Our November Artist Highlight, Alexandria Haley, has always had a love for art and creativity. As a social worker and busy mom of five, she found joy in creating and used art as an outlet to express herself. While she had always admired artists who turned their passion into a career, she never imagined she would one day be among them.
“When I first stepped into the face painting industry, I was a new artist with a big dream. I remember looking at established painters and wondering how they made everything look so effortless—the beautiful setups, the professional image, the speed, the confidence.”
Although Alexandria dreamed of pursuing art more seriously, she didn't always see herself as an artist. With a busy schedule and little time to develop her skills, she viewed face painting as a hobby rather than a potential career.
"I’ve always loved art and tapping into chances to get crafty, but I never really considered art something I was good at.”
What started as a simple creative outlet soon opened the door to opportunities Alexandria never expected. Her passion for face painting continued to grow, and before long, the dream she once thought was out of reach began turning into a reality.
“What began as a way to express myself and help support my family quickly became something much bigger. Face painting became my creative therapy and eventually grew into ColorPop Face Paint.”
Since becoming a face paint artist, Alexandria has invested in her business and her brand.
“I’ve invested in education, attended conventions, practiced constantly, and pushed myself outside my comfort zone. I’ve forced myself to talk to other artists in my areas, stay longer to make connections, and to believe in myself. I’m incredibly proud of how far I’ve come and grateful for every smile I get to create along the way.”
As Alexandria continues to grow and elevate her business, she’s also invested in creating a professional face painting setup. One of those investments was a Craft-n-Go Case, which she says has been a game changer for her business.
“It has elevated not only my business, but also my image, efficiency, and even my health.
“I no longer spend so much time lugging everything around, unpacking, organizing, and setting up. What used to take so much time and energy can now be done in minutes.”
After hearing Alexandria’s inspiring story, we asked her what advice she would give to someone just starting in their face painting journey. Here’s what she shared:
“My biggest advice to new artists is: practice makes better! Don’t compare your beginning to someone else’s journey. This is something I still have to remind myself. Keep learning, keep painting, invest in yourself when you can, make connections and most importantly—just start!”
Alexandria’s story is a wonderful reminder of what can happen when you believe in yourself and take a chance on your dreams. Taking that leap of faith isn’t always easy, and stepping outside your comfort zone can be scary, but the reward can be greater than you ever imagined. What started as a simple creative outlet has grown into something so much more, and Alexandria is proof that with passion and determination, dreams really can become a reality.
If you would like to be our next Artist Highlight winner and have the chance to receive a $50 Store Credit at Craft-n-Go, send us your story with a few fun photos to contact@craftngo.com.