Kel Mcilwain

Cats, Wild Cats & Tigers: fun felines with one stroke shading and contour

A Class by Kel Mcilwain (AUSTRALIA, Kelmc)

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About this Class

Go in depth with Kel Mcilwain and learn all about face painting felines. She’ll take you through each step of the process starting with building up the shape and contour. You’ll learn how to use one stroke for shading and realism to achieve stunning dimension quickly and easily. You won’t want to miss these three stunning feline designs from our Australian instructor.

Materials used:

Cat Design

  • White - FPA 
  • Black - FPA 
  • Coral - TAG
  • “Berry Pretty” one stroke  - Fusion 
  • Pink powder makeup
  • “Mango” Glitter - Essential Glitter Balm
  • Handmade gem cluster
  • Body Art Glue - TAG
  • Face Paint Shop UK ¾ inch flat brush
  • #2 liner brush
  • #0 liner brush
  • Blending brush (I use a standard makeup blender)


Cute, Scary Kitty Cat Design

  • White - FPA 
  • Black - FPA 
  • Lilac - FPA 
  • “Black Iris” One Stroke - TAG
  • Red - FPA 
  • Face Paint Shop UK ¾ inch Flat Brush
  • #2 liner brush
  • Blending brush (I use a standard makeup blender)
  • Hand made Gem Cluster 
  • Body Art Glue - TAG
  • Essential Glitter Balm


Tiger Design

  • White - FPA 
  • Black - FPA 
  • Metallic Gold - FPA 
  • “Boronia” One Stroke - FPA 
  • Copper - Superstar 
  • Black (powder) - Mehron Starblend 
  • Sponge - Mehron 
  • Face Paint Shop UK ¾ inch Flat Brush
  • Liner brush #2 
  • Blending brush (I use a standard makeup blender)


About The Instructor

Say hello to your Instructor for this Class.

Kel Mcilwain

Kel Mcilwain

AUSTRALIA, Kelmc


CLASSES I have been an Instructor at the Australian Face & Body Art Conventions for 6 years and was a judge for the Australian Face Painting Competition in 2020. I've also won 19+ awards in face and body art.

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