--- product_id: 85968436 title: "Color Theory for the Make-Up Artist: Understanding Color and Light for Beauty and Special Effects" price: "R1501" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/85968436-color-theory-for-the-make-up-artist-understanding-color-light store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Color Theory for the Make-Up Artist: Understanding Color and Light for Beauty and Special Effects **Price:** R1501 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Color Theory for the Make-Up Artist: Understanding Color and Light for Beauty and Special Effects - **How much does it cost?** R1501 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/85968436-color-theory-for-the-make-up-artist-understanding-color-light) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Color Theory for the Make-up Artist: Understanding Color and Light for Beauty and Special Effects analyzes and explains traditional color theory for fine artists and shows how to apply it directly toward make-up applications Make-up artists control color the same way a painter does. They choose color palettes, match colors, blend new colors, and create designs on a canvas that is always changing. Some colors cancel others, some balance each other, and some oppose other colors. However, painters seldom have to consider inconsistencies in how their art will be lit and where it will be displayed the way that a make-up artists does. This book teaches how to mix any color using just red, yellow, blue, and white. It discusses the reason for variations in skin colors and undertones, and how to identify and match these using make-up, while choosing flattering colors for the eyes, lips, and cheeks. Colors found inside the body are explained for special effects make-up, like why we bruise, bleed, or appear sick, and ideas and techniques are also described for painting prosthetics. The book also explains how lighting affects color on film, television, theater, and photography sets, and how to properly light a workspace for successful applications. Whether you are a professional or a beginner, you will never stop learning. There will always be new products, techniques, and fashions – this book provides guidance and inspiration to keep practicing, creating, and honing your skills. Review: Informative easy bites without dumbing down - This could easily be titled. Color Theory, practical applications for the Artist. I am pleased to add this book to my reference collection. It was a joy cover to cover and I have no doubt will be used in advanced classroom teachings. Excellent first book! Review: Very complete theory's colors book ! - I'm makeup artist and I was try to find some book can I help me with my theory class color, and I get it this geme is very complete information about everything about color CMYK RGB in other case that help you if you are graphics designer or fashion designer because this help you training your eye for choose the right palette color for produce your art. Si eres hablar hispana este libro esta en Ingles pero es de conceptos faciles de comprender so deseas entrenar tu ojo para escoger mejores paletas de colores en tus trabajos de were, diseño grafico, modas en fin Todo lo relacionado Al color que debes saber. LO RECOMIENDO I LOVE IT ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,594,983 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #555 in Stagecraft (Books) #831 in Theater (Books) #928 in Film & Television | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 329 Reviews | ## Images ![Color Theory for the Make-Up Artist: Understanding Color and Light for Beauty and Special Effects - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61yWiLhp3dL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Informative easy bites without dumbing down *by A***R on August 6, 2018* This could easily be titled. Color Theory, practical applications for the Artist. I am pleased to add this book to my reference collection. It was a joy cover to cover and I have no doubt will be used in advanced classroom teachings. Excellent first book! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very complete theory's colors book ! *by E***E on May 26, 2020* I'm makeup artist and I was try to find some book can I help me with my theory class color, and I get it this geme is very complete information about everything about color CMYK RGB in other case that help you if you are graphics designer or fashion designer because this help you training your eye for choose the right palette color for produce your art. Si eres hablar hispana este libro esta en Ingles pero es de conceptos faciles de comprender so deseas entrenar tu ojo para escoger mejores paletas de colores en tus trabajos de were, diseño grafico, modas en fin Todo lo relacionado Al color que debes saber. LO RECOMIENDO I LOVE IT ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ You should definitely by this! *by M***E on August 17, 2018* This book is amazing! Easy to understand, informative and essential! Great for anyone starting out or looking to brush up on their artistic knowledge. ## Frequently Bought Together - Color Theory for the Make-Up Artist: Understanding Color and Light for Beauty and Special Effects - Face Forward --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/85968436-color-theory-for-the-make-up-artist-understanding-color-light](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/85968436-color-theory-for-the-make-up-artist-understanding-color-light) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-09-29*