Meet the artist
Hi, I'm Vicki Rae.
My formal industry training began at the Face and Body Art International Convention (FABAIC) in Orlando, starting around 2006. I learned from international artists including Pashur, the Wolfe brothers and Mark Reid, building a foundation in professional products, technique and business practice. In 2008, at age 15, I won the Intermediate Full Face competition at FABAIC.
My journey into face and body painting began at age 10, working alongside my mother at her face painting company in Pennsylvania. From the beginning, I loved the possibility of transforming a person into a living canvas.
After graduating from Bucknell University in 2016 with a BA in Psychology and Fine Art, I moved to Los Angeles and opened my own face painting business. I painted weekly for guests at The Garland Hotel and worked at birthday parties and special events, including Fandango's Halloween party and a prom on the Santa Monica Pier.
In 2020, the pandemic brought that chapter to a close, and I spent several years in Tucson, Arizona. After returning to the San Fernando Valley in mid-2025, I felt inspired to return to face and body art with a new creative focus.
Today, I'm expanding from traditional face painting into live brand experiences, editorial photography and advertising concepts. I love the idea of creating painted models that capture attention in person and in imagery, turning a creative brief into something people remember.
I've experienced the magic of live body painting firsthand, including at a music festival when I was younger. I'm excited to explore that energy with brands, agencies, photographers and event producers through new collaborations.
Let's collaborate
