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  • #MakeupMonday – The Makeup Show LA 2013 Postscript

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    A photo essay from the 2013 The Makeup Show LA trade show The Makeup Show LA 2013 is a wrap… and I’d have to say it was a rousing success. This year’s show featured some of the best in the biz and had something for all artists working in all mediums at all levels. Here’s […]

  • #BizTalk: When Things Are Not Going Your Way

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    It’s OK to acknowledge when things are not going your way and that sometimes a career in makeup is The Struggle… Readers, we’ve come to the end of yet another year. How was your 2012? Were you able to stay positive and proactive? In the Mayan calendar, 2012 signaled the “End of Time”. Many mis-interpreted […]

  • #BizTalk – If You Are Ready You Don’t Have to Get Ready

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    Changing mentalities from an employee to a freelance business owner takes a bit of time and habit building. But just remember; If you are ready, you don’t have to get ready”… (may contain affiliate links) Last Sunday I tweeted the subject phrase – “If You Are Ready You Don’t Have to Get Ready” – and […]

  • So You Wanna Be A Pro Artist Revisited

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    It’s been a while since the launch of the So You Wanna Be A Pro Makeup Artist series, so I thought it’s high time for a lil revisit and update. Because one thing for certain, the Creative industries are ever-changing… The “So You Wanna Be A Pro Artist” series is original content conceived and written […]

  • #BizTalk – Successfully Hiring a Makeup Artist – Tips for Clients and Artists

    When it comes to hiring a makeup artist, some educational tips for both clients and artists can help the job go much more smoothly…   For those who aren’t familiar with the Makeup to Go! story… I am a career media makeup artist, meaning I work primarily in makeup for photography. At this point in […]