I saw this photo on pinterest, and was immediately inspired. I just had to do this. But in doing so, I wanted to have the black makeup more matte, so that my forehead blended in with the background completely. I also wanted the makeup lower, so the silhouette resembled a masquerade’s mask.
(Photography: Martin Higgs | Makeup Artist: Bernice Beaumont | Model: Courtney)
So, when i get bored at ten o’clock at night, this is what happens:
(Sorry, they’re a bit pixel-y)
This required A LOT of editing. The black background was added, the pink makeup was added, and the bluer eyes where added. And then, of course there was the darkening of the black makeup and blending it with the new background, Voila!
Wow, now that’s a captivating face! Thanks for sharing. Continue to express your creative side. It’s greatly appreciated.
Wow! Wow! That is amazing and fascinating. Most interesting self portrait, way beyond my own imagination. Absolutely startling.
Thank you! and it was SO much fun do, too!
your face is made for portraits – beautiful art work
Thank you! :)
beautiful and scary… wish I could do portraits like this! Love the pink lipstick too
Thank you! :)
Brilliant! That first image is perfect.
Thank you!
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This looks really hard, but it looks so awesome Maeve, I wish I could have done this with you!
Thanks! I wish you could have been there, too! :)