Party Arty: NYC’s Best Face-Painters

When she’s not painting cute little faces, Melinda Prom, owner of Melinda's Children's Parties, teaches painting classes for kids at the Eloise Shop at The Plaza Hotel. She paint faces at The Plaza after class or for parties booked at the Plaza, in addition to private events.  “Our face painters are detailed, professional artists who are amazing with kids of all ages,” she says. Prom's clients include Giorgio Armani, Kidville, Inc., Citibank, Circle Line, American Express and many more. She adds: “We love transforming the kids into whatever they can imagine, from a Lego character to Elsa or the latest superhero or cartoon character.” Melinda started out in the theater world, where she worked as a director, performer, stage manager and make-up and special effects artist. “I brought my skills from the theatrical setting into the everyday kid’s party world,” she said, adding, “I once dressed up as Henry Higgins from My Fair Lady to surprise a little girl on her birthday, so we do lots of unique requests! We have tons of experience and it shows.”

Good to know: Trained in special-effects artistry, Melinda can also transform your kid into a super "realistic" zombie, and she recently painted a space galaxy for another tiny client.

Melinda’s Children’s Parties
917-446-9315
Online: childrenspartiesnyc.com

photo: courtesy Melinda Prom