You can purchase brush kits from a variety of stores. I highly recommend you purchase your brushes from professional suppliers as they will be cheaper and better quality. The brushes we use in class are all supplied by Designer Makeup Tools. Here are the codes for each brush. Designer Makeup Tools Crown Brushes Australia Zoeva…
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Modelling is a difficult job that requires being able to convey feelings to a camera. Having been on countless shoots I often wonder what it is like to be the person in front of the camera. New or inexperienced models often struggle with posing and moving freely in front of the camera. As a photographer…
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As a new artist it is tempting to go to Sephora and buy a bunch of consumer brand makeup products that you may never end up using. You need to consider the weight of your kit, whether or not products can be decanted for safe use, the quality, colour range and the size of products.…
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When I studied makeup I was not a makeup enthusiast. My choice to do it was based on my artistic background and a wish to have a skill that I carry with me and use anywhere. I grasped onto any information that I thought would give me the best kit and products. Often I was…
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Hustling to pay the bills is an everyday battle for many freelance makeup artists. If you want to work full time in a freelance role, there are things you can do to make sure you can cover your living costs. While you take the time to build up your name, you may not have regular…
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1 – Tame your brows with soap Use Pears Clear and Gentle Translucent Soap to tame your unruly brows like a professional makeup artist. Spritz the soap with a small amount of water. Take a mascara wand and rub it over the soap to create a thin layer on the bristles. Brush the soap into…
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With so many makeup books available it is hard to know which ones are going to be worth buying. When you shop online you can’t skim through the pages and decide whether or not the book is for you. Makeup reference books are something I like to keep in my studio to flick through to…
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Makeup artists have been creating their tools for years but these products never seem to be popular in the influencer market. As a makeup artist I look for quality products that work well and last. When selecting makeup brushes I look at the shape of the brushes, are they designed for the steps of makeup…
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Why should you assist other makeup artists? Assisting more experienced makeup artists is a great way to develop your makeup skills and network within your industry. When you go to makeup school you learn the basics. These foundation skills (ha) allow you to explore and create your own style safely, but you won’t be an…
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10 carmine free eyeshadow palettes that are vegan I am allergic to carmine. I had a slight itch on my eyelids after using burgundy eyeshadow and then my eyelids developed full blown dermatitis. I have permanent damage on my left eye where the scar tissue has changed the skin texture. Carmine is a red pigment…
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Online study is a fantastic way to add skills to your business without outlaying thousands of dollars. Through studying online I was able to go from being a beginner makeup artist, struggling to get good photos for my portfolio, to a beauty photographer, getting paid to take photos for other artists. What I am looking…
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When you are shooting beauty photography, the choice of model is super important. As I shoot with a macro lens, the smallest details will be picked up on the skin. If the skin is not appropriate for shooting in such fine detail, the time spent on post production can be huge. Selecting a model that…
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As part of my attempt to step outside my comfort zone I decided to enter the Makeup Weapons – Weapons of Mass Creation competition. Run by the owner of the brush brand Makeup Weapons and award winning makeup artist Sheri Vegas, the prizes were amazing. “Weapons of Mass Creation Competition Outline Brief ‘Makeup is Art’…
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Had a lovely day working with the crew from Crux Media on this video for Australian artist Just a Gent. I did the makeup for the ballroom scene. Helen Braund did the indoor/house scenes. Loved chatting to the actors (Oliver Baudert and Camilla Blunden) and the stylist Janine. The idea was that she is taken away into…
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