A woman uses makeup to paint mini masterpieces on people's ears complete with tiny 3D objects

Amanda KrauseMay 15, 2020, 03:04 IST

Martha Butterworth created this makeup look in February.Martha Butterworth

UK-based editorial makeup artist Martha Butterworth often creates artistic scenes using beauty products and mini figurines that look like people.
Speaking to Insider, Butterworth said she's always had "creative passion," though she honed her craft through art and makeup schools.
The makeup artist also said she typically dismantles her artwork shortly after creating it and taking photos.
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Makeup is a way for many people to enhance their natural features and feel more confident. For others, it's an art form.

Editorial makeup artist Martha Butterworth fits into the latter category. Using beauty products and miniature figurines, she often creates artistic scenes on models above their eyes, in their ears, and across their faces. Much of her work is displayed on Instagram, where she has more than 95,000 followers.

Insider recently spoke with Butterworth about her craft over email. Here's what she said about her career and creating temporary art.

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But no matter how short-lived her art can be, Butterworth still sees her work as an essential part of her life.

She even paints optical-illusion artwork on the palms of hands. Martha Butterworth

Surprisingly, Butterworth dismantles her creations almost immediately after making them.

Some of Butterworth's art is easier to dismantle than other creations she makes. Martha Butterworth

The makeup artist typically creates her work on the faces of models and "willing friends."

Butterworth says it can be "time-consuming" to create her art on models. Martha Butterworth

Though she purchases the miniature people seen in her photos, she often alters them.

Butterworth created this piece in honor of Europe's VE Day. Martha Butterworth

Butterworth said she first began to create scenes on faces in 2017, and was inspired by other artists.

This scene features two girls walking through rain as their reflection appears in a puddle. Martha Butterworth

Years after graduating from art school, she developed an interest in fashion and "avant-garde editorial looks."

Rather than focusing on the eyes and lips, Butterworth creates some of her art on ears. Martha Butterworth

Martha Butterworth is an editorial makeup artist based in Cambridge, UK.

Marth Butterworth created this makeup look in February. Martha Butterworth

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