Face Paint Experience


wackycherry 
December 29, 2015



As a cosplayer I think learning how to do a proper face paint is a needed skill in all your skill sets, and as a student of graphic design I think it should be good at these kind of things considering I will draw for a living. To top it all I am a pretty good makeup artist and I can put on make up quite well. So this winter I had not only 1 but 2 face paint jobs and I must say I surprised myself.





My first subject was my own blooded brother. (insert epic music here) He wanted to become Darth Maul for a costume party his friend held. I, however, said that no matter when he has to go, he is not leaving the house without a proper makeup on his face. I decided to do the full face makeup including horns. This was my first time putting on a bold cap on someone, experimenting with latex, and making horns out of Femo clay. To be honest I had no idea if it will look good but in the end it turned out great.





As for my second face paint I did, it was for a New Year costume party, that was held here in Belgrade 3 days ago. Considering I started at 8 o'clock and had to finish for 3 hours, I was very happy with the result. My best friend Katarina did the makeup on her sister and I on her sisters friend who I met on the same day. Thankfully I am quite a sociable person so it wasn’t akward...Much... But he did give me a challenge I must say. He wanted a skull face similar to Zombie boy which I never drew before. It was 10 times harder then Darth Maul because it looked realistic and it had to be shaded. It wasn't just plain face paint on skin like with Darth Maul, so I did what I could with all my might and, I amazed myself. Guess the steady designer hand, and my talent for drawing, didn't fail me in that moment. What made it easier was the fact that the guy has a perfect bone structure. I swear to god I touched and saw many faces but that guy had a face made for that make up. It was easy following his bone structure and painting as it goes. The guy was so happy and he even said he wanted to cry when he had to take off all of that makeup. That made me quite happy and proud of myself. I was also proud of my friend Katarina, who did an awesome job considering she has nothing to do with cosplay or costumes in general. She does do amazing makeup though.





To see more face paint and make up photos go visit my album http://wackycherry.althemy.com/viewphotos?albumid=612
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wackycherry ,
Lumpenstinzkin, you can always ask me for advice. I will gladly reply with a kilometer long message with every detail that you need! :)
10 years ago
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Lumpenstinzkin ,
I AM STUNNED :O nobody gave me so much attention on subjects in my life, especially this hobby stuff. Forever gratefull for this. now iwill read it carefuly, more than once
10 years ago
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wackycherry ,
Of course I do, I have some tips and tricks that might help you improve faster and I would be glad to share them with you! :) Of course you will not skip the begging faze but you can make it go faster. First thing's first, try to search out as many references as possible. Whatever the makeup is reference pictures help. Then try finding videos and step by step tutorials. Try to sit down and study them. Watch how people use the brushes, which brushes they use and how they stroke. In time you will develop your way of doing makeup faster and easier but at first try to do as others do and see which one suites you. This might hurt your soul and wallet but, BUY GOOD MAKEUP AND MAKEUP BRUSHES! You may cry at first but the difference is huge if you use low or high quality makeup. Trust me, I've been there. If you need straight lines use masking tape to determine the lines way of flow and straightness. I personally still use this trick for my eyeliner sometimes when I need that perfect wing. Prime the face you are doing makeup on with a cream. It helps alot and it makes makeup pop out and stay longer. Also it benefits skin from getting cracked, iritated and damage from all that makeup. Ask for help if you need it it is nit shamefull and it is always ok. Also ask someone to be your training doll. Just be sure to get a good friend who won't mind the torture of putting on and off makeup constantly, who will have a good amount of time to spend with you and who will not kill you if you fail and make them looking silly. Be patient and take your time no matter what. The more you concentrate the better it will be. Try to make your hand firm and as steady as possible. It will help you alot as well. Remember it may not be always simetrical but as long as it is very similar, the little wrong details won't be so visible. Trial and error is a thing you must go through. And last one, practice. You must practice cause practice makes it perfect! ;) These are my tips for you. Also try to do it more frequently at first. When you get to a point of being proud of your work slowly decrees the amount. :) If you need any more help or guide lines, you can bug me is much as you want. I will be glad to help you out! :D
10 years ago
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Lumpenstinzkin ,
Watched the gallery. Congrats on Zombie boy work. For me as make up newbiee (please read enthusiast :)) this is out of reach. I think i need assistant. Have some advice how to crack that part with beggining, beside obvious 'work more' tactic?
10 years ago