Tag: Mary K. Nelson
Introducing “Tales from the Couch: Thoughts on living with mental health...
Timeline for writing introductory article:
—Week 1: Feel excited. Motivated. Inspired.
—Week 2: Continue to ride the inspired wave. Ride it as long as possible.
—Week 3:...
The Art of Beauty: How modern art has influenced the eye...
The pioneers of modern art broke through the boundaries established by art academies by introducing new techniques and methods of representation. Eye makeup artists...
When makeup is artwork: the art of the product
I've spent a lot of time discussing a few of the ways one might use makeup as art --- on the face or the...
The Art of Beauty: Special FX prosthetics
Of all the fantastical movies that have been released since my birth, all the Jim Henson creatures that have graced our screens, the sci-fi...
The Independent: continuing to grow and challenge ourselves for you
Three months ago, I took the reins as managing editor of The Independent. Anytime a publication changes editors, more changes are sure to follow....
The intricate science and art of Korean skincare
I know what you’re thinking. “Oh, she’s Korean, and she uses Korean skincare and eats kimchi everyday and listens to K-Pop.”
So the first thing...
The Art of Beauty: superheroes of makeup art
With the recent Salt Lake Comic Con Fan Xperience, we’ve all had a lot of opportunity to focus on what makes great cosplay. Which...
The Art of Beauty: Asian-American makeup artists paving the way
When I was in high school, I would flip through the pages of Seventeen magazine almost hungrily. It was the same with dELiA*s catalogs,...
The Power of Makeup: the lip art of Vlada Haggerty
Lip Art Vlada Haggerty
Before I became a makeup artist (MUA), I didn’t own much makeup. I think I owned even less than the average...