An artist is a person engaged in certain activities and process to relate, demonstrate and transform a thing or human. So, when it comes to “Make-up Artist”, what could be their defining role?
A make-up artist use their tools and talent to makeover, transform and improve a person’s face. For them, your face acts as a canvas: the inspiration of countless poems, artwork and songs that make them an artist. Successful makeup artists have a passion for beautifying the individual, so they are keenly aware of which colors look best on which person. They are masterful with their makeup application techniques; they have a deep understanding of skin types, skin colors, and makeup ingredients; and they appreciate how practices and techniques must change as to accommodate a specific event, setting, or location.
Makeup artists working in film, theater, television, and commercials may be required to perform special effects makeup or apply prosthetics. In theater, television, and film jobs, makeup artists may sign on to work for an extended period of time, while makeup artists working in the special events industry, like weddings, for example, are usually hired for the day. In the creative, fashion, and special events industries, makeup artists often work as freelancers or independent contractors, while those working in salon and spa settings may work as either employees or as independent contractors, where they rent booth space from the salon owner.
Many makeup artists, particularly those working as independent contractors or those operating their own makeup artistry businesses, have an excellent knowledge of business and management principles.