Our New Makeup Course Calendar Is Now Online!



The School of Professional Makeup has a whole new makeup course calendar for 2011 & 2012. Whether you're looking for full-time or part-time makeup programs, we're sure to have a course that suits your needs.



The School of

Professional Makeup offers both full time and part time programs that will get you started on an exciting career as a makeup artist.



Here's a sample of some of some our our new offerings:



Full Time Programs



Makeup Art and Airbrush - The Nucleus of the Industry

Makeup art is and will always be the fundamental element of makeup artistry. There are many approaches to training and there is a plethora of philosophies with regards to techniques. The bottom line is, did the subject look better leaving your chair? Did the facial design meet the requirements of the shoot? Did it make sense to the character, advertisement, or the client in question? Did the makeup artist incorporate corrective makeup techniques with his or her own personal style, while delivering what the shoot wanted? These are important questions and a checklist for solid training.



Hair Works

Don't worry about perm rods or hair colour theory in this module. This is all about hair manipulation to slick styling. In the early eighties, with all the budgets cuts, producers started booking one person to process both hair and makeup. Today, a large part of the fashion side of the industry still follows this suite. The venue, budget and if the shoot is union or non-union, are factors which dictate whether one person will cover both hair and makeup or a team will be hired for each department. Hair Works encompasses all mediums within our industry. Makeup artists use their hair and wig styling skills in bridal, music videos, television broadcasts, corporate videos, non-union motion pictures, and theatre productions.



Out of Kit F/X w/ Advanced Gelatin

Differentiating between Prosthetics and Special Effects would be a good idea when choosing a secondary course to Makeup Art with Airbrush. Prosthetics is a process of life casting, sculpting, and mould making to develop an appliance from these procedures for facial or body application. Props are also manufactured by this venue. Out of Kit Special Effects is a broad-spectrum series of makeup applications, which may be executed literally in minutes or hours, depending on the nature of the effect.



Part Time Programs



Makeup Art 1 - Fundamentals

Introduction to makeup fundamentals. Some course highlights include: product knowledge, custom blending foundation in cream, correctivive eye shaping, model colour printing, individual false lashes, with black tie, special event makeup & photographic bridal mediums.



Hollywood North

This course focuses on the cohesion of colour and over-all facial designs, executed by airbrush foundation. Some course highlights include: Airbrush fundamentals, (compressors/air gun) airbrush foundation in water & silicone mediums. Multi layering conventional eye designs for camera. Comtemporary celebrity looks are workshopped such as: Smokey eyes, Retro Editorial spreads, "Floral Cosmo Covers" and the popular bronzed "J-Lo glow". This couse finishes with a professional photo shoot for portfolio development.



Makeup Art By Airbrush

Be literally blown away with beauty! Learn the entire application of makeup art via air compressors & air guns. This contemporary method of application delivers a flawless finish that is both fast and sanitary. Disciplines covered: airbrush foundation, concealer, shade/highlight, full airbrush eye systems, airbrush blush, contour, lips,and eyebrow stencil.



For more information, give us a call at 416-603-3332 or email us at info@promakeupart.com. A complete makeup course calendar can be viewed here.



At The School of Pro Makeup, we've been creating careers in makeup artistry since 1998. Come on board with a makeup school that truly cares.

Makeup Trends For Spring & Summer 2011

This spring & summer season is going to be bright! From hot pinks to fiery oranges, makeup colors are shaping up to be bolder and brighter than ever.

Bright citrus lips. Smoldering eyes. Cheeks aglow with stunning shades of fuchsia. Makeup trends this spring are so bright, you're going to need shades. Here are are some of the hottest makeup colors for spring 2011 that are sure to turn up the heat.

Lips
Pucker up for coral. From crushing oranges to softer pinks, coral hues are making a chic statement this season. Don't be afraid to go bold, either! From bright reds to bubble gum pinks, bold colors are all the rage.

Makeup Tip: You should be able to find your signature shade of lipstick at the makeup counter very easily. Just remember two things: If you or the sales person must convince yourselves that the new shade you're wearing is kind of hot- it's not for you. You should love your lips pretty much after the first take. Secondly, make sure the depth of the lipstick is in harmony with the depth of your hair. Obviously blonds will have more fun wearing a lighter pink lipstick, whereas the dark haired diva may introduce some blue or smokey brown undertones in her version of pink. This is to accommodate the depth of her hair color which frames her face.

Eyes
For eyeliner, rich shades of violet are definitely in. Neon is new, too! Eyeshadow colors such as orange, pink, green or blue, are sure to attract attention. (Yes, blue eye shadow is back and in a big way). It should also come as no surprise that smokey eye makeup will never lose its beauty or popularity, and it works in every season. Creating smokey eye makeup is not difficult, and with a little bit of practice one can master this eye makeup technique easily. For a stylish and trendy look, use black and gray eyeshadow or go for dark blue to enhance your eyes.

Makeup Tip: Apply eyeliner close to your upper lash line and coat your eyelashes with a black colored mascara.

Cheeks
Colorful cheeks are definitely back. This spring, fuchsia is fab, and plums are perfect. Big bold blushed cheeks are big on the fashion runways this season as well. Girly pink is pretty too, and if you stay in the peachy-pink shades you can't go wrong.

