Airbrush Makeup with Renowned Makeup Artist Levi Vieira

The School of Professional Makeup is thrilled to announce that renowned Brazilian makeup artist Levi Vieira will be teaching our Advanced Airbrush Makeup Workshop, starting April 21st.

Accomplished professional makeup artist Levi Vieira, who has transformed models on Escada, Fendi and Gucci runways, will be joining the makeup artist team at The School of Professsional Makeup to teach our Advanced Airbrush Makeup worshop this April.

Levi's career as a makeup artist has earned him the respect of many in the world of entertainment and fashion. As the lead makeup artist for fashion shows featuring John Varvatos, La Perla, Max Mara, Tory Burch and Nike, in addition to his print, television and film experience, Levi's extended range has prepared him for any assignment from the mundane to the bizarre. Other shows featuring Levi's work include YSL, Marni, Pucci, Chloe, Donna Karan, Roberto Cavalli and Saks Fifth Avenue.

With the belief that every person is beautiful, Levi does not manufacture beauty. Rather, his philosophy is to highlight features so his clients naturally shine. He is warmly regarded because he creates a comfortable environment where individuals can express themselves. This foundation of trust provokes flawless work. For Levi, there is nothing more rewarding than a beautiful smile from a satisfied client.

Starting on April 21st, 2010, the Advanced Airbrush Makeup course consists of 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

Seats are limited, so students are encouraged to book now. The School of Professional Makeup 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.

Photo: Courtesy of BeautybyLevi.com.

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.