AJ Crimson
As a beauty expert and luxury cosmetics designer, AJ Crimson is one of today’s premier influencer in beauty, fashion, and entertainment. With an established reputation for clean yet luxe makeup and skin techniques, AJ’s attention to detail combined with his innovative and creative beauty solutions make him first choice for artists, celebrities and magazines across the country. “Talented,” “Imaginative” and “Passionate” describe Crimson’s work. “I’ve always had a passion for creative expression,” says Crimson. His strong commitment to succeed combined with his innate love of the worlds of fashion and beauty has paved the way for his success thus far. Along with having a bevy of devoted clientele such as Grammy Award winning musician Estelle, Grammy Award winning vocalist Letoya Luckett and many others, AJ Crimson has quickly become one of the foremost authorities of celebrity beauty and is widely requested for key campaigns with artists and celebrities including Fergie, Hillary Duff, Adrienne Bailon, Amerie, Mya, Missy Elliot, Christina Milian, Keyshia Cole, Raven Symone, Forest Whitaker, Sean Combs, Terrance Howard, and many others. Editorially, Crimson is an oft-quoted beauty and cosmetics media expert. His analysis and work is regularly featured in fashion and lifestyle magazines worldwide such as Glamour, Harper Bizaar Espanol, Ocean Drive, Zink, LA Confidential, InStyle, Real Simple, Essence, Vibe and leading Japanese magazines, Blenda and Luire and many others. Creatively self-taught, yet professionally trained while on the job with globally iconic makeup artists such as Pat McGrath, Mathu Anderson and Joanne Gair, AJ Crimson has quickly developed into not only a highly respected artist in his own right, but also entrepreneur to watch. Currently the young co-founder and creator, Crimson, spearheads the collaborative efforts of the widely popular luxury cosmetics line, Kissable Couture with business partner and co- founder Keisha Nash Whitaker. Crimson currently divides his time between Los Angeles And New York, while continuously bringing beauty into existence.
Bernhard Klinglmair
Bernhard is a professionally trained make up artist with more than 25 years of experience. He has worked in the fields of commercial, fashion, runway, film, television and print. His national and international assignments have brought him together with top photographers, film makers and music artists around the world. Bernhard also loves to teach make up, especially airbrush for high definition technique. He originally comes from Austria and is currently based in Germany and London, UK.
Bernhard began his career in 1985 in Vienna. He was trained as a make up artist at Guerlain´s Make up school in Paris and afterwards worked as a make up artist for Estee Lauder cosmetics. Because of his skills the company´s headquarter in New York asked him in 1986 to promote their new make up line “Signature” across the States. During the following years he received many assignments in the beauty and fashion industry, including photo shoots and fashion shows.
Shortly after, in 1989, Bernhard returned to New York where he was trained as Custom Blend make up specialist for Prescriptives, later launching the brand in Germany and Switzerland. Back in Europe, Bernhard focused on a freelance career. He was booked for the big fashion shows in Milan, Italy and Paris, France. Jil Sander, Jean Paul Gaultier, Yohji Yamamoto, bogner for example trusted his work.
After the Iron Curtain came down, Berlin turned into a most creative melting pot. Young and wild talents were welcome – and Bernhard decided: That´s where he really wanted to be!
For many years Bernhard´s extensive knowledge has been depicted in various high profile print and commercial campaigns for coca-Cola, AOL, McDonalds, Sony, Deutsche Bank, Mercedes Benz, Lexus, Levis, Diesel Jeans, MTV and Jameson´s Whiskey.
His editorial make up and hair skills have been featured in magazines such as Cosmopolitan, Playboy, Glamour, Amica as well as style & The Family Tunes. Bernhard has also worked with many very well known German music artists like Herbert Grönemeyer, Xavier Naidoo feat. RZA, DJ Westbam Feat. Africa Islaam, Rammstein, H-Blockx , Guano Apes and international artists like Apocalyptica, Evanescence and Franz Ferdinand to name a few.
Bernhard has extensive knowledge in Airbrush make p which he uses for his work in commercial films, music videos, featured films, TV and editorial. He not only loves using it, but also likes to teach others how to use it. Bernhard has been tutoring at the Brushstroke Make-up School at Shepperton Studios in the U.K. and at the Skinart 3D Make-up school in Berlin, Germany in cooperation with Cine Plus Studios for many years.
Billy B
Since arriving in LA City from Aberdeen Mississippi in 1985, billy b has become one of the most sought after makeup artists in the Fashion and Entertainment industry. His client list has grown to include some of the most beautiful and famous women in the world like Sharon Stone, Beyoncé, Sandra Bullock, Destiny’s Child, Laura Linney and Pink. He has worked with such Iconic photographers as Scavullo, Herb Ritts, Thierry Legoues, David LaChapelle, Patrick Demarchlier, Tyen and Jean Baptiste Mondino. billy b’s work can be seen on the covers of magazines such as Vanity Fair, Harper’s Bazaar, French, Elle, Marie Claire, Rolling Stone, Essence, and GQ among many others. His work can be seen on every Red Carpet including The Academy Awards, The Emmys, the Golden Globes, Tony’s and the Grammy’s. www.billybbeauty.com
Crystal Wright
As founder of Crystal Agency for makeup, hair, and fashion styling, and Author of the industry bible, The Hair Makeup and Fashion Styling Career Guide Crystal Wright brings tremendous insight into what creative decision-makers look for before hiring artists for jobs, or choosing an artist to sign to their talent roster. Additionally, in Crystal’s role as an educator and speaker, she travels throughout the US and Canada teaching marketing and portfolio building techniques to makeup, hair and fashion stylists. With 23 years of experience booking artists on high paying jobs with celebrities, recording artists, on ad campaigns, and beauty and fashion editorials she brings a wealth of knowledge to bare on launching and sustaining a successful freelance career.
Forced to start a new career due to corporate downsizing Danessa Myricks decided to take her hobby of experimenting with makeup and turn it into a career. Her reputation as an artist with a very clean, unique style has afforded her the opportunity to work with a broad clientele of beauty, hair, and music companies for print, web, television and trade show production both nationally and internationally.
Danessa has worked with Jive Records, Arista, J Records, Sony/BMG & Motown to help shape the image of their artists. She has also worked on video and/or print projects for Fantasia, Britney Spears, Madonna, Ciara, Mario, Chris Brown, Bow Wow, Shontelle, Jazzmayne Sullivan, Angela &Vanessa Simmons, Jordan Sparks, Enrique Iglesias, 3LW, Brian Mcknight, Brooke Valentine, Floetry, Chris Rock, TI, Sean Paul, Mary Mary, Blu Cantrell, Tina Marie, BOB, Lupe Fiasco, Juan Luis Guerra, Ana Ortiz of Ugly Betty, Allison Williams, 702, Goapele, Tha’ Rayne, Isyss, and more. Her work has appeared in such publications as Vibe, Essence, Teen People, Today’s Black Woman and a host of national and International Hair and Beauty Publications.
