Stories of a makeup artist...

with Akiko , the model athlete, wife and mom This was taken after the shoot...  Akiko Thomson---one of the greatest athletes and talents of all times! I had the chance to be part of their Human Nature shoot and it was indeed a very pleasant experience. Not only was she very pretty but down to earth as well. To know more about her, please click this link: http://humanheartnature.com/buy/index.php/content/akiko-thomson-guevara-the-heart-of-a-champion

Make up is for everyone and can be done on every skin but better be done on ours. Human skin is used as a canvas for painting and gives your artwork "life". A canvas is flat therefore it is harder to do make up or an artwork on a moving object, in that case----our model. I asked my niece to model her back for me because it was just an "impromptu" thing. I always have ideas in my mind.I never wanted them to fade like it was just passing by. Sometimes , I sketch them but other times I have to really do it on someone or if none, I do it to my self. Since my niece is just nearing teen stage, I had an impromptu idea. I made "cutesy" hearts to match her charming and loving personality. I used airbrush paints and cream make up then blended some with my sponge and fingers for some finishing touches. This is just an example but I never really had a chance to finish it.It was late already and my model has to study for her exams.Hope it will somehow inspire yo