Abstract Art

Designs that are abstract are the most fun to work with. You can literally try to duplicate the intricate patterns or interpret the colors for your canvas. Designing in anyway is an open expression. Part of any production process is drawing from exterior sources and relating them back to what you know and what you can do. This is true for make-up. Take a look at your surroundings...the internet, the outdoors, the person next to you. That is your inspiration. That is the development of your personal archive.

The design I have chosen for this entry is a Mary Katrantzou dress. It has vibrant colors that are perfect for an abstract palette. The dress design itself is something truly unique and very difficult to copy directly--so it is rather an interpretive piece.

When working with the colors blue, purple, green, and yellow, you need to be cautious in picking the proper shades. If you are relating your make-up back to a design, not only do you need to take into account the colors in the patterns, but also your own skin tone. Certain blues can be very harsh on your skin--either too bright or too dark. When working with these colors you need to be careful mixing the shades. Shading and blending are essential...but the individual colors still need to make an appearance. Like the dress on a runway, this is your own “personal archive” presented on a live canvas. 

Choose your images carefully. Select colors that match your skin tone (test them on the backs of your hands first, if necessary--I do this all the time). Blend the edges of your design while still maintaining the essence of each color. Line your eyes with liner and shadow. Experiment with wing-tips and the natural outline of your lid. This is a new way of self-exposure.

ColorEyez Tip of the Day:

Liquid Liner. One of the most tricky tools to work with. In the pictures listed above I have used liquid liner to make a small wing-tip. This method takes practice! If you are interested in just everyday makeup and are uncomfortable with liquid liner, try Urban Decay Glide-On Eye Pencil. This product is easily applied with a similar smoothness and can produce the same affects as a liquid liner; however, liquid liners are more precise and have more distinct lines.

Welcome to ColorEyez!

So I love makeup! I draw inspiration from all sorts of things. Anything from nature to fashion to architecture. 

My goal is to add a bit of color back into people’s lives. When I do makeup for my friends and family, I play with color. Crazy blues, greens, and pinks. Marbling various shades of the rainbow to create art. That what makeup is for me...art. 

I was on the internet today looking at fashion websites. Vogue is a great place to look for inspiration. Many people see crazy fashion and few everyday beauty secrets, but I see possibilities. It is the colors that grab my attention. Each designer chooses a distinct color to display in their collections. While browsing online, I discovered this Oscar de la Renta dress. The color--stunning. Orange/Coral/Red. This became my inspiration. 

Now many people can get a little hesitant when using such harsh colors...it can be a bit tricky depending on your skin tone. Finding the right shades to match is very important and the first step before applying any makeup or color. So for darker skin tones I would recommend richer, warmer shades. If you are working with oranges or corals, try adding a bit of gold to bring out more of your natural color. If you are pale, and believe me I understand, you may want to consider lighter shades of the color; however, if you want to go bright you shouldn’t be afraid to experiment. Makeup is a form of expression. 

My goal in this blog is to try crazy makeup techniques and some basic everyday styles, such as a quick five minutes face, while providing some really easy-to-use applications for those who want to add more color! Each entry will amplify the connection between makeup and color, just as blogs act as a tool for amplifying its affects in the public sphere, and instruct those who want to learn how to ColorEyez their life.

ColorEyez Tip of the Day:

To bring out the most color in your eyeshadow try using a primer.

I use Urban Decay Primer Potion (both original and neutral matte). I recommend the original because it blends more with your skin. Primer holds the color and brings out the strong pigmentation of each shade.