Paint’n’Play By Shay

Paint’n’Play by Shay offers professional face and body painting for events of all sizes across London and surrounding areas, including Essex and Surrey. With over three years of professional face painting experience, Shay has worked at a wide range of events across England — from children’s parties and family celebrations to corporate events, private member clubs, festivals, and large charity events such as Race for Life and Muddy Walks. Each design is finished with a creative eye, ensuring every face paint feels unique, vibrant, and thoughtfully crafted. Paint’n’Play by Shay caters to both children and adults, offering fun, playful designs and glitter looks to more detailed, themed, and festival-style artwork. Services are fully adaptable to suit the tone and audience of each event. Alongside her creative background, Shay has over ten years’ experience working in the early years sector and is a qualified educator. This ensures a calm, organised, and engaging approach when working with large groups of children, while maintaining a professional and polished service for adult and corporate events. For peace of mind, Paint’n’Play by Shay is fully DBS checked, holds public liability insurance, provides a professional hygiene-focused kit, and can supply a gazebo for outdoor events.

Paint’N’Play by Shay was created from a genuine love for creativity, children and bringing joy through art. With over 10 years’ experience working with children and a background as a qualified Early Years Educator, I bring a calm, friendly and professional energy to every booking. What started as a creative outlet quickly grew into a thriving business, now working across birthday parties, community events, corporate family days and large-scale bookings.

I take pride in adding my own artistic touch to every design, creating something unique for each child. I’ve attended various Race for life and Muddy run events, worked with clients such as House of Bonita and Like It Love It entertainment. As demand has grown, I’ve also built a small trusted network of experienced face painters who support larger bookings when needed, ensuring the same standard and care across every event. I am fully DBS checked, insured, and committed to providing a safe, professional and memorable experience every time.

My typical clients range from parents and schools to event organisers and entertainment companies looking for high-quality, reliable face painting.