Let's face it—while makeup is certainly an art form, most stick to the same tried-and-true techniques. We seldom ever wear our most abstract eye designs out in public. But your face is considered a living canvas, so why do we restrict shape and color within the confines of the lid?
Whether you're inspired by art history or your own imagination, it's easy to experiment on your eyes. Love Impressionist art? Use colored eye liners to sketch out hurried brushstrokes underneath the lash line and towards the brow bone. Soft spot for the Baroque and Rococo style? Gild your lids and lashes in gold. A fan of futurist paintings? Play with graphic eye liner away from the lash line.
Abstract eye makeup may not be a practical creative outlet for everyone, so it's time for you to step on the soapbox and join the conversation. Do you enjoy wearing eye makeup that pushes the boundaries? Vote in our poll and let us know if you loathe or love the look.
Poll
Do you ever try abstract eye designs?
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A. I love playing with pattern and texture—YES
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B. I stick with the basics—NO
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Jan 22, 2013
Viktoriyaa I.
I LIVE for this kind of makeup, if only I had enough lid space....
Jun 10, 2012
Azelea C.
Cool for halloween but really odd. If yuo want to stick out and take an hour to do just your eye makeup go for it!
Dec 26, 2011
Sophie T.
Dec 24, 2011
Cristina L.
Super Like it!!!, but I never have the chance to wear as a daily basis for myself!
Dec 24, 2011
Jasmine P.
love! I will always love these so much.
Dec 24, 2011
Nikki G.
i totally love doing crazy makeup, but my problem is always "how can i do this?" and what do i do about it when i have sports practice after school? red lipstick is enough...but i don't know how well crazy artsy eye makeup would go over
Dec 24, 2011
Biianca S.
I would use all without any fear .. I liked the third <3
Dec 23, 2011
Jacqueline R.
They're definitely NOT for everyday, but I would totally try them =D
Dec 23, 2011
Lex R.
No, but I'd love to try some of these looks out. They're beautiful.
Dec 23, 2011
Celestine L.
never try this but i love the first one