Kevyn Aucoin

So today I thought I would write a little about Kevyn Aucoin, former celebrity Makeup Artist. Although he is deceased, his work lives on in books and the Kevyn Aucoin Makeup line. I admire his work and have learned so much of what I do from his super informative books. I literally grew up looking at the pictures and transformations in his books in complete awe. His books inspired me to become a Makeup Artist even as a young girl. To this day, years after his death, his work is still used as a sort of prototype for todays Artists. If you are interested in Makeup, whether it be to improve your own look or to expand your skills as an Artist pick up a copy of one of his books. He published three books during his life; The Art Of Makeup, Making Faces and Face Forward. A fourth book published after his death, called Kevyn Aucoin: A Beautiful Life, this book has some Makeup tips but focuses on his life and works. I always suggest that people purchase Making Faces, which for me has been my "refer to" book for tips and inspiration. This book covers the basics from A-Z for beginners to advanced Artists. In this book he not only gives everyday tips but uses celebritites and transforms them to look like different people. Some of the celebrities featured in this book include; Winona Ryder, Drew Barrymore, Julia Roberts, Demi Moore and Courtney Love to name a few. You will be amazed at how Makeup application can transform or just bring forward your beauty. Lastly, I would like to say to pay close attention to how Kevyn Aucoin shares how each cosmetic or tool can have many uses in very non conventional ways. Some of the tricks that I use I will share when I finish my post on tips and tricks. Thank you and of course questions and comments are welcomed :)