This masterclass will be focused on precision and delicacy in brushwork for Face & Body Artists which will be led by Juliet Eve, a renowned artist from the UK with over 30 years of experience in face and body art, and the founder of the highly successfulFaçade Academy of Face & Body Art. For the past 18 years, she has been guiding artists through her expertise, and now through theFAM Club, she continues to inspire and teach online.
In this 2-hour masterclass, you will master the techniques to use your brushes with precision and delicacy, elevating your designs with refined line work.
What You Will Learn:
Essential Line Work Knowledge
•The keys to mastering smooth, elegant line work to enhance your face and body art designs.
The Juliet Eve Brush Collection
•An introduction to the 8 unique brushes, including the must-have Desert Island no.4 and no.6, the Dot-comma, the Blossom, the Dagger, the Liner, the Flat Angle, and the Square Angle.
Mastering Paint Consistency & Loading Techniques
•Holding your brush– awareness of the angle and direction of travel
•The role of thepinky in supporting
•Understanding paint flow and viscosity
•The role of your brush’s reservoir
•The best techniques for loading your brush to achieve perfect consistency, including tips on making wells, decanting
•Always dip your brush in water rather than spraying
Brush-Specific Demonstrations
•A breakdown of each brush’s unique capabilities, including:
oTTT, stripes, swirls, tear drops, comma strokes, dragon drops, switch swiping, double dipping, fine lines, outlining, whiskers, feathers, dots and spots, flicks, stars, horns and edging.
Interactive Q&A and Practice Time
•Get hands-on with your practice and ask Juliet anything as she helps troubleshoot your challenges in real-time.
Products You’ll Need:
1.Face Paint: wax-based paints are ideal for linework, though other types may work for specific designs. Have some spare pots or lids for decanting.
2.One-strokes: working with the flat brushes
3.Brushes: a selection of brushes including pointed round, blunter round, liner, dagger, petal, and flat brushes.
4.Water: for cleaning brushes and activating paints.
5.Cloth: for wiping brush
6.Soap: hard soap for cleaning