Artistic! Creative! Sophisticated face painting and balloon twisting for kids and adults! My name is Etsko and my work is not only fun but to WOW your guests because it's beautiful!!
I have been professionally entertaining at parties and fairs for 16 years in greater Boston area. I have variety of experience from face painting at kindergartens to night clubs, making balloons on cruise ships, outdoor events, restaurants and holiday parties. As a mother of two boys, I'm very patience and generous with kids. Anywhere people gather, I show up in a sharp stylish fashion and do what I love doing!
28 reviews
Stefani P.
June 14, 2026Great experience! Was easy to work with and the kids loved it!
Hired as: Face Painter
Marisa S.
June 9, 2026It was a pleasure having Color Me Funky at our annual Pride event. Beautiful face painting, friendly interactions, and efficient painting so everyone got to join in!
Hired as: Face Painter
Fiona H.
May 23, 2026We had the pleasure of having Color Me Funky join us at the DDS-sponsored Family Fun Day at the beautiful Museum of Science along the Charles River, and we could not have been happier with the experience. Color Me Funky was a true artist m, incredibly talented, patient, kind, and so supportive of the individuals with disabilities that we serve. They were wonderful to work with throughout the event and brought so much joy to the families and attendees. The face painting was absolutely amazing, and every interaction was thoughtful and engaging. We would absolutely call Color Me Funky again for future events and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a talented and inclusive artist for community and family events.
Hired as: Face Painter
Lauren S.
January 17, 2026We had such a great experience! Amazing artist, came on time, kind and friendly. I highly recommend.
Hired as: Face Painter
Jsk
September 30, 2025She was lovely, arrived on time, and did a fantastic job with the painting, the face paintings even matched the colors of the kids' outfits- we were more than happy with Color Me Funky and would book her again in an instant!
Hired as: Face Painter
Color Me Funky
Thank you for taking time to leave an awesome review for me. The party was successful and I had a great time painting those great kids! Thank you for giving me a place to do what I love doing.
Price range: $150 and up
Languages: English , Other
Gig length: 45 - 300 minutes
Insurance: Yes
Having a birthday party and no idea how long you need to book me for? It depends on how many faces I paint. K, FYI, I paint up to 16 faces in one hour (3-4 minutes per face). I bring sample pictures of my top 20 popular face painting designs to choose from. It’s very helpful for kids to make decisions with pictures, but don't be shy to be creative! I have done many unique request like pizza, banana, cupcake, sports team logos, company logos, water bottle, anime characters, Chinese letters, tools, emojis, tribals, stitches, flags, movie themes…. Any requests are welcome!
My booking starts from one hour.
Etsko is a professional face painter residing in Cambridge, and performing across the Greater Boston area. She was raised in Japan and graduated from art school in Seattle, with a background in Asian brush calligraphy and graphic design. In 2006 she began painting faces as a weekend street performer in Faneuil Hall, which was the start of her professional career.
Etsko's philosophy is that the art of face painting begins with design. She starts with the customer's request, be it Butterfly or Batman, along with the color and style - like pretty, scary, bloody or sparkly. Then she applies her beautiful brush skills, guided by a detailed understanding of facial structure, color combinations and designer’s vision. She focuses on helping the customer to express their own "art" in the final work.
Etsko is comfortable in a fast-paced environment, and is used to serving long waiting lines. She has worked at festivals, fairs, corporate and family events, holiday events/displays, shopping malls, night clubs, cruise ships, private birthday parties and of course, Halloween makeup service. She uses only FDA approved paints and is fully insured. She has extensive experience with all ages, from preschool kids through adults, and is very good with kids who have special needs.
I ask you to provide me a table and 2 chairs. If you don't have any table or chairs available, I can bring my own table($10) and a couple of stools ($10) for additional cost.
Travel Fee : $2/mile after 10 driving miles from Cambridge, MA..
