While his other books are more of a how to on make up, this is more of an art book than a guide. Kevyn aucoin made it his mission to share his techniques with anyone willing to learn. Since his heyday in the 90s, makeup has become a mainstream phenomenon, with the astounding success of pat mcgrath at one end of the spectrum and kylie jenner at the other, but it was aucoin who invented the modern makeup artist as media figure. Brand founder and makeup artist kevyn aucoin enhanced and perfected some of his eras most famous and beautiful faces in his short, yet prolific, career. The legendary makeup artist was the brainpower behind nearly every modern makeup trend including. Martha stewart as veronica lake by makeup artist kevyn. As a selfdescribed makeup addict this books was great at showing the different looks kevyn aucoin achieved as a makeup artist and how one would recreate these looks at home. Kevin aucoin was a true artist and gift to the beauty industry. Kevin is fast and professional with his follow through appointing one his best makeup artist, josephine for a make over on me.
Some of the best books on the market are the classic ones. If all it says on my gravestone is he did good lipstick, id rather it say nothing at all, said the american makeup artist kevyn aucoin, who has died aged 40. Most wedding makeup artists offer discounts to brides who book group services for their maids, mothers and flower girls at the same time. This lead to work as a regional artist for the brand i worked for at the time, prescriptives. The author of the bestselling book the art of makeup, he resides in new york city. Obviously theres kevyn aucoin, bobbi brown, scott barnes, amongst others. Kevyn aucoin believed that makeup gives everyone the power to transform herself and try out new personas. Find innovative beauty products created to bring out the true beauty in every woman. Book online with kevin luong, a makeup artist in houston, tx. Featuring clear text and illustrations that provide stepbystep instructions for his techniques, the makeup artist who does all of the famous faces of our era. Glendale makeup artist and hair stylist for weddings and.
Nov 01, 1994 the absolute best book on makeup, im so grateful to have inherited my mothers copy. While in college i studied art and worked at a makeup counter on the weekends. Born and raised in dallas, texas, his childhood fascination with characters, movie effects, and fx makeup has evolved into a. Kevin marr makeup artist peabody, ma makeup artists yelp. This book is amazing i highly recommend it to everyone who loves makeup. Kevin yagher born june 23, 1962 in decatur, illinois is an american special effects technician, known for freddy kruegers makeup and the crypt keeper creature. The 5 best makeup artist books to learn from and 2 to avoid. Celebrity makeup artist and lafayette native kevyn aucoin to be the subject of new documentary on logo tv. Jun 27, 2018 before there were vloggers and youtube stars and instagram beauty gurus, there was kevyn aucoin. As a freelance makeup artist i appreciated the book as a celebration of makeup and not a how to manual. The author of the bestselling book the art of makeup, resided in newyork city. Imaginaryfx by kevin lewis fx makeup, cosplay, and. Since his heyday in the 90s, makeup has become a mainstream phenomenon, with the astounding success of pat mcgrath at one end of. Makeup artist kevin wiley, pigeon forge, tennessee.
The iconic makeup artist later launched his namesake brand in 2001. Americas preeminent makeup artist shares his secrets, explaining not only the basics of makeup application and technique but also how to use. Glendale makeup artist and hair stylist for weddings and events. The makeup artist is paid directly at the time the service is rendered. Josephines is a great makeup artist, she demonstrates what is. For this installment of itgs book club, were going allthenotsoway back to 1996 and the frosted taupe liplinin days of kevyn aucoins the art of makeup. Before there were vloggers and youtube stars and instagram beauty gurus, there was kevyn aucoin.
Learn firstrate techniques and tips from some of the best makeup artists in the business in the new edition of the makeup artist handbook. Kevyns talent was enjoyed by many celebrities, including tori. In making faces, he explains and illustrates the basics of makeup application and technique, then shows how you can use these fundamentals in all. Reorder track order find a store book a reservation. Actress and former makeup artist tiffany bartok will direct larger than life, the kevyn aucoin story, featuring christy turlington burns, naomi. His influence spread far and wide, firmly establishing him as one of our alltime makeup greats. I am a very satisfied customer of pro makeup artist malaysia.
People talk about the kevin effect where you are a normal person going in, but a su. We lugged the book home all 160 oversize pages of it to commune in private with its. The best beauty books of all time books every beauty love. Kevyn aucoin was born on february 14, 1962 in shreveport, louisiana, usa. The luxe products are of the utmost quality, inspired by his favorite colors, and deeply rooted in who kevyn was as a person. By the age of 11, i knew i wanted to be a makeup artist. Spearheading special effects makeup on the ambitious series, department head todd masters and his collaborators, prosthetics designer sarah pickersgill and. I do recommend the book for people with a passion for the industry andor people with intermediate to advanced makeup skills for the next reasons. Kevyn aucoin beauty gives you those tools, with formulas that wont damage the skin and colors that transition with grace from day to night.
