Ever sit down to do your makeup without a plan, only to find that the process reveals something deeper? Like writing, makeup isn’t always about knowing what you want to say beforehand. The act itself—the colors you choose, the strokes you make—can help you uncover the message.
Writers often say the message reveals itself through writing, not before. Makeup works the same way. You start blending, layering, and suddenly, your look speaks for you, saying what you didn’t realize you needed to express. The lesson? You don’t need to have it all figured out. Let the practice—whether it’s makeup or writing—bring the message to life. The process begets the story.
Photo: Brad Rankin Photography