Allie B is a colorful caricature artist, face painter, and balloon twister located in Providence, Rhode Island.

After graduating with her Associate’s in Fine Art, Allie spent several years working at Disney World before combining her loves for art and all things animated at Kaleidoscope.

Allie began working with our team in 2019 and specializes in small events looking for combination packages with just one artist who can show off their skills in a range of art mediums.

Allie is available for the following family event entertainment ideas in Rhode Island and the surrounding areas:

• Face Painting
• Balloon Twisting
• Caricatures
• Airbrush Tattoos
• Glitter Tattoos
• Hair Art

Interview with Providence RI Caricature Artist and Face Painter: Allie!

When and why did you start working at Kaleidoscope?

2019. I was working at Disney World and broke my foot while working. I had to come back home due to lack of accommodations for my injury and having my hours cut while I was unable to work. I ended up finding a job ad for Kaleidoscope, and here we are.

What is your favorite part of being a caricature artist or face painter?

Actually using my degree, as well as the skills I’ve developed from childhood to now. Most people think there’s no work in the arts, and that’s not true–although most people who go into visual art ultimately don’t work in it.

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

Face painting. You really are only limited by your imagination and skill level, rather than those AND physics.

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

Mostly people get surprised I actually get paid to do this lol I’ve had a lot of people who see me working as a face painter or caricature artist assume I’m a friend of the family/a volunteer/etc.

What do you think your superpower as an artist is?

Being flexible and adaptable with designs to fit each kid, and figuring out some special requests that only a kid could think of. Also knowing a lot about like, Pokémon and cartoons and Disney.

What was the most memorable party you ever entertained at?

I mean, working a gig at a multimillionaire’s under construction brownstone was pretty memorable. I also worked a gig at the Berklee Student Showcase, and got to listen to a bunch of upcoming musical acts while working.

What’s your favorite part of your Being a Face Painter or Caricature Artist?

Besides getting to use my skills? When kids remember you from other events or previous years and get really excited to see you again. They’re so much fun!

One of my most favorite things about working with kids, especially younger ones is how honest, open, and enthusiastic most of them are. Like they just say whatever comes to mind a lot of the times, and often it’s really funny and sweet. Also they really love glitter.

What is the hardest thing about being an event entertainer?

When you have to end the event and tell kids no, or cut a line. I don’t like disappointing the kids. Also all the driving; especially inside Boston proper. That’s a killer.

What’s one piece of advice you give to every parent planning a birthday party?

I recommend having kind of a rough schedule of when things should happen, ie. when to cut the cake, when to open presents, especially if you want to maximize the time you have your face painter/balloon twister/etc; but also be a bit flexible with it bc kids are kids and don’t always wanna stop what they’re doing right away lol

What’s one thing you want every corporate event planner to know?

Keep in mind parking and the easiest/fastest way for your entertainers to get from parking to your event location/a meet up spot. Especially in city areas.

What is the biggest factor in determining if a college event will go smoothly or not?

Honestly with college kids and teens, on my end at least, just running a more relaxed chill atmosphere. They’re not children, and it’s a different vibe. They wanna be treated as peers/full adults. Also you can straight up tell them no if a design is a no-go, unlike with kids, especially small ones, who you usually kind of have to dance around the subject or be extremely gentle with the no

Meet Concord NH balloon twister, face painter, caricature artist, and children’s party entertainer, Kaleb!

Kaleb began with Kaleidoscope in Spring 2023, shortly before graduating high school at Pinkerton Academy with a focus in Fine Arts and World Language. In high school he took several AP art classes, was part of the National Art Honors Society, and President of his high school chess club.

Now a student at the University of New Hampshire, Kaleb is studying American Sign Language with the goal to become an interpreter who helps deaf and hard-of-hearing children. His minor is fine art.

In 2024, Kaleb completed his internship with Northeast Region Special Touch Summer Get Away, a camp for children with disabilities, where he worked with kids and teens who are deaf, hard of hearing, and on the autism spectrum.

When not working with children, Kaleb enjoys working on illustration commissions, anime, and animation.

FAQ with Concord NH Face Painter & Balloon Twister Kaleb

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

I needed a job to help me pay for school and I love art. I’m study ASL because I love to work with kids, but I’m passionate about illustration, so working at Kaleidoscope seemed the best of both worlds.

What areas do you service?

I work all throughout New Hampshire, southern Maine, and northern Massachusetts.

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

I like that every single party is different. I like traveling to new parts of New England. It’s never boring, and a lot of the kids are really fun.

What is one thing you wish every client knew?

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.

