Painting your face with the skull theme has evolved from the calavera de azucar, a sugar skull, often elaborately decorated with paint, feathers and glitter in honor of those who have passed.
TUCSON, Ariz. — There is no right or wrong way to paint your face for El Dia de los Muertos but the skull theme takes center stage due to the historic traditions of this ancient celebration.
For those who will paint their face for the first time, we spoke to a make-up artist with considerable skill. Lindsey tells us that the white face paint that makes up the base layer for face painting can be bought at any hobby store.
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