Face Painting is competitive, the simple swirls in curls can be taught to almost anyone.  Its the details, highlights, brushstrokes that will differentiate me as an artist versus an amateur or hobbyist.    I have to constantly perfect and develop new designs.  Here are a few designs I'm working on:  

Like any skill you have to work on it to get better.  Here are some new designs I'm working on.  

As with any skill practice makes perfect.  I've been busy this year working on new designs, new flavors, perfecting recipes, shopping new vendors.........