Art & Makeup

by Lan Nguyen-Grealis

Art & Makeup is a stunning showcase of work created by award-winning make-up artist, Lan Nguyen-Grealis. The looks created specially for the book are inspired by the worlds of art, sculpture, cinema and performance art – references include Picasso, Warhol, Marie Antoinette, Cleopatra, Mad Men and The Great Gatsby. The book combines inspirational imagery with step-by-step deconstruction of the techniques, and includes photography from Rankin.

Genres: Nonfiction

208 pages, Hardcover

First published July 7, 2015

Reviews

[JoN · Rating 4 out of 5]

The pictures were awe-inspiring to the extent I wanted to grab my brushes and cosmetics to replicate the works while I was reading.

However, I stopped short. Perhaps the write up could have presented greater insight and render deeper meaning to her works.

Then again, a picture speaks a thousand words, and maybe, part of her intention was to leave all the art open to interpretation.

The book is well-worth the money. And I did say that the book will be a rare gem in an art library as it showcases the uncommon kiss between art and makeup.

[Cindy · Rating 3 out of 5]

It is really fun to look at these way over the top pictures. I didn't find the text all that inspiring, and each photo has a long credit list which I totally skipped.

[frogfairie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Inspiring!