Becoming a catwoman is the best way out of the situation for those who, before Halloween, think with horror about the images of a witch, a drowned woman, a dead bride, a she-devil and other representatives of the other world. They have managed to become textbook and help out those who are going to a holiday at the last moment, without the opportunity or time to dream up. In addition, not everyone is ready to play evil spirits all night. In this sense, “cat” makeup is a more elegant version of the Halloween transformation.
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What is special about cat makeup? First of all, you need a bright emphasis on the eyes - the look should become attractive, mysterious, with a sly squint. This is the whole “cat” character, which can and should be conveyed in a Halloween look through eye makeup.
Next, you need to draw a mustache and nose, which will add a carnival feel to the image. It doesn’t hurt to highlight your cheekbones to make your face more sculpted. And, of course, you can’t ignore your lips - they should also be emphasized, and choose bright lipstick for this purpose.
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It may seem that the image of a cat requires serious preparation and the use of professional cosmetics for makeup. But that's not true. Practice shows that the usual products from a standard amateur cosmetics bag are quite sufficient.
So you can start creating the image. But first, watch our video tutorial on how to create quick and bright Halloween makeup using the tools at hand.
What is face painting?
Every child dreams of being reincarnated as a fairy tale or fantasy character. special paints were created , which are used to apply face painting . Their uniqueness is that they are made on a water basis and do not contain absolutely any harmful substances.
In addition, face painting is easily washed off with water . To do this, you just need to wash your face with warm water and a little soap. The paints stick perfectly to the face:
- Do not crack
- Do not crumble
- Dries quickly
- Don't flow
- Doesn't stain clothes
- Have a bright, rich color
- Does not cause allergies or irritation
It is customary to apply paint to the face with a regular brush or sponge . They can create absolutely any patterns, three-dimensional drawings, small details. Face painting will help your child feel like a real hero at a holiday, children's event or matinee. Try to put the simplest makeup on your child’s face, for example, a cat.
Face painting on a child's face
Black cats are reluctantly adopted from shelters
Superstition probably played a role here too. Owners of American shelters say that finding new owners for black cats is very problematic. Other pets are readily taken away, but these poor creatures linger in shelters for many years. Apparently, people really believe in omens, and not the best ones. And this despite the fact that this is the twenty-first century, the era of digital technology. We have so much information in the public domain, but for some reason we still live by some kind of stereotypes. The owner of the shelter, Samantha Shelton, came to this conclusion and urges everyone not to believe such misconceptions. Black cats are no different from pets of other colors. They also crave love and affection.
How to draw a cat on a child's face?
Every parent can try to turn their child into a “kitten”. This way you can diversify any children's holiday: Birthday, New Year, kindergarten graduation, Halloween and any other date.
In order to start drawing, you will need some tools:
- Sponges for applying base color
- Detailing Brushes
- Important wipes (to remove excess smears) and cotton swabs.
- Face painting (paints)
Step by step drawing:
- You will need white paint
- Dip the sponge into white paint and begin applying makeup to your face.
- First, “whiten” the area between the eyebrows and the bridge of the nose.
- Then paint the area above the lip all the way to the wings of the nose on both sides with white. (see photo No. 1)
- Lighten your chin a little
- Take pink paint
- Using a spatula, apply pink dye to the area above the eyebrows. You should draw triangles - they will symbolize the cat's ears. (see photo No. 2)
- Using pink paint, also shade the chin under the white paint, the cheeks in the cheekbones and apply a little on the tip of the nose.
- Take a thin brush and dip it in black paint. You should draw the outline of the ears above the eyebrows. To do this, circle the pink triangles on both sides without touching the base. (see photo No. 3)
- Paint the nose with black paint. Here you can show your imagination and depict a nose of any shape: triangular, round or heart-shaped. (see photo No. 4)
- Above the lip, where you applied the white paint, draw a few dots. Using a thin brush, draw long mustaches on the cheeks. (see photo No. 5)
- If you wish, you can apply a few more strokes in the form of fur on the chin or cheekbones. Face painting is ready!
How to do face painting of a cat on a child’s face?
A few words about age
By the way, it is even possible to give cat makeup to children of middle and older groups of kindergarten age. For children (not only girls, but also boys!) this image will be no less interesting than for adults. And schoolchildren will also really like it. Let's say more: for little ones, for teenagers, for young people (only here we are talking about girls), and even for mature, but good-looking women, a cute, playful, sexy cat is an ideal solution for a costume event, whether it's a matinee in kindergarten, carnival at school or corporate party at work. However, if you are going to do cat makeup for a girl or boy, make sure that the cosmetics are hypoallergenic, because children's skin is especially delicate and sensitive.
How to draw a cat's face on your face?
The following tips will help you draw a realistic cat face on a child’s face:
- Dip a thin brush into the paint and apply it to the outline above the upper lip under the nose area. The line should follow the curve of the lip and extend beyond the mouth on both sides, as well as turn inward. Also draw the outline of a cat's nose on the tip of the child's nose. (mi. photo No. 1)
- White paint should be applied to the face using a sponge. You need to paint the entire area above the previously drawn arc, including the cheeks, nose, eyes and brow ridges (see photo No. 2)
- Using a thin brush and black paint, draw the outlines, make the nose clear and draw the shape of a cat's eyes (see photo No. 3)
- Using a thin brush, make small dots above the upper lip and in the eyebrow area.
- Dip a thin brush into brown paint and use neat strokes to paint the cat's fur and whiskers. (see photo No. 4, 5, 6).