In addition to her work as a make up artist, Danessa has worked as a consultant to several product development teams for a host of global cosmetic and beauty brands. Danessa has provided the market and product insight, which has led to the launch of several new products.
Danessa is an internationally renowned educator and a key presenter for a host of the top national and international trade shows including The Make Up Show, The Premiere Show, Chicago Mid West Show and the Bronner Brothers Show. She has also created a unique series of educational workshops. Currently Danessa the Director of Product Innovation/Marketing at Benefit Cosmetics.
Danessa has published two books and has over a dozen step-by-step training DVDs. Thousands of copies have been distributed globally. She has a passion for making people beautiful, and an extraordinary love and talent for teaching others to do the same.
Dany Sanz
Originally a painter and sculptor, Dany Sanz created MAKE UP FOR EVER in 1984. Her objective: To develop an all-encompassing line for fashion and show-business professionals, with every product, texture, and color needed to achieve any effect a make up artist’s heart could desire. At the same time, Sanz was experimenting with unique techniques in body painting – the first make up artist in France to be so specialized.
Aside from creating high-performance, wearable make up, Sanz also makes products for every facet of the make up industry. Her experience with theater make up artists showed a need for products to recreate visual effects such as wounds or burns, even prosthetic devices – and her goods have now even found their way into the kits of embalmers and first aid workers. Make up for the ballet, opera, and open-air theater can be subject to harsh conditions – cold, heat, perspiration, humidity – necessitating long-lasting, stable products with enough pigment to be seen from afar. And once adjustments have been made for those conditions, it’s a no-brainer to apply these concepts to fashion shows, where MAKE UP FOR EVER often gives conceptual and backstage direction.
Shortly after developing the line, Sanz opened the first MAKE UP FOR EVER boutique at 5 rue la Boétie in Paris. It was a place where Sanz bounced product ideas and formulations off her make up artist collaborators. The shop served – and continues to serve – as a studio and workshop, where every bit of feedback from colleagues goes into refining and perfecting Sanz’ product.
Once MAKE UP FOR EVER was established and growing, Sanz took the art of make up a step further. Having been principal of the Ecole Chauveau – an exclusive school in Paris, specializing in professional make up application – she was itching to open her own school, to share her know-how and passion with the make up artists of the future. And so in October 2002, the MAKE UP FOR EVER Academy was born.
Backed up by her international experience with all types of make up – cinema, stage, fashion, artistic – and as an instructor, Sanz directs the MAKE UP FOR EVER Academy. She trains every teacher, ensuring that the students’ education is not only one of quality, but also one that embodies the experimental spirit of the company. Intensive courses, offered in both French and English, cover topics from fashion and television to special effects, body painting, and airbrush. To complement the curriculum, specialized outside professionals – photographers, hairdressers, wig-makers, cameramen, chemists – share their expertise during conferences and demonstrations. Association with the Academy also grants students access to hard-to-get internships; and an on-site photo studio, with resident photographer, ensures that students graduate with a working portfolio.
Dany Sanz started out simply filling a niche and fulfilling a passion, never suspecting that her creation would become a major cult brand. But by honoring the history of her art and investing in the future, Sanz doesn’t just make great make up for now. She creates MAKE UP FOR EVER.
Esterique Aidan
Esterique began her journey as a make-up artist in New-York, where she was exposed to various styles and fashions of the make-up world. During her time spent there, she took part in a wide range of fashion shows and productions, and was mentored by world-renowned artists. Through her studies and experiences she grew to develop her own unique style, which marked her as an up and coming talent in the Israeli fashion world as well as in European markets. Today, Esterique works with the leading photographers in the country, and her clients include a long list of icons in the entertainment industry, such as Bar Refaeli, Shiraz Tal, Emma Shaplan, and Sigal Cohen. Her work can be found on the covers of prominent fashion magazines, in commercials and in television shows. Simultaneously, Esterique teaches seminars and conducts workshops for professional make-up artists and for employees and executives in different fields.
Eugenia Weston
Eugenia Weston, founder of Senna Cosmetics and Emmy nominated celebrity makeup artist, has been a pioneer in the cosmetics industry for over three decades.
“From the age of 13, I was fascinated with faces-the emotions, balance, beauty and of course flaws. I was always visualizing how a woman could be more beautiful and better communicate who she truly was through the art of makeup,” states Ms. Weston.
Gifted with an incredible eye for facial harmony combined with a remarkable sense of color and design, she began to create her own totally unique makeup style and mix her own exclusive colors. Instantly her signature style was in demand by friends and ultimately the top fashion photographers in the international couture scene, including Herb Ritts, Helmut Newton, and Greg Gorman. Her work in film and television taught her how lighting, fashion and makeup intersect.
Weston designed the internationally noted ‘Trucco’ Cosmetics product line, consulting with Sebastian founder, Geri Cusenza. Then her unbridled passion for makeup inspired her to create Senna Cosmetics, the first complete artist line created for everyday women to use at home.
Obsessed with brows, Ms. Weston broke new ground by introducing brow tweezing services in her Senna Studios. According to Weston, “A good, classic brow shape can make a woman instantly look younger and feel more confident.” Seeing that the majority of women either ignore or over-tweeze their brows, Weston designed the first-ever brow stencil kit, Form-A-Brow®, as a revolutionary tool to make every woman a brow wizard.
Nominated for an Emmy award for her work with Bette Midler on the TV movie ‘Gypsy’, Weston learned film makeup from Disney Studio makeup stalwarts Robert Schiffer and Bob Mills. She has worked on major entertainment videos for Michael Jackson, Bette Midler and Lisa Marie Presley.
Cited as a ‘muse’ by acclaimed makeup artist Kevyn Aucoin, Ms. Weston’s Senna Cosmetics fans include such A-list celebrities as Angelina Jolie, Jessica Simpson, Jennifer Aniston, Tori Spelling and Denise Richards. Senna is used by top TV and film artists and seen on hit shows including 90210, In Plain Sight, Heroes, Ugly Betty, Scrubs, Private Practice and many more.
Today, Ms. Weston is still creating buzz by designing makeup and services that push the envelope in color, texture, and anti-aging benefits.
