NJ Entertainers

08/07/2024

I have a few pieces in this Summertime exhibition at the Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council in Newton, if anyone's interested, and I'll be at the opening on 8/17. See you there!

Exhibition runs through 8/29.

07/30/2024

Photo props!

These custom photo props are now available at njfacepainter.com/shop. I'm happy to work to any theme - for parties, family events, school reunions, businesses, holidays, etc. I made them from 3/4" finished birch, designed completely for YOU, custom cut and sanded, painted, and clear coated so they last for many years to come. I can put your business logo, family name, or special message like "Emma's 4th Birthday!" on them.

What can I create for you today?

07/29/2024

Murals are just so fun to paint! Ever since I was a kid, I love any canvas put in front of me - faces, actual stretched canvases, paper, and walls are just even bigger canvases! I get to use ALL THE PAINT! Ha!

And I do love this butterfly wing mural/photo op trend. They're just so fun, no matter the style.

Check this one out at Soulmate Cafe in Ringwood, NJ.

07/20/2024

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07/18/2024

Can't wait for the show this weekend!

07/09/2024

Anything can be red, white, and blue for the 4th!

07/08/2024

A little glamour from the 4th of July Party!

07/06/2024

All done! Tomorrow, I wipe it down, clear coat it, and build the stand.

07/05/2024

Working on a new project for an awesome client. Stay tuned!

06/28/2024

Axolotls are the coolest! My nephews (mind you, their mom's a veterinarian, and an axolotl is NOT an appropriate pet for most households) have one named Tony Stark.

06/27/2024

Last weekend, I got to try my hand at painting my first (and second) ever golden stag beetles on these two awesome (and INCREDIBLY knowledgeable) brothers!

06/24/2024

Going through my old emails, I found this fun mirror moment from 2017, before my new kit and 3-bin brush washing system. This little girl at Kara Kakes was so happy with her butterfly!

06/21/2024

A big thanks to Pashur House for another awesome time in the NOCTURNAL Sketch Lounge. Artists and artsy types, join the group and check out the calendar of themes. There's nothing like just hanging out and jamming with a bunch of artists, even over zoom.

06/19/2024

My incredibly talented friend, Craig Joseph, and his partner have written and illustrated their first children's book! Perfect for newborns through age 6. Check it out on Kindle!

G is for Giraffe is truly an adventure! Beautifully hand drawn pictures, and melodic expressions that rhyme, celebrate and teach little ones on their journey to learning, and they’ll make some friends along the way too! Each hand drawn illustration draws on each child’s imagination on a soaring ...

06/14/2024

Started a fun one last night.

06/13/2024

Added some more original art to the shop. https://www.njfacepainter.com/shop.html #/

06/07/2024

And another! We know how I feel about these girls. https://www.njfacepainter.com/shop.html #/

06/06/2024

New in the shop, ink & colored pencil on 9"x12" paper. 🙂 https://www.njfacepainter.com/shop.html #/

05/31/2024

She (and her friends) loved her flowers so much that a whole bunch of girls followed suit, in different colors and flower types!

05/30/2024

At a recent party, I tried out a new (to me) way of doing rainbow animals, rather than fighting to get ALL the colors all the way around, the rainbow crosses the face. She loved it, lots of other kids loved & asked for it, and to be honest, I loved it too! Only took me 20.5 years to finally get it. LOL

05/28/2024

Little Lala was so sweet and so adorable!

05/27/2024

As you celebrate and enjoy the long weekend with friends and family, take a moment to remember those we've lost. Have a meaningful Memorial Day.

05/25/2024

When you mention at a party that you don't bring a design board or book because the kids are way too creative for that and mention the full-face hamster you once turned someone into, and the girl lights up and asks if you can make her into a guinea pig, you paint your very first guinea pig!

05/24/2024

Just a cute little unicorn for you, before we head into the weekend.

05/22/2024

Another fun one from while working for Shirley Pine and Face Mania!

05/10/2024

Another doozy of a weekend!

I'll be NJ Entertainers hosting a slime party tomorrow morning in Bronxville, then face painting tomorrow afternoon in Short Hills with my friend Judie, who's doing glitter tattoos. Then I'll be heading to Alias Brew Works in Vernon to hang out with Eric & J 'n' C BBQ for dinner.

Sunday I'm back at it as NJ Entertainers, face painting at The Daily Bean in Vernon for Mothers Day with Chris Gocklin Photography taking amazing photos in front of his special Mother's Day backdrop. Then as Face and Body Art by Larissa, I'm heading to The Copper Still in Pomona to do summer windows and THEN to American Burrito in Fort Montgomery for their summer windows!

Holy crow!

05/10/2024

I love working with friends! A couple weeks ago, I headed up to Vermont and had the best time face painting with friends at the Vermont Maple Festival under my good friend, Shirley's, company, https://www.facemania.biz/, the top face painting company in northern Vermont! The theme this year? Totally Eclipsed by Vermont Maple. Too fun!

05/07/2024

There's nothing better than creating smiles!

04/22/2024

I'm so happy to be collaborating with Chris Gocklin Photography (https://chrisgocklinphoto.com/) on Mother's Day! We'll be at The Daily Bean in Vernon, NJ from 9-11 a.m., with face painting and a photo booth. We look forward to seeing everyone there!

04/18/2024

So... in addition to everything else, I'm selling my art now (portable canvases, etc, rather than just walls & windows). Because why not? Check it out at www.larissasymbouras.com (which is the shop page at NJ Face Painter).

The Face & Body Art by Larissa Shop contains one of a kind paintings, clothing, and Larissa's wonderful children's book - Becca Goes Batty!