Liza Kondrevich Facechart – Drawing With Makeup Book Review

 

 

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If there is one thing that I have learned while learing how to do makeup, is that there is so much more to it than just putting color on your face.

Makeup is more than simple products on your vanity. It is art, a form of expression, a form of self-care and even more.  It can be a tool for you to discover a new part of yourself, or simply something that can boost your self-confidence.

 

Most of us think of makeup as a series of products that can only be used on our faces.

That surely is the most common use, but makeup artist and influencer Liza Kondrevich is here to tickle our creativity with her book, Facechart – Drawing With Makeup.

Liza wants us to step outside of our comfort zone and try something completely new; if you’re not too sure about that bright blue eye look, Facechart will show you how to prepare yourself before trying it on your lid!

 

Facechart is one big book about – you guessed it – drawing with makeup, but is it really worth it?

What could you possibly get out of it? Let’s examine the book and find out!

 

 

 

A FEW GENERAL SPECIFICS

Before starting to examine the actual contents of the book, let’s talk a little bit about a few general infos about it.

Facechart is only available online, either on Liza’s website or on its own website; you can also check it out on Facebook – which is where I firstly saw it! This can be a little bit of a turn off for some, I know it. However, as someone who has purchased the product this way I can assure you it is a trusty source.

 

Something you’ll need to keep in mind is that this isn’t your average novel from the book store – in fact, it is a proper text book! It has more than 360 pages, and is quite a bulky product.

Holding it in your hands genuinely feels quite good, given the important weight it has. Moreover, the writings on the side make it easy to identify once placed on your bookshelf.

 

 

 

THE CHAPTERS: AN OVERVIEW

Just like every single book on the face of the Eart, Facechart is also divided into different chapters. Ten of them, to be exact. Furthermore, every single chapter is then divided in more sub-sections.

The book opens up with a general overview of the practice, talking about what face charts actually are and all the tools you will need to craft a proper one. We then head over the color section, which is the last ‘generic’ one.

Once you have the basics down, it’s time to talk about actually realizing your face chart. From eyes, to face, to lips.

Every single chapter is packed with pictures and in-depth tutorials, making them lengthy and full of precious informations.

 

SMALL THINGS I APPRECIATED

It may be a useless detail, but I do appreciate how you can find the list of chapters at the very beginning of the book rather than the end.

Another detail I found to be efficient is how every chapter and sub-section has a specific name. This makes it incredibly easy to find whatever you need to look for. The list is clear and concise, and has an overall polished look.

I feel like the best feature about every single chapter is the introductive picture that comes along the first page; I certainly love seeing Liza’s artworks, and I would imagine you will adore them as well.

 

 

 

THE DRAWING ELEMENT: DO YOU NEED TO BE A SEASONED ARTIST TO ENJOY THIS READING?

To be honest, the first time I came across Facechart on Facebook I thought that it was a practice reserved to skilled artists. It took me quite a bit of research to find out that that’s not the case!

A basic understanding of the functions of makeup products and tools will surely be handy. However, do not think you need to be some sort of drawing prodigee to create a professional-looking face chart.

Following Liza’s instructions and practicing a little bit will guarantee you an amazing artwork in under 15 minutes!

 

 

 

THE TOOLS: HOW EXPENSIVE AND HARD TO FIND ARE THEY?

Seeing a finished face chart may make you think that the products used are high-end, professional and hard to find, even. Let me tell you, that couldn’t be further from the truth.

Makeup powders will be your best friends in this scenario, of course; besides those, you will need tracing paper and printing paper. You definitely can draw your own face pattern, but I personally believe that printing it out will be a lot quicker and more efficient.

Liza dedicates a few pages to the tools she uses, and I couldn’t be more grateful for that; in fact, this is incredibly useful, and will make it a lot easier to gather up everything you need.

   

 

 

THE CONTENTS: HOW MUCH KNOWLEDGE THERE *ACTUALLY* IS IN THIS BOOK?

With a little more than 360 pages, you would think that this volume is packed with knowledge, techniques and variations. You would be very right!

Facechart provides you will all the tricks and instructions you will need to master the art of crafting your own face chart, plus some more; you have all the basics down, but Liza snuck in some much needed variations of the same topic.

