Makeup Artist Education & Career Strategy
Face powder and the Makeup Malfunction. Such a simple product, yet such controversy. Use of face powder goes back to the time of Cleopatra, so it is hardly something “new” in cosmetics. In fact in my previous article on face powder, I described it as a wonder product and one of the most important products […]
Aside from the question of being a makeup artist assistant, the other question I am most frequently asked is about rate negotiation and knowing what to charge. Being a professional (at anything) means being PAID for the work that you do. Not liking something, not being good at something, etc. People actually PAY you and […]
Pro artists pick their “3 Best” Makeup Primers of the moment… may contain affiliate links Primers. Considered by many to be one of the foundation elements of a makeup kit… and considered by others to be totally unnecessary. If you’re A Makeup Artist Of A Certain Age, like myself, you came up in a time […]
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 […]
What’s being said between the lines of some of these job listings? Deciphering the madness is crucial to figuring out if it’s a real opportunity or a dud In my Lessons for Aspiring Artists™ Workshops I conduct a segment on how to decipher the utter nonsense jobs that are posted on various online boards daily. […]
