Taylor is a Cranston RI face painter and balloon twister available for kids parties, corporate events, country club programming, school and camp programming, and more!

Although her passion has always been art, after high school Taylor pursued a career with animals as a vet tech, graduating from Mass Bay Community College and moving into emergency nursing with a focus on exotic pets (such as guinea pigs, ferrets, and other small household pets).

In spring of 2025, Taylor began working at Kaleidoscope around her vet tech schedule as a way to continue with art professionally, on top of her work as a commission illustrator and crafter.

Q&A with Taylor, Cranston RI Face Painter & Balloon Twister

How did you get into art?

I have been an artist since I could hold a pencil–it truly is my passion. I wish i could do it full time.

What’s your favorite art form here?

I love all of the art forms i do for Kaleidoscope for different reasons. I love balloons and watching the kids light up watching the process of them coming together, i love the confidence boost i get to give when i face paint and getting to do know so many different people and their stories during caricatures is something in will always treasure

What’s people’s reaction when you tell them what your job is?

I LOVE telling people I’m a veterinary nurse by day and a clown by night. The reactions never cease to make me laugh.

What’s one thing people would be surprised to know about your work here?

People are always surprised at the size and variety of our menus

What’s the hardest part about this job for you?

The hardest part is definitely not always being able to give the children I’m working with everything they want in a specific timespan. If more kids come to an event than expected, or if it’s a huge event with limited menus, we have to really stick to a specific selection in order to accommodate everyone.

What’s your favorite part about working with kids?

I love working with kids because they will tell me how it is! So I know when i get their smiles and approval its 100% genuine and it make my heart happy 🙂

Paige is a Lynn MA face painter and balloon twister available for kids parties, corporate events, country club programming, summer camp events, and more!

Paige graduated from MassArt in 2025 with her illustration degree and began with Kaleidoscope in the spring of 2026. In her career as an artist she’s been a mural painter, a museum illustrator, and comic book illustrator. She also has extensive childcare experience as a camp counselor, a babysitter, and a substitute teacher.

Paige is available for events throughout Massachusetts for face painting and balloon twisting.

Interview with Paige, Lynn MA Balloon Twister and Face Painter

How did you get into art?

In middle school I got my first real piece of technology with unrestricted internet access– something I do not recommend, no kid should have that much power– and was greeted by an influx of all types of artists sharing their work with the world. Webcomics, games, little doodles, you name it, I was into it. I began teaching myself to draw with online resources and sheer willpower, endlessly inspired and wanting to create things of my own. I had always liked art, but it was then that I became serious about it. Fast forward to now, I’m an official illustrator with the degree to prove it! Art means so much to me, and I’m glad that I can use my skills to make people smile.

What’s your favorite art form here?

I love balloon twisting, sometimes I think I’m having more fun than the kids are!

What’s people’s reaction when you tell them what your job is?

People are usually impressed, after all, everyone loves having fun, even grown ups! I also get a lot of people saying that it fits me– I’ve always joked about being a clown, so I’m one step closer to that!

What’s your favorite part about working with kids?

Kids are so full of energy and immediately think you’re the coolest person ever when you walk in with balloons and face paint. I often have really fun and wacky conversations with kids, and leave with a renewed sense of love for the world.

What’s one surprising fact about you?

I feel that based on my appearance, people don’t expect me to be such a big horror fan! Monsters are my favorite thing to draw and create, and my absolute favorite book of all time is 1818’s ‘Frankenstein; or the Modern Prometheus’ by Mary Shelley. I’ve written several essays and presentations on that novel, and my whole college thesis was on how monsters are a parallel to being human. If you want to be my best friend, chat with me about monsters!

What’s one thing people would be surprised to know about your work here?

A lot of people are surprised that I prefer balloon twisting to face painting, given that I’m much more of an illustrative artist outside of this job. Don’t get me wrong, I love both forms of art, but I’ve always liked widening my skill set and working with my hands, and this is something so unique and so fun to learn.

Kayla is a face painter and balloon twister in Lowell MA who has been with Kaleidoscope since spring 2025.

Kayla began her training as an artist as a student at Greater Lowell Technical High School studying in their Graphic Design and Visual Communications program where she amassed a huge amount of professional skills in design, printing services, and commercial art. While still in high school, she got her first arts job at Maverick’s Stitch and Screen working with screen printing and embroidery and worked at the St. Louis School as a daycare attendant.

At Kaleidoscope, Kayla is primarily a face painter and balloon twister for parties and events, as well as a cartoon character and magician. She’s now a community college student working towards her Associate’s in Art.

