Color Theory for the Makeup Artist - by Katie Middleton (Paperback)
Similar Products
Products of same category from the store
All
Product info
<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p>Color Theory for the Make-up Artist: Understanding Color and Light for Beauty and Special Effects analyzes and explains traditional color theory for fine artists and applies it to the make-up artist. </p><p>This book is suitable for both professionals and beginners who wish to train their eye further to understand and recognize distinctions in color. </p><p>It explains why we see color, how to categorize and identify color, relationships between colors, and it relates these concepts to beauty and special effects make-up. The book teaches how to mix flesh tones by using only primary colors, and explains how these colors in paints and make-up are sourced and created. It also discusses the reason for variations in skin colors and undertones, and how to identify and match these using make-up, while choosing flattering colors for the eyes, lips, and cheeks. Colors found inside the body are explained for special effects make-up, like why we bruise, bleed, or appear sick. Ideas and techniques are also described for painting prosthetics, in addition to using color as inspiration in make-up designs. The book also discusses how lighting affects color on film, television, theatre, and photography sets, and how to properly light your workspace for successful applications. </p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><em>Color Theory for the Make-up Artist: Understanding Color and Light for Beauty and Special Effects</em> analyzes and explains traditional color theory for fine artists and shows how to apply it directly toward make-up applications</p><p>Make-up artists control color the same way a painter does. They choose color palettes, match colors, blend new colors, and create designs on a canvas that is always changing. Some colors cancel others, some balance each other, and some oppose other colors. However, painters seldom have to consider inconsistencies in how their art will be lit and where it will be displayed the way that a make-up artists does. </p><p>This book teaches how to mix any color using just red, yellow, blue, and white. It discusses the reason for variations in skin colors and undertones, and how to identify and match these using make-up, while choosing flattering colors for the eyes, lips, and cheeks. Colors found inside the body are explained for special effects make-up, like why we bruise, bleed, or appear sick, and ideas and techniques are also described for painting prosthetics. The book also explains how lighting affects color on film, television, theater, and photography sets, and how to properly light a workspace for successful applications.</p><p>Whether you are a professional or a beginner, you will never stop learning. There will always be new products, techniques, and fashions - this book provides guidance and inspiration to keep practicing, creating, and honing your skills.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"I had the privilege of seeing this book prior to publication as well as in the finished form. As a Make-up Artist in the film and television industry for over 30 years, I am so pleased that this is now available as an excellent resource for any artist's education and practical work. This is a much needed work within the make-up field and will help artists raise their game. The concepts are clearly explained and illustrated with ample visual images. The application of color theory to all forms of make-up artistry is made simple, even fun, and will ignite the enthusiasm of the reader to see their craft in a whole new way... and want to start applying it immediately!"<br>-Stan Edmonds, Department Head of Make-Up Design for Film and Television at Vancouver Film School (IATSE 891)</p> <p></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p>Katie Middleton is a professional make-up artist for film and television with a background in fine art, specializing in portrait and representational painting. She earned her Bachelor Degree in Fine Art from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York where she was honored with the <i>Early Career Achievement Award</i> in 2016. Some of her make-up credits include the film <i>Loving</i>, where she was nominated for a <i>Make-up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Award </i>in 2017; Showtime's <i>Homeland</i>; AMC's <i>Turn: Washington's Spies</i>; PBS's <i>Mercy Street</i>; and <i>Mystery Science Theater 3000</i>. Katie also studied make-up and special effects at Vancouver Film School where she received the <i>Make-up Achievement Award</i>.</p>
Price History
Cheapest price in the interval: 44.95 on October 28, 2021
Most expensive price in the interval: 44.95 on November 6, 2021
Price Archive shows prices from various stores, lets you see history and find the cheapest. There is no actual sale on the website. For all support, inquiry and suggestion messagescommunication@pricearchive.us