6

I'm a filmmaker who would like to recreate a makeup effect similar to what is shown in the image below. I want to know the best techniques to turn the skin into a surface for a watercolor painting. The more details, the better.

The performer(s) with this makeup will then act and dance in a movie, so the makeup art needs to be stable under heat, sweat and movement.

The photographer is Alexander Khokhlov, and the makeup artist is Valeria Kutsan.

Alexander Khokhlov, photographer

Improve this question
4
  • 1
    @mod Not sure if this is necessary or an improvement, but I accidentally created the tag make-up instead of makeup: could a mod change this?
    – Joachim ♦
    Jul 8 '19 at 10:54
  • 2
    @Joachim It's a valid spelling but less common, I merged it with makeup and made it a synonym.
    – user24
    Jul 11 '19 at 5:39
  • @WebHead Thanks. I remember I used to write it that way, but it seems to be less common indeed.
    – Joachim ♦
    Jul 11 '19 at 6:55
  • 2
    Adding a little water to eye-shadows could give the effect probably... You can trickle it like you're supposed to do with the water colors
    – Bella Swan
    Jul 12 '19 at 6:16
2

I suggest a basic sunless Tanner foam ( lightest tan)dispensed mixed with some color agent that won't dye the skin permanently, like a children's bathtime paints. Or, possibly use party streamers then either get wet to apply(an oil perhaps) or spray with body glitter for eye-catching gleam! Good luck!

Improve this answer

Your Answer

By clicking “Post Your Answer”, you agree to our terms of service, privacy policy and cookie policy

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged or ask your own question.