Airbrush Makeup with Renowned Makeup Artist Levi Vieira

The School of Professional Makeup is thrilled to announce that renowned Brazilian makeup artist Levi Vieira will be teaching our Advanced Airbrush Makeup Workshop, starting April 21st.

Accomplished professional makeup artist Levi Vieira, who has transformed models on Escada, Fendi and Gucci runways, will be joining the makeup artist team at The School of Professsional Makeup to teach our Advanced Airbrush Makeup worshop this April.
Levi's career as a makeup artist has earned him the respect of many in the world of entertainment and fashion. As the lead makeup artist for fashion shows featuring John Varvatos, La Perla, Max Mara, Tory Burch and Nike, in addition to his print, television and film experience, Levi's extended range has prepared him for any assignment from the mundane to the bizarre. Other shows featuring Levi's work include YSL, Marni, Pucci, Chloe, Donna Karan, Roberto Cavalli and Saks Fifth Avenue.

With the belief that every person is beautiful, Levi does not manufacture beauty. Rather, his philosophy is to highlight features so his clients naturally shine. He is warmly regarded because he creates a comfortable environment where individuals can express themselves. This foundation of trust provokes flawless work. For Levi, there is nothing more rewarding than a beautiful smile from a satisfied client.

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The School of Professional Makeup Is Now On Facebook!

Canada's premier makeup school is proud to announce our shiny new Facebook fan page.

In addition to our makeup blog, The School of Professional Makeup now has a shiny new Facebook page!
Come and check us out here.

We've posted lots of photos from our full time makeup art courses. Check out discussions on your favorite makeup topics, leave comments on what interests you in the art of makeup design, what courses or programs you'd like to see at the school, or simply connect with others interested in the field of makeup artistry.

For more information on programs that we offer at The School of Professional Makeup, visit us on the web at www.promakeupart.com or go directly to our course calendar. You can also
contact us at 416.603.3332.

Since 1998, The School of Professional Makeup has been creating careers in the art of makeup design. We are registered and approved as a Private Career College under the Private Career Colleges Act. Our instructors are professional makeup artists currently working in the industry. Our training is savvy and our intention is clear: we take great interest in our student’s success. Come on board with a private makeup school that truly cares.

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The School of Professional Makeup Partners with Wal-Mart, Proctor & Gamble for New Makeup Promotion

The School of Professional Makeup was recently invited to participate in an exciting new cosmetic promotion. In addition to raising thousands for charity, the event offered students a valuable opportunity to work with some big players in the cosmetic industry.

After choosing the right makeup school, one of the biggest challenges facing aspiring makeup artists is how to gain valuable industry experience. The old adage "practice makes perfect" is especially applicable to those in the makeup arts. A good makeup school will offer it's students fieldwork opportunities for exactly this reason, which is why The School of Professional Makeup leapt at the chance to work with some big players in the cosmetic industry.

Canadian fashion & style gurus Steven Sabados and Chris Hyndman have been promoting products for a few years now. Recently,they've been hired on as spokespeople for Proctor & Gamble's "Everything for the Family, Something Just for You" program to share their knowledge and expertise of the fashion and beauty industries. The objective is to not only pitch Proctor & Gamble products,but to also raise money for various charities, which include the Canadian Cancer Society and the Children's Miracle Network.

Wal-Mart will play host to in-store events, giveaways and fundraisers. Both Wal-Mart and Procter & Gamble are hoping to raise an estimated $460,000 for charity through this partnership, while also encouraging women to do something special for themselves at the same time. Shoppers will not only be introduced to the latest in health and beauty information, but also to a wide range of new P&G products.

The School of Professional Makeup was the only makeup school invited to participate in the most recent promotion, titled "5-Minute Oasis" with Olay™. "Coincidentally, the advertising agency promoting the event, plus Chris Hyndman from The Designer Guys both approached me at the same time." Says Robert Closs, Founder and Managing Director. "They both felt that it might be a great idea for the school to get involved."

With the theme being personal style, this was a live appearance with Steven & Chris on stage. A model was chosen from the audience, who then received a live makeover complete with Hollywood tips and tricks. Three students from The School of Professional Makeup were chosen to help out with the offstage makeovers. The offstage makeovers lasted on average about four hours, and included skin care analysis and recommendations, plus a mini makeover using Cover Girl™ products.

