ABSTRACT

Makeup is an art and your client's face is the canvas, but you have to know how to use it. Christine Sciortino focuses on color theory within this chapter and how understanding its intricacies can take you to the next level as a makeup artist. Starting from the very basics of the color wheel and going all the way through to color temperature and undertones, Sciortino delves into how this knowledge can prepare makeup artists for a varied career. This section of Makeup Artistry for Film and Television highlights the importance of pairing experimentation with theory in order to achieve your best work as a makeup artist.