Vanessa Davis Is Gonna Make-Up School You

Only 296 days, 7 hours, 40 minutes, and 2 seconds left until the next Halloween (but who's counting?), so it's time to get your make-up action together now. Vanessa Davis, a UK-based up and coming make-up artist, has some tutorials, lessons, and all-around inspiring imagery for you to soak up. Clearly inspired by pop art, both contemporary and old school, Davis' make-up is literally dimensional, and bright as can be.

A detailed, golden skull hand, make-up and design by Vanessa Davis.


Relm-inspired skull, make-up and design by Vanessa Davis.


Egyptian-themed skull and scarab, make-up and design by Vanessa Davis.


Vanessa Davis as a mourning Lady Liberty, make-up and design by Vanessa Davis.

Some immersive make-up techniques aim for that picture perfect photo, creating essentially a two-dimensional final product out of a three-dimensional plane. Davis strives for her work to be costume, so it can be experienced from every angle. Her Instagram and her new YouTube aim to show how moveable the make-up really is, and allow for some fantastic theatrics.

make-up and design by Vanessa Davis.


make-up and design by Vanessa Davis.


Disco Punk Skull, make-up and design by Vanessa Davis.


make-up and design by Vanessa Davis.


make-up and design by Vanessa Davis.


make-up and design by Vanessa Davis.

Davis is definitely combining a mixture of standard make-up techniques, stage make-up techniques, and fine artistry. She's got a talented brush, and an eye for color. She manages to do color fades smoothly, utilizing a bright palette combined with a nice base, and also an incredible amount of baubles, glassware, and jewelry.

make-up and design by Vanessa Davis.


make-up and design by Vanessa Davis.

March yourself on over to Davis' Instagram @the_wigs_and_makeup_manager to get a closer look. Keep this in your pocket or toss this onto your vision board for some real early Halloween prep, or general magical make-up mayhem.