Eve Pearl
Eve Pearl is a 5 time Emmy Award winning celebrity makeup expert with over 18 years experience in television, film, theatre and print. Eve is both an on-air guest at NBC’s Today show and personal makeup artist to Meredith Vieira. She spent 9 years as the Key makeup artist and frequent on-air guest for The View. Eve has appeared on national and local television shows where she has produced highly rated makeover, hot products and informational segments. She has also worked at Live with Regis & Kelly, Good Morning America, The Academy Awards, Dateline, 20/20, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Saturday Night Live and many more shows.
Eve is the author of ‘Plastic Surgery without the Surgery, the Miracle of Makeup Techniques’ (Warner Books, 2004) and the upcoming ‘Fearless Beauty’. In addition to being a contributor to websites, blogs and conferences as a Beauty Expert and Educator, her work has also appeared in publications such as InStyle, Lucky, Vogue, Vanity Fair, Good Housekeeping, People, More, Prevention, Ladies Home Journal and more.Throughout her career and over hundreds of speaking engagements on beauty and wellness, Eve learned a lot about the emotional connection woman have with their beauty products She found that women are constantly demanding more from their makeup; seeking new solutions to look and feel good. That discovery led her down a path that few cosmetic companies have gone. She began looking into the health benefits of salmon –omega 3, antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents to create multi-functional products.
As an innovator in High Definition Beauty™, Eve developed an exclusive luxury brand of multi-functional cosmetics called EVE PEARL®. Beauty inside and out begins with CosmeNutrients®, the fusion of cosmetics with nutrients. Until now, the EVE PEARL® line of products has been available to professionals thru the website, EvePearl.com. The famous Salmon Concealer® has revolutionized the way we cover dark under eye circles. The shades and textures have a universal spectrum of color making EVE PEARL® the Makeup with Skincare for Every Complexion at Every Age.
The EVE PEARL® Makeup Experience Studio & Boutique is located in the heart of New York City. The high end luxury space has become the backdrop for numerous television shows and news casts. Eve’s short videos and tutorials featured on EvePearl.com, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and other social media outlets helped catapult this brand into 60 countries and growing. www.evepearl.com
Genevieve Houle
Genevieve Houle, who the world has come to know as Jinny, is a renowned face and body painting artist who has captured the hearts of fellow artists and fans around the globe. She continues to travel the world sharing her passion with them. Her vibrant abstract designs and clever use of color, combined with her amazing brush control make Jinny one of the most sought after artists in her field. Her creative and breathtaking work has been featured in international media, magazines and books, in addition to TV, movies, commercials, conventions, shows, and corporate events. Bilingual in both French and English, Jinny’s outgoing personality and great sense of humor makes her much more than a just revered artist to her peers and students.
Jinny has been widely recognized for her ability to objectively critique and advise artists of all talent levels. Since their inception, she has been an esteemed judge at the World Body Painting Festival in Austria as well as at the Face and Body Art International Convention in the United States. In addition, Jinny has been the artistically creative influence behind such Cirque du Soleil special event productions as “Love”, “Delirium”, “Corteo”, “Ovo” and “Totem”.
Jinny is also the only artist to have contributed to the development of a name-sake line of face and body makeup. As co-creator of Paradise Makeup AQ™, manufactured by Mehron, Inc. in the U.S., Jinny works tirelessly to help create makeup that is not only natural in its ingredients but also healthy for the skin. Thanks to Jinny’s efforts Paradise Makeup AQ™ has become a market-leading brand worldwide.
James Vincent
As Director of Artistry for The Makeup Show, The Powder Group and On Makeup Magazine James is fortunate enough to work with makeup lines and makeup artists at all levels of the industry. Over the years James Vincent’s passion for the art of makeup has included nearly every genre of makeup artistry. Film and theatre, television and celebrity work, editorial and runway work and includes training and product development positions for such companies as MAC, Stila, CNN and Lancome. James was the co-founder of the niche makeup line Pretty Pretty and now focuses his career on working internationally in fashion, film, theater and editorial. His resume includes clients as diverse as designers Ashton Michael, Charlotte Ronson and Ashley Paige and celebrities Lady Gaga, Liv Tyler, Joan Jett and Jane Fonda. Having worked with photographers including Alexander Thompson, Mike Ruiz and David Lachapelle James work has been seen on the cover of Paper and Atomic and in magazines including ID, Index, Wonderland, and Surface. He has been featured on numerous television shows as a beauty expert such as NBC Universal’s Home Delivery and NBC’s The Today Show. James has also worked in television as key artist for shows including American Idol and on stage for productions including Roundabout Theatre’s “The Philanthropist.” Nylon magazine and WWD have named James as a “Makeup Artist to Watch”.
Jeanine Lobell
Jeanine was born in Sweden and raised in Europe. After she completed school in London, the next stop was Los Angeles, where she began her career doing makeup for music videos.
Talent in this business is crucial, and Jeanine’s got plenty of gorgeous makeup sensibility. As the stars she worked with began to shine a little brighter, they’d request Jeanine to work with them, and her exposure increased along with their rising status. Soon, she was doing makeup for magazine covers and was in serious demand before premieres and award shows.
It’s no shock that an offer to create a makeup brand for a small boutique came shortly thereafter. Once she was involved in developing the products, however, it was obvious that Jeanine had big ideas that couldn’t be limited to a boutique-y brand. In 1994 she created Stila Cosmetics, and started the trend of makeup artist-created indie brands. Jeanine sold the brand to Estee Lauder in 1999.
Today Jeanine continues to work with celebrities such as Uma Thurman, Natalie Portman, Cate Blanchett, Lucy Liu, Liv Tyler, Angelina Jolie, Penelope Cruz, Amy Adams and Naomi Watts. Her work can be found on the covers and in every magazine from Allure to Vanity Fair, Harpers Bazaar to Elle. You can also find her behind the scenes creating the trends that walk the runway during fashion week.
Jeanine Lobell currently lives on the East Coast with her husband, four children and a small menagerie of much-loved pets.
Joanna Schlip
Professional Makeup Artist Joanna Schlip has worked with some of the most celebrated people in the entertainment industry. Her work has graced the covers of the most prestigious magazines worldwide. With her tremendous talent and outgoing personality she is consistently booked for beauty commercials, print campaigns, and A-List trendsetters for red carpet events. In addition, she contributes her artistic skill set to cutting edge editorials, runways, and fashion advertising from coast to coast. Most recently, Joanna was a judge on the hit series, BLUSH: “The Search for the Next Great Makeup Artist.”