Kayla is based in Lowell Massachusetts and provides face painting and balloon twisting at parties and events in all of Central MA, the greater Boston area, the North Shore, and Southern New Hampshire.

How did you get into art?

I started my journey at greater Lowell technical high school Where I got my certification in graphic designing, and participated in theater.

What’s your favorite art form here?

My favorite art form here would have to be definitely when I get into character doing face paint for the little kids.

What’s people’s reaction when you tell them what your job is?

The main reaction I usually get once I tell them what I do for work is how sweet and fun it must be.

What’s one surprising fact about you?

A fun fact about me is out of this job. I normally go to fan conventions and events on my own time, dressing up as famous characters and popular people and just having fun.

What’s one thing people would be surprised to know about your work here?

How much I travel for each of these gigs and how far we cover.

What’s the hardest part about this job for you?

The hardest part of these gigs is probably the long drives where you have to sit alone for like two hours there and back making sure you don’t fall asleep on the way there.

What’s your favorite part about working with kids?

My favorite part of working with children is the smiles and the questions I get.

What’s one memorable party you’ll never forget?

The one party I won’t forget is my first time ever dressing up as a character for one of these gigs and doing a magic show for a group of children.

1What advice do you have for someone throwing an event and hiring a face painter or balloon twister?

My advice for when you hire someone like us is make sure we are in a big open space where everyone can see us and everyone can interact with us. Don’t throw us in a random corner!

Faith is a Merrimack NH face painter, balloon twister, and caricature artist with years of experience as a professional artist and event entertainment artist!

Faith started her journey as an artist and performer in high school art classes and theatre, eventually going to Plymouth State University for technical theatre and theatre design, where she specialized in scenic painting. During and after college, she worked professionally as a prop maker, carpenter, and master painter at Silver Center for the Arts and Art of the Event. She additionally worked for a season as a Christmas event photographer.

After moving to Merrimack NH, Faith began working with Kaleidoscope in 2025 first as a face painter and balloon twister, and then as a caricature artist at corporate events, birthday parties, college and school events, and fundraisers.

We’re lucky to have someone as talented as Faith on our team, and if you’re throwing an event or party in Merrimack NH and are looking for face painting, balloon twisting, or caricatures, we highly recommend working with Faith!

Interview with Faith: Merrimack NH Face Painter & Balloon Twister

When and why did you start working for Kaleidoscope?

I started in June 2025. I started because it’s rare to find a job full of good people where your job is to make sure everyone is having fun while doing art.

How did you get into ar and theatre?

I started as a theatre technician in my first year of high school. I slowly took over doing all the lighting, costumes, stage management, props, and a little choreography for one show. I then went on to study all of that in college.

What’s your favorite art form here?

I love doing face painting. I love when kids come up with ideas outside of what we offer and I get to be a little creative. The best one I think I’ve done is painting an Iron Man arm plate for a kid who didn’t want their face painted.

What’s people’s reaction when you tell them what your job is?

People are mostly interested in the experience required to do this kind of job and I definitely get a lot of confused looks from people who don’t know that this is a job that exists. I have also had multiple kids come up to me at parties and tell me I have their dream job and that is super sweet.

What’s one surprising fact about you?

I have taken 16 years of dance classes in ballet, tap, jazz, and a little hip hop on my high school dance team. I took my first class at 2 years old and my most recent year of classes was my senior year of college at 21 years old.

What’s one thing people would be surprised to know about your work here?

How much work goes in outside of being at a party. There are long drives, costume maintenance, training time, and getting your things all packed and ready.

What’s the hardest part about this job for you?

The hardest part for me is parking. There have been many jobs where there was very limited parking and I arrived half an hour early and there was already none available. If our clients can coordinate this and communicate it to us, it makes our job way easier!

What’s your favorite part about working with kids?

They have endless creativity. They always have the best ideas for things I’ve never thought with both face painting and balloon twisting.

What’s one memorable party you’ll never forget?

I’ll never forget my first party I ever did. I was so nervous but everyone was so extremely sweet, both my coworkers and everyone at the party. It was very well organized and there as such a great fun energy all day.

What advice do you have for someone throwing an event and hiring a face painter or balloon twister?

Maps are so helpful especially when there are building names! Knowing ahead of time where I should park and where I’m going next. Remember we are likely coming from pretty far away and are unfamiliar with the area.

April W is a face painter, balloon twister, and character artist based in Manchester NH. April joined Kaleidoscope in early 2024 after earning her bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design and Media Arts from Southern New Hampshire University.

