# Artistic Makeup Masks Painted by Julia Sieckmann is Colorfully Abstract By Meghan Young | Published 2013-05-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painted-by-julia-sieckmann References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Painted/4344001) & [julia-sieckmann](http://julia-sieckmann.com/) Painted by Julia Sieckmann, a makeup artist based in Hamburg-Altona, Germany, is a series of artistic portraits that uses a woman's face as a blank canvas. Although that might be the sentiment most makeup artists share when looking at a face, in this case the artist created actual [abstract works of art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition). Like [colorful tribal masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masquerade-mask-1), a slew of hues cover the model's face in a mesmerizing way. Model Jessica posed in front of photographer Viktoria Stutz's lens for the photo series titled Painted by Julia Sieckmann. Captured in studio, she was placed against a backdrop that mimics the style of her 'makeup.' In a way, it is as though Sieckmann wanted to camouflage her in an exotic manner. Unfortunately, these looks can't be replicated for an everyday outing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Artistic Makeup:** The trend of using the face as a blank canvas to create actual works of art with makeup creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the beauty and cosmetics industry. - **Colorful Tribal Masks:** The trend of incorporating tribal-inspired designs into makeup gives rise to opportunities for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry. - **Abstract Portraits:** The trend of creating abstract works of art using the face as a canvas paves the way for disruptive innovation in the art and photography industries. ### Where This Applies - **Beauty and Cosmetics:** The use of the face as a canvas creates disruptive innovation opportunities for companies to develop more artistic and creative makeup products. - **Fashion:** The trend of incorporating tribal-inspired designs into makeup offers disruptive innovation opportunities for companies to develop more culturally diverse and inclusive fashion lines. - **Art and Photography:** The trend of using the face as a canvas for creating abstract portraits presents disruptive innovation opportunities for companies to explore new avenues of artistic expression and experimentation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Customizable Makeup Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/411-cosmetics.md) - [Runway-Inspired Peel-Off Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-001-artistry-mask.md) - [Sculptural Beauty Palettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contour-and-highlight-palettes.md) - [Grungy Movie-Inspired Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/half-magic-beauty.md) - [Mermaid-Inspired Makeup Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shells-jewel-collection.md) - [Emotive Inflatable Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lian-mask.md) - [Patch-Style Makeup Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makeup-patches.md) - [Makeup Artist-Crafted Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-dn-silhouette.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md)