Makeup artists specialize in using cosmetic products and techniques to improve people’s appearance using cosmetics, and can work anywhere from stores, theaters, movie production companies, modeling agencies or the modeling industry.
Start out in this field by attending a course through a cosmetology school or beauty institute, although online training programs also exist that provide basic lessons on makeup artistry.
Laura Mercier
If you’ve ever perused a magazine or watched a makeup tutorial online, chances are you have come across Laura Mercier products. Known for being easy-to-use products that stand the test of time.
Laura Mercier began her career as an art student before shifting focus and transitioning into face and hair painting for editorial shoots. Soon, Laura Mercier would go on to work with fashion icons like Madonna and Sarah Jessica Parker as clients for editorials shoots.
Mercier was able to combine her artistic ability and desire to develop pro-grade beauty products that were user friendly in 1996 when she launched her eponymous makeup line, winning over both celebrities and editors of magazines around the globe with its launch.
Richard Taylor
Makeup artists specialize in altering the physical appearances of their clients for films, TV shows and commercials, often using makeup to highlight facial features or body parts; sometimes prosthetics may also be added for added realism.
Richard Taylor is a New Zealand-based makeup artist specializing in film industry work. He co-founded Weta Workshop, which specialises in providing movie props and special effects creation services.
This company is well known for their incredible attention to detail and vivid imaginations, having created effects for movies like King Kong, District 9, and The Hobbit.
Taylor studied graphic design at Wellington Polytechnic (now part of Massey University). Later, in 1987 he opened RT Effects alongside Tania Rodger, working on projects including New Zealand director Peter Jackson’s comedy Public Eye (1988).
Sam Winston
Stan Winston earned international renown as one of Hollywood’s premier makeup artists, known for his work on films like Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Jurassic Park, Aliens and Iron Man. Additionally, his animatronic creations, such as panther-hawk transformation effects in The Thing movie were beloved icons.
He designed Wookiee costumes for Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones, as well as overseeing visual effects for Avatar, earning four Academy Awards for his efforts.
A Child of Books is an elegant tribute to languages, stories, ideas and perspectives from across the world – beautifully illustrated with Sam Winston’s iconic typographic-based style. Showcasing writing systems such as cuneiform and Tibetan script as well as Egyptian hieroglyphs and Ogham letters this book honors words’ beauty while encouraging us all to listen carefully for them.
Sam suffered health issues and took an extended hiatus before embarking on his second release ‘Til I Make Peace With War’, before embarking on his latest release ‘Damaged Goods’ in 2016. Chris Brown (Radiohead, Muse and Blur) mixed The Fire & The Icicle at Abbey Road before it was mastered by Geoff Pesche; its success has been recognized by BBC Radio Northants’ Bernie Keith, Janice Long + Matt Bell from The Sun as it now boasts over 100,000 Spotify streams!
Pooja Khurana
Pooja Khurana is an extraordinary makeup artist with exceptional skills in fashion, bridal, creative and editorial makeup. Her extensive knowledge has seen her work with some of the top prestigious brands like Illamasqua, Nars, Laura Mercier Urban Decay and YSL.
She is an internationally acclaimed artist trained in London who has traveled around the world to stay abreast of beauty trends. With an exceptional flair that spans bridal to magazine covers and advertising films, her artistic expertise has reached audiences in an array of mediums.
She takes great pride in her craft, always prioritising quality over quantity. She is known for her intricate eye makeup skills and innovative approaches. Additionally, her bridal makeover services can be tailored specifically to each individual’s personality and preferences.
