Introduction: The Grinch Face Paint

About: I am a conceptual artist, and my DIY projects are mostly inspired by pop culture (movies, music, sports, TV). I mostly specialize in painting, graphic design, drawing, digital photography, performance art, and…

Celebrate 50 years of "How The Grinch Stole Christmas!" with this simple Grinch face paint, and you'll see why you will be "a mean one"...in a good way!

Step 1: Start With Base Color

I started with Mehron Paradise face paint in Lime all over the face.

Step 2: Add Wrinkle Lines

Then, I went into my Snazaroo face paint in Dark Green to add on the angry eyebrows and wrinkle lines. I also used the colors from the Urban Decay Electric shadow palette (Freak and Thrash) to give it a blended look.

Step 3: Add Hair

Then, I added more lines to the top, sides and corners of my face with more dark green paint. Then, I went into adding hair lines to the top of the angry eyebrows.

Step 4: Continue With Features

Then, I continue to use dark green for the nose, then I used black and white paint (from Mehron Paradise) to add outlines, highlights and details to the wrinkle lines, nose, mouth, and hair effects. I also used a little bit of Bright Yellow paint (Mehron Paradise) to add a bit of lighting to the eyebrow hair.

Step 5: Finish Off

I finished off my face with whisker holes on either side, and then adding a pop of color to my bottom lip. I used a mix of Dark Pink paint from Mehron Paradise and the colors Savage and Jilted from the Urban Decay Electric palette to spice things up a little.

Step 6: Final Touches

Finally, I added more Lime paint to my neck and ears, and capped it off with a cute Santa Claus hat!

Step 7: You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch!

The three words that best describes this face paint design are as follows, and I quote: "green, sly, fun!"

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