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Make-up Artist Magazine #103


Make-up Artist Magazine #103


The Character & Special FX final and photo shoot day is something that dreams are made of! Let me describe. Imagine a room full of creatures and humanoids from different worlds; a swamp witch, a demon warrior, a pirate, an evil queen, a fantastical faun, Kappa the Japanese anime toad, and an array of other…
Having lived in Los Angeles my whole life, except for brief winter vacations to the east coast or a quick jaunt to the mountains to play in the snow, I had never really experienced much change in the weather. My working life hadn’t seen the need for much more than sneakers and a light coat…
The Age of Adaline: Portland Movie Premiere The Art of Makeup has another collaboration with Lions Gate Films and the upcoming feature Film ”The Age of Adaline.” This time there will be a Decade Makeup competition based on character looks for VIP seats to the Portland premier on April 21st and YOU will be the…
Growing up in L.A., I had access to the mecca of all the film industry had to offer. I didn’t just grow up in L.A., but I grew up in Hollywood, attended Hollywood High and started my makeup artistry training at the Hollywood High performing arts magnet where I practiced on the theater performances in…
Many aspiring artists believe that enrolling in Makeup for Film and TV Courses is the only way to enter the entertainment industry. It sounds logical. Film and television work feels like a separate world, so it must require completely separate training. This idea often leads students to search for highly specific programs before they even…
Interview with SFX Master Thomas E. Surprenant We recently had the chance to catch up with legendary and Emmy Award winning make-up artist Thomas E. Surprenant to discuss how he got his start in special effects makeup, what advice he has for new artists, and why he is excited to head The Art of Makeup’s…