At the age of eighteen Joanna left the United States for Paris, determined to start her career. It was a brave step for a young girl who didn’t know anyone in Paris or speak a word of French. She just knew that she wanted to work for French Vogue. It took some major perseverance, but she achieved that goal and much, much more. Joanna spent over fifteen years in Europe working throughout Milan, Paris and London. Her experience in the highly visible European fashion industry honed her skills to an elite level taking her work to international status.
When Joanna returned to the U.S. in 1999, Los Angeles proved to be the place for her to be. Since returning to the U.S. she has made over 100 television appearances and trained artistry teams for cosmetic giants.
She is also a Four-time keynote speaker at the IMATS, a beauty author, an international spokesperson and world-wide beauty expert and she recently designed the makeup for the Transformers 2 movie with Michael Bay. Joanna’s extraordinary work ethic and genuine personality have afforded her an amazing clientele including Christina Applegate, Eva Longoria, Ellen Pompeo, Laura Linney, Hilary Duff, Sheryl Crow, Colbie Callait and Jessica Simpson.
In September of 2006, Joanna launched her first book, Glamour Gurlz: The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide to Great Make-up and Gurl Smarts (Random House). This how-to book is packed with over 100 beautiful original photos, “Schlip-tips” and tricks. It’s layered with inspirational quotes and stories from twenty-five celebrity beauties, thirty models and young women. All of Joanna’s proceeds from the book will support J-Gurlz, a foundation Joanna created to help young women realize their true potential by making a difference in the lives of teen and transitional-aged girls while building self-esteem through innovative programs.
Joanna has traveled to ninety-six countries around the globe. She places her career first and continues to challenge herself everyday in hopes of sharing her vision of modern beauty with women everywhere. Joanna is represented exclusively by the renowned Cloutier Agency.
Johnny Lavoy
As Artist Director and owner of Moda Rey Salon, the Connecticut business he started nearly 15 years ago, Johnny Lavoy has been one of the most sought after talents on the market, His bridal and event makeup has thrilled hundreds of clients over his career. His work has been seen on the cover of New England Bride and in the pages of Ocean Drive, Stuff, Glamour, YM and Modern Salon. His resume boasts a client list including Adrienne Vittadini, Bill Blass and celebrities Oksana Baiul, Jill Clayburgh and Kate Mulgrew. He has been featured on A&E Biography, The Learning Channel’s The Makeover Story and Discovery Channel’s Home Matters. His teaching credits span the globe from LA to Korea. www.modareysalon.com
Jon Hennessey
Considered to be one of the “industry’s best”, Jon’s 15-year make up career is a globe-spanning trek and a who’s-who in the worlds of Fashion, Entertainment and Advertising. His work can be found on the pages of ELLE, A4, VOGUE HOMME, IN STYLE, MAXIM, NYLON and countless others, and he continues to travel between NY, MILAN and PARIS to add to his already extensive list of runway show credits. Jon’s work has appeared on red carpets from CANNES to THE ACADEMY AWARDS working with clients that include Anna Paquin, LILY ALLEN, ALICIA KEYS, INXS, KIM CATRALL, CYNTHIA NIXON, JULIA ORMOND and MARCIA GAY HARDEN to name a few. Jon is also the Owner and Creative Director of Nobasura Agency and one of the most respected educators in the Makeup Industry.
Kate Best
I started my career as a model traveling extensively thru Europe, meeting many amazing people, who ultimately then helped and hired me as a makeup artist! My grand passion. I have been lucky enough to work in Paris, Milan, Germany mostly for editorial, runway and catalogue. When i met and worked with famed photographer Richard Burbrige in London decided to move to LA and continue working with him, I spent the next 15 years busily doing makeup for many nyc mags such as vogue ,vanity fair, cosmo to name a few. A fateful meeting with Chita Rivera in Toronto Canada also meant a new career designing makeup for Broadway theatre where i enjoyed a very successful and innovative career, some of my favorite projects were “kiss of the spiderwoman” and “into the woods”. This is where I met my devoted client Vanessa Williams who then invited me to work with her on many projects around the world from movies to singing tours, which have given me a unique and very privileged experience of the world! I have, along the way met and been requested by many wonderful actors and have enjoyed many amazing people including other amazing makeup artists whom I am privileged to call my friends.
Kathy Aragon
Kathy Aragon is an accomplished makeup and hair artist with more than a decade of professional experience for both broadcast, print media and red carpet appearances. Her work has appeared in outlets including Elle, Glamour, CosmoGirl!, People, Complex, and New York Magazine as well as HDTV appearances for media personalities and clients such as Anderson Cooper, Larry King, CNN, HBO, MTV and more. She is a known and trusted name in the political and government circuit which has brought her in close contact to groom some of the world’s most powerful figures. She is also frequently tasked with styling both hair and makeup for an impressive list of celebrities including names like Demi Moore, Whitney Cummings, Trey Songz, Betty White, and more.
From a young age, Aragon proved jack-of-all trades, mastering hairstyling, coloring, makeup, skincare and even marketing and advertising for her family’s business. Aragon quickly realized her skills were more than just a way to help family – they were the beginning of a more focused career. Today, Aragon maintains a reputation for being a team player who is able to achieve clean and beautiful looks on a fast-paced schedule.
When she is not on set or getting celebrities ready in hotel rooms, you can find her touring with “The Makeup Show”, educating peer artists on important techniques, current trends, and business marketing. Kathy Aragon has co-founded Studio400, a fashion photography studio, along with her photographer husband Luis Aragon, where she hosts celebrated exclusive artist workshops under the name “elevate artists”. She is represented as a makeup artist and hairstylist with Artists by Timothy Priano.
Kristofer Buckle
Makeup artist Kristofer Buckle’s impeccable eye and unfailing devotion to the perfect balance of intrinsic beauty and the power of makeup has garnered the attention of the beauty, fashion, and film world alike. His reputation for strong bone structure with attention to individual style and innate glamour has consistently made him a popular name with Hollywood A-listers such as Charlize Theron, Demi Moore, Renée Zellweger.
Born and bred in New York, Kristofer began his career at the Metropolitan Opera after being scouted by an actress in Penn Station for his own personal style. He was then catapulted onto the fashion scene when Steven Meisel booked him for the cover of Italian Vogue.
Kristofer’s work has since been featured on the covers and in the pages of major publications including Allure, Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and i-D. His creative work with photographers such as Mario Testino, Annie Leibovitz, and Patrick Demarchelier has led to an ever-growing list of advertising clients including Christian Dior, Dooney & Bourke, Stephen Webster, and Neutrogena.
From Jennifer Lopez to Christina Aguilera to Mariah Carey, performers know they can turn to Kristofer to create their signature look for music videos and live events. Kristofer’s vast knowledge of makeup and light teamed with his diverse history in make him irreplaceable when creating looks for today’s leading artists.
