Special Effects Makeup Artists

For my graduation project I want to experience and gain knowledge on makeup artistry. I want to go into the makeup industry because it's something that has always intrigued me. I enjoy doing my makeup and i’ve been wanting to experience the environment a makeup artist is in. I hope to by choosing this career to do as my project i will further my understandings on makeup.

Are you interested in makeup? You’re really good at it or even don't know much about it but want to learn and/or extend your education in the makeup industry? Makeup is like a different type of art. It's amazing how cosmetic products can change the way a person looks, going from no makeup to a gorgeous glam look. Seeing someone's confidence boost up and making them feel even more beautiful is what amazes me.

Historians believe makeup was invented by ancient Egyptians to enhance their outer beauty, however, the makeup used included lead that was known to be highly dangerous. Once the lead-based makeup was further investigated in the 20th century, it became a thing of the past. (“Color Them Extraordinary With a Makeup Career”) I believe that makeup artists have the ability to create anything out of anyone, and that they have a unique canvas to paint on; the human body. Applying and learning about makeup has been an interest of mine ever since I was little, and it only made sense to start looking into a career in the world of makeup artistry. Makeup artistry as a career interests me because I’d wake up knowing that my job for the day is exercising my creativity and help make others feel confident. If one is truly interested in makeup, this career never feels like a job. (Clark)

In the early years of film, make-up artists were not recognised for their artistic skills and ingenuity of making prosthetics or their imagination of bringing others creations to life. Many of the artists were also actors or stunt men who learnt the craft by applying their own make up for film and theatre. Compared to today’s materials used to make prosthetics, many of the materials they used were very basic as they used spirit gum, fish skin, cotton, gelatin, greasepaints, collodion, cheesecloth, clay, Fullers Earth, various putties, pastes and wax and latex. The first documented prosthetic was in the 1909 book “The Art of Theater Make up” by Cavendish Morton, who when transforming himself into the character Falstaff used silk attached to a wig, nose paste, spirit gum, crepe hair and greasepaints.

As I contemplate what profession I am going to fully enter into as an alternative I have noticed how attention to details and being able to multi task are requirements for most job postings. I did notice from the personality profile that I do not have very many interests in the arts, such as writing music or short

However, Some Beauty schools offer this type of schooling as an extra class that requires extra hours to accomplish. This will come later in our topic. Special occasion make-up is commonly used by models, brides, or for prom or homecoming. Whereas theatrical make-up is done to highlight the actors on stage to ensure their look is visible to the audience from a distance. Prosthetics are used for special effects required in films or television to portray non-human appearances. Airbrushing is a technique used to apply makeup thin and evenly without the face feeling heavy or make-up “caking” to the

In Making Faces, Kevyn Aucoin, North Americas preeminent makeup artist, shares his secrets, explaining not only the basics of makeup application and technique but also how to use those fundamentals (sometimes in unconventional ways) to create a wide range of different looks. Making Faces features step-by-step directions, instructional full-colour sketches, and a gallery of noncelebrity transformations, as well as fabulous images of stars and supermodels as youve never seen them before. Lush and enticing, Making Faces satisfies on many levels: extraordinary photography, surprising makeup looks on A-list celebrities (Julia Roberts, Demi Moore, Courtney Love), and recipes for doing it yourself. ~ Mirabella Kevyn Aucoins new beauty bible is the Genesis, Chronicles, and Revelations of makeup. ~ Allure Kevie isnt a makeup man, hes a magician.

While I was surprised at some of the suggested careers, as previously stated, I can see how certain qualities in each career field would play a role in my current career goal. While have

Have you ever watched a movie and wondered how something was created? A simple scar, a horrific creature, even a mutilated limb can be created to a mystifying degree of realism. Special effects makeup has been, and always will be a passion of mine. Over the years, I’ve found myself to never really pay attention to a movie that plays, but rather, always be fascinated with the little details that no one really notices. I’ve always sat and wondered exactly how certain effects were created. The curiosity as lead me to attempt to recreate some of the effects that I’ve seen. Research has lead me to acquire a vast knowledge of the molding process that makeup artists use to create prosthetics, I have become familiar with well-known makeup artists, and I have discovered certain replacements for the time consuming processes that may occur during the creation phase.

Elena Little Makeup Artist is a make-up artist that is located in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. Elena Little has studied in New York, Moscow and Baltimore. Thus, she is very familiar with all the latest techniques and products, and can work with any skin style for any occasion. Elena Little Makeup Artist specializes in wedding make-up and beauty and editorial make-up. She has been fortunate to work with some of the most prominent photographers in Baltimore, Washington, DC and New York.

Glam&Gore (Mykie) is a professional beauty and SFX artist who showcases her craft on YouTube and Instagram and she is well known for her beautiful and creepy work. She inspires many young people to be themselves and to be creative. People like her are not usually thought of as ‘proper’ artists as they work with makeup and SFX products. This is not true. There is a reason why they are called makeup and SFX ‘artists’ and that is because they are doing exactly what a ‘proper’ artist would do, just on a different surface. Some might argue that it is because they all use brushes and forms of paint/pencil but nevertheless, they are all artists. Mykie shows this through her very talented work and it is incredible to see the transformation from a

This art has different fields that many special effects artists daple in. There are artists that work in mainly makeup and body paint, who use the makeup to create illusions. This style of art manipulates shadows that could convince the eye that something is hidden or added that wasn’t originally there. Pop Art is a common artform that is recreated on a person, but these artists can also use gory aspects. Some of the common products artists use are alcohol based paints, grease paints, and everyday makeup products. Also blacklight body paint is commonly used in theater to make creations glow in the dark.

Allison Roth Studio is a makeup artistry studio that is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Allison Roth is an esthetician and has been working in the industry as a professional makeup artist for over 20 years. They offer Xtreme lashes, bridal services, and makeup services. Allison Roth Studio offers on location commercial and day makeup services. They have won The Knot Best of Weddings Hall of Fame Award. Their beautiful brides and clients have been recently featured in the Bridal Guide Magazine, Whirl Magazine, Pittsburgh Magazine, About.com Weddings, The Knot Magazine, and more.

Everything has to be precise and methodical. For every tour, they have to tear down a big top that seats 2,500 and 55 trailer-loads of equipment have to be hauled rom place to place. And everything has to be in working order within 30 hours. At Cirque du Soleil, casting is a key process. Castings talent scouts are always on the move, travelling to the ends of the earth. The casting director maintains a pool of artists for the eight shows and recruit artists for new shows. Once a performer is hired, he or she has to go through a series of steps before actually participating in a show. One of those steps is the make-up lessons that ensure that performers can apply their own make-up for the various roles they play in a given show. Initially, make-up for each part of every show was documented with 35-mm photos and forms listing the products used and the procedure to follow, which was stored in big binders

“Makeup has been used to enhance the beauty of both men and women for over thousand years. It its through teaching others how to apply makeup, we can strive to help others feel comfortable and confident in their own skin. Wearing makeup help embrace our natural features and may also help express the ideas in a creative way like art.”