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 shows how to apply it directly toward make-up applications 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. 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. 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.

You DESERVE to know how to wear makeup. Period. This 60+ page manual contains everything you need to know to become your own makeup artist.That doesn't mean you have to wear makeup everyday. You don't even have to wear a lot of makeup when you choose to. However, knowing how to wear makeup for those special occasions of your life is such an important skillset. Profit-driven beauty brands, influencers, YouTube celebrities, and, well, you get the idea have stepped in and taken over -- not anymore!

Color Theory for the Make-up Artist: Understanding Color and Light for Beauty and Special Effects (Second Edition) analyzes and explains traditional color theory for fine artists and applies it to make-up artistry. This beautifully illustrated guide begins with the basics of color theory – why we see color, how to categorize and identify color, and relationships between colors – and relates these concepts to beauty and special effects make-up. The book provides a wealth of information, including how to mix flesh tones by using only primary colors, how these colors in paints and make-up are sourced and created, 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, theater, and photography sets, and how to properly light a workspace for successful applications. The second edition features: A brand-new chapter on color inspiration in make-up and design Additional and updated diagrams More real-life application photos and demonstrations, including new examples of tattoo covering and prosthetic painting using optical mixtures, airbrush, and stippling Expanded discussion on undertones, skin variations, color correction, pigments, colored gels, and more Filled with stunning photography and practical information, Color Theory for the Make-up Artist provides guidance and inspiration for both professionals and beginners who wish to train their eye further to understand and recognize distinctions in color.

To be a successful cosmetic tattooist is to be highly skilled at color theory. This concept is critical to grasp in your permanent make-up career as it is applied in every client treatment and will inform how you approach your techniques. Whether you are a newly graduated PMU artist or a seasoned cosmetic tattooist wanting to further understand your trade, this book provides the base knowledge required to build upon your use of color and pigments. Although many cosmetic tattooing courses address this topic, the fundamentals of choosing pigments for certain skin types and diagnosis of color issues is often an area where training falls short. You simply cannot develop the depth of understanding required in a standard five-day foundation course to operate effectively. Color Theory for Cosmetic Tattooists provides a blueprint of fundamentals to expand upon and details: How you can use the principles of color theory in practice to excel your business How to avoid angry clients with unexpected tattoo color changes How to pick a pigment line and the red flags to avoid in a brand Why cosmetic tattoos change color and how to diagnose the true cause so you can correct issues Key precautions when performing pigment skin tests to avoid adverse reactions How to accurately assess client skin tone without mistaking a cool for a warm type How to take the guesswork out of using pigment modifiers What you absolutely shouldn't do when combining a pigment mixture What the best pigments are for ombre brows, microblading, eyeliner and lip tattoos When you should and shouldn't attempt color corrections and alternative approaches The hidden client factors you need to know to avoid stressful complaints Key mistakes to avoid that will impact healed color and results Color Theory for Cosmetic Tattooists was written to address the lack of color focused texts available for permanent make-up practitioners. Ensuring that a pigment mixture is right and having the assurance that tattoos will heal as planned is a key concern in this industry. While this book is not intended to replace quality practical training, it aims to provide tattooists with fundamental concepts to build experience upon. Scroll up and click on the Buy Now button to begin your path to confident color theory application!

Learn how to use color effectively and become a well-rounded artist with this easy-to-follow guide. A perfect resource for new artists and art hobbyists, Basic Color Theory demonstrates the color wheel at work and covers all the essentials, including complementary, primary, secondary, and tertiary colors; hue, saturation, and value; color mood, temperature, and schemes; and how to create a color chart. Each concept is clearly explained in easy-to-comprehend language so beginning artists can put their newfound knowledge to immediate use. Also included are step-by-step tutorials, as well as techniques for basic color mixing in different mediums. Designed for beginners, the How to Draw and Paint series offers an easy-to-follow guide that introduces artists to basic tools and materials and includes simple step-by-step lessons for a variety of projects suitable for the aspiring artist. Basic Color Theory allows artists to widen the scope of their abilities, demonstrating how to create color and value charts, basic color mixing techniques, and a comprehensive approach to understanding color relationships.

Original publication and copyright date: 2010.

The Student Workbook contains detailed interactive exercises such as fill-in-the-blank and matching designed to reinforce learning and increase student comprehension.