Loni Baur
The Career of Loni Baur started over 15 years ago in Cologne, after traveling and living in London and Paris for a certain time. Loni moved to Hamburg in 1999. In 2006 she moved to New York, since the beginning of 2009, she is based back in Europe, constantly inspired by the world around her. Loni’s gift to create and transform is extraordinary.
Loni Baur opened Color and Crème Academy in 2009 offering exclusive make-up training on the highest level.
From the most minimal look to a complete artistic interpretation, it is clear that Loni is an artist who understands the entire spectrum of beauty, art and fashion. Her technical eye for colour, texture and details has made her individual reputation in the international industry.
Loni also takes part in the runway shows in Paris and New York, for designers such as Gaultier and Balenciaga.
Makka Elonheimo
Born in Finland in the 1970s, Makka was drawn to the visual arts at a very young age and decided early on that she wanted to work in an artistic field, but what, she didn’t know yet… Her other passion; languages, and foreign cultures, she studied in Turku University (Finland) translation and interpretation studies French, English, Spanish, German and Swedish which would be major assets for her future. At the time, of course, she had no idea how!
She moved to Paris, and enrolled in a professional make up school to master all the fields of make up artistry; beauty, fashion, movie, theater FX, body painting… Honed with her artistry talents she encountered Dany Sanz, the Founder & Artistic Director of the company in 1999 and decided to join MAKE UP FOR EVER Paris after having been freelancing. Loving to share her artistry skills and techniques she started as the MAKE UP FOR EVER International Make-up Artist and Trainer, traveling now since more than 12 years around the world to teach and share her make up expertise. Naturally she furthered her education expertise in moving on to become the International Education & Artistry Manager, in the head of MAKE UP FOR EVER International Education Department working together with Dany Sanz.
Marietta Carter Narcisse
Crafting her skills as one of Hollywood’s most sought after artists, Marietta Carter Narcisse now calls Florida her home, where she has begun the next phase of her career in artist management. Marietta is one of the most respected talents in her field with film credits that include Baby Boy, Eve’s Bayou, Malcom X, Ghost, A Time to Kill and What’s Love Got To Do With It? Her list of celebrity clients includes Diahann Carroll, Angela Bassett, Ellen Barkin, Samuel L. Jackson, Tyresse and Denzel Washington.
Mario Dedivanovic
Talented, motivated and ambitious, sought-after makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic began his beauty career as a fragrance consultant. When women mistook him for a makeup artist and asked for his help, he never hesitated to offer his opinion and apply their makeup for them. After falling in love with the way women would look in the mirror and smile at their transformation, Mario embarked on a career in the beauty industry. Assisting the top makeup artists, Mario had worked on the sets of major fashion and beauty campaigns alongside the industry’s most influential photographers, models and designers by the age of 20. Mario scored his first New York agent by the age of 21. Through his assistant and personal work Mario gained a knack for classic technique and a familiarity with products that has helped cement his status as a master makeup artist. Renowned for his ability to create a flawless face, Mario specializes in subtle transformations, helping women draw out the best version of their natural complexion and features. His emphasis on blending, sculpting and highlighting has established him as a perfectionist, capable of achieving picture-perfect looks. Mario relies on traditional, tried-and-true techniques to achieve modern, fashion-forward results, consistently creating clean, iconic looks. After a decade of working in the beauty industry, Mario has secured a place among the world’s best and most well-known makeup artists. He has collaborated on countless editorials and red carpet looks for celebrities, all of which showcase the skill, talent, personality and attention to detail that Mario brings to every transformation. Mario dedivanovic’s celebrity clientele includes Natasha Bedingfield, Kim Kardashian, Eliza Dushku, Michelle Williams, Amanda Bynes, Gina Gershon and many others. Mario’s work has graced the pages of countless magazines including Bazaar, Elle, Glamour, Teen Vogue, L’uomo Vogue, Allure and People. In addition, Mario is often tapped for his makeup expertise by publications like Seventeen, People, Glamour , OK!, Us Weekly and Instyle. In addition to his immensely popular blog,blog.makeupbymario.com, Mario engages with fans via twitter. With 65,000 followers, he is among the most highly followed makeup artists in the world. When he’s not traveling, Mario lives in his hometowns of New York City and Los Angeles.
Matin, Laura Mercier Global Artistry Director
Matin did not set out to conquer the world of beauty. A native of Afghanistan with a Master’s degree in Molecular Biology, he was first introduced to the beauty business by a college roommate and ended up doing make-up part time to pay for school. After working as a research scientist for a few years, he realized that he missed the creative and collaborative work with clients. Since making the transition from scientist to make-up artist, Matin has worked with the who’s who of the entertainment industry. His personal client list includes Claire Danes, Gwyneth Paltrow, Angelina Jolie, Cynthia Nixon, Liv Tyler, Rachel Weisz to name a few. In addition to working with celebrity clients he is Laura Mercier Cosmetics Global Artistry Director and dreams of creating a serious skincare line for cosmocuetical use in the future. He has been featured in the beauty pages of leading fashion magazines such as Harper’s Bazaar and Allure and his work has graced the covers of Elle, Marie Claire and Nylon. Matin takes part in the creative process of product development as noting make-up trends of the season. Growing up in a huge family that includes six sisters and three Italian Greyhounds, Nettie, Lucy and Roman, and their four legged brother Pablo, Matin lives for the hustle and bustle of New York City life, which he has made his home for many years. In his spare time he enjoys practicing Calligraphy, studying Islamic and Gothic architecture and shopping for exotic ethnic textiles.
Maurice Stein
Over his 50-year career, Maurice Stein’s Academy Award-winning (Planet of the Apes, 1969) makeup artistry has touched the faces of some of the brightest stars of film, television, and commercials—even three US presidents. He has worked on over 200 films and television shows and has more than 4,000 commercials to his credit. Stein was the first makeup artist inducted to the California Cosmetology Association Hall of Fame and is included in the National Cosmetology Association Hall of Renown.
In 1984, when he retired as a professional makeup artist in the entertainment industry to found a small cosmetics and special effects supply in Burbank, Maurice’s Cinema Secrets became an instant hit among makeup artists, studios, and many of “Hollywood’s most expensive faces.” The family-run business outgrew its location within three years and moved to the current building on Riverside Drive.
Maurice also formulated his own line of cosmetics to satisfy the special needs of the entertainment business and advance standards for clinical applications in the medical industry. He regularly volunteers to help cancer patients and burn survivors use makeup to minimize the appearance of scars and discoloration.
