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Color Me Funky
- Cambridge, MA
- Face Painter
- Travels up to 60 miles
- $200 and up
Overview
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 8 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!
17 Reviews
Etsko is such a talented artist - the facepainting was super cute and really professional. The kids loved it as well as the balloon twisting.
Highly recommend it!
Balloon Twister, Face Painter
Response from Color Me Funky:
Thank you so much for a great review! I had never asked to paint Papa Smarf before and I always get more excited for a challenge like that ;)
Thank you for letting me do what I love doing. I had a great time interacting with kids ( and adults too ). I'm glad to be a part of your son's wonderful birthday party.
I was only planning on doing the face painting which came out amazing she is extreamly talented, but the balloon twisting was the hit of the party. I would defiantly recommend and will be using Color Me Funky again!
Balloon Twister, Face Painter
Response from Color Me Funky:
Natalie,
Thank you for having me at the party last week. I haa great time making balloons and watching the kids having a blast :)
Let me know if you need an entertainmener at future events anytime!
Thank you.
Etsko
Etsko does an amazing job!
I have had her at several large events and she always does a great job! She leaves everyone in awe with her work!
I would recommend her to everyone!
Face Painter
Etsko was amazing! She is very professional and promt. I would recommend her for events, and would definitely use her services again in the future.
Balloon Twister, Children's Party Entertainment, Face Painter
Response from Color Me Funky:
Thank you for such a great review, Coreen! I had a great time with kids the whole time. Such a great party you put together! Thank you for having me at a special party and call me again anytime :) Etsko
I'm simply impressed with the level of service and quality of face painting and balloon making. I had 15+ kids starting at age 2 and every one of them were lined up waiting to get their face painted. So much fun and the detail was superb! Highly recommended!
Balloon Twister, Face Painter
Response from Color Me Funky:
Stephanie,
thank you for having me at your daughter's birthday party yesterday!! Kids were all super cute and very good to me. I had a great time painting and twisting.
And thank you so much for leaving such a great review. I really appreciate. Let me know if you need a face painter again! Etsko from Color Me Funky Face Painting :)
Thank you so much for making my sons party memorable. Your face painting was wonderful. All the guests enjoyed it! The balloons were fabulous and we will definitely be sending you referrals!
Balloon Twister, Face Painter
We hired Etsko for our daughter's 2nd birthday party. She was wonderful! She arrived early to set up and did a great job with the children. Some of the young ones were a little scared, but she was great and even did little designs on their hands. She was a pleasure to work with and I will definitely use her again!!
Face Painter
Response from Color Me Funky:
Wow thank you for such a delightful review!! Thank you, Tina!
I had a great time painting your little guests yesterday. 2 year old's are often not ready for face painting but some of them surely enjoyed it.
the party looked so much fun! Clearly it was a success and I was lucky to be a part of such a great time. Thank you! Etsko
The kids were very happy and the face paint was awesome .
Balloon Twister, Face Painter
We celebrated my sons first birthday yesterday and Etsko was a pleasure to have. All the children loved their balloons and face paintings. We will definitely be using her again in the future!
Balloon Twister, Face Painter
Response from Color Me Funky:
Thank you Britni for great review. I sure had a great time painting your guests at your son's birthday party! And was a pleasure to paint your son, so cute! It's not always easy to paint a one year old but he did a great job sitting for me!
Best investment we could have made! Came right on time, got moving on the kids faces then balloons. Beautiful work. We would absolutely book Etsko again!
Balloon Twister, Face Painter
Response from Color Me Funky:
Kate,
thank you for leaving a wonderful review. I had a great time painting your guests. Such a great party with happy kids and fun adults, it was a pleasure to be a part of it!
Color me funky did face painting and balloon shapes for my sons 4th birthday and we were all super impressed! She was super communicative leading up to the event and was professional and kept up on timing to ensure all the children were happy.
Balloon Twister, Face Painter
Response from Color Me Funky:
Tracy, thank you for having me at your son's birthday party in June! I apologize for such a late response for your great review, thank you!!
I had a great time painting and twisting for your guests. June is the best season to have an outdoor party. The weather was perfect for face painting. All kids were super cute and happy, I think the party was a big success!!
Etsko was great she did a wonderful job on all the boys and the one girl we had for face painting. She was able to accommodate the timing perfectly although all the kids did not show up. She did a great job with the twisty balloons also. I definetly look forward to working with her again in the future.
Balloon Twister, Face Painter
Response from Color Me Funky:
Michelle,
thank you for having me last weekend. And thank you for posting a review, a good review!! I had a great time interacting with those cute and fun kids. They were all so nice to me.!
Etsuko squeezed us in at the last minute, on a day that was already busy for her, and she was amazing. All the adults were in shock at her facepainting--the kids looked like they were wearing printed masks; she is incredibly talented. We got a few balloons made as well, and those were darling and very popular! I'm pretty sure every parent at the party took a card--we really couldn't get over how great the painting was! Thanks again and I know we will see you soon!
