Face Painting Competition

 Face Painting Competition:

RULES

1. Category of students -Class IX to XII Only. Only two participants (Model and Painter) are allowed to participate. The duration of the competition will be 2 Hours, i.e. 120 Minutes:

2. No part of the design to be applied on the model’s face prior to the starting of the time clock for

this competition.

3. The model’s hair shall not be used to enhance the design. Design must not extend past the natural

hairline of the model.

4. Design must not extend down the neck or onto the chest, shoulder, or back area of the model.

5. The hair may be clipped or pinned back from the face to fully expose the design area.

6. Competitors may use the following items:

 - Only professional makeup (cosmetics) and paint products made specifically for the skin including

metallic, neon, and interference paints. Products may be applied wet or dry.

-  Skin-safe adhesives & adhesive removers

-  Paint brushes, make-up brushes, sponges, sponge-tipped applicators, stylus (a tool that makes

“dots”). The end of a paint brush may also be used to make dots.

- Glitter in loose, gel, or liquid form (glitter must be polyester glitter only)

- Gemstones (stones may have adhesive backing or be applied with skin-safe adhesive)

- Loose and Pressed Powders, including Shimmer Powders, Feathers (to be used on the face only, not in the hair).

 

Competitors may not use at any rate:

1. Acrylic paints and other commercial paints including tempera paint, craft paint, textile paint,

airbrush paint, etc.

2. An airbrush system

3. Stencils or stamps of any kind

4. Masks over any part of the face

5. Prosthetic pieces that are glued or taped to the face (i.e. fake cuts, scars, warts, noses, etc.)

6. False eyelashes, special effects contact lenses, novelty eyeglasses or sunglasses.

7. Regular prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses will be allowed on the models and the artists.

 

 

Face Painting Competition – Judgment Criteria

Judging will take place immediately following the competition. Judges will not be allowed in the competition room while the competition is taking place. Judges will not be allowed to know who the competitors are or see them at work. Models are not allowed to tell the judges who painted their design.

The four categories under which judgment is based:

1. Originality – 10 Points

2. Creativity – 10 Points

3. Difficulty of Design – 10 Points

4. Total effects – 10 Points

Note: Any infraction or violation of the Competition Rules will be subject to possible point reduction or disqualification at the discretion of the Judges. Decision of the judges shall be final and binding.