{"id":31631,"date":"2018-08-08T11:22:27","date_gmt":"2018-08-08T15:22:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/?p=31631"},"modified":"2018-08-08T11:22:27","modified_gmt":"2018-08-08T15:22:27","slug":"mermaid-makeup-contest-2018-sparkling-surface-category","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/mermaid-makeup-contest-2018-sparkling-surface-category","title":{"rendered":"Mermaid Makeup Contest 2018: Sparkling Surface Category"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]Thank you to everyone who participated in QC&#8217;s Mermaid Makeup Contest, Sparkling Surface category. Below is Nathan&#8217;s critique of the three finalists. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2018\/08\/mermaid-makeup-contest-2018-deep-sea-category\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here<\/a> to view Nathan&#8217;s critique on the Deep Sea category finalists.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;Full Width Line&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;accent-color&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;75&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/mermaid-makeup-contest-2018-sparkling-surface-category\/#Heres_what_Nathan_was_looking_for\" >Here\u2019s what Nathan was looking for:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/mermaid-makeup-contest-2018-sparkling-surface-category\/#Finalists_Scoring\" >Finalists &amp; Scoring<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/mermaid-makeup-contest-2018-sparkling-surface-category\/#Congratulations_to_Alba_for_winning_the_2018_Mermaid_Makeup_Contest_Sparkling_Surface_Category_with_your_creative_ocean_princess_look\" >Congratulations to Alba for winning the 2018 Mermaid Makeup Contest Sparkling Surface Category with your creative ocean princess look!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/mermaid-makeup-contest-2018-sparkling-surface-category\/#Looking_to_enroll_in_some_of_QCs_courses_Learn_more_about_each_course_here\" >Looking to enroll in some of QC&#8217;s courses? Learn more about each course here!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_what_Nathan_was_looking_for\"><\/span>Here\u2019s what <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/learning-online\/tutors\/#nathan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nathan<\/a> was looking for:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<strong>Effort:\u00a0<\/strong>The winner of each category will demonstrate the diversity of their skill, technique, and imagination by creating a detailed and captivating look. Although the makeup is fundamental to the contest, the more visually stunning the look is, through tasteful use of the hair, costume styling, and accessories, the more points will be awarded in judging.\n\n<strong>Skill\/Technique:\u00a0<\/strong>Higher points will be awarded to students who demonstrate the use of polished makeup skills, detailed application, symmetry (when it is supposed to be symmetrical), and a diverse use of techniques.\n\n<strong>Photo Quality:\u00a0<\/strong>A good quality image is essential. The photograph should be\u00a0clean and crisp. Higher points will go to images that look like they could be on the site of an influencer, or in a professional portfolio. Avoid images that are blurry, messy, or have cluttered or thoughtless backgrounds (e.g. messy bedrooms, bathrooms, etc.). Any images that are not a realistic version of the artist\u2019s actual work will be disqualified (e.g. anything more than gentle retouching, including blurred skin, visible or over-retouching, filters, etc.).\n\n<strong>Fun\/Originality:\u00a0<\/strong>I expect to see joy, wonder, beauty, and horror! Have fun every step of the way!\n\n<strong>Story:<\/strong> A few sentences about your character, and the story behind him\/her, can do a lot to sell your image. Don\u2019t fall into the trap of telling what you did with the makeup, instead tell the story of who this person is. The stronger your story and concept, the more precise and clear your application will be.\n\n<strong>Final note:\u00a0<\/strong>Mermaids are one of the most popular forms of fantasy makeup in the internet stratosphere. Try to delve into your own imagination, and not the images and how-to\u2019s of others for inspiration. Copying someone else\u2019s how-to or slightly modifying the same make up that has been done a thousand times before, will not show your creativity, skill, or imagination. Anyone can copy a makeup look, but it takes a true artist to actually create something original that others will eventually want to copy. Challenge yourself to make something brand new, in doing so, you\u2019ll truly awaken your inner artist.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Finalists_Scoring\"><\/span>Finalists &amp; Scoring<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_row_inner column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221;][vc_column_inner background_image=&#8221;31638&#8243; enable_bg_scale=&#8221;true&#8221; column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;425&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Artist: Claudia Domrose<\/h3>\n<h4>Story<\/h4>\nMermaids have started to adapt and to copy humans to be able to stay secret and to survive. Their skin and shape has started to change and their Scales fade. They cut their hair and all the little shells and ocean treasures have mostly fallen off&#8230;\n<h4>Score<\/h4>\n<ul>\n \t<li><strong>Effort:<\/strong> 8\/10<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Skill\/Technique:<\/strong> 9\/10<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Photo Quality:<\/strong> 10\/10<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Fun\/Originality:<\/strong> 