Meet Jenny Hawkins - Founder and Creative Director of ArtyCat Faces
I'm Jenny, founder of ArtyCat Faces, a London-based creative events business specialising in professional face painting, body art and balloon modelling. I have worked in the industry for over 20 years, providing entertainment for everything from children's parties and festivals to corporate events, brand activations and major public occasions.
Over the years, I have had the pleasure of working with some fantastic clients, including Adidas, Amazon, PayPal, ITV's This Morning, the BRIT Awards, Snazaroo, Lord's Cricket Ground and the NFL.
Running ArtyCat Faces
As well as being a working face and body paint artist, I manage the day-to-day running of ArtyCat Faces. This includes handling enquiries, understanding clients' briefs, planning bookings and coordinating a team of talented freelance face painters and creative artists.
Whether a booking needs one artist or a larger team, I take care to match the right people to each event, taking into account the type of occasion, number of guests and creative requirements. I stay involved throughout the process to make sure everything is organised, communicated clearly and runs smoothly on the day.
A Creative Background
My background is in art, design and event management. I studied 3D-Design at Manchester Metropolitan University and have since worked across illustration, jewellery design, graphic design and face and body painting. I also run Sapphire Summers, my illustration and design business, creating detailed artwork inspired by nature.
Before concentrating on my creative businesses, I spent several years in event management and communications roles at NHS Confederation and Universities UK, organising conferences, seminars and events involving speakers, suppliers and large numbers of delegates. This combination of creative experience and practical event management has shaped the way I run ArtyCat Faces today.
Our Approach
I'm proud to have built ArtyCat Faces around a network of skilled, professional artists. I believe good communication, reliability and a genuine enthusiasm for the work are just as important as artistic ability.
My aim is to make organising face painting and creative entertainment straightforward for clients, while making sure every booking receives the attention and care it deserves.
Bottom image - photo by Professional Photographer Paul Upward Photography
