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Zoo Lady Paints Smiles
Mickey Lower, known as the Zoo Lady, is an artist whose work always produces a smile.
“My gift is children’s face painting, and my signature work is the rainbow tiger,” Lower says. “I paint animal faces, butterflies and prints.”
Keeping an eye on what interests kids, she’s currently working on adding fairies to her artistic repertoire.
Lower began face-painting in 2002. These days she also offers body painting and Henna tattoos.
The Zoo Lady and her staff are invited to paint at schools, parties, special events, corporate parties and fund-raising events.
“I sometimes work at benefits for charity. It’s great practice, and I can help raise money for a good cause,” Lower says. “I love to see all the people who enjoy the paintings.”
The Zoo Lady regularly attends conventions and seminars to improve her craft and learn new techniques.
Story by Raven Petty
