Selection and purchasing makeup brushes
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
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List of fashion and beauty magazines that accept submissions
Lots of magazines are now accepting submissions via Kavyar. I highly recommend signing up and creating a portfolio.
Inspiration for new models – Prepare for your shoot by practising posing
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
Beginner makeup artist starter kit essentials
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
10 things every makeup student needs to know
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
6 ways to earn more money as a makeup artist
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
6 amazing makeup artist hacks to try yourself
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
10 best makeup books to inspire you
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
The best makeup brushes created by real makeup artists
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.
How to be a makeup artist assistant
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
10 carmine free eyeshadow palettes that are vegan
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
Best online courses to study beauty photography and retouching
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
How to select a model for beauty photography
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
Beauty Breakdown – Weapons of Mass Creation Finalist 2016
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
Just a Gent video – Makeup break down
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