Balloon Twister, Face Painter
Etsko was wonderful at my daughter's birthday party last Saturday. Her artwork was absolutely beautiful and she was so friendly and patient working with all of the kids. We will definitely be hiring her again for future parties!
Balloon Twister, Face Painter
The event was great. The kids loved the face painting and the balloon twist. Thank you for helping with my baby's first birthday party memorable.
Thank you, Sandra
Balloon Twister, Face Painter
Response from Color Me Funky:
Thank you very much for booking me! I had a great time painting those kids as well. They were so much fun to work with, I love my job even more when kids can be simply kids!
I think your event was a success and thank you for letting me be a part of it.
Etsko did a wonderful job at my daughters 2yr old birthday party. She was very professional, showed up on time and easy to work with. The kids and parents loved her work with both face painting and balloon twisting. Great artist !!
Will recommend and hire her again for future parties.
Thanks Etsko.
Balloon Twister, Face Painter
Response from Color Me Funky:
Thank you Deepa, for booking me to be a part of your daughter's awesome party. Kids were all so good to me and I had a great time with them!
Etsko provided lots of fun and entertainment with her beautiful balloon creations at our party for my five year old son. The kids wore them as hats and played with the balloon animals. She worked away for an hour and when she left, the place was filled with her balloon art, and every kid took one home. She was a great addition to our party!
Balloon Twister
Booking Info
Price Range: $200 and up
Gig Length: 60 - 300 minutes
Languages: English, Other
Insurance: Yes
Website: Visit website
Phone Number: Call
What to Expect
Having a birthday party and no idea how long you need to book me for? K, FYI, 90 minutes for face painting and balloon twisting would be perfect if you are expecting about 15 children. I paint 12~15 faces in one hour (choice from Girls and Boys TOP 10 in pictures), then I make balloons either simple animals or hats for everyone depending on how much time I have left. If you have more than 15 children and want both face painting and balloons, please consider booking me for at least 2 hours. Here is a list, might give you a good idea of my performance…
60 minutes face painting: ~15 kids (4~5 minutes per face)
60 minutes balloons: ~20 kids (3 minutes per child)
60 minutes Face painting and balloons: ~7 kids
90 minutes Face painting and balloons: ~15 kids
About
Etsko is a professional face painter + balloon twister 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.
Past Booked Events
January 21, 2018 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Children's Birthday Party |
December 15, 2017 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
October 01, 2017 • 10:30am - 12:00pm | Birthday (Child) |
August 27, 2017 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Birthday (Child) |
August 19, 2017 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Birthday (Child) |
June 24, 2017 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Birthday (Child) |
May 20, 2017 • 2:00pm - 3:30pm | Birthday (Child) |
April 08, 2017 • 12:00pm - 1:30pm | Birthday (Child) |
February 11, 2017 • 11:00am - 12:30pm | Birthday (Child) |
January 07, 2017 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Birthday (Child) |
October 29, 2016 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Birthday (Child) |
September 10, 2016 • 1:30pm - 3:30pm | Birthday (Child) |
May 14, 2016 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Birthday (Child) |
January 27, 2016 | Birthday (Child) |
December 13, 2015 | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
November 14, 2015 | Birthday (Child) |
November 07, 2015 | Birthday (Child) |
September 06, 2015 | Birthday (Child) |
August 29, 2015 | Birthday (Child) |
August 15, 2015 | Birthday (Child) |
August 13, 2015 | Corporate Event |
July 25, 2015 | Birthday (Child) |
July 09, 2015 | Fair/Festival |
June 20, 2015 | Birthday (Child) |
June 13, 2015 | Birthday (Child) |
May 29, 2015 | Birthday (Child) |
May 02, 2015 | Public Event |
April 18, 2015 | Birthday Party |
April 12, 2015 | Birthday Party |
December 14, 2014 | Birthday Party |
December 04, 2014 | Holiday Party |
October 04, 2014 | Birthday Party |
September 28, 2014 | Birthday Party |
September 20, 2014 | Birthday Party |
August 23, 2014 | Birthday Party |
August 16, 2014 | Birthday Party |
August 09, 2014 | Birthday Party |
August 02, 2014 | Birthday Party |
July 26, 2014 | Birthday Party |
July 13, 2014 | Birthday Party |
June 26, 2014 | Corporate Event |
June 22, 2014 | Birthday Party |
May 18, 2014 | Religious Celebration |
March 23, 2014 | Birthday Party |
March 01, 2014 | Birthday Party |
April 27, 2013 | Birthday Party |
Set List
Please provide me a table and 2 chairs. Good lighting is always a plus.
Influences & Inspiration
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 technique. Practice balloon animals weekly bases and keep my hand moving all the time!
Setup Requirements
1 Table, 2 Chairs
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