Creative Makeup: A step-by-step guide to expressive makeup from fantasy to full illusion - Softcover

Duffy, Rachel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1446308839 ISBN 13: 9781446308837

Publisher: David & Charles, 2022

Synopsis

Learn how to create the coolest makeup looks from creative makeup MUA, Rachel Duffy. Choose from 12 key looks covering all the most exciting makeup trends from everyday looks using glitter and crystals, floating eyeliner and neon through to more complex looks for special occasions.

This collection of techniques and tutorials will explain everything you need to know about creative makeup whether you are an aspiring MUA, a makeup student or someone who enjoys makeup as a creative outlet.

Author and MUA, Rachel Duffy, encourages you to draw on inspiration from life, film and fiction to get creative with makeup. These fundamental techniques will provide you with the skills you need and help you on your way to your specific creative goals. These techniques and tutorials are an ideal learning base for retail or brand artistry, cosplay, theatre, television and film work, special effects and editorial work.

There are instructions for all the basic techniques required to get started including how to create the perfect base through to more advanced techniques such as eyebrow blocking which is necessary for the more dramatic and involved looks. There is also advice on colour theory and how to use it when developing characters and creating your own designs. Rachel explains how to create the perfect flawless base on which to build your looks and takes you through the process step-by-step. There is also detailed advice about choosing the right tools and materials that you need in order to get the best results.

Once you've got the basics nailed there are 12 incredible looks for you to experiment with all with step-by-step text instructions and photography. These range from 'lighter looks' that can be amped up or toned down, right through to four stunning illusion looks that will completely transform your image and send your social media feed into meltdown.

The 12 key looks cover all the important makeup trends including floating eyeliner and neon eyeliner, through to illusion makeup, animal print and much more. Choose your favourite look from: Spotlight Eye; Monochrome Graphic Liner; Ombre Cat Liner; Limelight Deep Smoke; Rainbow Electrica; Sea Siren; Woodland Fae; Celestial Being; Flapper Starlet; Haunted Skull; Space Bot and Circus Horrorshow. Your creative makeup play time starts here - you just have to let your creativity flow!

About this title

About the Author

Rachel Duffy is an MUA and lecturer specialising in creative makeup. She has worked with many of the big beauty brands creating digital content, including Anastasia Beverly Hills.

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Creative Makeup is the perfect medium for creating a fantasy character using the power of your imagination combined with an enthusiasm for artistry. A love of storytelling is the key to unlocking your creativity and beginning a wonderful journey into fantastical makeup design. Whether you're a beginner looking to introduce yourself to the world of Creative Makeup, an amateur wanting to expand your horizons, or a seasoned professional seeking to reignite the creative flame, delve into this book with no holds barred. It will take you on an amazing adventure!

Each of the 12 looks I have designed has grown from a love of colour, character, and artistry. Drawing inspiration from eras, stories, and life-long fascinations, they bring together a spectrum of fun that will enable you to explore your passion for makeup. They are designed to unlock your talent and equip you with the techniques and knowledge to improve your own skills, enabling you to create your own masterpieces. I truly believe everyone is capable of achieving incredible work through practise, so find joy in discovering your own original vision through learning how to produce the designs in this book. Each section will provide you with tips, techniques, and skills to complete each look. The 12 makeup designs progress in technical difficulty and the expected time they will take to complete, and each one will equip you with more knowledge to allow you to develop your artistry. I have included a comprehensive kit list at the beginning of this book that contains all you need for all of the designs, with honest tool and product recommendations for each look. It will allow you to build your collection of makeup, brushes and other tools easily and utilize it efficiently. With practise and plenty of play, you will perfect your craft by exploring each item and discover where your fascination lies.

These creations are great staples for you to learn and have in your makeup arsenal. They can be adapted and employed for a variety of settings, and will set you up to venture on your own journey and carve your own pathway of design. Keep an open mind as you delve into the book and allow yourself the freedom to experiment and play, with no judgement or pressure. Creative Makeup is a voyage, so grant yourself permission to feel your way through the peaks and troughs, and acknowledge that any time you are creating art is never a wasted moment.

Edition details

• Publisher: David & Charles
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1446308839
• ISBN 13: 9781446308837
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128