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 successful Façade Academy of Face & Body Art. For the past 18 years, she has been guiding artists through her expertise, and now through the FAM 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 the pinky 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:
o TTT, 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
