Ageing for camera.

The process of ageing is a tricky one, the technique differs from theatrical ageing to ageing for film/photography. In this look i have used the technique for camera, however if you dramatize this technique it could work under theater lights as well.

You will need:

• Foundation - CREAM BASED. And a mixture of different tones, i have used Charles Fox's cream based foundations in a pallet of 6 different shades. The different shades are used for the contouring and highlighting. 
• Foundation brush, and a smaller concealer brush - This is to apply the foundation and use the smaller brush for more detailed shading when needed.
• White/grey aquacolour - Aquacolour is water based so allergies aren't common whilst using this product. It's substance is extremely similar to face paint, we use this through the eyebrows and through any hair showing so that it appears grey or white.
• Greasepaint in a red tone - My greasepaint or is in the shade Lake by Charles Fox. We use this to create the varicose veins that tend to appear with age.
• Stippling brush or sponge - To apply the greasepaint
• Elderly clothing

For women the following can be added:

• Any hair accessory - I have used a bun net
• Any eyeliner, mascara or lipstick 

Step 1: 

Take a light foundation and a dark. Draw thin dark lines onto the face in areas which will enhance ageing. 

1. Two lines under each eye
2. Lines in the outer corners of the eye where 'crow's feet' appear
3. A few lines across the forehead
4. Two lines either side of the mouth, starting at the nose downwards (smile and follow the lines your cheeks have made)
5. Two lines either side of the nose , to narrow it and make it appear gaunt
6. Two little lines on the upper lip area, (cupid bow) and either side of the corners of your lips coming downwards.
7. Two frown lines by the start of your eyebrows

Step 2:

Now take your lighter foundation and draw lighter lines right next to every dark line you have drawn.

Step 3:

Take the smaller brush, and blend the dark line into the lighter one, so that the dark line is more subtle but still visible. In other words, blend it so that it looks natural!

Step 4:  

This is the hardest part over! For more effects, take the dark foundation again and put round marks in a few places to act as sun spots. Take your stippling brush and dot a few red marks with your greasepaint around the face to create varicose veins. Finally take your grey or white aquacolour and brush it through the eyebrows and hairline.

Step 5: 

Style the hair into the style you want, and place in your accessories. Dress your model (or yourself) into elderly clothes, and if female, add any extra make-up you think will enhance your look! 

To take it further i have also done the shading with foundations down the neck and on the hands.  For the neck, put two thicker dark lines down either side and then again slightly more closer to the chin, then do a small V shape in between your collar bones. Blend with lighter shade. MAKE SURE CLOTHING COVERS WHERE YOU HAVE STOPPED SHADING. In my photo you can still see the chest area where her skin is natural.

For the hands, again with the shading, flex your hand and follow where your bones sit. then shade around the knuckles and shade in between each finger. Add any veins or sunspots if wanted! (I have).

Video may be put up on YouTube as this is a complex procedure to explain by text. If wanted, please request.