How do you become a makeup artist?what does it involve?
A make-up artist is an artist who creates makeup and prosthetics for theatrical, television, film and other similar productions including the modeling world. In some cases, the title of Make-up Artist can also include the responsibilities of hair and wig design as well. Awards given for this job include the Academy Award for Makeup and several Emmy awards. Make-up artists are normally extremely well-paying jobs, especially in the modeling and photography world. This is due to the ability to display a face to its full potential as well as establish a working relationship with the actor or person being worked on. Make-up artists can receive their training in several different ways; they can intern at a theater, they can assist a working make-up artist, or they can attend a school dedicated to make-up artistry. Make-up artists are primarily self-employed (freelancers), but they may also be represented by an agency, or employed by a production company Areas of expertiseFashion Make-up: Fas