During our first practical session with Lottie we were asked to create an abstract painting style make up on the face. We were shown a few pictures for inspiration, then we were given chance to re-create our own looks. The aim of this exercise was to experiment with colours, shapes and textures. Below are a few of the kinds of images we took example from:
Image Credits:
Image 1: Otto Dix - Catalog Paintings. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.ottodix.org/index/catalog-paintings. [Accessed 05 October 2014].
Image 2: Fine Art | Sunlight - abstract face painting by Olga Rykova. [ONLINE] Available at: http://olgarykova.com/fine-art/sunlight. [Accessed 05 October 2014].
As you can see in the pictures above, the faces and the features on the faces have been created using different different textures and colours. These textures have probably been created by using different tools such as different size brushes, sponges, fingertips etc. The artists have also used colour very well, using darker colours in the hollows of the face and lighter colours on the high points, where light would naturally hit the face.
These images are my take on Abstract Painting Style Make Up, I chose to use the colours red, white, blue and a metallic silver.
To create this look, I opted for using different sized Make Up brushes, as well as a brow brush to give another texture. I took ideas from a normal beauty Make Up, but used these ideas to create a unique look. Using blue and red as my 'contour' colours, I placed these around the cheekbones, under the jawline and underneath the eye. Then using white and silver together, I placed these on the top of the cheekbones, on the chin and right on the tip of the nose. I enjoyed creating this look as it really gives you a chance to experiment using the face as a completely blank canvas, and shows how different textures help to create an abstract yet still pretty look to the face.
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