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Once a full-time kindergarten teacher, Liu Tai-ling is now a professional face painter. After studying face painting for two months in Taipei last year, Liu returned to Kaohsiung to launch her second career. In just over six months, she has already painted over 1,000 children. Their faces bloom with color and smiles under Liu’s skillful brush, earning her a reputation for spreading joy with her art.

A painter pats powder on the purple wings of a butterfly painted around a girl’s eyes. Artist Liu Tai-ling focuses on color and design, using her skilled hands to work magic on children’s faces. Her live canvases erupt in smiles and laughter when she finishes painting.

- How do you feel after being painted?
- Really happy.
- Do you feel even more beautiful?
- Yeah.

- It’s a heart.
- Did you choose it?
- Yeah, I’m so happy.

The 57-year-old Liu used to be a kindergarten teacher. For her birthday last year, she gave herself a much-deserved gift: learning face painting. She studied in Taipei for two months and earned three certificates, preparing herself to launch a second career.

Liu Tai-ling
Face painter
I’m already half a century old, so I want to pursue a joyful profession. I went to study it, but at first, I wasn’t sure I could do it. I got all the necessary certificates to make sure I was qualified before launching my business.

Liu’s background in fashion gives her a good sense of aesthetic beauty. With help from a friend, she set up a trial booth at a shopping center in Kaohsiung’s Dashu District. She embellishes designs with glitter and sequins, sparing no expense to make children’s faces even more vibrant.

Liu Tai-ling
Face painter
I have some talent myself, so I bring my own inspiration to the painting. The designs look simple, but honestly, even I struggle to paint something that simple sometimes. That’s why I add extra touches. I want it to feel complete.

After being in business for about six months, Liu has painted the faces of nearly 1,000 children. Adorned with colorful, sparkling artwork, these children can’t help but smile and dance, showing their confidence. This joy is what drives Liu to keep painting.

Liu Tai-ling
Face painter
The children’s joy is more rewarding than earning money. Seeing their smiles and self-expression makes me happy.

Liu plans to keep learning new face painting techniques so she can continue bringing joy to children in southern Taiwan.

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