Sunday, October 18, 2009

Certified high def fantasy makeup

I know it's been awhile. No comments necessary, I'm sorry.

So I had my final and of course I passed and am now a certified makeup artist, *holding for applause.* It was easy and fun. I was the first one finished and after some impromptu photos of my sister, I took her to get her face checked. I was basically asked how I created the look, how long it took me...etc. Then I was done. Here are some photos of the final look: (Model: Ayana)

This look is a smoky eye with purple pigment and black shadow, with a little green Swimming in the inside corners. I also put some lashes on her, with a chestnut liner and clear gloss.

The next Sunday after my final, I had signed up to take the Print and Film makeup class with celebrity makeup artist Monifa Mortis. Let me tell you...when I get there, I'm not going to lie, I was intimidated. I had my little makeup kit from class, had just graduated...and these chicks roll up in here with these professional on wheels trunks! They started talking amongst themselves, telling each other how long they had been doing makeup and who knows who. I was thinking, damn, maybe I should have waited to take this class....

So the class is from 10am to 4pm. The first half of the class we listen to Ms. Mortis speak about the industry and the different jobs and opportunites within each genre. She talks about different tips and tricks she uses while on set and the pros and cons to the industry. I can't even begin to tell you all the information she gave us for movies vs. tv vs. sitcoms vs. music videos vs. magazines...it was very very informative. After she finished talking, she did a demonstration with a model. She did a red carpet look, and giiiiiiiiiiiirl bye....she beat the hell out of that girl's face in no time.

The second half of the class, was workshop style and we would be doing a red carpet look on our model. At that point we were told that this look wasn't just for fun and practice, but there were stakes. The winner (who would be chosen by Ms. Mortis) would win an internship with her. Basically you'd get a job being her assistant as she travels the country doing makeup for celebrities. As you all know, that is my ultimate makeup goal...I feel like I'm destined to do celebrity makeup. So I was literally drooling at that prize. The 2 runners up would win gift certificates to take more classes at the school, also a formidable prize.

So we get to work, we have an hour to complete the face and Ms. Mortis would be walking around to give us tips and talk to us. Again I was intimidated, I spent like 15 minutes of my time looking at what other people were doing. Then I had to snap out of it and say, "Hey...you could beat this face in your sleep...get to work stupid." So I did. And it was fierce, if I do say so myself. Here's the finished product: (Model: Bree)
Please excuse the flash of the camera, it makes her look all caspery. I had people coming up to me saying, "Oh yeah girl, you'll make the top 5" That's when I took a stroll around the room to see other people's work. (:-| ) That was my face. God solidified a lesson in my mind that day. The amount of makeup you have is not in direct correlation with how skilled you are. Some of those models....sigh. One woman was working on a friend of mine's from class...made her look 10 years older then she was. It was horrible!

So time for judging...Ms. Mortis starts to walk the class, looking at everyone's face. I was on the first row with maybe 6 people in front of me. I'm watching her go past these people and look, say okay, and move on. I thought she just worked with the ill poker face.

Then she gets to me. I'm thinking I'll get the customary 'okay' and move on. Nope.

She stops, grabs my model's head to get a look at all angles. Then she says, "This face looks good" and asks my name. As I start to tell her she grabs my name tag and starts scribbling my name down on her clipboard. SCORE!

I'm the only person she did that to for awhile...and then I stopped paying attention. lol

Alas, I guess the faces got better as she went along, because I wasn't in the top 5. womp womp. (even though someone ran up on me at the end and told me I was robbed...wasn't that serious sweetheart lol). However, I didn't feel disheartened, because the ladies who were in the top 5 were good, and they have been doing makeup for yearrrrrrrrrs. I just graduated two day prior. So the fact that I even made the clipboard (probably the top 10 out of a class of 50) was quite the achievement for me. I still felt good...I hope my story wasn't anti climatic...lol.

And because we're playing catch up. Today I took a fantasy makeup class! Basically crazy balls to the wall makeup. Here's what I did: (Model: Jovan)
So in conclusion...I'm finished! I do plan on taking the 201 class where you get an airbrush machine and learn how to use that. This is not the end of my blog however, I'm sure the stories of ridiculous situations and makeup clients will be plentiful now that I'm fully licensed! Stay tuned.

2 comments:

  1. omg. as i was reading this i was like GASP. did she get it?!! then i realized i am your sister and if you had recieved an amazing prize such as that my mother or you would have informed me promptly so that we could celebrate all day....lol. but i loved this blog. i was on the edge of my seat. lol. keep the good times rolling.

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  2. OMG! The makeup was like..amazing! Congrats on being a certified makeup artist! I can put it on for friends and things but I dont think I can do it professionally! VERY inspiring, Soror! COngrats!

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