Kevyn Aucoin Biography

Occup.Artist
FromUSA
BornFebruary 14, 1962
DiedMay 7, 2002
Aged40 years
Kevyn Aucoin, a world-renowned make-up artist, was born on February 14, 1962, in Shreveport, Louisiana, USA. Raised in Lafayette, Louisiana, Aucoin was the adopted boy of Thelma and also Isidore Aucoin. He had three brother or sisters-- Carla, Kim, as well as Keith. Throughout his youth, Aucoin dealt with identity as well as approval, as he was open regarding his homosexuality from a young age.

Aucoin discovered his ability as well as enthusiasm for make-up at the age of 11, gaining from publications and also examining his abilities on his sis. He encountered a lot of teasing and also bullying from his peers, which led him to leave of institution and also obtain his GED instead. Eventually, he moved to Baton Rouge, where he began working at a regional makeup boutique.

In 1982, Aucoin transferred to New York City to more seek his dreams of ending up being a popular make-up artist. It was at this time around that he completed a make-up course at the esteemed Cosmetics Career Center. Success promptly complied with when he worked together with digital photographer Steven Meisel as well as editor Franca Sozzani, landing his deal with the December 1986 cover of Vogue Italia.

Aucoin's career escalated as he began working with renowned versions such as Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista, Christy Turlington, and also Naomi Campbell. He even added to the creation of the "supermodel" sensation. Aucoin's talcnicz and also charm attracted partnerships with influential fashion photographers like Herb Ritts, Richard Avedon, and Irving Penn

. Past his deal with designs, Aucoin also ended up being an in-demand make-up artist for stars, including Liza Minnelli, Cher, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Whitney Houston. He showcased his know-how in several music videos as well as magazine covers, as well as the yearly Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala, for which he served as the annual make-up artist.

Throughout his profession, Aucoin published a number of publications concentrating on makeup, including "The Art of Makeup," "Making Faces," and "Face Forward." These magazines showcased his methods and approaches on appeal, featuring photos of celebs showing innovative and also motivating makeup designs.

In 2001, Aucoin released his eponymous make-up line, Kevyn Aucoin Beauty, which supplied top quality items that mirrored his creativity as well as idea in enhancing individual beauty. The brand name acquired widespread adoration and continues to be a prominent name in the beauty industry.

Regardless of his growing profession, Aucoin encountered recurring health and wellness problems throughout his life, consisting of acromegaly, a disorder stemming from an extra of growth hormone. He likewise struggled with addiction to prescription discomfort drug to deal with his persistent pain, which inevitably led to his unfortunate fatality. Kevyn Aucoin died on May 7, 2002, in Valhalla, New York, at the age of 40.

Kevyn Aucoin's work and also ideals remain to inspire make-up musicians and lovers worldwide. His tradition lives on through his eponymous make-up line as well as the numerous individuals he touched throughout his life and occupation.

Our collection contains 20 quotes who is written / told by Kevyn, under the main topic Beauty.

Related authors: Herb Ritts (Photographer), Cindy Crawford (Model), Whitney Houston (Musician), Gwyneth Paltrow (Actress), Naomi Campbell (Model), Lawrence Taylor (Athlete), Richard Avedon (Photographer), Liza Minnelli (Actress), Christy Turlington (Model)

20 Famous quotes by Kevyn Aucoin

Small: I think the responsibility lies with the fashion world as a collective. We have to demand more variety
"I think the responsibility lies with the fashion world as a collective. We have to demand more variety"
Small: I spent much of my life hiding
"I spent much of my life hiding"
Small: I also have this incredible love for women
"I also have this incredible love for women"
Small: Growing up, my ideals were Barbra Streisand, Cher, and my mom
"Growing up, my ideals were Barbra Streisand, Cher, and my mom"
Small: Beauty is about perception, not about make-up. I think the beginning of all beauty is knowing and likin
"Beauty is about perception, not about make-up. I think the beginning of all beauty is knowing and liking oneself. You can't put on make-up, or dress yourself, or do you hair with any sort of fun or joy if you're doing it from a position of correction"
Small: Beauty has a lot to do with character
"Beauty has a lot to do with character"
Small: Another thing thats pathetic is this rule that you have to look ugly to get respect as an actress.
"Another thing that's pathetic is this rule that you have to look ugly to get respect as an actress. Jessica Lange had to make herself look really bad to prove that she had amazing talent"
Small: Yes, but everyone is beautiful to someone
"Yes, but everyone is beautiful to someone"
Small: When I was growing up, the men in my life were abusive women were the ones I ran to for comfort
"When I was growing up, the men in my life were abusive; women were the ones I ran to for comfort"
Small: Today I see beauty everywhere I go, in every face I see, in every single soul
"Today I see beauty everywhere I go, in every face I see, in every single soul"
Small: Today I choose life. Every morning when I wake up I can choose joy, happiness, negativity, pain...
"Today I choose life. Every morning when I wake up I can choose joy, happiness, negativity, pain... To feel the freedom that comes from being able to continue to make mistakes and choices - today I choose to feel life, not to deny my humanity but embrace it"
Small: There are two types of people in the world: people who are passionate about things, and people whove ha
"There are two types of people in the world: people who are passionate about things, and people who've had their passion punched, beaten, or whatever out of them"
Small: The faces I see in the modeling industry can get dull
"The faces I see in the modeling industry can get dull"
Small: Thats why I began doing makeup in the first place: I was hoping that through helping people see the bea
"That's why I began doing makeup in the first place: I was hoping that through helping people see the beauty in themselves, I could try and find it in me"
Small: Soon I realized that if beauty equalled forgiveness, I was never going to be forgiven
"Soon I realized that if beauty equalled forgiveness, I was never going to be forgiven"
Small: Perfection is boring. If a face doesnt have mistakes, its nothing
"Perfection is boring. If a face doesn't have mistakes, it's nothing"
Small: Life is too short to spend hoping that the perfectly arched eyebrow or hottest new lip shade will mask
"Life is too short to spend hoping that the perfectly arched eyebrow or hottest new lip shade will mask an ugly heart"
Small: Im very passionate about what I do
"I'm very passionate about what I do"
Small: Im going to insult a whole industry here, but it seems like TV is for people who cant do film.
"I'm going to insult a whole industry here, but it seems like TV is for people who can't do film. I'm not talking about actresses; I'm talking about lighting people. Lighting on TV is just so... it's sinful, it really is"
Small: Id rather have huge success and huge failures than travel in the middle of the road
"I'd rather have huge success and huge failures than travel in the middle of the road"