While she was studying to become a graphic designer, April worked for several years as a professional babysitter as well as a teacher’s aide at the Purple Panther Preschool of Nashua South.

Now, as a full-time working artist, April works during the week as a graphic designer and photographer at an auction house specializing in music memorabilia as well as running a freelance graphic design and photography business.

April’s extensive experience working with children and in the arts has lead her to be one of the highest-rated event entertainers in New Hampshire. Read some of her real, verified Google reviews here:

 Interview with April: Manchester NH Face Painter & Balloon Twister

When and why did you start working at Kaleidoscope?

I started working for Kaleidoscope after I graduated SNHU with my Bachelor’s in Graphic Design. I was having trouble finding jobs in my career field, so I shifted gears toward broader art-related jobs. Kaleidoscope has been a great creative escape for me on the weekends and has allowed me to grow artistically in many ways. 

Do you like face painting or balloon twisting more?

I love both, but I do feel more passionate about face painting. I find more creative freedom in face painting, and I enjoy the thoughtful process of shaping my designs based on the individuality and uniqueness of the guests.

What’s your favorite part about face painting?

I love when adults want to join in on the face painting! Usually adults think my artistic services are for kids only, but I will gladly entertain all ages. I recently face painted a woman in her 40’s who had never had her face painted before, and her genuine excitement was such a joy to share.

What are people’s reactions when you tell them you’re a professional Kids Party Entertainer?

I would say the people who I don’t know: very surprised. To the people I do know: they laughed and found it very fitting for me. I’ve always been an artsy person and enjoyed working across a variety of different fields, so this job felt like a perfect fit for me! If you have ever had the chance to see my beautifully wacky apartment decor, you would understand immediately too. 

What’s one thing people would be surprised to know about what you do?

I think most people are surprised I don’t live in the area and I don’t know anything about other details of the event we are at. I live in Southern New Hampshire and some events I work at are 1.5+ hours away from me. It’s exciting being able to travel to different cities/towns and explore new terrain!

What do you think your superpower as a face painter or balloon twister is?

My superpower as a face painter and balloon twister is speed! I know it’s hard to wait in long lines to receive a balloon or face painting, so I try my best to keep the lines moving while also ensuring quality service for all the wonderful families who chose to hang out with me for a little. Unfortunately, I can’t entertain a whole line, but when you’re in my chair – you’re my new best buddy! 

What’s your favorite part of being a professional artist?

My favorite part of being a professional artist is being able to share my love for art with others. I am so grateful to have this opportunity to use my skills to create beautiful memories for you and your family. 

What’s one thing you wish party planners knew about working with you?

I have loved all the party planners I have collaborated with & thoroughly enjoyed their open communication. I think it’s always really important to discuss the parking situation. While some parties may have ample neighborhood driving, other parties may involve busy city parking garages, limited street parking, or a decent walk to the event – these are all super important things to take into consideration when I am planning my arrival for your event! 

What’s the most memorable party you’ve ever done?

My first party will always be my most memorable. I was nervous to test out my skills for the first time, but the family’s warm welcome helped ease me into the party. As I was setting up, the birthday girl came running up to me and was so excited to get her face painted as a unicorn. I shared her excitement back, and when I went to get fresh water for my paints – I hurriedly searched up the design in the bathroom for a quick refresh! Feeling more confident, I was able to transform the birthday star into a magical rainbow unicorn. Of course, once everyone saw her – they had to also be a magical rainbow unicorn too! Was I nervous about the unicorn design when I started? Yes. Was I nervous about the unicorn design after I painted 14 children as unicorn? No. It’s still a funny and wonderful memory to me, and a great lesson about growth. I will continue growing every event I work and I am so excited to see what happens next 🙂

Thea is a Derry NH face painter, balloon twister, bubble performer, and kid’s party entertainer!

Thea began with Kaleidoscope in the spring of 2024 while working as a YMCA summer camp and after-school counselor. After years of working with ages 3-11, Thea decided to shift her career to focus more on her passions–art and wellness–and began working as a professional embroidery artist, yoga teacher, and of course with Kaleidoscope as a face painter, balloon twister, and bubble performer.

Thea calls Derry NH home, and is available for kids parties, corporate events, and school functions throughout New Hampshire, Southern Maine, and Northern Massachusetts through Boston.

Interview with Thea: Derry NH Face Painter and Balloon Twister

When and why did you start working at Kaleidoscope?

I started at Kaleidoscope in April 2024 in search of a career that would challenge me creatively and socially. I wanted an outlet to connect with new people through art and Kaleidoscope has exceeded my expectations of that description perfectly.

