Step by Step Easy Tiger Face Painting
- Valinda Voogt
- Mar 18
- 4 min read
Updated: Apr 10
Are you ready to unleash the inner tiger in yourself or your children? Tiger face painting is one of the most popular and striking designs, loved by both beginners and experienced face painters. Whether you're preparing for a children's birthday party, a festival, or a costume event, with just a few simple steps, you can create an impressive tiger look that will have everyone roaring with excitement. In this blog post, you'll learn which materials you need, follow a step-by-step guide, and discover creative tips to bring your tiger design to life. Ready to pick up your brushes? Let’s get started!
Essentials for an Easy Tiger Face Painting
Before you begin, it's important to have the right materials on hand. You don't need an extensive face painting kit—just a few basic supplies are enough to create an eye-catching tiger look. Here’s what you’ll need for easy tiger face painting:
Yellow Face Paint
The tiger's nose and forehead will be painted yellow.
Orange Face Paint
The outer part of the tiger's face and ears will be orange.
Black Face Paint
The outline and tiger stripes will be black.
White Face Paint
Use white face paint for the tiger's nose and eyes.
Face Painting Brush
Brushes are used for the linework of the tiger.
Face Paint Sponge
We use a sponge for the base of the tiger.
With these simple face painting essentials for easy tiger face painting, you're all set to get started. Choose high-quality materials to ensure the paint applies effortlessly and the look lasts all day. In the next section, you'll discover a step-by-step guide on how to create an impressive tiger look using these tools!
Step by Step: How to Face Paint a Tiger
Face painting a tiger might seem challenging, but with the right approach and a little practice, it quickly becomes simple and fun. This guide will take you through the process step by step, helping you create an impressive tiger look—even if you're just starting out.
Step 1
Start by applying the white base for the tiger. Use a soft sponge and white face paint. Make the area under the nose white, extending it up to the upper lip in a rounded arch. Ensure that the sides of the nose are also filled in with white. Next, apply white above the eyes, creating a light, symmetrical arch. These white accents form the foundation of the tiger's signature look.
Step 2
Continue with yellow face paint and a sponge to add details to the tiger look. Start at the top and sides of the nose, applying yellow paint up to the white areas. Then, work your way up, covering the bridge of the nose to just above the eyebrows with yellow. Also, apply a layer of yellow under the eyes, blending the color halfway down the lower eye area.
Step 3
Use a sponge with orange face paint to create the ears above the eyebrows. Then, apply orange face paint from the bottom of the eyes to the corners of the mouth. To create a smooth color transition, take a sponge with yellow face paint and blend the edges of the orange towards the center of the face. This will create a beautiful, natural transition between the colors.
Step 4
Use the sponge with white face paint to create a round shape in the center of the ears, forming the inner part of the ears. It doesn’t have to be perfect; a tiger's fur is naturally asymmetrical.
Step 5
Use a fine brush and black face paint to color the tiger's nose black. Then, draw a clean, black line from the nose toward the upper lip. Let this line flow smoothly along the white muzzle, gradually becoming thinner as it extends toward the corner of the eye.
Step 6
Apply a smooth black line along the brow bone. Add small dots on the white muzzle for the whiskers.
Step 7
Use black face paint to create the outer contours of the tiger. Draw short, fluid lines that mimic the natural texture of fur. Don't forget the inside of the ears.
Step 8
We also do this along the orange on the cheeks.
Step 9
Now, we start with the tiger stripes using black face paint. All tiger stripes begin thin, then become thicker, and end thin again. Don't forget the tiger stripe directly under the eye.
Step 10
There are also tiger stripes on the forehead. These are more C-shaped. Paint two stripes in one direction and two in the other. Make the stripes in the center smaller than those on the outer edges.
Step 11
In addition to stripes, a tiger also has spots. Fill in the empty spaces on the tiger with a few spots. Less is more.
Step 12
As the final step, we take white with a brush and add a few whiskers.
With this simple guide, you now have everything you need to paint an impressive tiger step by step, even if you're just starting out. By practicing basic techniques and adding color accents, you can quickly create designs that make children (and adults!) light up with joy. Whether you're face painting for a children's party, a festival, or just for fun, your tiger designs are guaranteed to impress!
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