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Kevyn Aucoin: A Beautiful Life

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From the first moment I saw Kevyn's first book, "The Art of Makeup", I was inspired and moved by his talent and passion for his craft. I remember staring at the huge pages of his first book and it was then that my creative juices started flowing and haven't stopped since. It was my older brother who had always supported my interest and passion for makeup and makeup artistry, and it was he who gave me 2 of 3 of Kevyn's books. All of them only making me crave more of him and wanting to aspire even more. My brother saw that it was the Beauty & Health section I ran to in bookstores to sit in the aisle and flip thru Kevyn's books.
With the sad passing of Kevyn, I believe that the fashion world lost such an immense talent and impressionable soul. I didn't have to know Kevyn personally to feel that he was a giving and sweet individual, his books and artwork showed me more. His closest friends share countless tales and how he had touched them in so many ways.

This book leaves us with his legacy of beauty, talent, art, love, his activism on numerous issues, and most importantly his life. It is a wonderful biography filled with photographs of celebrities he had befriended and worked with.

I most definitely recommend getting this book for those of you that were touched and inspired by him and his work...IT and Kevyn truly were a masterpiece.
Thanks Kerry Diamond for leaving us with a greater picture of a beloved soul.

This book incapsulates a genius and his gift of insight and ability to create such mind blowing beauty. The book tell of his childhood and goes through a multitude of experience that shaped his life and nurtured his personal creativity. It also shows a number of his clients and people he has worked with and they offer comments and goodbyes to Aucoin, who has died recently. It is well rounded and very hard to put down. I have all of the books related to him and recommend them all to anyone who is in advertising, fashion, beauty, and commercial art industry. His story is one of struggles and accomplishments. It is tragic that we lost this brilliant, intelligent, inspiring individual, it is evident that he was just getting started.

KEVYN AUCOIN: A BEAUTIFUL LIFE is a well-written, candid look at the life and beauty techniques of one of the best makeup artists in the world. Included is a biography of Kevyn and many, many personal and private pictures on just about every page. You'll find out about Kevyn's life from his childhood days to his stardom as a makeup artist, all the way to his death. Also included are many personal anecdotes and stories from people who have respected Kevyn such as Tina Turner and Britney Spears.

After the biography comes an entire section showing you Kevyn's makeup techniques, tips, and secrets, along with many beautiful, full-color photographs that illustrate every step and the finished product. You'll get advice on everything from eyes to lips! Overall, this book is a wonderful tribute and the perfect gift for anyone who has appreciated Kevyn's work.

I just finished Kerry Diamond's book about Kevyn Aucoin and it's one of those books that I didn't want to end. Learning more about Aucoin's craft, the stars who depended on him and his language of beauty made for a wonderful read. While he is gone, his creative spirit will live forever thanks to Ms. Diamond's fantastic writing, the research that went into his story but most of all, she was able to create a very interesting and moving portrait of a great, great creative talent.

I thought this book would be more of a "how to" book more than a biography, but I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and am more inspired than ever to take my makeup artistry to the next level. It is easy to read and very interesting. No matter who you are or what your goals are, this book is proof that EVERYONE has obstacles to overcome. There is a small portion of the book dedicated to "how-to" in the back and I read the book cover to cover. I think I will still get some other beauty how-to books, but I was not disappointed in this at all even though it did not turn out to be what I originally thought.

I did not want this book to end. Kevyn Aucoin was an amazingly talented artist, but more importantly he was an amazing person. This book tells his story from his beginning in Louisiana, to the glamour of the super model era, to Kevyn becoming the most famous artist in his field. It is touching, detailed, and even helpful with the included makeup tips. a beautiful tribute to a beautiful person.

Anyone seriously interested in the art of makeup must be familiar with the name Kevyn Aucoin. In the era of the supermodel, he was the super makeup artist. Aucoin was not only an exceptional artist, but an exceptional person. I could rave on and on about my late teens and early twenties, when I went through a period of self hatred because of the way I percieved myself. Kevyn's books encouraged readers to be adventurous in their exploration of self-image, teaching good techniques and smart tricks. It may sound trite, but I honestly believe those books did a lot for my self-esteem as well as my makeup skills. Even if you don't own his other books, this one is worth having for sure.

A wonderful tribute to a wonderful talent. This book contains some gorgeous photos of celebrities that made me a tad sentimental. For me, the best part was seeing his creative genious at work on the legendary Linda Evangelista. Wow.

I was so sad when Kevyn Aucoin died, because his looks were amazing. He really was an artist, and just did such creative things with makeup. This book is a bit of a biography, and a tribute to his work. You get a bit of a timeline through the chapters of his years in Louisiana, then heading to New York and getting more and more prestigious gigs. And you get sweet tributes from the many whose lives he touched, especially a lot of famous women - Tina Turner, Gwyneth Paltrow, etc - who he worked with. There are some tips included, but the best ones are in his other books, Making Faces, and Face Forward. But this is still good, because you get to see a lot more of his work, and I didn't realize that he took so many photos: He was really an amazing photographer, and his drawings (a lot of Barbra Streisand and others) show he was a great artist with pen, paper, pencil, glue, ink, you-name-it.

For those who really love Kevyn, this is a must read. I am a huge fan, and have all of his other books. It was so sad to see such talent pass so soon, but this book really celebrates his life and talent. Great pictures and commentary from celebrities and those closest to Kevyn.