Collaborative Written Explanation of Ideas

Originally the concept for my organic beauty editorial was focused on one initial idea, using makeup

An abstract editorial example of how makeup can be used to recreate textures.
'Faces of Texture' Glassbook Magazine, 2015
Photography by Srecko Rundic http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistic-makeup-1

products to recreate three chosen elements within beauty. Throughout the research process however my idea began to expand further into examining the fine details of natural landscapes, in particular how colours, textures and lighting effects could be recreated within an editorial look. From my test shoots I discovered that my choice of colour palette was not strong enough to translate as effectively as desired on camera. The lighting in addition to this was not powerful enough and carried heavy cold tones which were not flattering to the makeup. Upon discovering this my research expanded into altering the lighting effects to recreate the colours that I wished to achieve and the makeup became far softer and more natural, fitting with the organic theme and focusing in depth on the recreation of elemental textures. It was my research into thermal imagery and Pseudocolor that inspired my final lighting choices for my shoot whereby I would use the spectrum of thermal technology to gradually increase the intensity of my elemental makeup. This was done to depict how the human skin and that of the earths are connected by a visually similar fabrication and in turn both affected by natural thermal patterns. This would be achieved through the use of organic product, makeup techniques and gel lighting effects.

1. Elemental Beauty
Creating makeup for the colours and tones of each element found within the natural environment e.g. earth, fire, water and air.
2. The Skin as a Landscape
Using organic and cosmetic products to create the textures of the organic environment for each element but with natural bare faced makeup.
3. Earths Natural Thermal Pattern
Continuing with the theme of natural makeup and using organic products to create the earths texture but through gel lighting implying the thermal patterns of each element.