Makeup Artist: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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Many makeup artists practice on their own hands and arms before they work on a face, so their brush strokes are smooth and steady.
Through history
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Long ago
Actors on the first movie sets had to wear makeup that was made for the bright lights of the camera. Makeup artists learned new ways to help faces look natural on film.
Tools of the trade
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Fan brush
This brush is soft and wide, like a fan. It is great for dusting on a little powder or brushing off any extra.
Words to know
- Blend
- To blend means to mix two colors gently together, so there are no hard lines between them.
Quiz time
A makeup artist can paint whiskers on someone to make them look like a cat.
Makeup artists only work at night, when the stars are out.