Through the American Cancer Society and through the assisted help of the National Cosmetology Association, Stein became one of the first make-up professionals to provide his corrective makeup techniques and educational services to the national Look Good, Feel Better Program. Stein has also worked with cancer patients at City of Hope and burn survivors at The Phoenix Society, five children’s burn units in Shriners hospitals, the Johns Hopkins Burn Rehabilitation Center, and the Grossman Burn Centers.
Michael DeVellis
As the founder of The Powder Group and The Makeup Show LA and former Executive Director of Artist Relations for MAC Cosmetics, Michael DeVellis has the inside track on what it takes to make it big in the makeup artist industry. More than 14 years of experience working with hundreds of top artists, agencies, productions and trade events and publications affords Michael a rare opportunity to understand the many facets of the industry. His diverse background, including product and makeup program development, writing, education, marketing and administration, enables him to share the must-have creative and business skills required to be a success in the ever-changing makeup artist community.
Miriam Jack
First, as a child model in front of the camera, it quickly became clear to her that the life behind the camera is more interesting than anything else.
The possibility of using make-up to let her creativity flow and to create pieces of art by designing individual looks, with the focus on people and results, fascinated the Frankfurt born from the very beginning.
By the end of school Miriam moved to New York City for a year and eventually completed her make-up training after another year at the renowned Los Angeles Make-Up Designer School.
After returning to Germany in 2005 Miriam moved to Cologne and signed with Make-up and Styling agent Nina Klein as a youngster and quickly worked her way up to her own jobs as the lead make-up artist.
In 2008 Miriam moved to Berlin and decided after a short while to make another one of her dreams come true and opened up her own make-up store right in the heart of the German capital. In May 2011 her store JACKS-Beauty Department celebrated its second birthday.
Today Miriam not only works with well known German photographers and celebrities, but also internationally. In summer of 2011 Miriam signed with L’Oreal as an exclusive make-up artist and testimonial.
Myles O’Reilly
Myles O’Reilly has been a makeup artist since 1991. His experience ranges from doing makeup fx for film and TV. He has created looks for runway shows in New York and Miami. With over ten years teaching experience in all aspects of makeup, and over twenty years experience with the airbrush, Myles offers entertaining teaching techniques with no nonsense techniques.
Orlando Santiago
Sharing his passion for the art of makeup is something Orlando Santiago has felt a drive for since the early days of his career as a freelance make-up artist at Christian Dior where he quickly advanced to become regional make-up artist. In 1999, Orlando was offered a position as a member of the National Art Team for Toni & Guy, where he traveled nationwide doing platform makeup, educating and demonstrating his make-up talent while launching the newly developed Bed Head makeup line. In 2000, he moved back to New York City to join MAC Cosmetics where he worked as a trainer and manager as well as being a member of the artist team for Fashion Week. His resume includes commercial, film, and editorial for such Publications as Essence, Esquire, Flaunt and Vibe with Photographers including David LaChapelle and Brandon Showers. Orlando has worked on celebrities including Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Sean “Diddy” Combs and has leyed shows for fashion week in New York, Miami, and Los Angeles and continues to work as an educator and artist in New York and LA.
Pati Dubroff
One of Hollywood’s most respected makeup artists, and a distinguished leader in the beauty industry, Pati Dubroff is an undeniable talent with a knack for finding a woman’s inner beauty and personal style and accentuating it. She is passionate, dedicated, and hard working; it is these characteristics that have helped to earn her success and acclaim over the years. Pati’s work has graced the pages of American Vogue, Vanity Fair, Harper’s Bazaar, W, Instyle, Glamour, Allure and Elle to name a few and she has been sought after by top fashion photographers, Peter Lindbergh, Annie Leibovitz, Terry Richardson, Mark Seliger, Carter Smith, Norman Jean Roy, Tom Munro and Patrick Demarchelier. Pati possesses the ability to create a classic yet distinguished look that is immediately recognizable on the red carpet for celebrities including Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Bosworth, Naomi Watts, Jessica Biel, Miley Cyrus, Ellen DeGeneres, Eva Mendes, Sheryl Crow, Julianne Moore, Drew Barrymore and Gisele Bundchen. Her unique style and unparalleled technique have also caught the eye of world-renowned cosmetics companies who seek her insight and vision. As Dior’s international spokesperson for many years, and as a current spokesperson for Clarins, Pati has gained a reputation not only as a bankable entity for retailers; but also as a reliable public figure on whom consumers can count for practical and essential beauty advice taught in a down-to-earth, easygoing manner. Pati was recently named as the new Celebrity Makeup Artist for Clarins and beauty companies ,beauty editors, celebrity clientele and world-renowned photographers covet the creative vision and inspiration of Pati Dubroff.
Paul Thompson
Director of Education for Make-Up Designory and a professional make-up artist with 24 years of experience, and an educator with 18 years of experience. Paul founded a special make-up effects company specializing in television, commercial and theme park projects. One project resulted in the creation of the very first silicone bodysuit for Luke Perry in Robin Cook’s Invasion. He also supervised film and television projects for the MUD/FX Group, a special make-up effects shop he co-founded. He also has lectured all over the world for major cosmetic companies. Currently, he is responsible for the educational quality of the Los Angeles, New York and European campuses including curricula, educational materials, and the recruitment and training of all faculty members. Paul authored MUD’s character textbook Character Makeup, published in 2005 and co-wrote the second edition, published in 2009. Over the course of his career, he has worked with many prominent actors, musicians, and entertainment personalities.
Reggie Wells
Reggie Wells, the widely acclaimed celebrity makeup artist and the man behind the face of Oprah Winfrey for more than 20 years will embark on a new voyage this fall as the Creative Director of Hissyfit.
Like Oprah, Reggie will pursue a new adventure: he is pursuing his lifelong dream of developing a makeup line influenced by his techniques and methods.
“My passion in life is to make women more beautiful,” Reggie says.
With Hissyfit, Reggie is determined to educate women on the proper way to apply makeup. “When a woman sits in front of me, I always analyze her face and teach her exactly what she really needs. Most women don’t even know the prettiest part of their face.”
Reggie, a former secondary school art teacher, is an Emmy Award-Winning makeup artist with over 30 years of experience. He also authored the book “Face Painting,” in which he reveals many of the beauty secrets he has picked up throughout his career. Now, he has created Hissyfit University, a forum to provide women with the higher level of education necessary to achieve ultimate results from their beauty routine.
Reggie has worked on many famous faces including Beyonce, Aretha Franklin, Michelle Obama, Brooke Shields and Halle Berry; and, he has worked with Oprah since 1986. In addition to perfecting her face on over 100 Oprah magazine covers, Reggie has also been featured in publications like Essence, Glamour, Life, Time and Vogue.
