A Study on Water-based Paints Applied for Art Makeup

Abstract

In creating works of ‘Art Makeup’ called ‘the pinnacle of makeup’ specific and systemic learning is required for inexperienced beginners or students to acquire basic knowledge or quality of art makeup. For this reason, we analyzed characteristics of water-based paints in order to examine what changes in colors there were when these paints mixed with water were applied to the skin and became completely dry in a certain time. We also looked into their consistency-how long they lasted against drying speed, stimulation or contact. The findings are as follows. First, in the water-based paints we analyzed, we saw color fading with change in color purity and decreased saturation compared to original products when they were completely dry. Especially, in the case of achromatic color, white, completely dry, decreased in lightness, resulting in very low whiteness compared to the original product, whereas black, completely dry, increased in lightness, resulting in low blackness compared to the original product. Therefore, in expressing works with black and white in high lightness, it would be better if achromatic color is used for the sake of painting over or applying a little achromatic color on a small part of the skin for highlight effect. Second, water-based paints which are applied to the works undergo a drying process to preserve the works. In the drying process, we found a very large deviation in time depending upon color. Hence, in creating art makeup works, arranging sequence of colouring needs to take into account the drying speed which varies depending upon color. Finally, water-based paints had consistency against stimuli such as a little bit movement unless there were direct stimuli to them after they were applied to the skin and became completely dry. But they turned out to be vulnerable to watery stimuli such as sweat. Therefore, location, lighting, and temperature should be taken into consideration in creating works. Especially, in a sweating-triggered environment, a lot of attention should be paid to keep the works intact. If necessary, water resistant products may be a good choice.