Shoppers were delighted to have the opportunity to take some time out for themselves. This not only translated into a wonderful opportunity for the aspiring makeup artists to gain some practical hands on experience, but it also represented the type of fieldwork opportunities The School of Professional Makeup looks for on behalf of their students.

"Our school is known as "the industry school", says Closs. "Our instructors are all working makeup artists, and this allows us to be connected to what's happening in the industry. We make sure we pass these opportunities onto our students, so they can gain invaluable industry experience."

"This was a great opportunity for students to actually do something in the field." Says Lisa Mandel, an instructor at the school. "They're excited to get the chance to actually see and apply what they've learned."

Recent graduate Natalie Sanchez appreciated the chance to get out there and network. Networking and self-promotion is vital to any aspiring makeup artist - industry veterans estimate that eighty percent of jobs come through networking and self-promotion.

"Through this gig I got the opportunity to meet many different people, it's one of the best opportunities for networking." Says Sanchez. "Working with Rob and The Designer Guys made me realize first hand that this industry is so fast paced and diverse, and you can take it as far as you like depending on your own ambition."

Previous fieldwork opportunities have included gigs for The Discovery Channel, The Miss Universe Canada Pageant, and the Miss Latina Canada swimsuit calendar, to name a few.

Airbrush Makeup with Rob Closs

The Evolution of Beauty- Airbrush Makeup with Rob Closs

Whatever happened to Fay Wray? Professional Makeup Artist Rob Closs discusses the evolution of makeup, makeup artistry and the latest thing- Airbrushing.

What ever happened to Fay Wray? We've lost her in the tunnels of time, but the new starlet captured in these beastly arms is just as gorgeous as Wray ever was- and we've done it all with a little bit of air! Sounds light? You're right! Airbrushing! The flawless coverage and natural translucency that airbrush makeup offers is a huge step in the evolution of makeup art.

When the average person hears the word airbrush, we think of a car being painted, or the final stages of prints for magazines that are finessed into perfection. Today, these processes are accomplished digitally. The model's print (who already happens to be stunningly gorgeous) is color corrected, her teeth are made whiter, her pupils enhanced, her lashes made thicker, her skin tweaked to perfection, her legs thinned out and elongated. It's quite an artificial process and it leads me to the conclusion that I … or any farm animal in Bruce County, for that matter… could probably model for Vogue. However, what would you say if some of these adjustments could be made on your face instead of on your picture? I said prove it!

As I watched the tiny droplets leave the airbrush gun and dance in the air before landing on the subject's face I was intrigued. I was sold when I saw a pretty great result dry into flawlessness. "Lets just wait a minute and watch the paint dry to see the final result," the demo makeup artist whispered. (It reminded me of an episode on the original Star Trek with William Shatner hanging out with a colony of women taking "the beauty pill " and watching all the "Plain Janes" turning into sexy amazons with the blink of an eye).

Spending time with the system I discovered the secrets that airbrushing holds. The airbrush gun takes the tiniest, most fragile foundation molecule and oxidizes it into a high opacity. In other words, one can wear the sheerest of sheer foundations and have virtually perfect skin. When I took the airbrush foundation and tried to apply it by traditional methods (a sponge and my finger tips) it was too watery to work with. Yet the same foundation passed through the air system takes on a new characteristic and a strength that I have not seen in the twenty-six years I've been painting faces.

Our model, a mother of two in her mid-thirties is posing for a "beauty and the beast" concept photo shoot. Genny has had her foundation, contour, and eye shadow air brushed. This photograph has been slightly lightened but is untouched. Genny typically has darkness under her eyes, and an uneven skin tone.

THE PROS OF AIRBRUSH MAKEUP:

Maximum coverage with minimal product

Delivers a natural and translucent look

Great for oily skin

Fantastic for overly active skin that tends to "eat" makeup

Lasts ten to twelve hours - excellent for bridal makeup, it's a bride's best friend

Does not require powder, which can be aging

Some foundation formulations are silicone based

Silicone is as smooth as silk