Scary clown under a crushed hat outlineBlack, white, red. A small crushed hat outline at the hairline, off to one side, above a wide red grin.
Creepy clown with needle brows to the hairlineWhite, black, blue. Two needle-thin black arches rise almost to the hairline, small blue triangle beneath.
Shadow-socket clownWhite, gray, black. Soft gray rings on the brow bone and upper cheek around each eye, lids bare, black lips.
Barrel hoops painted across the foreheadBrown, gray, white. Three brown stave lines and two gray hoops on the forehead, white muzzle below.
Barrelman's freckles and big mouth patchWhite, red, brown. White patch around the mouth, red nose tip, a spray of brown freckles on each cheek.
Denim-square cheeks with yellow thread dashesBlue, yellow, white. A blue square on each cheek, yellow dashes around the edges like thread, white muzzle.
Dusty rodeo clown with stubble dotsTan, brown, white, red. White mouth patch ringed with brown stubble dots, tan dust sponged on the cheekbones.
Fringe of cowboy-shirt tassels along the jawYellow, red, white. Short yellow dashes hang along each jawline like fringe, red cheek circles above.
Gingham patch pinned to one cheekRed, white, black. Red-and-white gingham square on one cheek, drawn safety pin at its corner, red nose.
Rodeo clown with a bandana print across the noseRed, white, black. Red band over the nose bridge and cheeks, white paisley teardrops, black dots between.
Rodeo clown with a horseshoe on each cheekSilver gray, white, red. Open-end-up horseshoe on each cheek, seven nail dots, white mouth patch, red nose.
Rodeo clown with a painted-on chin strapWhite, red, blue. White muzzle; a blue strap line runs from each ear down the jaw to a red star on the chin.
Rodeo clown with bull horns curling on the foreheadWhite, gray, red. Two small horns curl out from the middle of the forehead, red nose, white grin patch.
Rodeo clown with rope loops for eyebrowsTan, brown, white. A twisted rope line arcs high over each brow bone and ends in a small knot at the temple.
Suspender stripes running down the cheeksRed, yellow, white. Two red stripes from under each eye to the jaw, a yellow button dot at the foot of each.
Circus ring 12
Big top stripes fanning up the foreheadBlue, yellow, red. Blue and yellow wedges fan from the brow line up to the hairline, a red flag at the top.
Cannon-star burst from the templeYellow, orange, white. A burst of long and short rays from one temple, white stars scattered to the cheek.
Circus ticket stubs on both cheeksYellow, red, black. A yellow ticket with notched ends on each cheek, red border, black dashes for print.
Clown with a seal's ball balanced on the noseRed, white, blue. Red nose tip; a striped ball sits just above it on the nose bridge, white smile patch.
Juggler clown with three balls arcing over one browWhite, red, blue, yellow. Three balls arc over the left brow bone, white muzzle, red nose tip.
Popcorn cartons painted as a pairRed, white, yellow. Striped box on each cheek with yellow popcorn dots spilling up toward the cheekbone.
Ringmaster's curled mustache and red cheeksBlack, red, gold. Thin black mustache curls up onto each cheek, red cheek dots, gold star on the chin.
Row of pennants from temple to templeRed, yellow, blue, white. A drooping line from temple to temple with nine small triangle flags.
Strongman clown with a barbell mustacheBlack, gray, red. A straight bar under the nose with a round weight on each cheek, red cheek dots above.
Tightrope across the cheeks with a tiny umbrellaBlack, red, white. One black line from cheek to cheek over the nose, a red umbrella balanced on the bridge.
Trapeze swing hanging from the hairlineBlack, gold, white. Two lines drop from the hairline to a gold bar above one brow, white stars around it.
Unicycle wheel circles on the cheeksBlack, silver gray, red. A spoked wheel on each cheek, red hub dot, a black line joining them under the nose.
Jesters and harlequins 12
Checkerboard cheek for a harlequinBlack, white. A tilted checkerboard patch covers one cheek from the nose to the ear, plain on the other side.
Court jester's curling smile lineBlack, red, gold. The mouth corners continue as thin curls up to the cheekbones, gold dot at each tip.
Diamond trail down one cheekBlack, gold, white. Five diamonds shrink from the cheekbone to the jaw on one side, a gold dot between each.
Harlequin mask shape in diamonds onlyRed, green, yellow, black. A band of small diamonds across brow bone and cheekbone, lids left bare.