Finally, with all of his exciting daily studio duties, exhilarating cover shoots, and millions of brush strokes on famous faces, Reggie believes it is now time for Hissyfit, a makeup line for every woman.
“I love and appreciate women,” says Reggie, “It is because of these women that I am here today; and, making cosmetics easy-to-use through Hissyfit University is my ultimate goal.”
Ricky Wilson
Ricky Wilson has always been intrigued by the power of makeup to transform women from ordinary to extraordinary. As a child I was amazed at how a woman could transform herself into a gorgeous diva with some blush and lipstick. Ricky’s greatest thrill as a makeup artist is sharing his fascination with the power of makeup. His beauty philosophy is based on teaching women to enhance their own style and beauty and find their own inner diva by experimenting with colors and trends. His extensive career as a makeup artist has included work on fashion shows, print publications, and has an extensive roster of celebrity clients. He has contributed to articles in Allure, Nylon, Essence, Life & Style, Teen Vogue, People, Us Weekly and Interview magazine, and his work has appeared on the pages of Harpers Bazaar, Vogue, Brides, Lucky, Elle, Allure and In Style. Ricky’s has become a national Beauty Guru and has been a featured guest on MTV, Access Hollywood, Good Day LA, E! news and the Today Show.
Ricky has a passion for fashion and can be found backstage during New York Fashion Week every season. He has collaborated with many designers, Dior, Rag & Bone, Vivian Westwood, Marchesa, Vera Wang, Tommy Hilfiger and Betsey Johnson to name a few. Ricky is an LA native and travels to work with his celebrity clients during the Oscars, Grammy’s and Golden Globe Awards. His celebrities include Emmy Rossum, Sharon Stone, Leighton Meester and Nina Dobrev. Ricky is globally represented by the Cloutier Remix agency.
Rose Marie Swift
Rose-Marie Swift has been a make-up artist for over 20 years, and her work has been featured in Vogue(French, Italian, American, Nippon,) W, Harper’s Bazaar, I.D., Self Service, V, Allure, Numero, Marie Claire, Glamour, Interview, and Elle. Her make-up has appeared in ads for Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Louis Vuitton, Tommy Hilfiger, Max Mara, The Gap, Biotherm, Victoria’s Secret and more. She has beautified the famous faces of Gisele Bunchen, Miranda Kerr, Celine Dion, Paloma Picasso, Isabel Rossalini, Milla Jovovich, and many others. She has been fortunate to work with some of the top fashion photographers in the world including Mario Sorrenti, Mert Alas&Marcus Piggott, Glen Luchford, Peter Lindbergh, Annie Leibovitz, Terry Richardson, Philip-Lorca diCorcia, Arthur Elgort, and Patrick Demarchelier. Her portfolio can be seen on www.streeters.com.
Several years ago, Rose-Marie began to experience some health issues that were causing many problems physically, mentally and emotionally. After performing an extensive series of tests, she learned that her blood contained toxic levels of heavy metals, including aluminum, barium, cadmium, lead and mercury as well as high levels of pesticides and other chemicals. Rose-Marie was surprised when the technician asked her if she worked in the cosmetics industry – until then she had no idea that cosmetics could contribute to such serious health issues. After years of rebuilding her health, Rose-Marie realized she wanted to help other women claim their right to healthy beauty, and embarked on a path that brought her to the creation of rms beauty™ organic make-up. Rose-Marie is an outspoken advocate for protecting ourselves from the toxic chemicals found in products we use on our bodies daily. She created the website www.beautytruth.com to dispel beauty myths and expose the dangers of personal care products and in 2009 Rose-Marie created her own line of organic color cosmetics RMS Beauty.
She is frequently interviewed for health and beauty publications, and is quickly becoming a popular guest on radio and television programs as she teaches about this very important subject. Rose-Marie continues to work in the fashion industry, and now uses RMS Beauty products on some of the world’s most famous faces.
Sam Fine
What do superstars Patti Labelle, Vanessa L. Williams, Halle Berry, Brandy and supermodels Tyra Banks, Veronica Webb, Iman and Naomi Campbell all have in common? They’ve relied on the expert hand of makeup artist Sam Fine to look their most glamorous. That’s because Fine knows that the key to making up goes beyond painting a pretty face. Long before he became a celebrity makeup artist, the Chicago native paid his dues working behind the makeup counter of department stores, an experience he fondly refers to as “the real school of beauty”. There he came in contact with women from all walks of life that wanted one thing – to look their absolute best. He made it his mission to show them how to accentuate their unique beauty by using colors and shades that would best complement their complexions. But most importantly he helped them eliminate their doubts and apprehension about applying makeup so that they too could achieve dazzling results.
Fine’s talent and determination has taken him far from the makeup counter, making him one of today’s most sought after makeup artists. His work has appeared on the covers and pages of Cosmopolitan, Harper’s Bazaar, Essence, Vibe and Marie Claire and was chosen as the first African – American spokesperson for Revlon and Covergirl Cosmetics. But it was the experiences from his formative years selling makeup that inspired him to write his first book, Fine Beauty: Beauty Basics and Beyond for African – American women, a how-to guide that highlights his many accomplishments.
As follow-up to his best-selling book, Fine Beauty, Fine introduced his first instructional DVD, Fine: The Basics of Beauty in October 2009. As a continuation of his commitment to educate women of color on the “fine” art of makeup, this step-by-step tutorial features three individual makeovers and addresses a myriad of beauty challenges by focusing on tools, technique and product selection. Sharing his wealth of experience and expertise, Fine enables viewers to fully understand all that goes into creating a flawless, natural-looking face.
Sharon Gault
Internationally known for her groundbreaking work with make-up, Sharon Gault has created iconic looks for some of the biggest names in show business and fashion, and in the process, defined emerging trends for two decades in modern pop culture.
At the age of 16, Sharon became very interested in photography, and later trained with Vidal Sassoon as a hairstylist. A few years later, she discovered her passion for make-up, and chose to focus her energy in this direction. Already a veteran of the Hollywood fashion scene, it was not until she toured with Madonna on the “Blonde Ambition” tour, and was featured in the candid documentary “In bed with Madonna” that Sharon came to the attention of the world.
To this day, many people know her simply as “Mama Makeup”, a nickname given to her by the dancers on the tour.
