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…

“You have to LOVE what you do… that’s the only way to succeed!” When Inbal Neer graduated from Make-Up Designory (MUD) in 2001, she was one step closer to achieving the career of her dreams. Her introduction to make-up began in high school, when a family friend and celebrity make-up artist gave her a glimpse…

“You can be successful no matter where you live—whether it be Los Angeles or New York City—or even Nebraska, where I live.” Melanie Rose Smith loves doing make-up, styling hair—and making everyone in the room laugh while she’s doing it. She grew up in Omaha, Nebraska, attended beauty school after graduating from high school, and…

“There is no limit to what you can do with make-up.” Veronica Rodarte is a professional make-up artist, self-taught designer and seamstress who loves the spontaneity of coming up with creative solutions on a tight timeline. After graduating from Make-Up Designory’s (MUD) Master program in 2006, she has leveraged the skills learned in her Beauty,…