Introduction.

Hi! My name is Georgia, and I am a student at Southampton Solent University, going into year two of the Hair and Makeup Design course. I am an aspiring makeup artist, fascinated with the transformations that makeup can make. I come from a creative background, growing up with both my elder sister and step-mother putting most of their time into art. I became engrossed in the intricate marks that made up a portrait, and how obscure applications of paint can make up the most beautiful landscapes. I went on to study art and photography, and this is where I realised my creative flair. I enjoy creating pieces that pull in the viewers, where they similarly become engrossed in my work. I particularly enjoy creating pencil portraits and biro portraits, as I feel I can capture every detail with the pencil/pen marks, and studying the textures and intricate details of the subject makes you feel connected to them.

Neytiri - Avatar
Pencil on Paper, Georgia Warwick

Recreation of Marc Powell's Hummingbird
Biro on Paper, Georgia Warwick

Baby Monkey
Pencil on Paper, Georgia Warwick

Arthur
Pencil on Paper, Georgia Warwick

Hummingbird Pattern
Biro on Paper, Georgia Warwick

Elderly Gentlemen
Biro on Paper, Georgia Warwick

I have always been a makeup junkie, always experimenting with different products and looks, and using their versatility to adapt them to suit my needs. When choosing my course, I wanted to combine the art and the makeup into one subject, so Makeup and Hair Design suited me perfectly. I had no background in makeup, apart from my love for it. The initial few weeks were so important to me as I learnt the fundamentals of makeup and hair, which I now use in every makeup application. This blog will cover every aspect of my course during first year, as I reflect on my experiences. I will talk about things that went wrong, as well as things that went right, and things that I would love to go back in time and change.