Sharon has collaborated with some of the world’s most acclaimed photographers including, David La Chapelle, Ellen Von Unwerth, Isabel Snyder, Matthew Rolston, Tony Duran, Richard McLaren, Michel Comte and Herb Ritts. Her work is constantly in demand by Hollywood celebrities, who need to look their best for red carpet awards shows, interviews, and photo shoots, giving her a client roster that includes Drea Matteo, Hilary Duff, Amber Tamblyn, Jennifer Garner, Rachel Griffith, Charlize Theron, Renee Zellweger, Cameron Diaz, Robert Downey Jr, Britney Spears, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Demi Moore, Johnny Depp, Madonna, Enrique Iglesias, Cindy Crawford, Hilary Swank, Kate Bosworth, Gwen Stefani, Thora Birch, and many more. Sharon’s undying passion for make-up has lent to her building strong relationships and consulting with top beauty brands such as Make-up Forever (contracted make-up artist), MAC, Smashbox Cosmetics, Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics, Dior Beauty and NARS. With such a background, it is not surprising to find that Sharon’s work has been featured in such renowned publications as Italian Vogue, British Vogue, Interview, The Face, Arena, Vanity Fair, ID, In Style, Glamour, Allure, Marie Claire, GQ, Elle, Harper’s, Queen, and Rolling Stone. In addition, she has worked on music videos for artists such as Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, Elton John, Moby, Keri Hilson, Enrique Iglesias, Christina Aguilera, Madonna, Kelly Rowland and Avril Lavigne
Sue Devitt
Born in Australia, immersed in clear skies and clean crystal waters I was raised in a naturally healthy environment and quickly developed a deep appreciation and respect for nature and her lively splendor. From the deep sea blues, greens and aquiline waters, to the mystical jewel tones of the Australian ranges; the rich rusty reds, bronze and burnt orange shades of the dusty Australian outback, the dark chocolate brown of the bark on our trees and the glittering golden barrels of hay scattered throughout the countryside, my eye for color became clearly discerning at a very early age. These impressions of raw beauty were powerful and permanent.
It was no surprise that when the time came for me to decide upon a career path it would involve a dedication to nature, vivid color, texture and light. It was part of my DNA and had influenced me deeply and inspired me upon my path.
Throughout the years, I have traveled the world as a makeup artist on location, discovering inexplicable beauty in the far and distant corners of the world. But my life didn’t start out that way, growing up in Australia was simple, clean and wholly uncomplicated.
My childhood was happily sun-drenched and rich with wholesome pleasures; ocean swimming, butterfly catching, hop-scotch and jumping through sprinklers on our front lawn, squealing with delight; numerous family barbeques on a lazy Sunday…a wonderful life, low key and real. Yet I always dreamed of travel…
When we spoke of travel we discussed lands abundant with natural wonders, rainforests, remote islands, and mountainous terrain, lagoons and reefs that stretched forever, villages and tribes with strange inhabitants ancient and untouched for thousands of years. It seemed none of us ever really went to these places; we knew more about America, England and Japan. As a small girl, these remote destinations sounded exotic and impossibly distant. I would tingle with fascination, awe, and a touch of fear as I imagined one day exploring beauty beyond even my own wildest imagination. This could not compare to the magic and mystique found when immersed in what we would only ever hear about in geography or social studies classes.
With my bags and kit packed and at all times ready for adventure, I’ve trekked the earth through the lava terrain of Iceland, the streets of Old Havana, from Uruguay and Tanzania to the mountains of Ouarzazate, scuba dived The Great Barrier Reef, Sardinia, the South Pacific and the East China Sea. All the while refining an idea that came to me during a product development tenure in Japan. I would develop the first “Healthy Beauty” brand of nutrient-rich, color cosmetics featuring a palette for women of all ages and ethnicities inspired by my travels to exotic destinations around the world. These exquisite formulations rich with minerals, vitamins and nutrients would provide glowing beauty and healthy, radiant skin.
While creating and experimenting on location I’ve blended shades from seas that shimmer in the moonlight; created vibrant color found in the magnificent coral reefs; developed smoky purple and lavender tones at the base of Kilimanjaro and found joyous themes inspired by the characters of villagers themselves.
My personal mantra is “Beauty is an adventure”…with endless destinations. The world is my muse.
Troy Jenson
Known for his remarkably star-studded roster of celebrity clients, you’ve seen make-up artist Troy Jensen’s work on Jennifer Lopez, Christina Aguilera, Bjork, Salma Hayek, Gwyneth Paltrow, Rachel McAdams, Catherine Denuve, Megan Fox, Amanda Bynes, Nicole Scherzinger, and Mary J. Blige. Makeup artist Troy Jensen has an intense passion for illuminating the beauty in every face he touches.
Troy’s accomplished work has been seen everywhere from the most notable red carpet looks, elaborate music videos, and editorial spreads in Vogue, Vanity Fair, Harper’s Bazaar, Allure, and Rolling Stone magazine. Recognized for his expertise in the industry, Troy was recently appointed the official spokesperson for Q-tip. He has also started development on his own cosmetic line due to launch later this year. This artist in demand shares his make-up and beauty tips on MSN’s Style Studio as well as on his own blog, where he provides inspirational and helpful advice on his favorite products, techniques, and trends, as well as a glimpse into what drives this passionate and talented artist.
An artist in every sense of the word, Troy has cultivated his talents in creating raw glamour and has applied his experience, aesthetic, and passion to photography, recently shooting Nicky Hilton, Nicole Scherzinger, Khloe Kardashian for the recent PETA campaign, and Kim Kardashian for her latest fragrance campaign and official 2010 calendar.
Ve Neill
One of the most renowned Makeup Artists in the motion picture business, Ve Neill has set many standards of excellence in the makeup field. Over the course of her thirty-year career, Neill has won three Academy Awards, two Emmy Awards, two Saturn Awards, a BAFTA Award, Local 706 Best Character Makep Award and the first Artist to be awarded Hollywood Foreign Press “Makeup Artist of the Year”Award. That is a total of 19 international nominations for her creative and innovative makeups. She recently added “Pirates of the Caribbean” to her list of creations for which she was awarded the the BAFTA (British Academy Award) and another Oscar nomination for iconic films including Mrs. Doubtfire, Ed Wood, Edward Scissorhands, Sweeney Todd, and Pirates of the Caribean. Throughout her career Neill has worked with many of Hollywood’s brightest stars. Jack Nicholson, Keira Knightly, Julia Roberts, Danny DeVito, Sarah Jessica Parker, Johnny Depp, Uma Thurman, Orlando Bloom, Sigourney Weaver, Stellan Scarsgard, Jude Law, Ethan Hawke, Catherine Keener, Jim Carey, Courtney Love, Edward Norton, Andy Garcia, Keanu Reeves, Hope Davis and Michael Caine have all called upon Neill for her expertise with Beauty, the Bizarre and lots of Wild Characters.