Harlequin with a black diamond above and below each eyeBlack, white, red. One black diamond above each brow and one below each eye on the cheekbone, red lips.
Jester cap points across the foreheadRed, blue, gold. Three curled cap points drawn on the forehead, each ending in a gold bell near the temple.
Jester face halved in two colorsRed, yellow, black. Left half red, right half yellow, split down the nose; black lips.
Jester face in quarters, nose line as the crossRed, yellow, blue, green. Forehead and cheeks split in four by the nose line and a line under the eyes.
Jester with a heart cheek and a club cheekRed, black, white. A red heart on one cheek and a black club on the other, white base between.
Jester's jawline collar hung with gold bellsGold, red, green. Pointed collar tabs along the jawline, a gold bell dot hanging from every point.
Motley patches all over the cheeksRed, yellow, green, blue. Six uneven patches fitted like a quilt on each cheek, thin black seams.
Two-color lips and one teardrop diamondRed, black, white. Top lip black, bottom lip red, one thin diamond under the outer corner of one eye.
Classic types 12
Auguste with a lopsided grinPink, white, red, black. White muzzle pulled higher on one side, red smile line following it, black edge.
Auguste with a wide white muzzlePink, white, red, black. Pink sponged over the cheeks, white patch around the mouth edged in black, red nose.
Auguste with white patches over the brow bonesTan, white, red. White arches on the brow bones only, big red cheek circles, a red bottom lip.
Elegant whiteface with one curled brow lineWhite, black, silver gray. White base; one black line sweeps from the nose bridge up and around the temple.
Happy tramp with a patched cheekGray, white, red, yellow. Gray stubble area, white smile patch, a yellow patch with stitches on one cheek.
Mime with a line through each cheekWhite, black. White base; one short vertical line above each brow and below each eye on the cheek.
Mime with drawn-on surprise browsWhite, black, red. White oval base, short black brows high on the forehead, a small red heart of a mouth.
Pierrot with a ruff along the jawWhite, black, gray. White base, soft gray scallops along the jawline for the collar, one tear dot.
Pierrot with one black tearWhite, black. White base off the lids, a single black teardrop under one eye on the cheek, small dark lips.
Tramp clown with a gray beard shadowGray, white, red, black. Gray sponged around the jaw and upper lip, white mouth patch, red nose, sad brows.
Whiteface clown with high black archesWhite, black, red. White base off the eyelids, thin black arches high on the forehead, small red lips.
Whiteface with red triangles on the cheeksWhite, red, black. White base, an upright red triangle on each cheek, thick black brows, red grin.
Friendly 12
Birthday clown with candle cheeksRed, yellow, blue. A small striped candle on each cheek with a yellow flame, red nose tip, blue mouth-corner dots.
Clown with a painted-on bubble wandBlue, white, pink. A wand on one cheek and five bubbles rising over the cheekbone to the temple.
Clown with a tiny hat at the hairlineBlue, red, yellow. A small tilted top hat with a flower sits at the hairline, red cheeks and nose below.
Clown with balloon cheeksRed, blue, yellow, white. A round balloon on each cheek with a white shine, strings meeting on the chin.
Clown with candy-swirl cheeksPink, white, red. A pink and white spiral on each cheek the size of a coin, red nose, pink smile line.
Clown with flower cheeksYellow, pink, white, red. A five-petal flower on each cheek with a yellow middle, red nose, white smile.
Clown with star frecklesRed, yellow, white. Small yellow stars scattered over the nose and cheeks, red nose tip, white lip dots.
Friendly clown with a heart noseRed, white, pink. A red heart on the nose tip, pink cheek circles, white dots at the mouth corners.
Giggling clown with tall curved browsWhite, blue, red. Two tall blue arches on the forehead, white dot under each, a wide red smile.
Polka-dot clown with a bow tie on the chinBlue, yellow, red. Big bow tie painted on the chin, mixed dots on the forehead, a red nose tip.
Rainbow smile from cheek to cheekRed, yellow, green, blue. A four-band arc under the mouth from one cheek to the other like a wide grin.
Sleepy clown with a moon on each cheekBlue, white, yellow. A yellow crescent on each cheek, three white stars on the forehead, small blue nose.
Scary 20
Black-and-white clown, every red mark painted in blackWhite, black. White base off the lids; nose tip, cheek circles and a small smile all in black, no red.
