24 Hour Fitness -- A day in the life of a MUA....

Got a call from my friend and awesome cameraman, Don Blackburn -- he said that Hartmann Studios, based out of Atlanta, Georgia, was coming to San Diego to shoot for 24 Hour Fitness and needed a make-up artist. So, I headed down to San Diego Production Center (SDPC) to help out. The shoot consisted of local crew from SDPC and crew from Atlanta.

San Diego Production Center is a state-of-the-art facility producing high-quality projects and my new friends at Hartmann Studios were extremely experienced in the craft of video production. The corporate staff from 24 Hour Fitness are some of the most passionate people to work with and they sure are in really great shape!

The entire production was shot using green screen and I thought you might like to see what a professional make-up room looks like, so I have included a picture of my little corner of the universe.

IMATS Convention - A day in the life of many MUA's...........

I spent the day at the International Make-Up Artist Trade Show (IMATS) in Pasadena, California. Hundreds of make-up artists under one roof showing off their techniques!

I attended a lecture by Joanne Gair who is a very famous and talented Body Painting and Make-Up Artist. She has worked with many actresses and models such as, Demi Moore (Vanity Fair Magazine), Goldie Hawn, Heidi Klum, Elle Macpherson and Molly Sims. Joanne was Madonna's personal make-up artist during the Blonde Ambition tour and was featured in the documentary, Madonna Truth or Dare. Her make-up and body painting are works of art that bring the viewer into another world or can take you on an emotional journey. Joanne's new book titled, Body Painting Masterpieces by Joanne Gair, is an amazing book filled with her incredible masterpieces.

I walked around this convention in total "awe" checking out all of the Special Effects Artists (some where students) and the many new (and old) manufacturers. Picked up some tips and new products just out on the market and was almost tempted to enter a competition or two (just kidding).

Thank you Make-Up Artist Magazine for putting together an incredible trade show! It was a great way to spend the day!