I have been a quiet observer and fan of makeup artist Alexandra French since long before anyone uttered the words “Euphoria” and “makeup” in the same sentence! So when she agreed to open up and share with me her passion for creativity and instinctive style of makeup (and of course, a word or two about …
I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Canadian-born Savannah Koningen, a sculptor and makeup effects artist in her own right. Her passion and enthusiasm for her craft are nothing short of infectious. Together we explore art history, her favorite sculptors – past and present, and all things in the technical realm that is to …
We have just celebrated the 2021 Academy Awards, and I wanted to take a minute to lavish in the work of Matteo Garrone’s folkloric and rustic re-telling of the classic Pinocchio. This movie has single-handedly re-ignited my love for movie-makeup and fantasy characters, after what seems like the longest of times. It is nominated for …
Here’s the second half of our epic interview with the lovely Kiana Jones. So let’s get straight back into it! Have you taken any makeup courses in the past? Yeah! I’ve done short courses in the past. I did a course with Thomas Suprenant on making prosaide transfers and prosthetic teeth. I have also taken a course with Brian Sipe …
And perhaps more to the point, what is a Freakmo? I caught up with the lovely Kiana Jones recently. And gained some insight into the life and times of an online makeup artist. Well, Kiana’s much more than that. But she certainly has a vast online presence. And that’s something I am very intrigued about, …
There’s a good chance you may have seen one of Tom’s works online somewhere. Taken a quick double-take at the eccentric character on your screen and continued with your day. Yes, the chances are, you saw an unusual-looking character and thought nothing more of it. Except for the fact that it wasn’t a person at …
I’m fortunate enough to be able to call Kevin Merck a friend. I wish I were also fortunate enough to share the incredible natural sculpting gift that he possesses! These days, however, Kevin is more frequently known as his business persona, “Turkey Merck.” Turkey Merck is not only a catchy and intriguing brand name, but …
It seems like yesterday that life was plodding along in a groundhog day-like fashion when out of left field came Covid-19. None of us could have predicted that the entire planet would and could be affected by a single virus. Populations were brought to a standstill and compelled to stay inside their own homes and …
Have you ever thought about being a hairstylist? It’s certainly a very creative career path with many and varied avenues to fall into. Whether you work on film and television shows or own your own salon. I have been told many times over the years “People always need their hair cut!” But hairstyling as a …