lippy rocks
I like to put a bit of eyeshadow on most female faces to add a bit of definition, and I\'ve finally learned that one tip from the world of real cosmetics applies to minis too - don\'t match the eyeshadow to her top
. That way you avoid the scary 80s disco diva look, as it\'s a lot more subtle - if it matches the top it stands out too much. Although for a gothy look, black and red eyeshadow look pretty good even if that\'s the outfit colour. And if you want her to look like a disco diva, then it\'s a useful tip in reverse
But it\'s hard to go wrong with just a slightly darker flesh shade.
I like a bit of highlighted lippy too, I usually use a mid-dark shade of whatever seems right for the mini/skintone (whether red, pink, purple, brownish or other) and highlight it a couple of times, once with a broad highlight of a mid shade, then with a skinny line or dot of a very light colour (depending on the lip shape - some suit a dot, some a line) for a final highlight. Only on the lower lip though, the upper lip stays the base colour.
Eg base of (vallejo) Red, highlight of red+basic skintone, final highlight of basic skintone+white. Helps make it look rounded without looking too shiny.
I paint eyes first as I\'m too wobbly to get the lining straight without touchups
. Adding a wee dot of white to the pupil as well can make them look quite nice, kinda more alive.
