Developing Estella Ideas & Face Charts

Design 1

I still like the idea of Estella being her beautiful self, however I think I want to create a different side to her, maybe that isn't explained a lot in the book.

When I first think of Estella I think of the heartless little girl she was brought up to be. Because she is so well known for her cruel behaviour, I want to create the other side to her that isn't really noticed. In the book we learn that she was in an abusive relationship with her husband Drummle, this would have obviously knocked back her confidence making her scared and timid. 

Most people in abusive relationships tend to not seek help or tell someone, they simply hide it because they are too scared on embarrassed to tell. I want to create the fact that Estella is in an abusive relationship, but I want to create the makeup like she has hidden the cuts and bruises on her body. Drummle would have beat Estella but because she didn't want anyone to find out, she covers the marks with powder. Her hair is also long at the sides which would hide the bruises too. 

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 I want to create hand marks on her body, maybe round her neck where Drummle may have grabbed her. The above picture shows a real hand mark on the body, I am going to practice something similar to make it look realistic.

Design 2

 I am really pleased with this idea and how it has turned out. I like the black eye and cuts that have been powdered over. You can still see them which is my aim but I want to to look although she has powdered them over herself, hiding the fact she has been beaten up. Because I feel I have a good story behind the makeup, I am going to use this idea as my final design.


Design 3

I tried to create a contrast, Estella before she was beaten up, and after. This demonstrates the effects of domestic abuse and shows people what it does to them. However, I don't think it is strong enough for a final design.

Hair design:

I am so pleased with this hair design, I am going to use it for my final design but maybe add a few accessories.