Body Art

March 8, 2021

Makeup Artist Transforms Herself Into a Canvas for 3D Art That Pops off the Skin

Many talented artists gravitate towards makeup for its power to temporarily transform the body into incredible illusions. The same goes for Toronto-based artist Menal Khan; she creates whimsical 3D illustrations on her body that appear to pop off her skin. Although she works in a variety of media, her body art has recently been featured in magazines like Seventeen and Teen Vogue for its cool trompe l'oeil effects.

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October 15, 2020

50+ Artistic Halloween Makeup Ideas to Inspire Your Next Spooky Look

Halloween is just around the corner and, for many, that means it’s time to get creative. If you haven’t already planned your costume, chances are you’re going to need to work some last minute magic if you want to amaze and terrify fellow guests at the next spook-tastic party. Thankfully, Halloween makeup is the perfect way to show off your creativity, but still allows you to save time and money.

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May 1, 2014

Tal Peleg Continues to Amaze with Dazzling Eyelid Paintings

Israeli makeup artist Tal Peleg doesn't just use cosmetics for a little pop of color or to conceal a blemish. No, she's turned eye makeup into an art form where the eyelid is her canvas. Her tools are eye shadow and eyeliner, and with them she transforms the skin around it into tiny and intricately-detailed paintings. We've been wooed by Peleg's charming work before and continue to be amazed at what she can do.

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My Modern Met

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