Hi, I'm Emma.

My love of creativity and body art began in my teens when I studied NC and HNC Make-Up Artistry at college. I absolutely loved this course, particularly the Special Effects (SFX) and body painting modules, where I discovered just how much I enjoyed transforming ideas into something colourful and creative. Unfortunately, ill health meant I had to leave before completing my HNC, and although I tried a few times to return to my studies, life had other plans!.

A few years later I found another passion - working with children. I gained my HNC in Early Education and Childcare and began working in a nursery, where I've now happily worked for the past 14years. More recently, I also achieved my BA Childhood Practice degree - something I'm incredibly proud of.

Despite loving my career in childcare and education, I found myself missing that creative part of my life. So, I decided to attend a face painting course and from the moment I picked up the brushes, I fell in love with the art all over again

Suddenly, two things I've always loved came together: being creative and making children happy. This is how Rainbow Cheeks - Face Painting by Emma was born and I aim to use my creativity and experience of working with children to create a professional, fun, friendly and positive face painting experience for children (and adults!).