one of my most recent shootings together with the model Nika and a new make-up artist in town, Hatoe. Hatoe stepped in on short notice and did a wonderful job. This time we got another wonderful model on set: The black and beautiful Ibanez SA guitar which was a burner.. together with Nika. The initial idea was to go for another monochrome line with smokey eyes, nude lips and light-edges…

We tried to produce more emotional images. The idea worked out well since Nika is such a cute person to work with. But see some of the results by clicking below:

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Post production was experimental and completely done with Paintshop Pro X2, you will see some more detail of the postproduction in the upcoming tutorial on skin and beauty retouche with Paintshop Pro X2. See you soon!

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This full-color and amply illustrated book is written for film, television, and theatre makeup artists who need to know the basics on how to accomplish flawless makeup applications. It begins with fundamental practices and continues through more complex techniques usually known only by Hollywood makeup artists. Written by two expert authors who have experience doing makeup for television, commmercials, and blockbuster films, readers will learn about beauty, time periods, black and white film, as well as cutting edge techniques such as air brusshing makeup for computer-generated movies, and makeup effects. High definition (HD) technology has revolutionized the techniques needed by makeup artists – you need to know more, have more talent, and be more detailed than ever before. Because HD emphasizes every detail on screen, it’s essential for makeup artists to know how to achieve a desired ‘look’ that fits the director’s requirements. This book will help professional and aspi (more…)

Written for students who have chosen a career in the world of entertainment – theatre, television and film – who need to learn the basic skills of theatrical and media make-up and wigmaking. – Health and Beauty Salon, May 1994 “…a gem of a reference book that will help any budding professional on their way.” Warpaint, November 2003

This book teaches the basic skills of theatrical and media make-up and wigmaking. It is ideal for students aiming at a career in the world of entertainment – whether it be theatre, television or film – or those hoping to become make-up artists within these fields.
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