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Our History

The Art of Makeup School has been teaching the techniques and skills of makeup artistry in person in the Pacific Northwest since 2012. Students have traveled from across the globe and from all over the country to attend our school. We have award winning instructors, and our curriculum and student manual are custom and unique. Many of our student graduate alumni lead exciting, adventurous, and successful careers in makeup artistry working for fashion ad campaigns, fashion shows, commercials, stage productions and feature film productions. Our student alumni often work in teams, hiring one another to assist on a job or take over a job if they are unavailable.  Our leadership in strong work ethic and kindness to one another has created a thriving community of peer support and job opportunities. Our reputation has attracted consistent job leads as we are looked on with respect, credibility, reliability, and excellent training.                  

The Art of Makeup was founded in 2012 by Los Angeles celebrity makeup artist and educator Celena Rubin. The Art of Makeup became the first makeup and special effects school in the Pacific Northwest.

Why The Art of Makeup?

The Art of Makeup School is dedicated to an education in the art, business, and techniques of professional makeup artistry. All instructors are highly regarded successful working makeup artists, current in fashion and makeup trends, film, television, stage, and special effects makeup. The Fundamentals of Makeup Artistry offers the skills that every makeup artist needs no matter what career path you take. We will give you the tools to build a lucrative career for the lifestyle you choose.  We will teach you marketing techniques, offer mentorship, peer support, portfolio building photo shoots, and job opportunities to set you up for success.

Students master:

• Professional makeup application techniques
• Current beauty and fashion trends
• Film and television makeup
• Special effects and stage makeup
• Business and marketing strategies

What sets us apart:

• Industry-active instructors
• Professional portfolio development
• Hands-on photo shoot experience
• Ongoing mentorship programs
• Career placement assistance
• Networking opportunities

At The Art of Makeup School, we transform passionate artists into successful professionals. Our proven curriculum and support system are tailored to lifestyle goals, helping graduates become the makeup artist they want to be.

Through the Years