Colour Contouring

Equipment 

Kryolan aqua colour

Rounded brush

Highlighter brush

Firstly I chose 2 complementary colours which were red and green. As green looks the lighter and brighter out of the two I decided this would be my highlighter and the red would be my shader. 

Method

In exactly the same way as normal contouring I started with the lighter colour below the brow bone. I repeated the process over the whole face - this was the out come. 

I feel this didn't work for me, if I had blended it slightly more I think it would've looked more affective. Although it is obvious where the highlighting and shading should be I feel the lines are slightly too harsh. 

Contouring

Contouring

 

Equipment

 

·         An unpowered foundation face

·         Concealer palette 

·         Rounded brush

·         Spatulas

 

REMEMBER TO ALWAYS WASH YOUR HANDS BEFORE TOUCHING SOMEBODY ELSE’S FACE AND ALWAYS KEEP HAND SANITIZER NEAR BY.

 

Method - Highlighting

 

1.      Always start with highlighting as it is easier to blend with the shading.  It also helps by the darker colour not making the lighter look muggy by using the same brush.

 

2.      Using a spatula, scrape out 2 shades lighter highlighter onto your hand or another container.  Using a rounded brush apply a small amount of this product under the brow bone, this accentuates the arch in the eyebrow and brings out the eyes. 

 

3.      Apply the same colour down the nose and blend in. This along with some shading down the side of the nose can define and reshape giving the illusion of a thinner nose.   Feel free to use your fingers as long as they are clean to help blend in the product.

 

4.      Next you need to bring out the cheek bones. Feel your models cheeks to find the correct place to apply the highlighter. You should be able to feel the cheek bones - apply the highlighter here and blend in with your finger. 

 

5.      Lastly, apply a tiny part of highlighter to the top of the Cupid's bow. This accentuates the top lip and makes the lip look plumper. 

Method – Shading

1.      Now you can start with your shading to accompany the highlighting.  You need to choose a shade of concealer 2 shades darker of the original foundation base.

2.      Again, you need to scrape out the product using a spatula to avoid cross contamination and use your rounded brush again to apply a small amount if the product done the sides of the nose.  I prefer to use my fingers for blending, however if you would like to use a brush, be sure that it is clean.  This will then define the nose as I mentioned above.

3.      Next, ask your model to suck his/her cheeks in so you can see the indent underneath their cheekbones.  You will then need to apply some product here, however not too much as you don’t want your model to look dirty.  This will also define your models cheekbones.

4.       If your models jaw isn’t particularly prominent, you add some shading in the corners of the jaw.  Again, be careful not to put too much product on as it could look like a 5 o’clock shadow.

5.      Lastly, apply some loose translucent powder with a powder brush or puff.  Again, tip some powder onto the back of your hand or into another little pot so that you do not cross contaminate.

Below is the picture of my contouring.

            I feel I did ok at contouring as it was my first shot at it, however I think I could of gone slightly heavier with the product.  If this make-up was going to be shot on camera I would definitely have to make it stronger and more prominent.  Other than that, I enjoyed learning how to contour correctly and change the face shape slightly just by using make-up.

Contemporary Elizabethans

David Beckham

 

 

http://www.louiseellis.com/david-beckham-voted-as-all-time-football-god-2

I have chosen David Beckham as one of my contemporary Elizabethans due to his actions and influences on people, little boys especially.  He was captain of the England team from 1998 - 2009, this is many boys/men's dream.  I find the fact that he wears a long sleeved football shirt when he plays football to cover up his tattoos in case he offends anyone very respectful.  He is known as a football legend, not only for his goal scoring but also for his charity work.  Earlier this year, he donated his whole PSG salary to a local Paris children's charity.  I feel this type of behaviour selfless and kind.  It also shows he is not greedy for his money, and this is what I think gets him most respect.

 

 

 





Lenny Henry

 

 

 

 

I have chosen Lenny Henry for a similar reason to David Beckham.  He made his first appearance in comedy at the age of just 16.  This then lead his career in comedy and he even went on to make a stand-up comedy DVD.  Not only did he star in comedy, he then went on to star in Hollywood film 'True Identity'.  I feel his successfulness in life could/would inspire people today, his story encourages people to follow his dreams and believe in yourself including me.  He is also very well known for his actions with Comic Relief.  Along with Richard Curtis they founded Comic Relief in 1985 in response to famine in Ethiopia.  There are now TV programmes dedicated to Comic Relief to raise as much money as possible for the charity.

 

 

Keira Knightly

 

 

 

 



Keira Knightly has a lovely complexion for a contemporary Elizabethan, her pale skin a beach girl waves would be perfect for a new Elizabethan.  In the picture above she has the perfect amount of glow on her cheeks in comparison to the paleness of her skin.  Her lip colour is also beautiful and really completes the look.  Her character roles in some films have also been based on early eras.  For example her role in 'The Duchess' as the Duchess of Devonshire was based in the early 18th Century. 

