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94 Face Painters serving San Marcos, CA

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Crystal's Body Art

5.0 (7)
6 Verified bookings

  • Vista, CA
  • Face Painter
  • 6 miles from San Marcos
  • Contact for pricing

Chele W. said “This artist is amazingly talented and fully invested in the theme of the event. She dresses up and does her makeup/face paint to get into character. Working with her was a pleasure, and I would hire...”

Artbika Face Art Studio

1 Verified booking

  • San Marcos, CA
  • Face Painter
  • Contact for pricing

Hi! I’m Ambika, an artist offering live painting, face painting, and fun, creative paint parties for all kinds of events and special occasions! 🎨 From...

Events by MC

5.0 (5)
16 Verified bookings

  • Oceanside, CA
  • Face Painter
  • 13 miles from San Marcos
  • Starts at $150 per hour

Melissa B. said “For my daughter's 8th birthday she wanted a face painter to come and it worked out perfectly. All 22 kids were so happy to pick out what they wanted to look like ans they looked amazing!”

Fancy Nancy Faces

1 Verified booking

  • San Diego, CA
  • Face Painter
  • 30 miles from San Marcos
  • Contact for pricing

Face painting services. Great for anything from birthday parties to corporate events. Airbrush Tattoos. We have over 2,000 options and can customize tattoos...

Face & Body Art by Sydney

5.0 (31)
Top Performer
88 Verified bookings

  • Escondido, CA
  • Face Painter
  • 5 miles from San Marcos
  • Contact for pricing

Maria S. said “Sydney was friendly, professional, and arrived right on time. Her work was beautiful, and everyone loved the face painting. She was wonderful to work with, and I would definitely recommend her!”

Amanda's Face Painting

5.0 (12)
Top Performer
28 Verified bookings

  • Encinitas, CA
  • Face Painter
  • 10 miles from San Marcos
  • Contact for pricing

Steven M. S. E. said “Face Painter great job with personable, engaged guests, and we really liked her work”

Happy Hearts Face Painting

5.0 (11)
Top Performer
14 Verified bookings

  • San Diego, CA
  • Face Painter
  • 30 miles from San Marcos
  • Starts at $100 per hour

Johana L. said “She is a very professional face painter and is incredibly kind and friendly with the children. In addition to her magnificent work, we love collaborating with her”

Alisa Silverstein

1.0 (1)
2 Verified bookings

  • Oceanside, CA
  • Face Painter
  • 13 miles from San Marcos
  • Contact for pricing

Making your dreams come true is my success. Together we will create everlasting memories and inspirational moments for you and your guests. I can head up the...

Happy Cat Entertainment

5.0 (10)
26 Verified bookings

  • Fallbrook, CA
  • Face Painter
  • 17 miles from San Marcos
  • $150 – $175 per event

Rivka L. said “Tatiana is so talented and works very quickly! She responds in a timeley manner and was very professional. Her work is true art”

Haileys Face Painting

5.0 (1)
9 Verified bookings

  • El Cajon, CA
  • Face Painter
  • 27 miles from San Marcos
  • Contact for pricing

Sam M. said “Hailey’s very professional and talented! Everyone loved the face paint and balloons. She’s efficient and everyone got face paint even some of the adults. It made my little girls party so much more...”

Arrietty

5.0 (1)
2 Verified bookings

  • San Diego, CA
  • Face Painter
  • 30 miles from San Marcos
  • $500 – $1,500 per event

Elisabeth B. D. said “Working with Arrietty was fantastic. They really came through for me on an event I had to plan last-minute. They were so communicative, asked great questions, answered mine, provided all the resources...”

Colorbeatpaintthefun

5.0 (2)
2 Verified bookings

  • San Diego, CA
  • Face Painter
  • 30 miles from San Marcos
  • Contact for pricing

Sharon R. said “Punctual, talented and polite. A joy to have her at our event.”

Face Painting by Laurie Marquez

5.0 (10)
16 Verified bookings

  • San Diego, CA
  • Face Painter
  • 30 miles from San Marcos
  • $100 – $150 per event

Heather M. said “She was so lovely to all the littles at the party, even starting some on their arms before they were brave enough to do their faces. It was such a great experience, and she is very talented! ”

MirCat DragonFae

5.0 (5)
4 Verified bookings

  • San Diego, CA
  • Face Painter
  • 30 miles from San Marcos
  • Contact for pricing

Kat L. said “Amira give a stunning performance, and included burlesque, tribal dance, and fire dance. So much talent! She is brilliant, charming, and incredibly sexy. The audience was wowed. I will definitely hire...”

