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The members of the Greater Midwest Face Painters Guild has been providing quality face painting and body art services for clients throughout the Chicagoland area for over 20 years.
Guild Founders:
Denise Lazzara, Co-Founder of the Midwest Face Painters Guild
Denise, a retired cement finisher by trade, has hung up her tools, and has been enjoying painting since 2000.
She has always loved drawing and painting since she was a child. She then found a way to put her talent for all ages to enjoy.
Denise regularly attends Face Painting Conventions, and workshops to keep\s her up-to-date with the latest ideas and design in the industry.
In 2007 she was awarded 3 medals for her full face painting at FABAIC, 1 gold, 2 silver.
Most recently you can find Denise working at Key Lime Cove Water Resort, Muvico Theaters in Rosemont, and various children’s parties in the area.
Denise is also a Diamond FX product distributor for the Chicago area.
Denise is a member of the Face Painting and Body Art Association.
Maureen Draganowski, Co-Founder of the Midwest Face Painters Guild
Maureen Draganowski, aka MoMo the Clown, has been in the entertainment industry for over 20 years, starting her career in the theatrical/special effects arena for stage productions while in High School. She began her instruction through a special program for theatrical makeup training at the Goodman Theatre of Chicago. She went on to assist local make up artist Art Anthony, whom she apprenticed under in the commercial TV and film arena while completing her formal education.
She expanded her venue by becoming a licensed cosmetologist, and became a prominent force in the hair/make up industry in Chicago's Gold Coast area in the mid 1980s. Maureen broadened her arena working as a special effects artist for several area haunted houses, specializing in monster make up, costuming and scene design. In later years, what began as a hobby of tole painting, moved into becoming a One Stroke Painting Instructor, and owner of Painted Possibilities, a custom painted glassware and curio establishment.
Maureen now combines her extensive knowledge of theatrical training, commercial and theatrical make up, special effects make up, hair styling and painted brushwork into a unique blend of artistry for children and adults alike. Maureen incorporates many years of early childhood development training into fun, outgoing character performers who can interact with children and adults of all ages.
Maureen continues to draw on her love of the theatre by performing as a clown and costumed performer. She also attends continuing education classes with world championship level instructors on a regular basis to keep abreast of the commercial make up industry standards and guidelines. She serves as a face painting instructor and, most recently, a judge at the FPBAA Convention amongst her peers. Maureen is a member of the Face Painting and Body Art Association.
Kathy Beringer, Co-Founder of the Midwest Face Painters Guild
Kathy Beringer began working in the industry as a make-up artist
for Marilyn Miglin Cosmetics in the early 1980’s. She followed up her extensive knowledge of commercial makeup by incorporating airbrush body art into her repetoire in 2000.
Kathy is a self-taught artist, and through the Internet networked to perfect her art with the best face and body artists from around the world. Kat has performed her services from festivals and publication releases to private
events. She has also showcased her work for such companies as McDonald's, Condé Nast, National Geographic Channel, Brookfield Zoo, Maui Jim, Tuaca Body Art Ball (Chicago) and Blizzard Entertainment (Warcraft).
Her latest ventures include henna and airbrush instruction at the 2009 Manchester, CT Face Painting Convention and working as an Assistant Instructor at the World reknowned Face And Body Art International Convention (FABAIC) in May, 2009. Kathy is a member of the Face Painting and Body Art Association.
Partners/Alliances
All of the Guild Chairs are members of the Face Painting and Body Art Association (FBPAA)
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