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Aesthetics Face up attempt 2

Feb 5, 2019

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    1. Here is a link to my first face up. I'm struggling a bit but I think it's mostly my frustration that is making this hard.I'm overly critical to myself and I think my inner critic is making this harder for me haha

      *Also don't mind the random smudges on the head. And don't mind the random art supplies. I was working on a watercolor painting and felt like doing a faceup in-between paint drying.

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      Yes I know the eyes look very different from each other. I wanted to try different styles.
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      Things I currently happy with is:
      - I'm happy with my way of doing the eyeliner. I might want to switch to using paint instead of watercolor pencils since it's hard to make the edges clean with the pencil. (If anyone has tips on
      - I like the placement of the eye crease on the left side (the crease that is closer to the eyeliner.
      - The blushing looks better on the left too

      Thinks I want to improve:
      - I'm not very happy with the eyes yet. I kind of like the look of the smoky eye but my goal is for a more youthful look. The best I can describe the look I'm going for is kind of the natural Korean Makeup look. So soft but not too soft that you end up looking like a kid.
      - Eyebrows... it's hard to draw the little hairs on a surface with curves.
      - Lips. I trying to do ombre... not sure if i did it. I think it goes with the making the color stronger struggle I am having.

      If you guys have tips/advice I'm all ears!
       
      #1 Avis Cantus, Feb 5, 2019
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    2. I will tell you that I have done a lot of eye liner and lashes with liquid water color with the tiniest hint of water. It works like a dream for me, personally. Seeing as you like to paint, it may work better for you in some instances than watercolor pencil.

      I do like the left side of the eyes better, but I usually prefer my dolls' eye creases to be closer to the eyes.

      As far as getting ombre effects or smokey effects I usually have to go through a lot of layers to get it done. Lots of patience with sealing and so on. With pastels it is hard to get that effect without layering sealant.
       
      #2 FrozenSunset, Feb 5, 2019
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    3. as for first face up it is amazing. looks so good and natural. your eyebrows amazingly good.
       
      #3 Anita2006, Feb 6, 2019
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    4. I'll try watercolors next time. Is there an order you do when doing a faceup? Like do you blush then add the eyeliner/lash/crease/etc or do you do the eyeliner/lash/crease etc then do the blushing?

      Also do you seal the whole face in between layers or do you spray the spots you want to add another layer too?

      @Anita2006
      Thanks :D
       
      #4 Avis Cantus, Feb 6, 2019
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    5. You want to do the most detailed things last. So for me I do cheek blush, base lip blush, base eye blush, then seal. You always want to seal everything at the same time, or your faceup may become uneven. Then I add more detail or layer a little more color, and seal again. Eyeliner and lashes and eyebrow hairs and lip lines are some of the last things I do, personally. It helps keep the lines crisp.
       
      #5 FrozenSunset, Feb 6, 2019
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    6. I'll try that next time. Thank you so much for the advice!!
       
      #6 Avis Cantus, Feb 6, 2019
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    7. Excellent work, I particularly like the eyeliner. Two simple tips: turn the head upside down to check for symmetry, and if you are using pastels, get a gray gum eraser...it cleans up the edges nicely, and is particularly useful for putting down the basic shape of the eyebrows.
       
      #7 rosalynmouse, Feb 14, 2019
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    8. I think it looks quite nice for your first try~!
      And as for any tips ... I'm not sure if it works on this kind of surface but I've done it on plastic before--

      basically, for ombres, you can try and heavily apply the desired color in the spot that's supposed to be the darkest with watercolor pencil, and then after with a brush or maybe even a q-tip that are very lightly wet you blend it out around the edges, mostly leaving the main body of the colour alone. with a bit of pastels on top to get any edges smoothes out it should make things a little easier ! And of course afterwards you can intensify the colour with more pastels and stuff. But it's a nice way to lay down a base !
       
      #8 Ginnomme, Feb 14, 2019
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    9. Great job, you have to practice in order to do and you are well on your way. I would love to learn this as well but it's intimidating : )
       
      #9 One Cooper, Feb 14, 2019
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    10. I never thought of doing that. I'll try that on my next faceup. It sounds like it could work on resin. I don't see why it can't.
       
      #10 Avis Cantus, Feb 14, 2019
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