Face Painting by Julie

5.0 (2)
9 Verified bookings

  • San Diego, CA
  • Face Painter
  • 30 miles from San Marcos
  • $25 – $50 per hour

Barbara K. said “Looking forward to booking Julie for our next event!”

Kate and Faces

4.86 (8)
11 Verified bookings

  • San Diego, CA
  • Face Painter
  • 30 miles from San Marcos
  • Starts at $150 per hour

Cynthia U. said “Very professional and fun. Incredible talent.”

Enjoy It Faces

5.0 (1)

  • Vista, CA
  • Face Painter
  • 6 miles from San Marcos
  • $120 – $150 per hour

Sandra E. said “Patricia was the highlight of the party. I am soooo HAPPY with her services. She was very professional, from her tablecloth, down to her outfit! We had a Justin bieber at our party, a four foot...”

Patty Paints

New member

  • San Diego, CA
  • Face Painter
  • 30 miles from San Marcos
  • Contact for pricing

I'm a professional face painter. I bring creativity, color, and a little magic to every event, creating fun, vibrant, and beautifully detailed designs that make...

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Quick facts for Face Painters in San Marcos, CA

45,357 quotes sent

In the past year, Face Painters have sent 45,357 quotes to event planners.

8th most popular

Face Painters rank #8 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.

4.9 out of 5 stars

There are 19,927 Face Painter reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 4.9 stars.

1.4 days on average to book

From request to booking, it takes 1.4 days (on average) to hire a Face Painter.

San Marcos ranks #24

San Marcos is the 24th most popular city for Face Painters requests in California.

Popular events

Face Painters are typically hired for Children’s Birthday Parties, Anniversary Parties, and Campus Events in San Marcos, CA.

California ranks #1

California is the most popular state for Face Painters requests in the United States.

Past events for Face Painters in San Marcos, CA

Great experience

Face Painter

5.0

April 18, 2026

2.5 hours

Very talented, patience and really fast to do the kids paintings, really recommebmnd
Event total

$260

Professional, great with kids, good art

Face Painter

5.0

October 31, 2026

1 hour

Crystal did a great job listening to the kids and creating art for their faces or arms. She was able to do all 9 girls in 1 hour as promised. She had a great way with the girls. Her pricing was very reasonable compared to other artists.
Event total

$100

About booking Face Painters in San Marcos, CA

Hire a face painter to bring a splash of color to your next birthday party, corporate event, company picnic, or festival. Many professional face painters offer a variety of services from face art to glitter tattoos to body art. They use top-quality products and maintain the highest sanitary standards so you can have a fun and safe experience. Face paint is always a hit, especially at kids parties, so find the best face painters in San Marcos, CA on GigSalad!

The cost of face and body painting services in San Marcos, California can vary depending on the size of your event, the number of guests, and the level of detail required for the art. Most face painters can handle 5-10 people per hour if the designs are fairly simple. Some party entertainers might offer packages with multiple services like face painting and balloon twisting for an additional cost. This can be a good option for larger events. Contact local face painters above to get quotes customized for your event.

When browsing San Marcos face painters, check out their profiles to learn more about their service. Look at photos of their work and read reviews from past clients to gauge their experience level and professionalism. When talking with different artists, make sure you discuss all the details of your event and ask important questions. What packages do they offer? How many guests can they paint within the time frame of the event? Are their products washable and hypoallergenic?

Once you’ve settled on a face painter to hire, secure the booking through GigSalad. Our easy-to-use platform allows you to communicate with the artists, confirm your agreement, and make a secure payment all in one place. Every GigSalad booking is protected by our Worry-Free Guarantee so you can rest easy knowing we have your back.

Face Painters serving the San Marcos, CA area

These Face Painters serve the wider San Marcos and San Diego county area and travel to Escondido, Vista, Rancho Santa Fe, Valley Center, Encinitas, Fairbanks Ranch, Bonsall, Cardiff By The Sea, Carlsbad, San Luis Rey, Solana Beach, Oceanside, Del Mar, Poway, Camp Pendleton, Pauma Valley, Pala, Fallbrook, Ramona, Rainbow, Lakeside, and Palomar Mountain.