Do you like face painting or balloon twisting more?

If I had to choose one it would be face painting! I started expressing myself through creative character makeup when I was about 12 years old. So sharing my love for face painting with others is so special to me! It makes me happy to spread joy, confidence boosts, and smiles! 

What are people’s reactions when you tell them you’re a professional Kids Party Entertainer?

My family and friends are so supportive and excited that I’ve found this niche career that suits my personality and skills 🙂 Sometimes strangers look a bit taken back… like their faces read “wait, having fun at parties is a career option??” Like yes, and it’s awesome!

What do you think your superpower as a face painter or balloon twister is?

Kindness and speed! I am a really patient and kind person and I always make sure my clients feel comfortable and confident. Also, I am skilled at face painting quickly and thoroughly without skipping any magical little details! 

What’s your favorite part of being a professional artist?

Honestly, I love that my job feels so magical. I get to connect with lovely people and spread some whimsical joy through my art, such a dream come true! 

What’s one thing you wish party planners knew about working with you?

I love receiving details!! Who/what are we celebrating? I want to be in on the fun!! Theme or dress code? I love dressing up!

And parking information is really helpful too–a ton of information helps me arrive at your party with ease and confidence! 

What’s one thing people would be surprised to know about what you do?

I drive up to 1.5 hours for gigs and it can feel a lot like a scavenger hunt to find my events. I started as a Derry NH face painter and balloon twister, but now I go all over my corner of New England. Some clients love to give lots of party details and other times I just receive a name, date, and address and I’m like “Okie dokie, let’s hit the road!” Thank god for GPS services lol. 

What’s the most memorable party you’ve ever done?

My first gig ever was a Celebration of Life for a mother and artist who passed away. The family said something that stuck with me, “if you need to grieve through art please visit the face painting tables”. I’ve thought about this all at my other gigs because you never know what people are going through and it reminded me that my art can create a small but impactful ripple effect on the world.

Meet Billerica MA face painter, balloon twister, stilt walker, and art teacher: Cheyenna!

Chey started with Kaleidoscope in the spring of 2023 as a part-time job around her main career as a Board Certified Music Therapist. As a multi-instrumentalist the ability to play over 20+ instruments, Chey was looking for a way to expand her passion for visual arts and crafts when she began her work at Kaleidoscope.

In the past, Chey has worked as an Arts & Music Counselor at Camp Rainbow, a summer camp that brings together kids with and without disabilities; has created nad facilities programs for elementary-aged migrant students learning English; and has worked as a Direct Service Professional supporting children with disabilities at community-based events.

Now the Director of Music Therapy at a community music school, Chey works with children and adults ages 4-86 to help people of all ages who are neurodivergent or have a variety of intellectual and/or physical disabilities.

At Kaleidoscope, Chey is available for your Massachusetts event with the following art forms:

• Face painting
• Balloon twisting
• UV-activated face painting
• Stilt walking
• Airbrush and glitter tattoos

FAQ with Billerica MA Face Painter & Balloon Twister Chey

Why did you want to become a face painter & balloon twister?

I was in a transition moment between jobs as a music therapist and was looking for a short term job for the summer. I thought this would be fun, and I liked face painting and balloon twisting so much I’ve stayed for years! It’s really fun telling people who see me only as a program director that I work as a face painter or balloon twister on the side, I normally don’t get to have this much fun at my normal job.

What areas do you service?

I work out of Billerica MA but I serve all of Massachusetts and sometimes southern New Hampshire or Rhode Island.

What do you like most about being a children’s party entertainer?

I like that our job is to have fun with kids. I love the kids I work with during the week, but a lot of my focus is therapeutic and helping them reach their goals. As a face painter or balloon twister, we really just get to laugh and have fun, so it brings me a lot of joy.

What is one thing you wish every client knew?

I’m thinking specifically as a stilt walker for this, but we text clients confirmations a day before their event, and making sure they read the safety notices we send them before I arrive at their event is really important. I need to be able to put my stilts on somewhere, need to avoid stairs or uneven surfaces, just a few little details that can help their events go well.

Clients reading what we send them makes everything very stress-free for them and us.

Cloud is a face painter, balloon twister, and magician in Newington CT who entertains at events throughout Connecticut!

Cloud started with Kaleidoscope in Spring 2025 after years as a professional actress and educator. She got her start in theatre in high school, then got her BFA from Seton Hall University, where she studied Theatre and Creative Writing. After graduating in 2016, she began working as a theatre educator, teaching full-length productions, summer camps, private acting lessons, and improv classes. After graduating college, Cloud was also a classroom teacher for 5 years in both English and theater at several local neighborhood and magnet public schools. 