Marissa is a professional party entertainer based out of West Hartford, CT who began her career as a theme park face painter during her summers in college. After finishing her B.A. in Art from CCSU, she dove head-first into her love of face painting and completed her Special Effects Makeup certification from La Bella Makeup School in Danbury.

Marissa started at Kaleidoscope in 2013 and is available to entertain at your event for almost any type of party entertainment we offer including:

• Face painting and balloon twisting
• Caricatures
• All types of temporary tattoos: henna, airbrush, glitter, and flash
• Paint parties
• Tarot, palm reading, and runes
• UV and LED entertainment
• Glitter looks and hair art
• Mentalism (mind-reading magic)

Marissa also works in the Kaleidoscope office as the Head of Talent and is involved in hiring, training, and managing all of our amazing party artists, as well as with anything else the office might need. (If you’ve had one of our artists at your event, odds are they were trained by Marissa!)

See some of her verified face painting & balloon twisting reviews here:

When and why did you start Face and Body Painting?

I started working as a face painter alllll the way back in 2010 as a summer job for a theme park! I was in art school and had an on-campus job as a graphic designer but for the summer needed the extra income. The first time I picked up a face painting brush to practice on my arm felt electric–I think it’s hard for other people to imagine but I instantly wanted to do it as a career.

What’s your favorite art form (or performance etc) that you do here?)

I still have a huge love for face painting, and I think my favorite events are still face painting at birthday parties, but I think tarot and mentalism are my favorites now. I have less opportunities to do them and they’re far outside of my visual arts training, but I love how challenging those art forms are for me.

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

Ahhhhh that’s hard… maybe balloon twisting (even if I love face painting more) just because I’ve mastered face painting, and balloons can be an endless challenge! I’ve been doing this so long that the challenge is really what attracts me most.

What are people’s reactions when you tell them that you’re a professional party entertainer?

They’re in disbelief that this is a real job! Most people don’t think that arts jobs exists, but they do and I wish we conveyed that message to the public–especially teenagers getting ready to pick college majors. The working artists I know aren’t “starving” or “depressed”. We love our work, we have financial goals, and we know how lucky we are to be here. I truly love being a face painter, and I have plenty of other artist friends who have equally niche and amazing jobs.

What’s one surprising fact about you?

I don’t paint or draw for fun anymore! When I was a kid that’s all I did 24/7, and now people assume that since is my job I must still do a lot of it, but just like everyone else I want to clock out of my job and leave work at work. I normally read or exercise for fun, but I also love to go to concerts, travel, and do volunteer work with animals.

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

I love making kids feel good, even the shy ones! I used to be a classroom teacher so matching kids’ energy, being kind, and being patient is second nature to me. It makes me feel amazing when a normally very-timid-toddler will crawl into my face painting chair and the parents are shocked!

What’s the most memorable party you’ve ever done face painting or balloon twisting at?

I have a horrible fear of heights and we have one client in the Prudential Center of Boston MA. I didn’t realize how high up we were until the elevator started going up. I managed to get through the event, but I genuinely don’t know how!

What’s the biggest factor as to whether or not a large event will go well?

Honestly, parking and arrival! For college campuses or huge corporate offices, I’ve gotten to the GPS address an hour early… and still struggled to find the event. The more details we have, the better! Besides that, our part is pretty smooth.

Jeanette A has been with Kaleidoscope since 2016 and while she started as a princess, she quickly rose to Kaleido-fame as an amazing face painter and balloon twister! (Not to mention most types of temporary tattoos and other cartoon characters, but who’s counting?)

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Olivia G began working at Kaleidoscope in May of 2015 as a high schooler who heard about a face painter princess job through her local high school theatre program.

Since then, she’s become one of our most seasoned face painters, balloon twisters, and performers! Olivia has since graduated first high school and then from Stonehill College with a double major in biology and secondary education. While not entertaining at events, Olivia is public school science teacher in Massachusetts who balances her love of education with her passion for the arts.

Olivia is a Ellington, Connecticut native who now lives in the Greater Boston area and entertains throughout southern New England, so no matter where your party is you may see her soon!

Hire her for:

• Face painting
• Balloon twisting
• Glitter tattoos
• Airbrush tattoos
• Princess parties
• Mascot visit
• Silly science show

Read some of Olivia’s verified Google Reviews from the past decade of her work here!

Face Painter Interview with Olivia

When and why did you start working at Kaleidoscope?

Susanna P has been a professional face painter and balloon twister since 2012 and was one of Kaleidoscope’s first party entertainers. She first started with us all the way back in 2013 and has been a staple of our crew ever since!

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