Artist Statement



Self-Portrait
Digital Print
2013
I am an artist who believes strongly in focusing on craft and technique before approaching concept.  If art is not produced with a master hand then concept is futile. Skill is required in craft, technique and concept.  I make art for the experience of producing something out of nothing. I work to gain the satisfaction of becoming a creator and watching a transformation come from my hands. I have no intention of wasting my time here on earth.  I am a glutton for art, knowledge, experience, friendship, creativity and fulfillment.








  My art focuses on the human figure and the act of makeup.  


"For the past ten years, I have developed my makeup skills through the personal application of trial and error.  Until just over a year ago, makeup had been a very private experience.  
I have always found the medium to be empowering when used correctly and often received positive responses from others.  When I was younger, my makeup was very subtle and repetitive; I wore only green or purple eye shadow for the first three years.  Gradually more colors were added to my repertoire and it became necessary to purchase a piece of furniture dedicated solely to storing my makeup and supplies.  The ritual of applying makeup is deeply personal because I want my exterior to reflect how I feel inside.  
Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear— but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God's sight is very precious.”  (1 Peter 3:3-4)
I have always wished to be more than what I am and makeup is the instrument that makes me feel powerful.  My confidence abounds when my makeup is brightly colorful and flawless because I become more than who I am underneath.  My personality becomes visible on the surface of my skin as my makeup often reflects my mood before it compliments my outfit.  This process has improved both my skills as a fine artist and a makeup artist, the similarities between makeup application and drawing/painting the face are far greater than I had ever believed.  Most importantly, makeup, like art, is an outward expression of the inner being."
-  Two-dimensional Expressions in Three Dimensions, Written Thesis
Missy White, 2014

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