One of my favorite makeup artists is Roshar, a freelance artist working both in LA and NY. His work has been published in Zink, GenLux and 944 among others and he has assisted and worked with the world renowned avant garde makeup artist Kabuki. I have always adored Roshar's work for its absolute precision, flawlessness, uniqueness and edginess. He just doesn't do anything ordinary, everything is always a bit different to other artists.
Last month Roshar shot an editorial with photographer Justin Hyte for Zink, a famous American fashion publication, and had been briefed to design an "asian inspired look with a play on color" to be printed in color.
However, the magazine decided to run the editorial in Black & White. For a makeup artist, to know that something designed to be viewed in color is going to be shown in Black & White is frightening.
Looking at the final result below, I have to agree with Roshar, it is okay, but I would have preferred it in color. I think it works great on the first 4 images but am undecided on the last 2 photos, doesn't it look too dirty or is exactly that cool ... can't decide.
So, as you can see it happens even to the best, you just don't know sometimes. In fashion shoots, it is not always said if the job is going to be color or black and white. Often it is during or after shooting when the images are edited that the decision is made.
Enjoy some more of Roshar's work from his portfolio.
Photo Credit: www.Roshar.com
