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On November 28th, MUD had the pleasure of welcoming five contestants from the Syfy show Face Off. Frank Ippolito (Season 1): EXPERTISE: Characters / Sculpting / Prosthetics / Painting Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Frank Ippolito was the nerdy kid who hung out in the basement and made monsters, inspiring his true calling in special…

In an ever changing entertainment industry, working as a freelance makeup artist has its challenges. Though very rewarding, involvement in this line of work takes strong organization skills and lacking in this area can greatly affect an artist’s experience in a negative way. It was a pleasure for us to welcome Make-Up Designory’s very own…

On October 10th and 11th, nine current MUD students did cast and audience makeup on the Good Morning America and David Letterman shows. Depicted from top to bottom and left to right, MUD students Sky Vega, Ciara Griffin, Christy Falco, and Rebecca Tritten made up Good Morning America hosts Sam Champion and Lara Spencer. Not…

If you were absent during our last free Saturday workshop in LA and NY, you can still earn an A+ this fall with a flawless looking make-up — from a natural soft look to a bold statement look. For an everyday natural look, choose warmer natural colors to compliment your features. For an occasional dramatic…

On Wednesday, September 5, 2012, Bart Mixon was a Guest Speaker at MUD’s Professional Development event at the Holiday Inn in Burbank. Deverill Weekes interviewed Bart and the students, alumni, and staff. All present enjoyed his words of wisdom. Born in Houston, Texas, Bart Mixon began his career in special make-up effects working on local…

MUD celebrated Mother’s Day last weekend at workshops in L.A. and N.Y. We covered quick professional makeup tips for looking younger. Here’s what you missed: Face: Ladies, if your skin is lacking moisture and looks a little dull, here’s a great tip for a youthful look. Prep the skin with our Face Primer and Brush 940S or a Professional Sponge. Then…

Crystal Wright “Plan Your Work and Work Your Plan!” MUD welcomed Crystal Wright as our special guest speaker for our Industry Speaks event on April 18th. Crystal is a self-help author, educator, motivational speaker, and advisor to freelance styling professionals. She is an internationally recognized expert on the subject of career building and marketing for…

Welcome Back! I’ve said it before and I will say it again, I always look forward to spending time with Takashi and his group of Japanese students, who are always eager to study abroad. This time around, I had the great opportunity to spend quality time on and off site with the students. Each day…

This month, we welcomed Melanie Mills as a special guest speaker in our Wednesday Night Lecture series. Melanie is an Emmy winning makeup artist who has become one of the most sought after names in the industry. She served as head makeup artist on ABC television’s smash hit “Dancing With the Stars” for five years,…

Industry gurus Maurice Stein, Byrd Holland, and Tommy Cole took to the stage at this year’s Makeup Show in Los Angeles on Saturday, March 17th to hold a panel discussion before an audience of young make-up artists and aspiring professionals. Maurice Stein shared his over fifty years of experience starting off as a hairstylist in cosmetology school, working under…