In the make-up world, there is a collection of issues that tend to work on a rotation, such as unqualified make-up artists charging high end rates and failing to deliver safe working practices… Or make-up artists undercutting the industry by charging far less than the industry standard! But lately, I’ve been noticing something coming up […]

Author Archives: Brittany Connor
The Art of Bruising
Whether you’re gearing up for Halloween or April Fools Day – they say that a little bit of makeup does a great job of suggesting a nasty fall or a whack to a limb. With clever application techniques and the right make-up, you can easily create a convincing bruise to a particular body part. Want […]
Life Casting – A Staple For Prosthetics
This week at the Australian College of Specialist Make-Up, our Diploma of Screen and Media students tackled what can be the most daunting and extensive procedure that any special effects artist will face. That process is life casting.
Quick Look – Facecharting
What is a face chart? Basic answer is, it’s a way for make-up artists to plan and/or design a look prior to applying the look to their client. Face charts are helpful to streamline make-up looks for a fashion show or photoshoot and is a great way to give a look a ‘test run’. Here […]
Fixing Your Broken Make-up
Every make-up lover has their soul-crushing moment when they drop their make-up bag, and open it to find your fave powder/palette/shadow in a bazillion pieces – yep… soul-crushing! Have no fear, ACSM has your back… Keep reading for a short video on how to bring those babies back from the dead!