Halloween 2010 ~ "Living Frida Kahlo / Sugar Skull Portrait "~ Costume & Makeup Tutorial

[afroricua]

Beautiful!! you're talented

[ashmedow]

this is true art.. i love it, wish i could do this as well as u, lol

[ohmylourdes1]

So great!~! What is the song??

[vodkagr]

just wonderful thanks for sharing

[vendida91]

Very very nice!<3

[eacold]

my God!!!! i'm from Mexico, 1 word 4 u , CONGRATULATIONS, your sugar skull is so mexian handcraft finish! it looks like "barro negro" (black mud) from Oaxaca, and ur Frida is speechless, again and again CONGRATS!

[gie22manalo]

Your Freda face looks like prince!!!!!

Omg!!!! Amazing!

[prettysorryeyes]

wow. this is amazing! 

[Leidysings]

fucking amazing so classy and elegant your makeup love it girl ur still beautiful with a mustache lol

[firlaith29]

Insanely brilliant.

[degreesofshining]

@firlaith29 ~ Thank you so much:)

[deseo3773]

Beautiful! The detail u have given 2 ur dia de los muertos skull is amazing..& 4 u 2 b able to apply & deliver it with such realism..rather than just looking like sum face paint & make up..is beyond imaginative..along side the amazing Frida is so nice..U artistry..creativity..vision..­and attention 2 detail is pure passion & talent!

[degreesofshining]

@deseo3773 ~ Thank you so much. I just love Frida Kahlo & loved the idea of honoring both her & Dia de los Muertos. So glad you stopped by. Peace *E

[MissThomCat]

Amaaaaaaaazing! You are so talented!! xoxo

[sketchyartydoll]

this is amazing your amazing ! :D

[artistic84chick84]

Great job on that cause Frida Kahlo is my idol.

[goldiestarling]

INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!!!! The detail on the sugar skull is absolutely breathtaking <3

[degreesofshining]

@goldiestarling ~ Thank you Angie! You know you rock my world every other day! LOL! Your feedback means the world to me. Let me know how your Chicago/VS adventure went :D Peace *E

[joannadelilah]

Elise this is absolutely outstanding!! I wouldn't know where to begin with such a detailed sugar skull, not to mention that you spliced it together with something completely different but it just fits seamlessly! My goodness you are so creative! How on earth you think this up is beyond me!

[degreesofshining]

@joannadelilah ~ LOL! Thank you Jo! I have no idea where this came from! Except probably from my daily interaction with crazy creative artists at the college. Their frenetic energy flows all over. It is hard not to fall under the spell...Love ya girl! x0x0x0x

[MsVersZsatile]

This is ... I'm speechless!! and you make it look so easy! In the past week, I have seen so many talented YouTubers! Just like the others, you should have a trilliion subbies! I just can't believe this! I guess it's my lucky week. A big thumbs up to you!!! You are also so inspiring!!!

[degreesofshining]

@MsVersZsatile ~ Thank you so much for the lovely comments :D Yes. So many creative talented unknown peeps. And we all have different styles, skills, interests. On top of that there are some incredibly nice people too. I love this funky fun "tribe!' x0x0x0x *E

[midnitemariposa]

wow this is absolutely gawwwgeousss girl i loooove it!!!! ur soo freakkin creatvie!!! girl i bought my kids costumes at the goodwill too!!! cheap is gud lol

[NsomniaksDream]

Why must you be so amazing?!?

This look is absolutely incredible - I'm in love with the sugar skull and the detail you put into it - best I've ever seen!! <3

[madamluck]

absolutely fantastic love!!....your a true makeup artist! <3

[Jacksgirl29]

Amazing Elise! love all the detail =]

[Jacksgirl29]

Amazing Elise! love all the detail =]

[cheezz12345]

wat was the black pencil u used ?

[degreesofshining]

@cheezz12345 ~ I heart the L'oreal Extra Intense or Studio Secret (formerly HIP) pencils. These are super soft & great for smudging out & gradations. Not so much for sharp line work. :D

[cheezz12345]

did u sing the song?

[cheezz12345]

wat music is this i love it

[cheezz12345]

My god!!! amazing in the detailing and thanks for uploading your work in your busy schedule....

[theartismakeup]

love this hun <3

[arielrgz]

I was really happy to see you on saturday you looked great as usual, and im so in love with this look i was thinking to do a frida kahlo for next year's halloween, i love this look you are such an inspiration.. xoxox love ... Erick.

[degreesofshining]

@arielrgz ~ I was so excited to see you! You looked fantastic! So happy you won! We so need to get together for a "makeup play date!" I will email/message you. x0x0x0x0x *Elise

[claudianicoletasanta]

THIS IS AMAZING LOVE IT

[claire0147]

I love it ! I love Frida Kahlo !

[anaarthur81]

Wow Elise, amazing work! incredible detail, great idea for a costume!!! You look great even with a mustache!!!

[devastatinglogic]

You look absolutely amazing.

[tortolita07]

This is breathtaking, you are amazing! I love the details on the sugar skull.

[houseofdivad]

Wow, the detailing is amazing!! Stunning work!!

[teporchuchis]

i love it. very fierce you did amazing.

[ghostielocks]

amazing.

[tinybubbles1841]

Hey Elise- quick question- I just got that same Mehron palette- Have you found that you can paint your whole face with the white? I have such difficulty not getting it streaky. Any tips? I failed on Halloween tutorials this year- Oh well- I will be better prepared next year.

[teporchuchis]

@tinybubbles1841 I use the clown white and for it not to go on streaky i apply it with a sponge versus the brush and it works for me every time.

[degreesofshining]

@tinybubbles1841 ~ I use the Mehron Clown White. It is cream based, then I set it with Ben Nye super white powder & Mehron setting powder. I still struggle with oily skin, but the clown white seems to hold up pretty well & not melt off my face :D

[DailyPSA]

Thia is freaking amazing...

You're a true artist indeed...

You have such an amazing gift...

Love it...

Love it...

<3

[lovelymuse488]

This is the most amazing look ever! I love it :D

[tinybubbles1841]

So beautiful! The detail on your sugar skull is incredible!! What a cool concept as well!

[StoliDassah]

i'm blown away! absolutely fabulous job!

[zelda75231]

that was damn good.

[ilive2hurtu]

Gorgeous!! You are pretty much amazing!!

[ThesPNation]

One of my FAVORITE artist..top 5 definately. Fabulous!

~sP