 

 

 

Elton John

 

 

 



 

 

 

I have chosen Elton John for a few reasons, one of them being his wacky style.  His mixture of smart suits and crazy glasses is unbelievable but so cool. He has also work outfits such as a Donald Duck costume and a bee costume that he performed in.  Him and his partner were one of the first couples in the UK to form a civil partnership when it came into force.  They have two children born by the same surrogate mother.  In 2009 the couple tried to adopt a 14 month old boy from an AIDS orphanage, however they were denied due to their marital status.



Soft Furnishings

I did a bit of research on Royal furnishings which inspired me for my final design.  Here are some things I came across.

Red Fox. (2010). Using colours to you best advantage;blue, orange and purple. Available: http://www.utahcustomfurniture.com/?tag=blue. Last accessed 10th Nov 2013.

Watts & co. (). Purple Fabrics. Available: http://www.wattsandco.com/textiles-trimmings/purple-fabrics.html. Last accessed 10th Nov 2013.

EKDuncan. (2012). French Parlor Scene with Marie and Friends . Available: http://www.ekduncan.com/2012/02/french-parlor-scene-with-marie-and.html. Last accessed 10th Nov 2013.

Foundation Base

Finding the perfect foundation base

 

 

Equipment

 

•    Kryolan Foundation palette


•    Mate Primer

•    Dermacolour


•    Full brush kit 


•    Spatulas


 

REMEMBER TO ALWAYS WASH YOUR HANDS BEFORE TOUCHING SOMEBODY ELSE’S FACE AND ALWAYS KEEP HAND SANITIZER NEAR BY.

 

Method

 

1.  Using a spatula, scrap out some foundation that you think could be the correct colour of the skin of your model.  Using a spatula will stop cross contamination from the brush to the models skin.  For example, the model may have a cold sore which can be transferred back to the foundation palette if the brush is put back in there.  Mix this in with the primer.  If you think it is the correct colour try it on the jaw so you can see if it would blend in with the neck.  If you rub it in and it practically disappears  - the colour is right and you can apply this to the whole face.  If not, add lighter or darker foundation and keep trying it on the skin until the desired colour is found.


2.  Next, using a foundation brush apply the foundation starting in the middle by the nose and work your way out.
  Be sure to keep an even coverage over the whole face.  This will make the blending process easier.

3.  After applying this to the whole face use a blending brush to buff the foundation into the skin.  This removes all the brush strokes made from the foundation brush and gives an all round nice finish.  It also helps the skin look less cakey and piled on with make-up.

4.  Apply some loose translucent powder with a powder brush or puff.  Again, tip some powder onto the back of your hand or into another little pot so that you do not cross contaminate.

5.  Lastly, to give the face some shape I applied some Illamasqua blusher in TREMBLE down the cheekbones.  This also gives the face a bit of colour and looks less flat.

 

Below are my pictures of my ‘perfect foundation base’

 

            Overall I found creating the foundation base quite easy as I had done it before.  I also enjoy matching up models skin tones as I feel it tests me as a make-up artist to stretch my ability.  The technique is pretty similar to the one I originally used and I feel that starting from the nose and blending out is a great place to start.  For the future I will definitely use less product as this certain foundation can go a long way.

Cleanse, Tone and Moisturise

Cleanse, Tone and Moisturise

 

Equipment

 

• Sensitive cleanser
• Sensitive toner
• Sensitive moisturiser
• Cotton pads
• Cotton buds

CLEANSING - WILL AVOID ACNE

TONING - REMOVES CLEANSER AND ANY OTHER PARTICLES

MOISTURISING - REFRESHES THE SKIN AND KEEPS IT HYDRATED.

 

Method - Cleansing

 

1. Firstly ask your client if he/she is allergic to anything and wash your hands thoroughly.
2. Next, apply some cleanser to a cotton pad and begin to cleanse the face starting in the middle in circular upward motions.
3. Repeat the above step until the skin is free of make-up.
4. Lastly, using a cotton bud around the eye area will ensure all of the dark mascara/eyeliner is removed.

Method - Toning

 

1. Apply some toner to a cotton pad and with circular motions, wipe the toner over the face to remove any extra make-up.
2. You could do this twice to ensure all of the make-up is removed before moisturising.

Method - Moisturising

 

1. Using your fingers, gently rub some moisturiser into your clients face to finalise prepping the skin before a make-up application.

 



Edward Bond ‘The Third Crisis: Drama and Civilization ’

http://forums.thefashionspot.com/f52/olga-cerpita-81100-5.html

“The first Elizabethan age ended with the discovery of brave new worlds (and incidentally the joining up of the United Kingdom). We are certainly on the edge of vast new unprecedented worlds, cosmic changes in culture, economy and society (and ironically the possible dissolution of the United Kingdom). But are our new worlds brave, cowardly, explorative or degenerative? It could be said the old Elizabethans plundered the new worlds. Perhaps now we can only plunder ourselves and call it trade."

 

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