Buy a cheap copy of the art of makeup book by kevyn aucoin. Kevin luong makeup artist book online with styleseat. Find bestselling products for contouring, sculpting, and highlighting. Kevin booker is the most talented stylist anyone could ever imagine. Kevin lewis is a highlysuccessful creative art director by day, and an awardwinning cosplayer fx makeup artist by night and weekend. The best thing about kevyn aucoins looks are that they are really quite simple, nothing too dramatic or frightening.
While in high school, i received kevin aucoins book making faces and i was hooked. Become a makeup master like kevyn aucoin the art of beauty. The art of makeup book by kevyn aucoin thriftbooks. He appeared on countless television shows and was the author of three bestselling books, the art of makeup, making faces, and face forward. May 10, 2002 if all it says on my gravestone is he did good lipstick, id rather it say nothing at all, said the american makeup artist kevyn aucoin, who has died aged 40. Kevyn aucoins work was seen by millions in fashion shows, music videos, and on the covers of virtually every major magazine. Become a makeup master like kevyn aucoin the art of. Renown makeup pros gretchen davis and mindy hall bring an impressive set of experience. Makeup artist kevyn aucoin doc in the works exclusive.
Americas preeminent makeup artist shares his secrets, explaining not only the basics of makeup application and technique. Imaginaryfx by kevin lewis fx makeup, cosplay, and characters. I live in san diego and am getting married in massachusetts so it was quite difficult to find someone, so i was happy when i was about to book. Born and raised in dallas, texas, his childhood fascination with characters, movie effects, and fx makeup has evolved into a passion for all things cosplay and pop culture. I like make up books to have inspirational and dramatic make up as well as natural ones too. Americas preeminent makeup artist shares his secrets, explaining not.
Kevyn aucoine was a master of the art, no question, and he made. Feb 20, 2017 become a makeup master like kevyn aucoin and learn the art of beauty makeup in this weeks monday makeup chat. Read more read less inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. I have been searching for this book for along time to complete my kevin collection, so i was thrilled when i found it. About portfolio services charity blog contact book brave face uk back beauty film. The 10 best makeup artists in goodyear, az with free. Before there were howto youtube tutorials to achieve the perfect smoky eye, there was makeup artist to the stars kevyn aucoin. Kevyn aucoin authored three selfhelp books on beauty, and his makeup line is an extension of their philosophy.
His skill was in revealing each subjects true, timeless beauty. He has more covers to his credit than any other makeup artist, and is the recipient of the firstever cfda council of fashion designers of america award for makeup artistry. This book is an inspiration, there are so many beautiful pictures of kevyns work. The late kevyn aucoin was a makeup artist and author who changed the beauty industry by making pro techniques approachable. How to do your makeup like a pro makeup artist full face tutorial by.
Kevyn was talented, kind, sincere, and most of all humble, learn how to take these. He is known for his work on zoolander 2001, the night we never met 1993 and liza minnelli. Become a makeup master like kevyn aucoin and learn the art of beauty makeup in this weeks monday makeup chat. The makeup artist must be requested at the time of the. About the author kevyn aucoin came to new york in 1983 and less than a year later was booked with steven meisel for his first vogue cover. Along with the numerous accolades he received is a special award from the cfda council of fashion designers of america, the first and only time such an honor was bestowed on a makeup artist. Along with the numerous accolades he has received is a special award from the cfda council of fashion designers of america, the first and only time such an honor has been bestowed on a makeup artist. The late alist celebrity makeup artist recounts his painful childhood, early career with vogue magazine, and behindthescenes perspectives on the fashion industry, offering tips on how he created some of his most popular looks. My latest find is kevin bs make up book split into a dayskincare guide and a make up guide. Buy the art of makeup by kevyn aucoin online at alibris. A beautiful lifethe success, struggles, and beauty secrets of a legendary makeup artist was published in 2003 by atria books and simon and schuster. Techniques for film, television, photography, and theatre gretchen davis, mindy hall on. Kevyn aucoin, makeup artist and friend of tori, passed away on tuesday, may 7, 2002 in new york from complications caused by a pituitary brain tumor.
Ideal to learn about an iconic person in the industry and its work. Find out what products everyone loves and leave with the perfect new addition to your beauty collection. Mar 26, 2015 from the inspirational makeup artist and cosmetics creator francois nars, this book is the ultimate manual of how to create beauty looks that express yourself. I work with a couple of very talented makeup artists who do great work.
He has a following of clients that come from multiple hours away because he is unsurpassed. He died on may 7, 2002 in middletown, new york, usa. If you wish to have one do your makeup or hair, just let me know. Robert jones makeup in 5 10 15 20 minutes obviously rae morris stands out completely this is the one book that you really need in your collection.
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