At Oyster Eye Design, we believe the world is your oyster and it's the oyster you design. Founded by lifelong artist CassiRaye, we create vibrant, imaginative experiences through professional face painting using FDA-compliant paints. A Shepherd University graduate, CassiRaye brings passion, precision, and joy to every event, from birthdays to festivals. With a full setup and the ability to serve large crowds, she also offers temporary tattoos, henna, balloon twisting, tinsel, and hair ribbons. More than just art, it’s about creating magical memories for all ages.
5 reviews
Brian B.
May 20, 2025Cassidy was so fantastic! Her artistic talent is amazing but more importantly she’s a people person. She connected with each of her “canvases” and brought out their personalities in her art. Beyond that she committed to painting everyone who wanted, even after the time we paid her for. We couldn’t have been happier, and our guests felt the same!
Hired as: Body Painter, Face Painter
Oyster Eye Design Face Painting
Hi Brian, thank you so much for your kind words! It was a joy to be part of your event and connect with everyone. I loved bringing their personalities to life through art and am so glad your everyone enjoyed the experience.
I look forward to returning again soon!
David T.
May 20, 2025Review for Cassi at Oyster Eye Design
We hired Cassi for our annual church gathering, and she was an absolute delight to work with. Her face painting station quickly became one of the most popular attractions at the event. She brought a wonderful variety of designs that appealed to both younger children and older kids, and even offered temporary tattoos and balloon twisting, which were a big hit. Cassi was punctual, professional, and extremely easy to communicate with from start to finish. Her kind demeanor and artistic talent made a lasting impression. We look forward to having her back next year!
Hired as: Face Painter
Oyster Eye Design Face Painting
Hi David! Thank you for your thoughtful review! It was a pleasure to be part of the event. I’m glad the kids enjoyed it and that we could help make the day a little more special for everyone. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to working with you again at your next event!
April S.
November 5, 2024If you’re going to hire anyone… Look no further they are fabulous 🖤
Hired as: Face Painter
Rachel F.
October 29, 2024We loved having you at our corporate family day event!! Oyster Eye Design Face Painting was totally awesome. Our painter was on time, so sweet, and did amazing work! I even got my face painted and loved the experience. We had a large amount of kids and she worked the entire event with a smile and charm. Couldn't have asked for more! We will certainly be reaching out for our event next year!
Hired as: Face Painter
Olivia A.
June 30, 2024Cassidy can create anything you dream up, but her own creative designs are amazing! She is also versatile--she beautifully painted my pregnant belly, and provided henna, and on a separate occasion, face painting. She is one of the best face/body painting artists I've ever seen!
She is quick, professional, very positive, and has a super soothing energy that makes you feel so calm and comfortable. Highly recommend her!
Hired as: Body Painter
Oyster Eye Design Face Painting
Thank you so much for the review Olivia! It was an honor to work with you :)
Price range: $150
Languages: English
Gig length: 5 - 360 minutes
Insurance: $1,000,000 - General Liability Insurance for mobile face painting and body art services.
Oyster Eye Design provides a polished, welcoming, and fully interactive experience for guests of all ages.
For children’s events, expect vibrant face painting, simple balloon designs, temporary tattoos, glitter freckles, and fun, age-appropriate artwork ranging from butterflies and princess crowns to superheroes, animals, and festival-inspired designs. Services are designed to be fast, friendly, and engaging while maintaining clean sanitation practices and smooth line flow.
For festivals, teen events, weddings, nightlife, and adult gatherings, Oyster Eye Design also offers elevated henna designs, hair tinsel, UV/glow accents, body painting, and creative artistic looks tailored to the vibe of the event.
Oyster Eye Design is also a great fit for children’s birthday parties, mom-to-be belly painting, creative branding sessions, festivals, and professional modeling or photography shoots looking for something visually unique and memorable.
Every booking is customized to fit your needs. Smaller events may be serviced solo, while larger events and festivals can include a creative team setup for higher volume and multiple activity stations.
Clients can expect:
• Professional, reliable communication
• Clean and organized setup
• High-quality products and sanitation standards
• Flexible indoor/outdoor operation
• Interactive guest engagement
• A fun, memorable artistic experience for all ages
Oyster Eye Design is a professional mobile face and body art experience founded by Cassidy Raye Ponton, blending imagination, connection, and high-quality artistry for all ages. Inspired by the phrase “The World is Your Oyster,” the heart behind Oyster Eye Design is simple: the magic you believed in as a child never has to disappear.
From colorful children’s face painting and glitter freckles to elegant henna, hair tinsel, temporary tattoos, UV accents, and creative body art, every design is created to help people feel expressive, confident, and seen. Whether it’s a birthday party, festival, wedding, school event, corporate activation, photoshoot, or community gathering, Oyster Eye Design brings warmth, creativity, and memorable interactive art to every space.
Known for a calm, friendly presence and eye-catching designs, Cassidy creates experiences that feel both playful and professional. Oyster Eye Design can operate solo or as a creative team for larger events, helping keep lines moving smoothly while offering multiple services at once.
The world is your oyster. Dream big, play often, and never lose the spark that made you believe you could become anything.
Oyster Eye Design is a fully mobile, self-contained creative art service. All professional-grade supplies, tables, lighting, sanitation materials, signage, and setup equipment are provided. A pop-up tent setup is also available for outdoor events when needed.
Services available include:
• Face Painting
• Henna
• Hair Tinsel
• Temporary Tattoos
• Glitter Freckles
• UV / Glow Art
• Face & Body Painting
• Simple Balloon Designs
Setup and breakdown are handled independently with minimal assistance required from the host. Oyster Eye Design is experienced with festivals, fairs, schools, private parties, corporate events, community events, and creative activations.
For larger bookings, assistant artists or support team members may be added to increase guest capacity and reduce wait times.
Travel throughout WV, MD, VA, DC, and surrounding areas available.
Inspired by festival culture, childhood imagination, storytelling, fantasy art, Appalachian creativity, color therapy, interactive entertainment, and the belief that self-expression should feel joyful, welcoming, and accessible to everyone.
No required equipment
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