The School of Professional Makeup Taps Body Art Wiz for Airbrush Makeup Workshop

The School of Pro Makeup is pleased to announce that Danielle Ondrek, from The Body of Art in New York, will be teaching the Advanced Airbrush Makeup Workshop this coming January.

Starting on January 4th, 2010, the Advanced Airbrush Makeup Workshop is one of a number of certificate programs offered by The School of Pro Makeup. Course duration is one week / 30 hours, and the course content will include:

Advanced techniques in silicone
foundation, highlight and shade

Airbrush eyeshadow treatments

Blush & contour application

Eyebrow stencils and partial free form eyebrow drawing

Body art

Danielle is the founder and Chief Art Director of The Body of Art, which prides itself on the ability to develop ideas into living, breathing art. Danielle brings years of extensive knowledge and experience from both the fine art and fashion industries to her business. Her visions and work have not only fused the two worlds successfully, but she has opened a door to a realm of intriguing possibilities for her clients to promote their ideas, their products, and/or themselves. At The School of Professional Makeup, we are proud and excited to offer her expertise to our students.

Seats are limited, so students are encouraged to book now. We can be reached at 416.603.3332, or email us at info@promakeupart.com. More information can also be found on our makeup course calendar page.

Come on board with a makeup school that truly cares.

Photo: Danielle Ondrek, courtesy of The Body of Art.

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Special Effects Makeup Author Joins The School Of Pro Makeup Team

Randy Daudlin, author of "Hurt "Em Reel Good", has joined the talented team of makeup artists at The School of Pro Makeup.

Special FX makeup has always been a very important part of the curriculum at The School of Pro Makeup, and we are very pleased to announce the recent addition of author and special effects makeup artist Randy Daudlin to our talented team of instructors.

Randy has a wealth of knowledge to share with over 25 years of experience as a working makeup artist in the film and television industry. Some of his credits include "Resident Evil-Apocolypse", "Dawn Of The Dead", "1-800-Missing", "PSI Factor" and "Friday the 13th The Series".

Randy is also the author of "Hurt 'Em Reel Good", a quick reference for Out of Kit Makeup FX. In his book, Randy covers such makeup FX as bruising, burns, injury simulation, forensics, aging, character effects and more.

Also included are inexpensive alternatives for beginners and experts alike, making this book a must read for any aspiring makeup artist interested in persuing work in the field of special effects makeup. More information on "Hurt 'Em Reel Good" can be found at Two Gruesome Publishing Inc.

Photos: Courtesy of Two Gruesome Publishing Inc.

Another Beauty Makeover with Makeup Artist Rob Closs

The Southampton Art School recently hosted a special makeup artistry evening featuring television and film makeup artist Rob Closs. Rob demonstrated the modern technique of 'airbrushing', where makeup is misted on to the skin in subtle layers. Part of the evening's appeal was the chance for individuals to experience a beauty makeover themselves.

The Southampton Art School in Southampton, Ontario, recently broadened its community involvement by hosting an entire week revolving around wellness and other areas of interest that were suggested by members and others.

From yoga and creative writing, pain management and the arts to a special evening of modern day make-up techniques, the school tried to offer a wide range of classes that would appeal to broad spectrum of the community.

As with all events hosted by the Southampton Art Gallery and School, each class was designed not only as a fundraiser but also to broaden the School's appeal to a wider audience.

The last event of the week was a special make-up artistry evening that featured television and film makeup artist Rob Closs from Toronto.

"When I look at someone that I have to apply make-up to, his or her face is like a blank canvas to me. I try to bring out the best features while minimizing others, all through make-up application," Closs says. "It's much like painting. You have to choose colours, know how to blend, shadow and highlight."

For many thousands of years, humans in every culture around the world have used colour products to enhance their appearance. From B.C. China and India to Middle-ages Europe, cosmetics of one kind or another have played an integral part in almost every society.

The Art School demonstration featured the modern technique of 'airbrushing', where make-up is misted on to the skin in subtle layers. Part of the evening's appeal was the chance for individuals to experience a 'makeover'.

"Some of the makeovers I've done," said Closs, "are unbelievably satisfying, both for the client and myself. I've seen women and girls who have little self-confidence blossom under the metamorphosis. It's a well-known fact that if you feel good about yourself, you project that feeling to the world outside you and, sometimes, all it takes is a little enhancement.

