Jazz is an art form that creates an atmosphere of joy, love and peace in its collaborative expression of various instruments and musicians. It’s melodies soothe the soul and rewards us with delight in being present to its surprises.
Makeup is a personal art form that outwardly expresses the personality, refinement or playfulness of the individual in the colors and techniques that are used. Some view it as something to hide behind and label it as not showing up authentic. I have certainly seen this expression of makeup in my career as a Hollywood trained makeup artist working with prestigious brands for over 35 years!
After I studied makeup artistry with the Stein Hollywood makeup artist family of the Cinema Secrets brand, I was offered a full ride scholarship to study horror makeup with Joe Blasco, a Hollywood film brand on the Paramount Studios lot. I knew right away this was not how I wanted to grow my talent that I discovered at 12 at the Indiana Art Institute.
My approach to makeup is to enhance the skin tone with subtle nuances of color to make the face look energized and refined with grooming details of the brows while eliminating the distractions of skin imperfections and shadows in a way similar to the softness of water colors. This approach is designed to give professional women a more polished expression to feel empowered.
I created The Rhoda Design Group Makeup kits with this in mind, but also to inspire the “art of beauty” as a form of self care and self awareness; to be playful and create various refined looks from these unique makeup kits.
Like the subtle and energetic bursts of sound that jazz delivers to the soul, choosing the art of beauty daily to show up for virtual and in person meetings also inspires joy in the soul. It does this by its nature of light, the definition of how color is perceived. Light illuminates the dark places within us so we can enjoy a more positive experience.
On your most challenging days I hope you will enjoy jazz and the art of beauty to experience the rhythm of joy.
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Be Well, Be Beautiful,
Rhoda Johnson Founder/Image Brand Strategist, Rhoda Design Group http://www.rhodadesigngroup.com
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