This makeup artist uses real dead insects for her creepy crawly looks
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}If you’re scared of creepy-crawlies, look away now.
While most of us would run a mile from bugs, spiders and stag beetles, one makeup artist is making them into facial art.
California-based artist Jasmine creates stunning designs with butterflies, crickets and bees as well as potentially dangerous species.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}She adds all manner of critters to her incredible makeup — including slugs, butterflies and even tarantulas.
One look even has her using meal worms as eyelashes.
Luckily for her and her models, the insects are all dead.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The artist launched her new artwork, the Insect Eyes Art series, back in November.
She told her followers on her Instagram — ButterflyJasmine49 — she had “utmost respect” for the creatures.
She added: “I understand if this is gross to you or you have a hard time understanding this type of art, but this is a biproduct of MY creativity. Commenters that choose to bully will not be tolerated.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}“I don’t even like handling bugs and some of them scare me…. But I still have appreciation.”
She assured followers all the bugs were dead but added that they were not killed.
She said: “None of these were killed! I would NEVER harm any living creature for the sake of art.”
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Most people find the makeup too freaky to look at, but reaction on her Instagram is mixed.
One admirer wrote: “So impressed with the variety of insects and how you’ve displayed them. Hands down the coolest makeup application I’ve ever seen!”
A second wrote: “Personally I would never put bugs on my face but your makeup is gorgeous and it’s so amazing what you do!
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}But one critic added: “I’m sorry but this is so gross.”
And another scolded: “This is disgusting.”