Mimi Choi is a 31-year-old makeup artist that lives in Vancouver, Canada. Mimi uses makeup on herself, and her hyper-real optical illusions are stunning! Choi used to be a school teacher, but changed careers about three years ago and is doing 3D makeup full-time.
Choi said she needed a new challenge and found it with makeup.
She took some classes at a local beauty school, Blanche Macdonald, to learn the basics, but has pushed the limit of creativity and expression!
Most people will take a look at her work and think the images were all Photoshopped!
To create her fantastic, mind-blowing designs, Choi uses a paintbrush and everyday makeup – she doesn’t’ use any special effects products!
Some of her most intriguing designs employ the use of extreme contouring and highlighting.
She uses a black eyeliner to make it look like there is negative space.
One of her creations may take her up to five hours to complete! Keep scrolling down to see her amazing work!