Do I consider myself an artist? Absolutely. I use colour, light and shadow and my canvas is the human face."

Every class held during the first Creative Wellness Week was filled to capacity and the school is considering making the week an ongoing event with a series of speakers and classes that appeal to a broad audience.

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The above article was originally published in the August, 2009 edition of Saugeen Times. You can read the original article here.

Southampton Ontario is also home to The Southampton Inn & Spa, which has acquired the expertise of makeup artist Karen Brioux in their makeup studio, Faces North. Colour analysis, makeup update, makeup lessons and the latest in makeup techniques are just some of the services offered at Faces North, as well as an extensive line of quality cosmetics to choose from.

In addition to his role as a television and film makeup artist, Rob Closs is also the Founder and Managing Director of The School of Professional Makeup in Toronto.

What's New at The School of Professional Makeup



The latest news from Canada's premier makeup school - and introducing "Betty" the new girl at school!

Keeping up with the trends and techniques can make or break a makeup artist. As our graduates enter the industry they realize that there are different styles of smokey eyes, new trends in eyelining or taking makeup applications to the next level in Avant Guarde Editorial work. For all these reasons and many more, the School has developed new Continuing Education Segments (CES). These workshop-style classes allow students to improve on their techniques which compliment their already extensive training. Classes specializing in the various styles of The Big Smoke (Wet Smokey Eyes, Smokey Glitter) along with Lashes & Lines (working with different types of lashes, and stylized lining techniques) and Special Effects classes (Casualty, Burns, Gelatin Appliances and Zombies) assist a makeup artist become more versatile and experience in specific applications. These courses are conveniently offered on weeknights at the School. For more information on these programs, visit our website at www.promakeupart.com or go to our course calendar. You can also contact us anytime at 416 603 3332.

The New Girl

We’re not just about pretty faces at The School of Professional Makeup! The latest addition to the ever growing family of creatures and creepy things is vampiress ‘Betty’. Don’t worry she won’t bite any more - thanks to the wooden cross in her heart! This class project was recently unveiled during the class Prosthetics Photoshoot. See photo above.

What's Hot - Rob's Pick

After a recent trip to Los Angeles to attend The Makeup Show, Rob came back with a bag full of new products. One of which quickly became his favourite...the new TEMPTU Airbrow (available at the School). This is an incredible tool to add to your airbrushing skills. Each kit contains a seven brow colours, five brow stencils and a freehand shaper stencil to create your own styles. It provides a flawless brow application and is HIGHLY recommended!

Did You Know?

The School of Pro Makeup offers a summer Makeup Art and Airbrush diploma Program? That’s right; while all of your future colleagues await their upcoming fall training, you could be certified and ready to rock it before they even step foot in the classroom. Talk about competitive edge! Classes start Tuesday June 9, 2009 and run through August 5, 2009. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by, call the school today. Be sure to check back with our makeup blog for more information on upcoming courses.

NEW! The Look of Success Teleseminar with Diane Craig

Introducing a new, affordable, 4-session teleseminar for professional women. Learn how to:

Develop your own individual look of success

Project a powerful first impression

Achieve a polished, professional appearance

Master executive dress code secrets

Gain confidence, poise and respect

Create a wardrobe-building strategy

Maintain your new, self-assured appearance


Dates: Session 1: Getting Started


Monday, April 5: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EST


Session 2: Elements of Style


Monday, April 12: 7:00 p.m – 9:00 p.m. EST


Session 3: Finishing Touches


Monday, April 26: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EST


Session 4: Makeup and Hairstyle


Monday, May 3: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EST


Cost: USD $447.00


Why Register? Here's 6 important reasons why:

You’re motivated by a professional desire to move up the corporate ladder

You’re confused and no longer know what suits you. Or you think you’re dressing too young or too old – or you just want to look better and more attractive

You’re moving to a new position or a new company

You’re scheduled to attend important business meetings or training-sessions

You’re heading back to work and need to “re-polish” your look

You’ve got a closet full of clothes but nothing to wear


To sign up, visit: www.corporateclassinc.com


About Diane Craig: As a certified image consultant and Founding President of Corporate Class Inc, Diane Craig is well known in the corridors of power where the right image and appropriate business etiquette are prerequisites to a successful career. Diane has helped hundreds of clients throughout Canada and the United States – from Fortune 500 companies to government agencies, and from political leaders to university directors and hospital CEO’s. When it comes to image consultations, this diverse client base shares one thing in common – the need to reflect the look of success.

