Daisy freckles
Rainbow
K-Pop Demon Hunters patterns
Half butterfly 🦋
Princess crown
Face painting and a glitter bar is a perfect family friendly activity that welcomes all ages! From kid to adult, there’s a design for everyone! I offer face painting, glitter tattoos and festival glitter, which is great for birthdays, camps, graduations, corporate events, wedding receptions, bachelorette parties, black light events, festivals, fundraisers, markets & fairs!
4 reviews
James S.
April 26, 2026If you want your faces painted professionally, fast, and with am amazing attitude then look no further! Ariel has THE BEST attitude and THE BEST colors and designs around.
Amazing with kids, and an even more amazing artist!
Hired as: Face Painter, Temporary Tattoo Artist
Kristy Z.
June 8, 2025I hired The Sparkling Grotto for my family-friendly 5k event and it was so worth the money! Ariel was on time, prepared for lots of kids and her work is beautiful. She is also super easy to communicate with. I would highly recommend booking her!
Hired as: Face Painter, Temporary Tattoo Artist
Michael C.
November 23, 2024The work is fantastic and beautiful ,full of color. Ariel is fun and very professional with her work.
Hired as: Face Painter
Stacey M. S.
November 22, 2024Ariel from The Sparkling Gratto is ... magical. Her creativity and her zest for perfection is - unmatched! We have experienced her work in numerous events: 4th of July, Summer parade, Birthday parties, etc. Our daughter cannot wait to invite Ariel to paint mermaids for her 9th Birthday in February 💕
Hired as: Face Painter
Price range: $250 and up
Languages: English
Gig length: 120 - 300 minutes
When you hire me, you can expect a fun and creative experience for your guests. I offer a variety of face painting designs, from simple to intricate, as well as dazzling glitter tattoos and festival glitter applications. I'm committed to using high-quality, hypoallergenic paints and glitters to ensure the safety and comfort of all participants. Whether it's a birthday party, corporate event, or community festival, I'll adapt my services to fit your specific needs, creating a memorable and enjoyable atmosphere for everyone.
Ariel was born and raised in Greenville, MI and studied interior design and business management in college. After tying the knot, she moved to Ionia, Michigan. Ariel has always been an artist at heart. Her love for painting took a new turn when her daughter came home upset from a father-daughter dance because she couldn’t get her face painted due to the long line. To cheer her up, Ariel learned face painting and quickly fell in love with it herself.
I require an area with good lighting.
I should be away from any speakers or loud music.
If you provide table and chairs, I need a 5x5 table with an additional 2 feet of space.
If I'm outside, I require shade and cover from rain or wind.
Sunday
Fundraiser
9:30am - 12:30pm
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Grand Rapids, MI
5x5 table
2 chairs
Area with good lighting
Face Painter