tattoos, and Henna Art, all of which are popular with kids as well as adults.</div> <bR> <div> We also have the finest Caricaturists on our team to creating an entertaining and  everlasting art suitable for framing!</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="other_acts.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Other Acts">(See 'OTHER ACTS')</A></div> <bR> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <B><IMG SRC="1ca09d70.jpg" border=0 width="265" height="215" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="gallery.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Gallery"><B>CLICK HERE TO SEE BODY ART SAMPLE</B></A><A HREF="gallery.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Gallery"><B>S</B></A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="157"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="701" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="157" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 627 WIDTH="585"><bR> <div> <B>Face & Body Art Materials</B></div> <div> Only the best water-based facepaints and products are used by Face Painting NY, conforming to strict EEC/USA regulations and manufactured by Grimas, Kryolan and Snazaroo, which are "parent-friendly" and easily washed-off faces (and clothes) with soap and water. In addition, most are hypo-allergenic, non-toxic and free from animal testing.</div> <bR> <div> The basework is applied with damp sponges whilst the linework and fine detail is added with artists brushes. We often also use pearlised paints and glitters for a stunning final effect. A full face takes approximately 5 minutes to create (sometimes less) and dries very quickly. The effect is dramatically colourful, does not smudge easily and usually lasts until bathtime.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Safety</B></div> <div> Safety aspects are very important so we take great care to avoid any potential problems by using the best products on the market and avoid painting anyone suffering from known skin problems. All Face Painting NY's painters are fully trained to a high standard and follow a strict code of conduct covering safety and hygiene aspects.</div> <bR> <div> It is Face Painting NY's policy not to paint children of two years of age or under and any children with skin disorders or infections such as coldsores. However, in such circumstances it is often possible to paint a hand or limb instead. </div> <bR> <div> Face Painting NY is fully insured for public liability and clearly displays notices at each venue to inform customers of the facts outlined above, as well as other safety issues.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Cleaning</B></div> <div> Removal of water-based facepaint is best achieved with warm water, soap and a flannel. </div> <div> Face paint should never be left on the skin overnight. Should any paint get onto clothes, it is recommended that these be left to soak overnight in cold water before a normal hot wash.</div> <bR> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="157"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="627" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="157" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>                              </B></div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=41 style=" border-top: 1px solid #990000;" BGCOLOR="#555555" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <B>About Us</B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#AAAAAA" FACE="Symbol" ><B>   ·   </B></FONT><A HREF="gallery.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Gallery">Gallery</A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#AAAAAA" FACE="Symbol" ><B>   ·   </B></FONT><A HREF="pricing.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Pricing">Pricing</A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#AAAAAA" FACE="Symbol" ><B>   ·   </B></FONT><A HREF="other_acts.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Other Acts">Other Acts</A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#AAAAAA" FACE="Symbol" ><B>   ·   </B></FONT><A HREF="contact.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact">Contact</A></div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>