A Madhouse Canvas
Artist Carrie Esser uses her body as a canvas to express herself WORDS BY
Sophia Adornetto PHOTOS BY Sophia Adornetto & Richa Sheth
In Carrie Esser’s studio, paint brushes are neatly organized in a little white coffee mug with different colored lipsticks covering the cup. Vibrant palettes are spread all over the desk with bits of water droplets forming at the center. A drawing book is propped up against the wall with rough sketches drawn all over the pages, a master blueprint of what will come to life. For Esser, art is a passion. From a young age, the senior majoring in entrepreneurship would paint canvases, work with clay and create crafts. It was during high school she decided to start using makeup to enhance her beauty and express her individuality. Soon after, Esser discovered body painting and realized she could combine her love for art and makeup together. Her business, Makeup Madhouse, was created.
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