MAKEUP LADDER

ESTHETICS MAKEUPLADDER

Compiled by Tina Christopoulos and Morella Aguirre

Three makeup artists describe their rise to the top and plant a few seeds of wisdom

WHAT IS YOUR TITLE?

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Rudy Miles HOW DID YOU START IN THE BUSINESS?

Working in retail for Aveda in New York, then trained with Dana Walker and Brian Dupree, learning the art of makeup conceptually and not so much based on technique. In 1999, Ray Civello, then creative director of Aveda Global, saw Rudy on the floor and was impressed by him. When Dana Walker decided to leave Aveda to start a family, she recommended Rudy to take over her position, and Ray Civello offered him the position of Global Artist. Learn to retail. Even the most established and acclaimed makeup artists like Gucci Westman and Bobbie Brown are all trying to push product. So ask yourself: “Can I sell makeup?”

Working in retail for You need to be up-to-date Aveda in New York, in the beauty business then trained with Dana and know about skin Walker and Brian Dupree, care. Often, makeup learning the art of covers up skin problems, makeup conceptually but makeup should work and not so much based hand in hand with a skin on technique. regimen, and a good makeup artist should be able to help recognize problems and not just cover them up.

WHATWAS THE TURNING POINT IN YOUR CAREER?

In 1999, Ray Civello, then creative director of Aveda Global, saw Rudy on the floor and was impressed by him. When Dana Walker decided to leave Aveda to start a family, she recommended Rudy to take over her position, and Ray Civello offered him the position of Global Artist. WHATDO ASPIRING MAKEUPARTISTS NEEDTO KNOW?

Learn to retail. Even the most established and acclaimed makeup artists like Gucci Westman and Bobbie Brown are all trying to push product. So ask yourself: “Can I sell makeup?” WHAT MAKES A GOOD MAKEUP ARTIST?

You need to be up-to-date in the beauty business and know about skin care. Often, makeup covers up skin problems, but makeup should work hand in hand with a skin regimen, and a good makeup artist should be able to help recognize problems and not just cover them up.

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Tana D’amico I apprenticed with makeup artist Paul Langill for about a year before getting my portfolio together and visiting agencies. I travelled quite a bit with him and got to learn with hands-on training. Finally, I got picked up by Ford in the hair and makeup division. Because I had such thorough training in the field right away, I started working with top photographers and top agencies from the beginning. So, I really feel my career took off right away. To never give up and always keep trying. You’re going to get rejected a lot. So learn to be persistent but not pushy. And keep doing creative jobs, whether big or small. It will keep your mind exercised and you will keep learning.

I apprenticed with make- Having the ability to fulfill up artist Paul Langill what the client wants. for about a year before Always being willing to getting my portfolio learn and not being rigid together and visiting about technique. Every agencies. I travelled quite job is different and every a bit with him and got editor wants something to learn with hands-on different, you need to be training. Finally, I got able to deliver that. Keep picked up by Ford in the an open mind and you hair and makeup division. can always learn from others.

To never give up and always keep trying. You’re going to get rejected a lot. So learn to be persistent but not pushy. And keep doing creative jobs, whether big or small. It will keep your mind exercised and you will keep learning.

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Beau Nelson My very first job was in the theatre in Alberta. I then worked at weddings and department stores. I won my first ABA award for evening fashion makeup at 17 years old. I moved to Calgary and started working for Nars Cosmetics. That’s when I met my first agent, Kelly Streit, from Mode Models. When I moved to Toronto. When I was in Calgary I was still getting a lot of work but moving to Toronto represented the big city for me. I also started my company just before I moved and that was something I had always wanted to do. You need to try and find a really good agency. And build a very good book. Take every opportunity you get to grow your network and your portfolio. You have to be able to listen really well and understand what the client wants. People do things in different ways and you have to be open to that. Never think you’re better than anyone else and look at what others are doing. I learn something new every day.

When I moved to Toronto. When I was in Calgary I was still getting a lot of work but moving to Toronto represented the big city for me. I also started my company just before I moved and that was something I had always wanted to do. You have to be able to listen really well and understand what the client wants. People do things in different ways and you have to be open to that. Never think you’re better than anyone else and look at what others are doing. I learn something new every day. S

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