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Every year, I look forward to our visit with our international students from our sister school in Japan, Katsura Make-up Design College. This month, instructor Takashi and his students, Ayumi, Anna, Yukie, Tomomi, and Ayaka arrived in Los Angeles to participate in a specialized intensive Beauty make-up course designed especially for their school. Throughout the…

“I get excited by people who excel in their craft.” Daniela Corcuera graduated from MUD in January 2011 after completing the Multimedia Program. Two months later, she has landed a position as an intern assisting a fashion editor at Vogue Magazine, and gaining valuable skills as an Image Consultant. Since graduation, Daniela says that finding a…

For the past few years, MUD graduate and New York store employee Christie Lee has been working with a non-profit organization,The Blind Project, helping victims of sex trafficking in Southeast Asia. She uses her talent as a make-up artist to give the women and young girls makeovers and boost their self-esteem. MUD has also donated…

Special effects artist Dave Dupuis and award-winning actor Peter Saarsgard recently visited our MUD NY campus… and it was a packed house! Current and grad students from every program sat in to learn more about these two accomplished men and their experiences in the make-up and film industries. Dave Dupuis, who has worked on such major films as X-Men: The…

“If you really want to work in this industry, you must not only be talented and creative – you must be filled with integrity and drive.” Beth Bryson loves the entertainment industry. After moving to Los Angeles to pursue dual careers in make-up and acting, she came one step closer to realizing her dream when…

“You will leave school knowing a lot. Be confident in that, but don’t assume you know everything.” Catherine Addis brings a fine artist’s sensibility to her career in make-up artistry. Originally trained in fine art, she studied in Dublin and obtained a Master of Arts degree in Philadelphia. After receiving her Master’s, Catherine worked for…

“Every job is a job you can learn from – whether you make $50 or $700 a day.” Stephanie Panek’s passion for make-up artistry started young, when she was inspired by Cindy Crawford. “I would ask my mom to buy me make-up and I would try to replicate all of the make-up applications from all…

“With make-up, I like to exert a bit of truth and a touch of fantasy.” Kristin Cipponeri understands the importance of a good foundation. Her passion for creating expressive make-up looks on flawless skin began early, as she flipped through the pages of Vogue. After receiving training as a cosmetologist, Kristin completed the Multimedia Make-Up Artistry…

“At an early point in your career, try to get a clear vision of what direction you want to go, really work toward that goal and focus.” Make-Up Designory (MUD) graduate Michelle Affronti has built a career doing what she loves – make-up, hair, and wardrobe for television. She first arrived in Los Angeles in…

“When I put make-up on someone, I want them to feel beautiful, or see themselves in a new way.” Every day Kata Baron sells make-up, teaches make-up techniques and does makeovers, and she wouldn’t have it any other way. She graduated from Make-Up Designory (MUD) in January 2009, after completing Beauty and Character Make-Up, Studio…