How Do You Become A Successful Freelance Makeup Artist?
You are responsible for creating your own success. With the right attitude and experience, it will come easy. As a freelance makeup artist, formal training isn’t required to pursue a career. However, experience in the field and promoting yourself are key. Credentials are an added bonus, so if you have or can get work as a makeup artist in a salon setting, behind-the-scenes (TV, theater, etc.) or buy networking with popular organizations–this will help boost your career. As I mentioned before, promotion is key for any freelancer. To stay a step ahead, educate yourself on all aspects of makeup–from different time periods to character application. This will only add to your versatility and creativity of being successful in your craft.
Sure, being a makeup artist is fun, but wouldn’t you like to be your own boss? Freelance makeup artists are their own bosses and are 100% in charge of their income potential. If you want to earn $5,000 this month, you can do so, if you can generate enough business. Becoming a successful freelance makeup artist takes hard work, long hours and a ton of advertising. If you are up for the challenge of creating a successful career in freelance makeup artistry, but don’t quite know how to become a successful freelance makeup artist, help is on the way. Build a portfolio. As a freelance makeup artist, your portfolio will be your resume. You don’t need years of experience to develop an impressive makeup artist portfolio; all you need is talent and models. Where will you find your models? You can find your makeup models by volunteering and local fashion shows and photo shoots. Since fashion shows typically employ the services of 12 models, you will have added 12 new makeup looks to your makeup