Even if she wants you to let your creativity loose, she provides you with at least four different designs for the same topic (like eyeshadow looks, lips and eyeliners).

 

 

 

IS THERE SOMETHING MORE TO THIS BOOK, OTHER THAN ARTISTRY?

As you may expect, artistry (and the creation of a face chart, in particular) is the main focus of this volume. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean that you won’t find other interesting topics to elaborate on.

The ‘Color Theory‘ chapter is definitely one of the most interesting ones (outside of the whole face chart concept). It will literally bombard you with fact, strategies and theories that will definitely tickle your creativity – both makeup-wise and, more generally, art-wise.

‘Building The Skin‘ is another useful chapter, and one you want to spend a lot of time on – especially if you’re looking to better your general makeup skills. It contains a lot of knowledge regarding shadows and highlights, which will definitely help you out with contouring and highlighting.

Moreover, Liza included a helpful chart for people who are just approaching this technique – that makes it even better!

 

 

 

WHAT WOULD I GET OUT OF THIS VOLUME – IF ANYTHING?

I asked myself this question quite a few times before purchasing it. Even while I was waiting for it to be shipped to me, to be honest.

Was I only going to get a new hobby out of it? Something to keep me busy on Sunday afternoons? I truly wasn’t too sure about it. I am currently studying to become a makeup artist, so I was hoping to learn a little more out of it.

Liza has dedicated a couple of pages to some of the benefits she personally found while doing face charts, and I must admit that I agree with most of those points.

Everybody is different, so I am not going to say that you will experience the same things as I did. However, I really want to point out a few benefits I was personally able to spot.

 

WHAT I GOT OUT OF IT

Firstly, doing face charts truly has sparked my creativity when it comes to eye looks. Having a blank canvas on your hands does wonders when it comes to creativity, that’s for sure!

Along with that, it is great to have a template you can practice on. That goes both for refining your skills and giving a shot to that design you think it’s too much for you. Trying it on paper certainly is a lot less stressful than going in on the eye immediately.

If you happen to be a makeup artist, I believe face charts to be the perfect way to display some of your artworks to your potential clients. Just imagine pairing them with actual pictures!

One of the benefits I enjoyed the most was how my makeup skills seemed to increase rather quickly. I almost immediately found myself to be more careful managing brushes and powders, and paying extra attention to blending in general.

Lastly, much like Liza herself disclosed, I found that doing face charts is one of the most therapeutic activities for me. I just love to pop on a movie or a show and enjoy my time crafting a makeup look. This is obviously something very personal, so I wouldn’t expect everybody to agree with me!

 

 

 

IN CONCLUSION

Here we are at last!

In conclusion, would I recommend purchasing Facechart – Drawing With Makeup by Liza Kondrevich? Without question!

I believe this book to be one of the most amazing volumes when it comes to the Beauty industry in general. It also is a greatly pleasant surprise when it comes to makeup specifically. There is so much more to this tome than what meets the eye, and there certainly is more than what it is marketed for.

 

PRACTICAL EXERCISES

There is so much to love about this volume, especially if you are looking fo a job in this line of work.

Firstly, you will find that this is the perfect opportunty to experiment with colors, finishes and designs.

Like I said before, a piece of paper is a lot less scary than going in on your face! Whipping out that bright teal eyeshadow will almost seem normal to you, and you will also find yourself willing to try new shapes right away.

Another aspect that you will be able to enjoy quite quickly is the refinement of your natural makeup skills. The more you practice the better you will become, and that can also be said for anything. Doing face charts is one of the best ways to practice holding a brush and blending colors out.

If you are already a makeup artist (or want to become one), face charts are great to display your looks for your clients. Moreover, they are perfect to give paticular looks a shot (maybe something more creative for your social medias).

 

THE DOWNSIDES

Now, what did I not enjoy about this book? Only one thing, to be honest: the fact that there are a few grammar errors here and there.

This is truly less than a minor issue for me. It’s also something that doesn’t affect the reading experience too much.

I did find the mistakes a little annoying at first, but with how much quality content this product offers I can’t really be too mad at them.

 

LASTLY

All things considered, I think Facechart is an amazing deal. The price is a little expensive, of course, but the quality content highly makes up for it.

Lastly, I look forward to new products by Liza Kondrevich, and will definitely recommend purchasing her book!

 

 

 

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