Local artist uses lipstick to create vibrant portraits of SA celebs

Local artist uses lipstick to create vibrant portraits of SA celebs

Ricollin is a self-taught artist from KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. 

EBEN ETZEBETH LIPSTICK ARTIST
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The creativity it takes to be an artist in itself is impressive, but have you ever heard of someone painting with lipstick? 

Ricollin, as he is known on social media, is a local artist who uses this unconventional method of creating beautiful paintings.

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The 23-year-old from KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, is a self-taught artist. 

According to his TikTok page, Ricollin started creating these unique paintings in 2022 after he found discarded lipstick.

His creations include paintings of Springbok players like Cheslin Kolbe, Eben Etzebeth, and captain Siya Kolisi

He also boasts creations of Grammy winner Tyla and Kolisi’s wife, Rachel.

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Here is how it was created:

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