Ellis Faas

So as asked I have done some research into Ellis Faas and her work, I found her work extremely inspirational and I very much like her style. From what I have read about her work and how she has built up her career it's clear to see she is a very determined and dedicated woman. After viewing her portfolio on her website these are some of my favorite pieces of her work.

I particularly like this first picture because I think contrast between the bright background and the whiteness of the models skin draws attention towards the make up, I also think the way the eyes have been outlined in black all the way around the lids is an interesting effect and gives the model an almost cartoonish feel, sort of the the Japanese manga style. With the defined brows giving the face an almost china doll like impression.

 I found this image interesting because it reminded me of watching Charlie and the Chocolate factory when I was a child. I think It triggers memories of this movie due to the fact that the model is wearing a top hat like Willie Wonka, and the clouds in the background remind me of the idea of going up into the sky in a glass elevator, slighlty random some of my thoughts, but there we have it. Also the make up has a magical sort of fantasy look about it, with the combination of glitter, half red and half pink lips and the fact that only one eye has a great deal of make up applied to it.

 I think this image is simply stunning the make up is extremely precise and natural looking giving the face a fresh airy feel. I also like the lighting focusing on the middle of the face giving a shadow down one side.

This last Image stood out to me because i think the way the colours of the make up used matching the eyes looks beautiful, not to mention the way the make up has been applied to create the illusion of shadow coming down across the face.

Finally I enjoyed watching the youtube video of Ellis's Identity revealed make up looks. I think the concept behind the work is an interesting one as I know that personally I do wear make up as a mask, and its interesting to think about how we perceive other people and how that may differ from how they view themselves or imagine other people viewing them or who they truly are underneath the version of themselves that they project to the outer world. I like the darkness in the background of the video and think the music is extremeley fitting with Ellis's thoughts and inspiration for creating the video.