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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…

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…

MUD LA Associate Instructor Kimber Parrish is an accomplished make-up artist with over 16 years of experience. Her skills and talent include beauty and character make-up, as well as fabrication and hair styling. After graduating from the Make-up Designory Journeyman Program, she worked at Universal Studios Orlando for over 14 years. Here she worked on…

Every make-up artist started somewhere. Whether your dream is working backstage at Fashion Week, on Broadway, on set for a hit television show or independent film, on a fashion shoot, on a wedding day or behind the counter, our faculty have been there. One of the biggest advantages MUD students receive is exposure to our…

Emma Faulkes Despite its fantastical premise, watching Game of Thrones always feels very real. Whether you’re watching the death of your favorite character or a battle between two others, computer and prosthetic special effects blend seamlessly, giving birth to one of the most captivating fantasy TV shows of our generation. Special Make-up Effects Artist, Emma Faulkes, was part of the team who helped bring…

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Vincent Van Dyke is an industry leader in special make-up effects. Getting his first job at just 14 years old, Vincent Van Dyke has gone on to work on TV shows and movies like I Tonya, Darkest Hour, Code Black, and Dexter. Acting as the owner and creative director…

Steve Prouty was recently awarded the Guild Award for his prosthetic makeup work on Bad Grandpa and has also just been nominated for an Academy Award for the same work. Along with our congratulations, we’d also like to thank Steve for being our Industry Speaks guest last night. We always ask our guests to talk…