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Color Theory for the Make-up Artist : Understanding Color and Light for Beauty and Special Effects by Katie Middleton, (Writer on theatrical makeup) is a performing arts available to read on EtoBox.
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__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 applica
Who reads Color Theory for the Make-up Artist : Understanding Color and Light for Beauty and Special Effects?
It is typically read by artists, cooks, musicians and hobbyists working from how-to references.
Common subject areas: arts, cooking, music, crafts.
- Author
- Katie Middleton, (Writer on theatrical makeup)
- Publisher
- Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group
- Published
- 2022
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781000599336
- Category
- performing arts
- Subjects
- Performing Arts, Art, Design
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 (319 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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