Color Theory for the Make-Up Artist: Understanding Color and Light for Beauty and Special Effects

This book is packed with information – it’s definitely a must-have for every makeup artist’s library (including special fx makeup). It’s easy to read and understand and thoroughly explains how you see and use color. The lighting section was really helpful, too, and the accompanying graphics are an added bonus. Middleton has done a great job researching, writing, and illustrating (including some of her own work).

I'm makeup artist and I was try to find some book can I help me with my theory class color, and I get it this geme is very complete information about everything about color CMYK RGB in other case that help you if you are graphics designer or fashion designer because this help you training your eye for choose the right palette color for produce your art. Si eres hablar hispana este libro esta en Ingles pero es de conceptos faciles de comprender so deseas entrenar tu ojo para escoger mejores paletas de colores en tus trabajos de were, diseño grafico, modas en fin Todo lo relacionado Al color que debes saber. LO RECOMIENDO I LOVE IT

Definitely a must if you're a makeup artist or even an enthusiast might gain a lot of good knowledge. It dives into the importance of color theory in a very useful way.

I highly recommend this book for anyone study color, especially if you're using color in the beauty industry and as a makeup artist. Traditional color theory is not quite enough nor the same for makeup application and this book makes it clear and helps you to understand how to use color theory to work better.

As a professional makeup artist and educator, I'm glad to know that there is a resource like this for students of the profession. Chapter 1 covers all the aspects of color - classification, relationships, attributes, mixing, color systems (e.g. RYB, RGB and CMY) and optical illusions in color, which can be helpful for professionals attempting to make color choices in their makeups. There is some confusion in this chapter because in most cases, the author doesn't reference her figures (illustrations, charts, paintings, photos) in the text, so the scholarly practice of labeling these visual resources falls short. For example, the reader would be hard-pressed to truly understand what the Munsell Color System looks like or how it works because there is no visual reference. The author adds a layer of credibility because she is a fine artist, and the references to color used in painting feeds the imagination of the reader. The remaining chapters all offer something for the aspiring and even the seasoned makeup professional. I do hope that in the next edition, that some of these minor technical problems will be solved, and what will remain is a really terrific resource.

This book is essential to any MUA, student, or anybody who likes make up. Color theory is essential for proper application. The book is straight forward and easy to understand! Love it! Wish I had it sooner!

This could easily be titled. Color Theory, practical applications for the Artist. I am pleased to add this book to my reference collection. It was a joy cover to cover and I have no doubt will be used in advanced classroom teachings. Excellent first book!

Super great product and verry informative

Este libro es bastante didáctico, las explicaciones intentan ser lo más claras posibles para sus aplicaciones.

I love this book! There are few times I had to read back because the amount of information can get overwhelming, but wow did they ever do a good job explaining colour theory and then applying it to makeup. I will definitely be referencing some of the images that were added in when I try to mix my own colours, including when I paint. It is very technical and isn't meant to be a guide for application of makeup, so keep that in mind.

Finalmente su consiglio di un famoso collega truccatore sono venuta a conoscenza di questo libro. Un must have! La teoria imprescindibile per capire come funzionano i colori, per le correzioni cromatiche, ecc... Da avere assolutamente! Scritto in un inglese facilmente comprensibile.

As a beginning make up artist this book gives you a perfect overview of what you need to know about collor. Every aspect about it she tells something about it. Very detailed Whit lots of tips and tricks about using color in make up for personal, cinematic and fotographic use.

Excelente. Texto, informacoes precisas, otima aquisicao