September 11, 2023
Why Choose MUD?
In a world where you can express yourself in countless ways, makeup isn’t just about looking nice – it’s about making a statement. Whether you want a subtle change or a dramatic transformation, makeup is your tool. And if you’re crazy about makeup and dream of turning it into a career, then Make-up Designory (MUD)…
June 16, 2023
Upcoming: The Prosthetics Invitational – August 26, 2023
The Prosthetics Invitational is returning to Los Angeles for the 3rd time on August 26, 2023. The Prosthetics Invitational is a unique portfolio-building and networking opportunity designed to connect make-up artists with varying skills and experience with one another. Created by Local 706 make-up artist and MUD grad Shelby Michael Patton and held at Make-Up Designory….
June 15, 2023
Animatronics is back at MUD!
Animatronics is back at MUD! Join us on this thrilling journey into the realm of animatronics and unlock the potential to create captivating characters that blur the line between imagination and reality. With the popularity of film and television shows like The Mandalorian, Stranger Things, Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities, The Lord of the…
March 12, 2020
MUD Goes Backstage with KTLA News Make-up Artist Jessica Pacetti for Portraits
At MUD, we’re always excited to see where our graduates go. In the latest issue of Portraits, we profile Make-up Artist and MUD LA grad, Jessica Pacetti. She is a featured Make-up Artist for KTLA 5 News Los Angeles (a CW affiliate), where she has worked since 2009. After graduating from MUD’s Los Angeles Campus…
January 13, 2020
MUD Honors Grad Achievements at 7th Annual MUAHS Guild Awards
The IATSE Local 706 Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild held its 7th annual MUAHS Awards this past Saturday night in downtown Los Angeles. The guild handed out honors in 23 categories for the year’s best make-up and hair styling in television, film, and live theater. On the television side, Big Little Lies and Fosse/Verdon…
December 11, 2019
MUD Sits Down with LA Grad & Beauty Business Maven Nicole Faulkner for MUD Portraits
Celebrity make-up artist Nicole Faulkner, aka “Lipsticknick,” has put herself on the map with a vibrant artistic style characterized by bold lips, feathery eyelashes and flawless skin. After graduating from MUD in 2010, Nicole established a career distinguished by Emmy®-nominated work on RuPaul’s Drag Race, a stint on an MTV reality show, and a beauty…
December 2, 2019
Meet Sean: LA Campus Instructor
LA Campus instructor Sean Conklin is a freelance make-up artist and graduate of several of MUD’s educational programs. His commitment to perfecting his art and years of dedication implementing MUD’s brand philosophy earned him the role of MUD’s Lead Artist. He is an active contributor to the development of MUD products, designer for MUD’s seasonal…
November 21, 2019
MUD Congratulates Grads Nominated for 7th Annual MUAHS Guild Awards
Nominees for the 7th annual Makeup Artists & Hair Stylists Guild “Artisan” Awards were unveiled and we would like to recognize and congratulate all of the MUD grads who were nominated this year! The awards will be handed out on January 11, 2020 so stay tuned for more and best of luck to our talented…
October 29, 2019
Injury Simulation Demo by MUD LA Instructor Kimber Parrish
Just in time for Halloween: MUD LA Instructor Kimber Parrish created this injury simulation using various MUD Cosmetics products including the FX Palette 2—a full assortment of wound and injury simulation make-up colors which can be used to create a variety of trauma or character-type effects. Read on to see how Kimber achieved this look….
October 16, 2019
Finger Wave Demo with MUD LA Instructor Ronda Althen
Our Beauty 201 course concentrates on the basic fundamentals of hairstyling, from simple blow-drying techniques to creating elaborate period-inspired hairstyles like the finger wave design. Students will learn to create modern styles, as well as edgy and creative hair designs using hot tools and roller sets. The finger wave style is the art of directing…