Chapter 73 Painting and Makeup
Next, the Czech Republic briefly introduced the principles of makeup and painting. Seeing that Xiao Gan seemed to understand, he simply stood up and asked Xiao Gan to walk to the bedroom with him.
The bedroom locker is one of the simple furniture left by the landlord. There is a mirror in front of the locker. The Czech Republic signaled Xiao Gan to stand in front of the mirror, and then magically took out some very simple but exquisitely crafted makeup props from his pocket.
"For example, some people want their cheekbones to look taller and their facial features are slightly angular. When depicting, painters can make the person very different by rubbing a little bright color on the cheekbones of the portrait. Similarly, you can also use painting techniques to apply bright colors on the cheekbones..." Czech said, and evenly applied a layer of bright colors on Xiao Gan's cheekbones, and then said: "Look at it now, have you found that you have become different?"
"That's right, it's really amazing." Xiao Gan exclaimed at the slightly different face in the mirror.
"This is just the simplest technique. Remember my technique. Now I want your face to look blurry, so I can apply some dark powder on your face, such as this..., and you can take a look." Czech said.
Xiao Gan looked at himself in the mirror and looked a little hazy. He thought his eyes were a little blurry when he stared at the mirror for a long time, so he rubbed his eyes and looked at the mirror again. The face inside still looked a little blurry. He immediately knew what the Czech meant. He was very impressed. It turned out that he could put on makeup like this.
"Actually, it's almost the same as these two makeup techniques. As long as you have to learn to use them flexibly, it's best to combine them. Are the female celebrities on TV shining? Basically, technicians who put on makeup for those celebrities use these two methods, but after strengthening the makeup, they are still pretty. How many people can there be?"
"Now I will do it again. Of course, this does not mean that you can only do this in the future. I will teach you how to use it flexibly. You can't always put on makeup into a mold. Now I want to make you look handsome, your face looks softer, narrower, your eyes look bigger, and your nose bridge should be higher...Okay, now you can take a look." Czech stopped and said.
Xiao Gan looked at the mirror and couldn't believe it. He was very familiar with his face. But now the mirror is just another person, a person who looks full of surprise and very sissy. However, his facial features do look very delicate. If there is long hair on his head, then the person in the mirror will definitely be a beauty, and he will definitely look back when walking on the street.
"Remember my technique? But you really have the potential to be a slut, well... your face will be even more charming when it is redder." The Czech said with a playful smile on his face. Obviously, he was just playing tricks on Xiao Gan's face.
"Get out..." Xiao Gan said angrily, but the Czech makeup skills are all great, so Xiao Gan must admit it by giving instructions.
"Okay, no joke, I will only teach you once. Writing it down will be your own business. If you can't do it well..." The Czech Republic gave Xiao Gan a "you know" look and then said: "In the future, you should think about it slowly and practice more. At this time, we 'cleaners' must be proficient in the skills."
After Xiao Gan nodded seriously, the Czech Republic continued: "You also need to know when to apply what kind of makeup, and sometimes even make-up into a woman. This is also very necessary. Don't feel repulsive in your heart. You must learn the principles of makeup and proficient skills."
"If you want to be a qualified 'cleaner', you must be able to do it, in an emergency, in a small space, without a mirror or a contrast, finishing makeup in a few seconds of bowing your head is like a trick. When you raise your head again, others will find that you are a completely stranger at this moment."
"How is this possible?" Xiao Gan shouted in surprise.
"Nothing is impossible. Look at me, I will teach you how to change your face in a few seconds. It's hard. When you get familiar with it, you will find that it is actually quite simple. As long as you are familiar with the principle of makeup, now I only need to do this on my face..." Czech said, and quickly took out a makeup pen and sketched it on his face. His hand was very fast, less than three seconds. Then he stopped and asked Xiao Gan, "How is it?"
"How...how could it be...this is so amazing. How did you do it?" Xiao Gan couldn't believe his eyes, but the fact happened in front of him, and he couldn't speak for a moment.
At this time, the one who appeared in front of Xiao Gan was still a foreigner (mainly from his skin color and eyes). There were several wrinkles on his face and forehead, and he looked like he was in his fifties. The shadow of the Czech Republic could still be seen. If it weren't for the change, it would have happened in front of Xiao Gan. Xiao Gan simply didn't believe that they were just one person.
"Actually, I just used some painting skills to deceive your vision. Do you see if there are wrinkles on my face and forehead?" asked the Czech Republic.
"It does seem to be." Xiao Gan said affirmatively.
"Then you touch it with your hands." Czech lowered his head and said.
Xiao Gan tried to reach out and touch his forehead, but it was smooth and straight, and there were wrinkles there, and he was stunned again.
"Is this why you asked me to understand the principles of painting?" Xiao Gan sighed in surprise.
"Yes, in fact, no matter how good or magical the makeup technique is, its original sect cannot change its essence. They tightly change the effects of light and shadow, causing visual illusion and deception." The Czech nodded and then asked: "Generally speaking, what will you react when you suddenly realize that the person on the other side becomes unaware of it?"
Xiao Gan thought for a while and replied: "First of all, he should be surprised, and then doubt whether there is any problem with his eyes. When he is sure that his eyes are fine, he will definitely observe his clothes, jewelry and headdresses on his hands."
"Yes, but what you said is not comprehensive. If the other party is a detective, then he will definitely be suspicious. Then he will tell you to observe the clothes, jewelry, etc. on his body, but he will pay more attention to the person's movements and habits. For example, some people like to touch their noses when thinking, some people like to scratch their heads, some people frown, some people will pace back and forth, etc. Different people will have their own different habits and movements. No matter how good or fast you do makeup, if your movements and habits have not changed, it is still easy to show their feet." Speaking of this, the Czech Republic suddenly paused, and then looked at Xiao Gan and said seriously: "For example, when you think about problems, you like to tap the table with your fingers and turn your eyes. This is a very bad habit at this time."
"Ah!" Xiao Gan heard what Czech said, and his hand, which was knocking on the table, suddenly froze and let out a soft cry.
"Some people in Shizong cannot change their habits, or they don't want to change them, it doesn't matter, but we 'cleaners' cannot do it. We must forget all our living habits. For example, your usual eating habits, walking habits, drinking habits, etc., you must learn to use the correct standard posture of your mouth, so that you can't see your flaws. The 'habits' we usually make are all disguised."
"Also, aren't you saying that pretending to be rich people are tired? That's because you only change your appearance. You still treat yourself as a local bun. You don't try to integrate into the environment at that time. For example, in a Western restaurant, you have to learn to use fluent French... at least you have to order food in authentic English, drink wine, and learn standard dining postures..." The Czech Republic talked endlessly.
"Wait, then what you mean is that we 'cleaners' must know at least two foreign languages?" Xiao Gan interrupted.
"No, you are not required to be plenary, but you must at least understand simple daily speaking languages, such as speaking when eating, basic speaking when saying hello, road signs, etc., and not two countries, but at least four countries - Britain, France, Russia, and Japan." The Czech Republic said.
Xiao Gan suddenly felt dizzy, and foreign languages were heavenly books for him.
"And..." Czech Republic continued.
Chapter completed!