I wasn't always into makeup, especially growing up--major tomboy! I actually didn't really get into wearing makeup until I was out of college. Yes, I was a late bloomer. :-) After trying different products, mostly drugstore brands I'd pick up from Wal-Mart, I learned what colors worked best for me. I started looking at how other people did their makeup, paying particular attention to the eyeshadow, and I'd go home and practice using two or three colors I had. I went through this whole trial and error process for a while, not to mention spending a lot of money and ending up throwing away products that I didn't like (of course, now I don't throw away anything because it may be something I can use on one of my clients, although I don't like it for myself). I got pretty good at my personal application technique, and my confidence began to build when I'd go out and people would ask me, "are you a makeup artist?" Getting that question so often made me start to think this was something I could really do, so I started reading up on the subject, and practicing on myself more and more. I eventually started giving tips and doing makeovers for some of my friends and family, and word started getting around that I knew how to do makeup!
I was able to make some great connections with photographers, hair stylists and wedding planners and began getting referrals here and there. That's when I realized I needed to become "official." And so Beauty By Virtue, LLC was born. I got a friend of mine, Antonio Orsborn--great photographer and awesome graphic designer, to create a business card for me. Here's what he put together:
Handing out business cards, and with the help of friends and word of mouth advertising, I now have clients calling on me for makeovers, photo shoots, fashion shows, and weddings.
It's been a long process getting things started, and its a constant effort to keep things going. One of the cons of being a freelance makeup artist is that there are times when there is no work; but I use that time to keep practicing and trying to better myself, study and learn new techniques. So, that's the short version on how I became I makeup artist! I hope you'll come back to visit my blog. I'll be adding new post at least four times a week, and you can expect to see me talk about a range of topics from skin care, how to choose products, tips & techniques on applying makeup, how to build your personal makeup kit, and much more!!
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