(link hidden). Merry Mary is a popular Face Painter and Childrens' Entertainer in the Lake of the Ozarks area, from Columbia to Springfield, and more! Merry Mary dresses for the occasion, with over 30 variations of her costumes. Using only the best quality face paint - Wolfe Bros. Professional Paint, Merry has painted thousands of children and entertained at various venues from corporate events to restaurants to birthday parties. Merry is also a professional whimsy artist specializing in child and pet portraits. If you are looking for a fun time with an enthusiastic and upbeat children's entertainer, Merry Mary is the one to call!
Marry came to our son’s 4th birthday party and was able to paint 30 faces, with any request, in about 2.5 hours. She takes pictures of each kid and then mails you a hard copy. She also makes a personalized drawing of the special kiddo!! Mary is super talented and so patient with kids.
Mary was wonderful! The kids loved her and their faces were adorable.
Mary was prompt, prepared, and was able to face paint every request. She strives for quality and really enjoys making kids smile.
Response from Merry Mary:
Thank you, Dave!
Painting for Midwest Children's Burn Camp is one of the highlights of my year! Those kids are my heroes! I have gotten to know some of them over the years. How they grow every year!
Thanks again, Dave for bringing me back again this year!
❤Mary
We had a line all night for the talented Miss Merry Mary! Hope she can attend next our company picnic next year:)
Hired for a girls 7th bday party. Very professional and a absolute joy. Mary was a big hit even the older kids loved it. Would recommend Mary for any event. She did a fantastic job. Thank you mary for making my little princess's party a remarkable one
Response from Merry Mary:
Thank YOU, Erica, for inviting me. It was a pleasure and a privilege to paint for your darling daughter's Happy 7th Birthday Unicorn Party! ❤
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Merry Mary painted faces of very happy kids who attended our Elks Youth Day, even the "guy" in charge.
Response from Merry Mary:
Thank you, Frank and Jacki! What a fun experience! Thank you for inviting me to participate in your Youth Day Bowling Party!
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Merry Mary does amazing work. She did a great job interacted with the children. We live in a small town and she remembered some of the children from a different event. I will hire her again.
Response from Merry Mary:
Thank you, Swanetta! Yours was a wonderful, joyful back-to-school event! I am glad to have been a part of it!
Merry Mary is the best face painter.all my kids and friends had fun. She was on time very funny and did a great job.
Response from Merry Mary:
Thank you so much, Veronica! It was a great party!
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We were so happy with Mary! She went above and beyond what we had expected. She was great with the children and I would refer her to anyone that needs a face painter for a children's party. We are even going to try to use her for a Murder Mystery party in the future. I am picky and was very happy with her service!!!
Response from Merry Mary:
Thank you, Diana! High praise indeed! It was such a pleasure to meet you and your lovely family! I appreciate the kind words. I thoroughly enjoyed your girl's party. I look forward to working with and for you again! Most Sincerely, Merry Mary
We invited Merry Mary to my son's first birthday party. The last baby I will ever have so we had to do it big. When she arrived she got right to business! She was by far the life of the party! We had an absolute blast. Everybody was so excited. Highly recommend to everyone.
Response from Merry Mary:
Ashley, thank you so much! Rockin' party! Everyone was so awesome and welcoming! I enjoyed myself as much as your family and friends! Thanks again! ;) Merry Mary
This is the second year that Merry Mary provided face painting at our event. She is so great with the kids and is an amazing artist. You can tell that she truly loves her work! We will most definitely be using her in the future, and I always recommend her to others.
Response from Merry Mary:
Thank you, Trina! I love working with you and March of Dimes! I am proud to be a part of such an excellent cause -- nurturing our teeniest and most challenged little people! I am looking forward to working with you again! ♥♥Merry Mary
She was an absolute blast! We used her for a sorority Bid Day and the ladies loved it!
Mary does a wonderful job and has a special way with making people feel like part of something magical! She reminded us a lot of the people who made Disney special for us. She's cheerful and easy going and does an awesome job! I highly recommend her to anyone in the are ( we are in Columbia,MO) she even mailed us pics of all the kids for thank you cards and a copy for us to remember our sons special party! She's just awesome!
Response from Merry Mary:
Thank you, Aisha! You are a lovely and gracious hostess. I very much enjoyed Youssef's party, and I am glad you enjoyed the photos!
Merry Mary is a must have for your event. We highly recommend her and her talent.
Response from Merry Mary:
Thank you, EntPro! I highly recommend you as a booking agent as well! I had a blast at your Family Fun Fest and look forward to the next one! :)
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The kids line up and excitedly decide what they want painted or what they want to "be." (See my website, (link hidden)) As they get closer, they have the opportunity to look over my "books" / photo album binders filled with pictures of my little clients. The books showcase recent events and parties, and the kids often discuss among themselves colors and features. Eg. We can both be kitties, you be pink and I will be purple. Or, lets be zombies, with fangs and blood. The books serve to help keep order in line, and build excitement at the same time. I discuss my clients expectations, create a work of art, then take their pictures, for use in the books. We have a great time! Visit my website, (link hidden) for many examples of my very satisfied clients!
I am a professional artist. My website is (link hidden), and you can see over 100 of my little painted clients. After 20 years in office management and administration in corporate Chicago, I moved to the Lake of the Ozarks where I started a new career in Childrens' Entertainment. I LOVE WHAT I DO! I am a popular face painter, especially in Lake of the Ozarks area and Columbia (go Mizzou!) where I do most of my work. The category is Face Painter, but I do Face Art. I am also a photographer and have created my famous "Books" where the kids and adults can see their faces, and the faces of others. The kids and I get creative and we do princesses and dragons, puppies and ponies, tigers and kittens, and anything else they can conjure up! Some painters do certain things. I do anything! If I can picture it, I can paint it!
| February 29, 2020 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Children's Birthday Party |
| May 25, 2019 • 11:00am - 12:30pm | Product Promotion |
| November 20, 2018 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Children's Birthday Party |
| October 07, 2018 • 11:00am - 12:30pm | Festival |
| August 11, 2018 • 6:00pm - 8:30pm | Nonprofit Event |
| July 27, 2018 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Corporate Event |
| July 07, 2018 • 2:30pm - 4:30pm | Children's Birthday Party |
| May 05, 2018 • 10:30am - 12:30pm | Nonprofit Event |
| July 30, 2017 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
| June 17, 2017 • 4:30pm - 6:00pm | Birthday (Child) |
| June 10, 2017 • 10:00am - 12:00pm | Birthday (Child) |
| February 17, 2017 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Birthday (Child) |
| December 09, 2016 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Corporate Event |
| October 08, 2016 • 11:00am - 2:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
| August 20, 2016 • 10:00am - 2:00pm | Grand Opening |
| May 15, 2016 • 2:00pm - 4:30pm | Nonprofit Event |
| May 14, 2016 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Birthday (Child) |
| May 01, 2016 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Fundraiser |
| August 24, 2015 | Fair/Festival |
| May 03, 2015 | Fundraiser |
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