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This Makeup Artist Uses Her Lips to Create Pop Culture Masterpieces

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I don’t say this very often, but these photos impress the hell out of me. Ryan Kelly is a makeup artist in Baltimore who creates incredible works dedicated to pop culture using her lips as her canvas. And her nail combinations kill it as well.

You really have to see these photos to get a grasp of her work, it’s that good.

Take a look at Kelly’s Instagram page to see more of these masterpieces!

1. Jeff Goldblum!

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When @jeffgoldblum is in your city, you pay homage! ? Honestly, this is not at all the look the I had planned for today, but sometimes you just gotta let inspiration take over ??‍♀️ I used all @mehronmakeup Paradise Paints for this look. #ryankellymua #lipart #jeffgoldblum #starrynight #jeffgoldblumandthemildredsnitzerorchestra #fanart #lipstick #vincentvangogh #baltimoretattooartsconvention

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2. JT

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Roses are red. April is grey. But in a few days… I used: @jeffreestarcosmetics @jeffreestar Velour Liquid Lipsticks in Weirdo as the base color with Drug Lord for the White font. @maccosmetics Studio Fix Concealer in NW25 for Justin’s skin tone @limecrime Brow Precision Pen in Dirty Blonde, Redhead, and Baby Brown for his hair and some facial details *Nail text is edited This meme never gets old ?Thank you, @kaylabradley for the idea! (@brittnoelle83 this is for you, girlfriend!) #itsgonnabemay #nsync #justintimberlake #lipstick #funnymemesdaily #jeffreestar #jeffreestarcosmetics #limecrime #maccosmetics #liquidlipstick #lipartist

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3. On Broadway

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Hi fellow musical theater nerds! ? Which of these Broadway lip looks makes you want to burst out into song? Scroll right for the original show art inspiration! #musicaltheater #broadway #rockyhorrorpictureshow #lesmiserables #hamilton #phantomoftheopera #lips #lipart

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4. Game of Thrones…as if you had to ask

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Happy GoT day!!! Which character death would upset you the most? I think I would legit have to recover if they killed off Tyrion. (No book spoilers if you know any please) @gameofthrones I used: @nyxcosmetics Liquid Suede in Stone Fox (dark grey) as my base and then blended it with Jet Set (dark blue) and Little Denim Dress (vibrant teal/blue) for the Walker King’s eyes @mehronmakeup Paradise Paint Palette was used for his skin, vest/belt, and other various details. I played with a lot of texture on this look by adding Ice Crystals and using nail art fuzzies in black for Jon’s coat. For the nail art I painted the Stark Creat with acrylic paint, then cut and shaped it. #gameofthrones #jonsnow #got #fanart #lips #gameofthronesart #nyxcosmetics #liquidlipstick

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5. Clueless

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“UGH. As IF!” What’s your favorite Clueless quote?? Guys, this took FOREVERRRR, but I think it’s my favorite look ever! Even the nail was annoyingly detailed LOL. This movie basically defined my teenage years ?? Also- the best soundtrack!! I used: @nyxcosmetics liquid lipstick in Respect the Pink as my base (brightest most beautiful pink EVER) @mehronmakeup Paradise Paint AQ Palette for their faces and… well, pretty much everything else (including the nail) #cluelessmovie #asif #moviemakeup #90sfashion #90sbaby #ilovethe90s #creativemakeup #lip #lipstick

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6. Marilyn

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Andy Warhol’s Pop Art Monroe! @nyxcosmetics Little Denim Dress for the background and Respect the Pink for her skin tone @jeffreestarcosmetics Queen Bee for her Hair and Drug Lord for her teeth @wetnwildbeauty Liquid Eyeliner with a brush for the outlines and details #andywarhol #marilynmonroe #lipstick #popart #nyxcosmetics #jeffreestarcosmetics #wetnwild

