I am a graphic artist by trade, but aspire to stretch my artistic instinct into the realm of makeup artistry.
I love art and I see makeup as another form of art.
The canvas is your skin and like artists there are many tricks, techniques, and tools to use to achieve a certain look.
I bought most of my makeup brushes in art/craft supply stores. They're cheaper for one, and they come in a wide assortment of sizes and textures.
I also found great containers for storing makeup for traveling and for mixing, because artists love mixing their own colors. This Art Bin (yes, it's from an art store) is great for storing makeup and is easy to clean.
My latest find is Almay's Smart Shade Foundation.
Because, its like a chameleon, it really does adapt to your skin tone. Though, I caution you, if you have dark skin, it might not be dark enough.
And speaking of darker skin tones. I love LOreal's HIP Makeup. The pigments are intense and really speak volumes, a makeup artist's dream...