Since staring at Kaleidoscope, Cloud has become one of our most-requested and best-reviewed artists. She thrives at high-energy events and would love to come entertain at your next party!

Interview with Cloud: Newington CT Face Painter and Ballloon Twister

What made you want to first start face painting or balloon twisting?

I love art in all of its forms and I thought to myself, “Let’s try something new!” I took the leap to try face painting and balloon twisting and I fell in love with it! I love seeing people’s faces light up when they get their balloon or see their painted face in the mirror!

Do you like being a face painter or balloon twister more?

I love them both for different reasons! With face painting – I love talking to the person while I’m getting the paints ready and really letting them choose their own adventure with what I’m going to paint! I love when kids ask, “Can I have the pirate bandana in purple?” or “Can you add glitter?” It really shows what they love and gives them a chance to be creative themselves! With balloon twisting, I love “knighting” kiddos at parties and events when I give them their balloon sword! It gets them in on the magic, and now they’re a knight!

What do you think your superpower as a kids’ party entertainer is?

My superpower as an entertainer is getting a person to smile and be seen. I am a goofball, and I also know what it’s like to be a shy kid. I love to talk to guests at parties and get to know them, you can tell alot about a person just from their favorite color, favorite animal, and what they look forward to during each season!  I want the guests to feel like in that moment with Cloud, they were the star of their own show – because they are!

What’s your favorite part of being a kids’ party entertainer?

When someone’s face just breaks into a smile seeing their painted face! It gives me so much joy to bring others joy! The whimsical nature of it all just fills my cup and makes me excited for each and every gig. I also love dressing up colorfully! You’ll see me and my butterfly hair clips and cool earrings at every gig because I just love it so much!

What’s the hardest part about your job?

The hardest part? Probably transporting stuff out of my car, that’s why it’s super important for us to have instructions on where to park when at the gig! 

What’s one thing you think every client should know before hiring event entertainment party?

We send a check in text before every event just saying what we need the client to provide! (Tables, chairs, etc.,) It’s super important to have that communication beforehand so that we can give you the best experience possible! The more information we have when you’re booking, the easier our arrival and set up are. I love when clients include maps or extra parking instructions.

New Britain native Jem first started as a balloon twister with Kaleidoscope in 2022, but her adventure with us begins all the way back in 2015 as a communications intern. In 2015 she helped build our princess party sister company Princess Perfect and has freelanced with us as a photographer, content writer, and kids party entertainer ever since.

Over the past decade, not only has Jem finished her Master’s in International Business but she has launched her career in corporate communication Monday through Friday. And like many of our artists,  she enjoys breaking her weekly routine to have fun and make kids smile at parties on weekends!

When not traveling, learning new languages, or balloon twisting, Jem volunteer’s in her church’s youth ministry, where she organizes an annual summer retreat for children and their families throughout New England.

Interview with Jem: Balloon Twister in New Britain CT

When and why did you start working at Kaleidoscope?

I started at Kaleidoscope summer of 2015 as a lowly marketing intern haha I never thought I’d bet a balloon twister!

If you could only pick one, would you rather do face painting or balloon twisting forever and why?

Gray is a face painter and balloon twister based in Bridgeport CT, who began working as a kids’ party entertainer in 2024! As a Film, TV, and Media Production student at SCSU, Gray is studying to become a filmmaker and is combining a passion for both working with kids and visual arts by working in kids’ party entertainment on weekends with Kaleidoscope.

FAQ with Gray: Bridgeport CT Face Painter & Balloon Twister

Why are you studying film in college?

I’m studying film because for me it’s my favorite way to portray passion and emotion within art! I use film as an outlet for all my creative thoughts 🙂

Why did you start working as a face painter and balloon twister?

I started working as a face painter and balloon twister because I love working with kids and I love doing art, and this combined both of them!

Do you like face painting or balloon twisting more? Why?

I love like face painting more! I’ve been a painter for most of my life and I feel like there’s more creative freedom with face paint!

What do you love most about kids’ party entertainment?

I absolutely love seeing the joy on kids’ faces when they see the finished work. And I love that I can bring smiles to people’s faces with what I do!

What’s one party you’ll never forget?

I’ll never forget my first party! It was face painting, and I was with a bunch of our other artists who were sooo supportive and encouraging of my work even as a beginner artist!

What areas do you provide kids’ party entertainment in?

I travel all around Connecticut! I’m based in Bridgeport CT so of course the shoreline, but I’m also able to go farther north into Central CT for events up there as well 🙂