Tidal Magazine

Aug 2026

LIVING CANVAS by Tidal Magazine is a masterclass in modern beauty editorial, pushing the boundaries of traditional portraiture through a lens of raw, graphic artistry. Photographer Alena Sazonova directs this exploration of the face as a blank page, utilizing tight macro compositions and deliberate beauty light to document an avant-garde approach to cosmetics. The project, brought to life through the precise makeup artistry of Suna Myles, leans into experimental color theory, where vivid orange, primary blue, and saturated neon pigments collide against the natural texture of the skin. By stripping away conventional beauty standards, the series channels a minimalist high-fashion aesthetic that prioritizes form, geometry, and the tactile quality of matte paint over standard glam. Ryan Taniguchi brings a structural sensibility to the hair and styling, ensuring that every element—from individual lashes coated in bright orange mascara to hand-painted polka dots—functions as a deliberate stroke within a larger, cohesive vision. The imagery succeeds by highlighting the intersection of human anatomy and fine-art application, utilizing soft light and macro techniques to elevate commercial beauty into something decidedly conceptual. Every frame serves as a bold, painterly experiment that challenges the viewer to reconsider the relationship between cosmetic product and artistic expression within the current fashion landscape.

Editorial, Commercial

Beauty Light, Macro

Cosmetics, Beauty