Circus Makeup

Joseph Grimaldi started the 'White face' trend int he 1800, He began by painting a white base over his face, neck and chest then adding red smudges on the cheeks, thick eyebrows and large red lips set in a mischievous grin. Grimaldi's design is used by many modern clowns.

Through the years styles have changed and evolved. This makeup tutorial displays a modern interpretation of a classic Circus Du Solely style. Using the colours to resemble what what the performer is portraying, for example this this look could work well for either a fire twirler or even an aquamarine interoperate performance. 

The limitations of what makeup can extrude from the performer are limitless, makeup may not be something that the audience can see from a far, but it is an essential element that builds story line and following the characters through their hardships or happy moments. they colours can determine their emotions in that act. 

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