I am doing a full bodypainting on Monday for the LA Make-Up Academy. I did a little test run today, here are the images:

I had a great night at the Filmbase Special FX Make-up Night which took place on the 28th April, there was blood, guts, burns, bruises and zombies galore

It was a very funny night and there were demonstrations by Tom McInerney, Terri Pinnell an Conor McMahon. I particularly liked Conor’s hilarious demonstration for home made blood and brain recipes which left the poor victim with a sticky syrupy mess all over her head! Just as well its not summer or she would have been attacked by wasps & flies on the way home!

I was a burns victim for the night…it was weird being in the Make-Up Chair for once, but I found it strangely relaxing!

Before

After

I also got a chance to catch up with some old Model Making people who were displaying their armour and props at the event. (Note: I used to be a modelmaker myself in a former life)

I particularly liked the fact that I could see Tom McInerney (Fairycatcher, The Formorian) create a green, ghoulish character from start to finish, he made it look so easy!

At the end of the night we all had to do a Zombie Dance which was filmed…so watch this space…I will update you when I have the video

I have recently heard about a brand spanking new website called Nuptales.ie which is a resource when it comes to planning the perfect Irish wedding.

Nuptales.ie provides a free service catering to all your wedding needs. A wedding guidance for everything involved in the big day, from choosing the right supplier for the big day to helpful tips on how to write that all- important speech, Nuptales.ie is with you every step of the way.

I reckon its worth a look anyway!

This is a photoshoot which was supposed to be entitled broken down mechanics…I did the bodypaint as planned, but ended up getting carried away with some colours afterwards. In the end these photographs ended up looking even better than the planned shoot. This is what I love about creativity, there are no rules and sometimes the best things happen by accident.

Make Up: me
Photography: Edel Kelly
Model: Sarah Tapes

Touching up Kristyna's Blusher

I did a photoshoot recently for Style Tonic, a fabulous online boutique that had all the best that Irish fashion labels and retailers have to offer. Style Tonic unites Ireland’s top boutiques bringing their exclusive clothing and accessories right to your fingertips. Not only can you shop till you drop, but they also have style advice, photography, competitions and interview from those in the fashion know. Check it out now http://www.styletonic.ie/

Actual shots to follow.

This is just some of the goodies that I got in MAC at the IMATS recently in London.

MAC Cosmetics

A very special person came into the Make-Up Room! I think most of you will know who it is

Worked with the wonderful Edel Kenny again doing some more Burlesque Test Shots. The shots are to promote her new studio that will be opening in the New Year called Venus Boudoir Photography.

The studio will be based in George’s Street and will be an opportunity for real women to book their own professional photoshoot, with Make-Up & Hair provided by me! There will be an array of wonderful lingerie and and burlesque props for them to have fun with. Also Edel has set up the studio with Boudoir furniture and set. It will make for a really unique experience. I will post more information about it soon.

In the meantime the photos:

Chris Eubank and I

I did the Make-Up for Chris Eubank recently, he was really please with the Make-Up and said “you are really good at this you know”. Nice to get some positive feedback. However when he went on the show he said: “I don’t know what the Make-Up Artist has done, but she has made me look bald”. He is such a funny guy! I didn’t do anything to his hair…he doesn’t have any!

He was really impressed with the finish that an airbrush gives and is thinking about getting one. I use the Graftobian walk around system.

It is a water based make-up that gives the skin a flawless naturally matte finish. It is particularly good for television as a lot of the cameras are HD and pick up every detail!