Background
Partyfaces by Rachel has been serving the North Bergen/ New York City area since 2007. While initially Partyfaces painted at birthdays and block parties, over time it was noted enough to be invited to contribute to local events. Partyfaces is a regular fixture at the Hoboken Family Alliance's Cabin Fever Festival, and has also taken part in the Hoboken Earth Day Festival. Big City Moms invited Partyfaces to be a part of their 'Biggest Birthday Party Ever' event, showcasing birthday party vendors from the New York Area. Partyfaces has painted at store events such as Family Day at the Japanese department store, Takashimaya, and also contributed to a children's fair at the Elephant Playground in Riverside Park. And don't forget the grown-ups! We're great for sporting events, costume parties and Halloween!
About Rachel
Rachel is a graduate of the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan where she got her BFA majoring in Illustration and also studied Art Education. Soon after she earned her MA in Early Childhood Education from NYU's Steinhardt School of Education.
In 2004 she began her career as a pre-school teacher in Hoboken where she was asked to paint faces for her school's Harvestfest fund raiser. After this she became hooked and taught herself more elaborate designs.
As Rachel has training and experience in both art and early childhood, she is especially sensitive to her young customers and makes sure they are comfortable with the tools, products and procedures using dialogue, explanations and demonstrations.
She is currently a pre-K teacher in Brooklyn Heights.
