Top 5 reasons to start drawing Face charts and how to do it correctly

Literally from English, face chart is a diagram of a face. That’s right: a sheet of special paper contains a schematic image of a face, which can be transformed using makeup done with real cosmetic products. Face chart is, without a doubt, a special form of art and one of the facets of the profession of a makeup artist.

Our regular expert Alexander Kodak will tell you why every makeup artist should draw face charts and how this will help develop in the profession, and also share the most important nuances when creating makeup on paper. Go!

Alexander Kodak , star Makeup Artist, official makeup artist of the Avon brand and a specialist with more than 10 years of experience

When I was studying to become a makeup artist and saw Face chart for the first time, I didn’t believe that you could draw a person’s face on paper using cosmetics. To me, people who possessed this technique were like celestial beings who knew something more than everyone else.

When you touch your brush to the canvas, magic happens! But creating makeup on paper is not as easy as it seems. At first, the texture and shades do not want to be conveyed in the drawing, the image turns out flat and lacks realism. But everything will change when you read this article to the end and learn the main secrets of the work!

5 reasons why you should draw Face charts

1. Once you understand how to use light and shadow to make an image three-dimensional, you will be able to work with any shape of face and eyes and correct them.

2. It is much harder to blend cosmetic products on paper than on the eyelid. If you learn how to do this on paper, your shading will become smoother.

3. You can experiment with different combinations of shades and come up with unique looks.

4. Face chart serves as an excellent preparation for photography or working at a fashion show - this way you can discuss the desired result with the customer in advance.

5. If you want to get a job in the largest stores of the world's cosmetic brands, you will definitely need the ability to draw Face charts.

I hope I have given enough reasons for you to continue reading the article and learn some important techniques.

6 important rules for creating Face charts

1. You can learn to draw a Face chart without any artistic abilities, but some drawing techniques are still worth mastering. Study specialized literature to understand how to draw a person’s head/eyes/nose/lips. This will give you an idea of where the light should be and where the shadow should be. The book “Drawing” was very useful for me. Fundamentals of educational academic drawing" by Nikolai Lee.

2. Do not strive for absolute symmetry - this does not happen in life. Slight asymmetry in the drawing makes it more realistic.

3. Use one of the main techniques in fine art, which literally brings paintings to life - reflex, i.e. reflection. You can see it on my Face charts as a thin line around the perimeter of the face that is not filled in. It is this effect that gives additional volume to the entire picture.

4. Pay special attention to the eyes and eyelashes - a person pays attention to them first of all.

5. Remember that on a white canvas all colors look brighter than on the skin.

6. And most importantly, enjoy the process, turn on your favorite music, be inspired by the works of the masters you like, and create!

Well, if you still have questions, go to my Instagram page so as not to miss live broadcasts, during which I will share the secrets of drawing and doing makeup. I will be glad to meet you!