8\/10<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Story:<\/strong> 7\/10<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Total Score:<\/strong> 42<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]\n<h4>Comments<\/h4>\nThere is a tremendous amount of creativity and skill here and I really appreciate it. The reinvented interpretation of scales and gills is beautiful. The eye application is extraordinary. The use of highlight and contour to reshape the nose is perfect. The small details in this application, including the color use in the scales\/gills, the chartreuse speckles around the eyes, the sharp liner that reshapes the eye at the tear duct, and the reshaping of the lip and the philtrum are gorgeous. Although the shell on the forehead is applied with incredible precision and depth, demonstrating highlight, contour, and detailed work, it still looks like a painted shell, so it takes away from an otherwise realistic application. I would have liked to have seen you commit to the image a touch more. Carrying the application into the neck and putting on something other than a sweater would have been two great options. I do adore your story\u2014but it doesn\u2019t seem to match the image. I don\u2019t think she looks at all like she could stay a secret\u2026[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_row_inner column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221;][vc_column_inner background_image=&#8221;31639&#8243; enable_bg_scale=&#8221;true&#8221; column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;500&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Artist: Adela Simpalean<\/h3>\n<h4>Story<\/h4>\nMe, the Sea Divine\nMother of all my senses\u2026 balance of my thought, laugh and anger, fear and joy\u2026\nDance and fight\u2026 soft caressing love or sharp might\u2026\nSparkling light and fearing shadows,\nFlesh for spirit, sounds of silence\u2026\nFire of the ocean, sparkle in my soul\u2026\nI flow into myself and there she glows\n<h4>Score<\/h4>\n<ul>\n \t<li><strong>Effort:<\/strong> 10\/10<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Skill\/Technique:<\/strong> 9\/10<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Photo Quality:<\/strong> 10\/10<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Fun\/Originality:<\/strong> 8\/10<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Story:<\/strong> 6\/10<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Total Score:<\/strong> 43<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]\n<h4>Comments<\/h4>\nThere is a lot of great stuff happening here. From a beauty perspective, the foundation and blush are flawless. The eye makeup is symmetrical and balanced and the use of glitter adds a romantic and ethereal touch. I would have loved to see a little definition on the upper lash line\u2014the right touch of liner would really add dimension to an otherwise beautiful the eye makeup. I would also recommend being a bit more gentle with the glitter above the lip. For the hair, I do wish you carried the glitter into the back, even if only on a few strands. Nonetheless, three thoughtful additions that really put this over the top are the hair, the bodice of the dress, and the little triangle of material that evokes the tail. The only thing that prevented a win was the story. Although I love a poem, this didn\u2019t create the captivating story that took us into the world of the character the way some of the others did.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_row_inner column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221;][vc_column_inner background_image=&#8221;31641&#8243; enable_bg_scale=&#8221;true&#8221; column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;500&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Artist: Alba Rut Carpio Gaona<\/h3>\n<h4>Story<\/h4>\nThe King of the Lotus river had six beautiful daughters who were blessed by the gods. Each of them was in charge of maintaining balance in the six rivers that were connected to the ocean. The legend said that if he was to have a seventh daughter, chaos would ensue and all balance would be lost. Many years passed and the Kingdom was thriving; but he had a seventh daughter named Utsuri&#8230;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/QCMakeupAcademy\/photos\/a.1803072516408396.1073741858.165425206839810\/1803072723075042\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[Read the full story here.]<\/a>\n<h4>Score<\/h4>\n<ul>\n \t<li><strong>Effort:<\/strong> 10\/10<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Skill\/Technique:<\/strong> 9\/10<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Photo Quality:<\/strong> 7\/10<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Fun\/Originality:<\/strong> 9\/10<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Story:<\/strong> 10\/10<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Total Score:<\/strong> 45<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]\n<h4>Comments<\/h4>\nThe story is exceptional and it sent this image over the top for the win. All the details of the story are reflected in this application and it all comes together to create a unique and captivating look. The pearls on the face are applied with precision and discretion. The unique brow block and application does wonders to reshape the forehead and add an air of mystery. The soft dots on the forehead, cheeks, and chin work well with the contour and highlight, bringing the character (and her story) to life. The commitment to the image, with the hairpiece, wig, and ears is lovely. I wish you had committed to a background the same way you committed to everything else. Even a plain wall is better than a cluttered background. 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