Photo: Vampiress "Betty" - a special effects makeup design from students at The School of Professional Makeup.

Verve and Versatility in Makeup Artistry

Makeup Pro Rob Closs talks to Stage Directions Magazine about the importance of diversity for today's makeup artist.

Makeup pro Rob Closs is well known for his diversity—he's as skilled at creating gorgeous airbrush effects as he is at hardcore bruised-and-bloody FX. Morphing makeup styles not only keeps life interesting—it’s the core message sent at Closs's training mecca, The School of Professional Makeup in Toronto. From the school's inception, Closs decided to blend educational disciplines.

“I started doing makeup in 1981, and eventually was drawn to teaching in the early '90s," Closs recalls. "Having taught facial design and technique at many different schools, I took the strengths of my different teaching experiences, the best of the best, and created our initial program in 1998." Closs approaches the role of a makeup artist from a number of fronts: designer, technician, interpreter of an artistic statement and businessperson. For example, his program stresses prosthetic work not simply from the perspective of straight-up latex craft, but from the need for an artist to communicate effectively with a crew, producer or director. Closs also likes infusing his curriculum with variety, plain and simple.

“I like to tweak the material I teach and grow the program continually,” he explains. Because the work is highly detailed, Closs looks for innately curious students.

“When a student asks, 'How does this institution differ from other makeup schools?' I know that student is prepared, and potentially, motivated,” he says. “In this industry, motivation is everything—it's all freelance work, and if you're lucky to land a job, it has to be because you're motivated to put yourself out there and know your work."

In the end, Closs wants his students to think on their feet—which he thinks is the key to any makeup artist's ultimate success:

"The industry's always changing, and you've always got to change to accommodate it."

Photo: A special effects makeup design from The School of Professional Makeup.

Article source: Stage Directions Magazine. Read the full article here.

A Career in Fashion Makeup
From The School of Professional Makeup

Do you love fashion makeup? A career as a fashion makeup artist can be creative, exciting and rewarding.

At The School of Professional Makeup, our fashion makeup program teaches you the full range of fashion makeup industry looks and designs for: digital color photography, actors head shots, film makeup, high definition television, and runway. These are just some of the disciplines a talented fashion makeup artist can be successful in.

Check out our latest fashion makeup shoot and see the type of look you can learn to achieve. Also, be sure to check out our 2009 makeup course calendar. In addition to fashion makeup , we also offer courses in special effects makeup, prosthetics, bridal makeup, and airbrush makeup, plus a comprehensive master makeup artist program.

Space is limited, and seats are filling up fast, so be sure to register now. You can register by calling the school at 416.603.3332, or feel free to email us at info@promakeupart.com.

You could soon be on your way to a satisfying career in fashion makeup.

Photo:
Makeup:Rob Closs and Jenia O.
Hair: John J.
Photography: David Hou

More Makeup Tips

Makeup Care- Top Ten Makeup Mistakes
By Melanie Vasseur

ONE - Wearing dark lip liner with light lipstick is way out of date. Wearing matching liner and lipstick is the rule of the day for the new millennium. Make up that is understated is more in line with today's more natural look.

TWO - Using your lip liner to draw a line that extends beyond your natural lip line is passé. Keep your lip line natural. There are newer products out now that can help plump up your lips. Hot lips types of lip glosses or enhancers are now available that can increase your lip's volume.

THREE - Drawn in eyebrows are also a thing of the past. There is now eyebrow powder that you can use to enhance your eyebrow's natural line. These powders are a more subtle look.

FOUR - Eyeliner is a tricky thing. Keeping it in control can create a sexy look, while extending eyeliner too far past the corner of the eye can be over done. The Cleopatra look is great for Halloween, but for everyday it just appears overdone.

FIVE - Clumpy mascara just simply looks very bad. This is where purchasing better cosmetics is worth it. Some of the cheaper brands clump up terribly or use a brush that isn't adequate. There are some low cost mascaras that really are good. Loreal has a few good ones.