Saturday
Festival
11:00am - 1:00pm
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Boston, MA
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
10:00am - 11:30am
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Newton Lower Falls, MA
Friday
Nonprofit Event
4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Somerville, MA
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
10:30am - 12:30pm
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Cambridge, MA
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
2:30pm - 4:30pm
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Sudbury, MA
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
3:00pm - 4:30pm
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Somerville, MA
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
11:00am - 12:30pm
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Winthrop, MA
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Brookline, MA
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
11:00am - 1:00pm
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Allston, MA
Thursday
Corporate Event
12:00pm - 2:00pm
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Roxbury, MA
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
11:00am - 12:30pm
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Charlestown, MA
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
11:30am - 1:00pm
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Jamaica Plain, MA
Sunday
Nonprofit Event
10:30am - 12:00pm
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Boston, MA
Saturday
Children's Birthday Party
3:00pm - 4:30pm
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Winchester, MA
Sunday
Christmas Party
12:00pm - 2:30pm
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Boston, MA
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
12:30pm - 2:30pm
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Charlestown, MA
Sunday
Baby Shower
12:00pm - 1:30pm
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Weston, MA
Sunday
Restaurant/Bar Event
1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Somerville, MA
Saturday
Children's Birthday Party
5:00pm - 5:45pm
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Waltham, MA
Sunday
Children's Birthday Party
1:30pm - 2:30pm
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Brighton, MA
Saturday
Personal Occasion
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Waltham, MA
Thursday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Boston, MA
Saturday
House Party
2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Canton, MA
Wednesday
Children's Birthday Party
7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Westford, MA
Sunday
Children's Birthday Party
12:00pm - 2:00pm
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Framingham, MA
Friday
Holiday Party (Christmas)
2:30pm - 4:00pm
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Woburn, MA
Sunday
Birthday (Child)
10:30am - 12:00pm
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Boston, MA
Sunday
Birthday (Child)
11:00am - 12:00pm
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Lexington, MA
Saturday
Birthday (Child)
4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Wakefield, MA
Saturday
Birthday (Child)
5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Waltham, MA
Saturday
Birthday (Child)
2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Melrose, MA
Saturday
Birthday (Child)
12:00pm - 1:30pm
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Dedham, MA
Saturday
Birthday (Child)
11:00am - 12:30pm
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Saugus, MA
Saturday
Birthday (Child)
12:00pm - 2:00pm
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Wellesley, MA
Saturday
Birthday (Child)
4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Reading, MA
Saturday
Birthday (Child)
1:30pm - 3:30pm
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Chelmsford, MA
Saturday
Birthday (Child)
3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Wellesley Hills, MA
Wednesday
Birthday (Child)
1:00pm - 3:30pm
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Wakefield, MA
Sunday
Holiday Party (Christmas)
2:00pm - 6:00pm
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Cambridge, MA
Saturday
Birthday (Child)
3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Boston, MA
Saturday
Birthday (Child)
6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Burlington, MA
Sunday
Birthday (Child)
2:00pm - 5:00pm
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Woburn, MA
Saturday
Birthday (Child)
2:00pm - 5:00pm
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Framingham, MA
Saturday
Birthday (Child)
11:00am - 1:00pm
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Wayland, MA
Thursday
Corporate Event
11:30am - 4:30pm
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Watertown, MA
Saturday
Birthday (Child)
1:00pm - 5:00pm
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Watertown, MA
Thursday
Fair/Festival
5:00pm - 8:00pm
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Boston, MA
Saturday
Birthday (Child)
2:30pm - 8:30pm
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North Billerica, MA
Saturday
Birthday (Child)
12:00pm - 2:00pm
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Malden, MA
Friday
Birthday (Child)
5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Cambridge, MA
Saturday
Public Event
10:00am - 1:00pm
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Weston, MA
Saturday
Birthday Party
3:30pm - 6:00pm
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Mattapan, MA
Sunday
Birthday Party
2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Watertown, MA
Sunday
Birthday Party
12:00pm - 2:00pm
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Brookline, MA
Thursday
Holiday Party
11:00am - 1:30pm
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Lowell, MA
Saturday
Birthday Party
11:00am - 3:00pm
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Arlington, MA
Sunday
Birthday Party
5:30pm - 7:30pm
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Boston, MA
Saturday
Birthday Party
3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Winchester, MA
Saturday
Birthday Party
1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Framingham, MA
Saturday
Birthday Party
4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Cambridge, MA
Saturday
Birthday Party
1:00pm - 5:00pm
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Middleton, MA
Saturday
Birthday Party
4:00pm - 8:00pm
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Cambridge, MA
Saturday
Birthday Party
2:00pm - 6:00pm
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Boston, MA
Sunday
Birthday Party
3:30pm - 6:00pm
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Waltham, MA
Thursday
Corporate Event
3:00pm - 5:30pm
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Burlington, MA
Sunday
Birthday Party
5:00pm - 7:45pm
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Nashua, NH
Sunday
Religious Celebration
12:00pm - 3:00pm
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Stoneham, MA
Sunday
Birthday Party
1:00pm - 5:00pm
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Quincy, MA
Saturday
Birthday Party
3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Cambridge, MA
Saturday
Birthday Party
1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Medford, MA
Please provide me a table and 2 chairs. Good lighting is always a plus.
I have taken face painting classes by Mark Reid, Pashur, Wolfe Brothers. I attend Face painting convention every year to learn more about the latest tools and techniques. Besides face painting, I worked as a graphic designer in magazine publishing in Japan. I have modeled for art classes for 2 decades. I sculpt figures in clays and wax, I have done casting into bronze in lost wax method. I am an artist.
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