Welcome to Banana Jackson Face Painting. I’m Anna Jackson, a resident in the Vandalia area. I do face painting and balloon twisting for parties and events in the greater Dayton, Ohio area. Professional and insured, Banana Jackson Face Painting will bring joy and help you make incredible memories!
To see my most recent work, check out my Instagram or Facebook!
Cla'shae Allen2024-04-08She is very professional, Amazing work! My daughter had a wonderful 5th birthday she will never forget! Thank you!! Will book again
Annie Price2024-03-17I hired Anna for my son’s 1st birthday that was Mickey Mouse themed and she was AMAZING. Anna was very professional and courteous throughout the entire process. Anna’s work is hands down amazing! She is fun, creative, professional. I cannot express enough how happy I was with her work and will absolutely hire her again! She was such a hit and not just for the kids, my teenage nieces were lined up too!
Katie Kimley2024-02-19I can’t rate her high enough!!!! Every face that was painted at my kids birthday turned out phenomenally!!! And the care and compassion given was amazing!!!! She made sure that she listened to everything each kiddo had to say!!! Please please please make sure that banana Jackson face painting is the first on your list for all events!!!
Matthew Patton2024-02-17Awesome creative work! Super friendly and generous!
Sarah Bartley2024-02-101,000/10 Anna is so sweet with the kids and is so talented!!!
Normandy Huff2024-01-14I’d give more stars if I could!! Banana made the party!! She went above and beyond!! Will be booking again and again!!
Dale Jackson2023-12-30A truly beautiful artist! Fantastic artwork that makes so many happy!
Courtney Rietman2023-12-09Very fun, creative designs, great with kids!
Ashley Marzzacco2023-11-25This is our second year having face painting done after getting our Christmas tree at Advent Farm. Anna is awesome. She remembered my kiddos, and did a beautiful job on their faces! What a wonderful human- Thank you for sharing your time and talents! You help kick our holiday season off in the sweetest way!
Emily Boyd2023-11-25So kind and talented!
YOU PROBABLY WANT TO KNOW…
Frequently Asked Questions
What do you charge?
Check the Prices & Booking page.
How do you remove face paint?
Removing Face Paint from Skin
When removing face paint start with a thin coating of mild soap approved for use on the face (such as baby soap), and use a soft wash cloth, and warm (not hot) water. Do not use alcohol, mineral oil, makeup removers, strong soaps, or baby wipes.
Once the soap has been massaged in, rinse with warm water. And if the pigment persists, try rubbing coconut oil onto the skin. You should let it it sit for several minutes, and then gently remove it with a soft cloth.
In the rare case in which a pigment is still visible after this process, please wait for 24 hours before attempting to wash the area again. And always make sure to be gentle, because excessive rubbing of skin can, itself, cause irritation.
Removing Face Paint from Fabric
To remove face paint from cloth or clothing, gently work in an oxygen activated laundry stain remover with lukewarm water and soak the garment for at least five minutes to overnight, then wash as indicated on the care label. Avoid using the drier because that can set the stain. Hang to dry and check the stain to see if it remains. If so, repeat stain removal process.
You can download a printable page with removal instructions here.
Can I sleep in face paint?
Don’t sleep in face paint as it may cause irritation and/or transfer to bedsheets and blankets.
Do you ever work for free or for “exposure?”
What kind of paint do you use?
These are professional water activated face paints and glitters that are tested for use on the face and eye area. Brand names may include: Kraze, Fusion Body Art, TAG, Diamond FX, Professional Colors, GTX, and Superstar, to name a few. I do not use anything that has not been approved and tested by professional face paint artists.
What if sensitive skin is involved, or irritation occurs?
If sensitive skin is involved, ASK FOR A PATCH TEST. These are professional water-based face paints and glitters that are tested for use on the face and eye area—but those with sensitive skin may still have a reaction.
If irritation seems to be occurring, remove face paint immediately, otherwise remove before bedtime.
Although rare, allergic reactions can sometimes happen. I am not responsible for allergic reactions.
Do you do anything else besides face painting and balloon twisting?
I can do some simple magic tricks (illusions), sand sculpt, tell stories, and MC. I’ve done professional voice acting, college level stage performance, and I’m a published author. I can throw pottery on the wheel, chop boards in half with my hands and feet, create a mean Excel sheet, and type 60 wpm… HAHAHA!!! Finally… I can help you with insurance!!! LOL!!!! (Are you sure you really have enough life insurance? Let’s talk… 😉)
How did you start doing this?
I started doing face painting as a volunteer during church activities. I wanted to do an excellent job so I started researching professional face painting, and after a number of years of volunteering, I started to be asked if I did parties, and I realized it was time to turn this into a business.
I’m so happy that I did! It gives me a lot of joy to be there for families during their special times, helping them to make joyful memories!
Learn more about “Miss Banana”
Face Painter / Balloon Twister
COME OUT AND ENJOY!