Dani Fonesca
Dani Fonseca is the founder and director of Body Of Art, a makeup and body-art production company based in New York City. She’s also an airbrush makeup and body-art educator, having trained over 500 artists around the world. Her client list includes Marc Jacobs, Adriana Lima, The Latin Grammies, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, and more. She has been featured in The New York Times, The Miami Herald, The Washington Post, USA Today, The New York Post, just to name a few.
- HOW DID YOU START DOING MAKEUP?
- Because I love bringing out something from a person through the expression of art. Makeup is the art of color and contour. It’s so juicy!
- WHAT INFLUENCES YOUR WORK NOW?
- Love, people, and the experiences that I have as a result of stepping out of the box.
- WHAT’S YOUR IDEA OF BEAUTY?
- Someone's authenticity and uniqueness shining through.
- WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE FEATURE ON A FACE?
- Cheeks. Don’t be afraid of a brighter blush. It makes the skin come alive.
- WHAT ARE YOUR PERSONAL FAVORITE MAKEUP TIPS?
- I have four tips, and they’re very simple: Exfoliate – get those dead skin cells out of the way! Don't over-tweeze your brows – you may not get them back! Always wear a little mascara and a touch of blush – or a whole lot of blush! Most importantly, don’t be afraid to be unique and express yourself.
- WHAT’S YOUR ADVICE TO WOMEN NEW TO AIRBRUSHING?
- Keep your airbrush moving. That will keep you looking soft, natural, and diffused. Remember, you want to look perfected and enhanced, not like you’re wearing a ton of makeup.
- WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE TEMPTU PRODUCT/SHADE?
- I really don’t want to choose because I love them all. But if I had to, it would be AIR pod™ Highlighter in Gold and Retouch Highlighter in Gold.