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7. Freddie Mercury

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Do you think @bohemianrhapsodymovie will take home any awards tonight? I have to admit, I’m pulling for this one… This look is part of an Academy Awards lip art series, exclusively created for my babes at @britandco! Click the link in my bio for the full interview with @rebeccaravee and to see the other looks! #lipart #britandco #bohemianrhapsody #queen #ramimalek #theoscars #academyawards #freddiemercury

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8. Romeo and Juliet

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“O trespass sweetly urged! Give me my sin again.” I loveddd working on this super fun Romeo and Juliet collab with @theenchantmentbox- a woman run ??, monthly box of magical goodies! Everything is 100% vegan, cruelty free AND gives back to @enchantedfarmsanctuary! Treat yo self with the gift of self-care on Valentine’s Day! #lipart #romeoandjuliet #shakespeare #valentinesdaymakeup #enchantmentbox #sacredheart

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9. Dumb and Dumber

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“We got no food. We got no JOBS. Our pets HEAD’S ARE FALLING OFF.” Name the movie! I used: @nyxcosmetics Liquid Suede shades in Black and Alien (dark grey) for the limo, windows, and some details. And their white liquid liner for the trim and his collar. @mehronmakeup Paradise Paint Palette for his hair, skin tone, shading and the trees in the background I painted the nails/bows with acrylic paint and the bows were little attachments. #lipart #dumbanddumber #jimcarey #nyxcosmetics #liquidlipstick #mehronmakeup #facepaint #nailart

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10. Yeah baby!

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“Groovy babyyyy, yeaaah.” Favorite quote from this movie series- annnnd GO! #lipart #austinpowers #groovy #lipartist #crazymakeup #lips

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11. You know these ladies

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Thank you for being a friiiend!!! A lot of you ask how I get such tiny details in a small area. Truthfully, details are always difficult and time consuming. There’s no easy way out. But here’s what I did on this particular look: I found a reference photo that I liked and drew it out with some adjustments so that the proportions would work for my lips (i.e. no heads/major details between my top and bottom lip, and rounding it out in places), then made the drawing into a stencil and transferred it to my lips. (Sort of like how tattoos are done.) Then I painted it using… @nyxcosmetics Liquid Suede in Respect the Pink as my base color @limecrimemakeup Brow Pens (their super fine tips are perfect for minute details) in Baby Brown, Dirty Blonde, and Smokey for outlines and faces. @mehronmakeup Paradise Paints for the their hair, clothes, skin tone, and for the leaves #lipart #thankyouforbeingafriend #goldengirls #nyxcosmetics #mehronmakeup #limecrimemakeup

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12. Abbey Road

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What’s your favorite Beatles song? I used my forever go-to palette @mehronmakeup Paradise Paint AQ #lipart #abbeyroad #thebeatles #beatles #mehronmakeup #lippie

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13. Home Alone

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“Merry Christmas, ya filthy animal.” Home Alone collab with some fiercely talented ladies! ?? ➡️ Swipe right to check out the other looks. I used: @nyxcosmetics Liquid Liner in White as my base color and for some white highlights/snow @makeupforeverofficial Flash Palette for the window, sky, and faces @mehronmakeup Paradise Paints Palette for some additional detail work and the grey background on either side of the window #lipart #homealone #yafilthyanimal #makeupforever #nyxcosmetics #mehronmakeup #christmasmakeup

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14. Forrest Gump

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“Mama said…” ??Finish the quote! I used only the @mehronmakeup Paradise Paint AQ palette! #lipart #forrestgump #lifeislikeaboxofchocolates #mehronmakeup #nailart

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15. Michael Myers

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Comment ? if you’re going to see the new @halloweenmovie this weekend! I used: @wolfefaceartfx Walking Dead palette @maccosmetics Matte Lipstick in Heroine for my base color @tattoojunkeecosmetics liquid White liner for the lightening and some details @universalpictures #lipart #halloweenmovie #michaelmyers #universalpictures #31daysofhalloween #maccosmetics

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I am honestly blown away…