Football fans are some of the most passionate folk around. And for many, that means tailgating and cheering on their teams in the most spirited of beauty looks. Sure there's football nail polish to top off any enthusiastic ensemble, but as these following fans prove, the hair and makeup is just as important as well. Are you ready for some football . . . face paint? You know you are. Read more

I choose you, Lipachu! Artist Paige Thompson has been creating this adorable series of lipstick art animals that are both brilliant and fun. They include a Pikachu, a fox, a jaguar, a crab, and a panda. (She's even working on more now.) I recently talked with her about how she comes up with her "Animal-ipsticks," what she uses to create them, and how she makes her lips into the perfect canvas Read more

In her photography project "Painted Faces," designer Michelle Samuels had a group of models paint their faces and told them that they could do whatever they wanted. The only caveat was that they weren't allowed to paint anything symbolic. "Abstract was their only option, and the resulting faces ended up showing a bit of each person's personality," she says. The photos are lovely, and the paint Read more

Scary witch is a classic Halloween costume, but all the cobwebs and cackling in the world aren't as creepy as some frightening face paint and a prosthetic nose. Face-painting artist Yolanda Bartram from BodyFX in New Zealand created this great witch makeup in just a few minutes. She's shared a straightforward step-by-step tutorial for creating the look with just a fake nose, faux warts, adhesive, Read more

If you're still looking for an amazing Halloween disguise, I've got some great last-minute ideas that'll have your friends impressed no matter what kind of party you're going to. These 15 ideas range from the lovely to the downright creepy, and almost all of them require nothing but a face painting kit. So click through for some instant inspiration. Photo courtesy Lynne Jamieson Read more