Clown in deep blue with spiked browsDeep blue, black, white. Blue sponged over the forehead and jaw, white middle, black spiked brows.
Clown whose blue cheek dots drip to the jawWhite, blue, black. A blue circle on each cheek with three drips running to the jaw, thin black brows.
Clown with a split-color scowlWhite, black, red. Brows drawn as two black slashes angled to the nose, mouth corners turned down in red.
Clown with cobweb cornersWhite, black, red. A small web fans from each mouth corner onto the cheek, red nose, thin black brows.
Clown with drooping diamond shadowsWhite, black, red. A long black diamond above each brow and below each eye, pulled downward, red nose.
Clown with jagged cheek trianglesWhite, black, red. Three sharp black triangles point in from each ear toward the nose, red nose tip.
Clown with sunken cheek shadowsWhite, gray, black. White base, gray sponged under the cheekbones and at the temples, thin black lips.
Creepy clown with needle brows to the hairlineWhite, black, blue. Two needle-thin black arches rise almost to the hairline, small blue triangle beneath.
Faded clown with peeling paint patchesWhite, gray, pale blue. Patchy white base with bare gaps, gray flakes at the edges, washed-out blue brows.
Grin drawn far past the mouth cornersWhite, black, red. Red smile line stretches to the middle of each cheek and ends in a sharp upturn.
Half scary, half friendly clownWhite, red, black, blue. One side a round cheek dot and arched brow, the other a sharp grin and slash brow.
Old carnival clown in rust and creamCream, rust red, brown. Cream base, rust cheek circles with cracked edges, brown downturned brows.
Scary clown under a crushed hat outlineBlack, white, red. A small crushed hat outline at the hairline, off to one side, above a wide red grin.
Scary clown with a cracked white baseWhite, black, gray. White base off the lids; thin black cracks branch from the hairline and one cheek.
Scary clown with pointed painted teethWhite, black, red. A wide black mouth shape around the lips with white zigzag teeth along both edges.
Scary clown with three black tearsWhite, black. Three teardrops fall in a line from under one eye to the jaw, getting longer as they go.
Shadow-socket clownWhite, gray, black. Soft gray rings on the brow bone and upper cheek around each eye, lids bare, black lips.
Smeared clown smileWhite, red, black. Red mouth dragged sideways onto one cheek with a dry sponge, the other corner sharp.
Wilted-flower clownWhite, gray, dull red. A drooping flower on one cheek with falling petals, gray brows sloping down.
How it works
These scary clown face paint ideas are 20 faces that frighten by shape and shadow: a cracked white base, a grin drawn past the mouth, diamonds that droop. They sit in a list of 80 clowns sorted by kind.
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Creepy clown face paint ideas, with no gore
The page opens on the Scary group. Each face bends one friendly clown mark: Creepy clown with needle brows to the hairline stretches the brows, Grin drawn far past the mouth corners stretches the smile. None uses a wound or blood, and none copies a clown from a film. A white base stops at the brow bone and under the eye.
Circus face painting ideas and the classic types
Choose another group in the list under the button. Classic types holds the whiteface, with a white base and features in black and red; the Auguste, with a pink or tan base and a white muzzle around the mouth; the tramp, Pierrot and the mime. Circus ring is a ringmaster, a juggler and the big top.
Questions and answers
What are some kid clown face paint ideas?
The Friendly group holds 12 for a child: Friendly clown with a heart nose, Clown with balloon cheeks, Rainbow smile from cheek to cheek. Each is a few small shapes, with no white base to sit still for.
What do rodeo clown face painting ideas look like?
A white mouth patch and a red nose with ranch details: Rodeo clown with a bandana print across the nose, Rodeo clown with rope loops for eyebrows, Rodeo clown with a horseshoe on each cheek. Rodeo clowns wear bright, loose clothes; the faces borrow that.
Are there jester face paint ideas?
Yes, 12 under Jesters and harlequins: Jester face halved in two colors, Diamond trail down one cheek, Jester's jawline collar hung with gold bells. Harlequin's costume is checkered, so diamonds and checks carry the look.
What paint do I use for a clown face?
Only face paint sold for use on skin. The US FDA says not to decorate your face with things that are not intended for your skin. Follow the label, including any warning about the eyes, and take it off the way the label says.