SIX - Glaring blush is a definite 80's look. Use a large blush brush to apply blush so you get a nice blended look that is more natural. You want people to see your whole face when they look at you, for an overall appearance. You don't want them to be seeing just your cheeks.

SEVEN - There are different colors of mascara available today, teal being one of them. Teenagers can get away with the more exotic colors, but for a sophisticated look go for dark blue. This is for the woman who wants to be taken seriously.

EIGHT - I've seen many women make this mistake…they cake on foundation over problem skin. I need to first say that there is much that can be done today for women with problem skin. There are many products that can clear up skin issues, such as rosacea, acne or brown spots. For the women who have more serious issues, there are laser treatments, peels, microdermabrasion, and facials. Be sure to use mineral makeup if you have acne prone skin. If you have fine lines you can mix a quality moisturizer with your foundation to help fill in the fine lines.

NINE - Foundation should be blended at the jaw line. Many women just don't seem to catch this mistake even though they are looking in the mirror when applying their makeup! Most importantly, you need to pick a foundation color that closely matches your skin color. Use a sponge to apply makeup, which will go a long way in helping to blend your foundation line.

TEN - It used to be the thing a few years ago to line the eyelid half way with eyeliner. Today the advice is to open the eyes with a softer look by applying a powder liner and outlining the whole eye area above and below the eye.

Today's beautiful woman is one who appears confident and well maintained, and by all means, in control of her looks. She knows that she is a whole package and not just individual features. The first thing that makes an impression is your face when meeting new people. Dress your face with makeup as well as you would dress your body with clothes.

Melanie Vasseur is a chemist, esthetician and the founder of Vasseur Skincare. For more skincare tips and information, visit www.vsskin.com or www.vasseurdayspa.com, 619-236-9095.

Article source: Amazines.com

The Art of Prosthetics and Special Effects Makeup
From The School of Professional Makeup

Prosthetics makeup and special effects makeup has, in one form or another, fascinated audiences from the early silent pictures to modern day blockbusters. Generations of makeup artists have created visual wonder and timeless images which have entered our pop culture and stirred our imaginations leaving some of us the with the indelible mark of thrill, horror and inspiration.

In the early days, special effects makeup in movies was certainly a struggle with the primitive products of the time. The classic Frankenstein movie is a typical example of waxes and collodion, used for special effects that looked good for the era, but were limiting and fussy for the longevity of the shoot. With the evolution of the industry, there are now various materials makeup artists can utilize in new and incredibly bold ways.

Prosthetics and special effects makeup artists wear many hats; designer, sculptor, mold maker, lab technician, painter and on set makeup artist. These titles utilize many disciplines in order to manifest certain effect and deliver the end product. Holistic training gives the artists not only the technical side of the trade, but the sensitivity and savvy to understand relationships within the crew infrastructure, and to deal professionally and confidently with producers and directors. With special effects makeup, the excitement is in the process. Starting with a brick of clay and finishing with a masterpiece is a truly amazing and rewarding experience.

Differentiating between prosthetics and special effects is important. Prosthetics is a process of life casting, sculpting, and mould making to develop an appliance from these procedures for facial or body application. Props are also manufactured by this venue. Special Effects is a broad-spectrum series of makeup applications, which may be executed literally in minutes or hours, depending on the nature of the effect.

A simple bruise (in any stage) or an advanced aging may be the agenda of the script that day. A wax nose tip elf or a decaying zombie may be their counterpart. Regardless of the effect, the FX artist must also know the "why" behind the creation. Why do the effects look the way they do? How does a drug addict in their late twenties prematurely age? What does a cadaver look like in stage two decomposition in a humid environment? The artist must research and be medically correct before adding, if at all, the Hollywood drama of slight exaggeration.

Although character makeup and casualty effects are timeless, the products and technologies are ever changing, which keeps the most seasoned artists engaged and continually learning. Script analysis, budgeting, understanding production procedures, and meeting time lines are also part of everyday life for the professional special effects makeup artist.

As long as there are filmmakers there will always be prosthetic & special effects makeup artists. Since the field of makeup artistry is continually evolving, if the writers can imagine it, makeup artists can create it.

Photo: Instructor Matt DeWilde with a student in The School of Professional Makeup's downtown studio.