A cat's face on a child's face using face painting
Lips
Lips should stand out brightly. Here you can consider two options: traditional makeup with bright lipstick and contour pencil, or only the upper lip painted in the same color as the nose. In the second case, you seem to be repeating the natural features of a cat's face.
Cat face makeup with paints: photo
It’s not difficult to do makeup that replicates the features of a cat on a child’s face. To do this, you can use face painting or simple gouache paints. It is necessary to draw the main patterns:
- Spout
- Mustache
- curve of the mouth
How to draw a cat's nose with paints?
Instead of black paint, use a black cosmetic pencil. It has a rich black color, is easy to apply to the skin, long-lasting and easy to wash off.
How to draw a cat's eyes?
It is also recommended to draw cat-like arrows on the eyes and dots above the lip using a black cosmetic pencil.
Makeup of a cat on the face with child paints
When creating your makeup, feel free to experiment. Draw as many details as possible to make the drawing realistic.
Sculpturality
An important detail is the pronounced cheekbones. To do this, use blush and bronzer. Having drawn in your cheeks, apply bronze powder to the hollows, and apply reflective blush to the cheeks themselves. The effect is amazing!
Use of decorative cosmetics
Can't buy paints? In this case, use decorative cosmetics. Before drawing a cat on your face, it is important to test cosmetics for allergenicity. To do this, you need to make a few strokes with a pencil and shadows on the inside of the child’s elbow in advance. If the treated area of skin does not turn red within a few hours, everything is fine.
When creating makeup, follow the simple step-by-step instructions on how to draw a cat on a child’s face:
- Apply makeup base. It will create a perfectly smooth surface, thereby preventing premature shedding and smearing of shadows.
- Apply light powder. If you don't have one, use white eye shadow.
- Using shadows in gray and beige shades, highlight the nose, eyebrow area and nasolabial triangle.
- By applying gray shadows, highlight the upper eyelid. Using the same shadows, draw lines from the nose to the eyebrows.
- Create a cat's nose. To do this, use eyeliner or a pencil to draw a small inverted triangle on the tip of your nose.
- The best way to make cat eyes is to design them with arrows. To do this, draw curved lines along the upper eyelids, and lift the tails of the arrows towards the eyebrows.
- To add expressiveness to your look, apply mascara to your eyelashes.
- To create a nasolabial triangle, draw a black, curved line from the tip of your nose to your upper lip. Carefully continue the arc along the contour of the upper lip. Using the same paint, draw the growth points of your mustache.
If you want to highlight the cat's cheeks, first draw a thin strip from the nose to the upper lip, and then branch it out to the sides, rounding the tails around the white base.
We draw with face painting
Face painting is a win-win option, with the help of which you can not only cheer up a young fidget, but also show off his creative inclinations. Using bright colors it is easy to create expressive masterpieces on the face, allowing the child to temporarily feel like a playful kitten or a cartoon character. For clarity, we offer an example of how to draw a cat on a child’s face.
Creating a beautiful “mask” is not difficult. The main thing is to show a little diligence and consistently complete all stages of applying “makeup”.
To create a masterpiece you will need:
- face painting paints;
- foam rubber or latex sponge;
- narrow brush;
- bowl with warm water.
The paints used to apply face painting can be purchased at office supply stores or art supply stores. Coloring compounds are water-based, so they are absolutely safe for delicate skin. In addition, they are easy to apply and wash off just as well.
The main advantage of such paints is that after drying they adhere well to the skin, do not crumble and retain their color saturation for several hours. Therefore, you should not be afraid that the “mask” will begin to “leak” onto your festive outfit at the most inopportune moment.
To draw a cat on a child’s face, the work must be done in several stages:
- Creating the foundation. Using a sponge, apply white paint to the area of the chin, bridge of the nose and between the eyebrows, as well as the area above the lip. To create a base for future cheeks and ears, apply pink paint with a sponge to the area of the protruding part of the chin, the tip of the nose and cheekbones. With the same paint, draw two triangles above the eyebrow line.
- Contour guidance. Using a thin brush of black paint, draw an outline along the upper edges of the triangles and connect them with an arc. Highlight the tip of the nose in black.
- Drawing details. To decorate the cheek area, draw 4-5 curved stripes on top of the white and pink shading - these will be antennae. Add black “furs” to the cheekbones and chin, as well as black dots above the upper lip.
The “mask” is ready. This is just the simplest design option, from which it is best to start mastering the art of drawing on the face
Options
Before you start making a costume, it's worth thinking about what your character will be like. Photos of various options for images will allow you to get ideas for creating a costume and makeup.
Perhaps it will be Catwoman - a character from comics and Hollywood films. This heroine is brave, sexy, extremely clever and resourceful. Another option is a cute pet that doesn’t save the world, but gives its owners a lot of positive emotions. Or maybe you should dress up as a cat as a witch’s friend? This character is seductive, but very cunning.
Do I need to tint eyelashes and eyebrows?
In nature, cats do not have long eyelashes that open their eyes. In festive makeup for Halloween, correctly painted eyelashes will add mystery to the image. It is important to paint your hair thickly with mascara that creates volume. At the same time, lay them towards the outer corner of the eye. Do not twist or curl with curling irons! If you want a special fabulousness, then you can stick a bunch of false eyelashes on the very corner.
If you decide to achieve a natural look, then do not touch the eyelashes at all.
It is better to completely “remove” the eyebrows when applying foundation. Using the resulting pale outline, draw a cat's eyebrow - long hairs in the center and narrow but ruffled at the edges. Eyebrow gel will help fix all this.