Makeup Tip: When wearing this trend be sure to leave your eyes neutral and instead play up your cheeks and your lips. Start off lightly, building color as you go. Avoid loading the brush and having to back track.

What's your favourite makeup trend this spring? Got any tips you'd like to share? Let us know - leave a comment below.

Photography from The School of Professional Makeup, one of the premier makeup schools in Canada. The School of Pro Makeup has been creating careers in makeup artistry since 1998.

Our Makeup Blog Celebrates Five Years!

Our first blog post was in December 2005, and since then, we've had thousands and thousands of hits and a ton of positive feedback. To all the readers and followers of our makeup blog, thank you!

Since the beginning, our mission was to create an entertaining and useful resource & forum for makeup lovers. We still encourage makeup students, artists, professionals and anyone else intrigued by the makeup industry to post questions, comments and articles. Be sure to check in often to discover new trends in makeup and useful tips and tricks!

And don't forget to check out previous posts and links, located on the right hand side of this page.

Looking forward to another five years!

Image courtesy of Cheryl Gushue. Photographer: Doug McMillan.

Upcoming Makeup Courses

The School of Professional Makeup is bringing in the New Year with lots of makeup course offerings to help you kick start your makeup career in 2011. Here's a few to get you started.

Prosthetics w/Foam and Silicone
Prosthetics artists wear many hats; designer, sculptor, mold maker, lab technician, painter and on set makeup artist. These titles utilize many disciplines in order to manifest certain effect and deliver the end product. Holistic training gives the artists not only the technical side of the trade, but the sensitivity and savvy to understand relationships within the crew infrastructure, and to deal professionally and confidently with producers and directors.

This course takes the student to the bare bones of art fundamentals while incorporating the latest materials and technologies. The excitement is in the process. Starting with a brick of clay and finishing with a masterpiece is a truly amazing and rewarding experience.

Starting Feb. 22, 2011, Prosthetics w/Foam and Silicone is an 8 week certificate program that runs Mon-Thurs from 9:30am - 4:00pm.

Makeup Art and Airbrush - The Nucleus of the Industry
Makeup art is and will always be the fundamental element of makeup artistry. There are many approaches to training and there is a plethora of philosophies with regards to techniques. The bottom line is, did the subject look better leaving your chair? Did the facial design meet the requirements of the shoot? Did it make sense to the character, advertisement, or the client in question? Did the makeup artist incorporate corrective makeup techniques with his or her own personal style, while delivering what the shoot wanted? These are important questions and a checklist for solid training.

While creativity is a huge part of an artist's development, it must be coupled with a knowledge of set procedures, corrective makeup techniques and the various industry looks that are common to the actor, the model, the sports anchor, the bride, et al. Understanding and executing the look asked for is one of many elements crucial for the success of a production and the career of the makeup artist.

Starting February 22, 2011, Makeup Art and Airbrush is an 8 week diploma program that runs Mon-Thurs from 9:30am - 4:00pm.

Advanced Airbrush Workshop
The flawless finish that high definition television is now demanding. this advanced method of makeup application has evolved with digital and high definition camera work. With HDTV now in the forefront of broadcasts and film production, makeup and effects executed by airbrush definitely have their advantages. A skilled airbrush artist will process talent at a faster pace. Airbrush opens artists to specific water and silicone based products that cannot be used by traditional application methods. With air being the delivery system of the product, the final outcome is a flawless finish that high definition television now demands.

Starting April 19, 2011, the Advanced Airbrush Workshop is a 1 week certificate program that runs Mon-Fri from 9:30am - 4:00pm.

Be sure to visit our comphrehensive makeup course calendar or call us at 416.603.3332 for more information.

Take charge of your makeup career in 2011!

Photography: The School of Professional Makeup

Our New Makeup Course Calendar Is Now Online!

Whether you're looking for a part-time or full-time makeup course, The School of Professional Makeup offers something for every aspiring makeup artist.

You love makeup, you want to turn your passion into a career, but you're not sure where to start? Are you looking at makeup schools but aren't sure which one to choose? The School of Professional Makeup has been creating careers in makeup artistry since 1998.

Our fall and winter makeup course calendar is now online. Check out the link below - whether you're interested in fashion makeup, special FX makeup, prosthetics or are simply interested in "brushing up" on your airbrush makeup skills, we have something to offer you.

Remember, we do ugly too!

Visit www.promakeupart.com/cor_cal.htm for more information, or call our makeup school at 416.603.3332.

We welcome international students!

Photography: The School of Professional Makeup

Even More Makeup Tips



Need to look great in a hurry? Use the makeup tips below to get your face on - fast.



It seems nobody has any time these days – especially in the morning. We’re all so busy rushing to get ready for work, getting the kids off to school, etc. But that doesn’t mean that your makeup application has to suffer. Below are some makeup tips that will help you look great in no time.

No matter how much time you have to put on your makeup, the first item to apply is foundation. Makeup foundation helps to conceal uneven skin coloring and makes the effect of makeup more pronounced. Remember to pat the product onto your skin, however, don’t rub it on. If you’re short on time, simply apply the makeup foundation only on the uneven patches of your face, and skip putting it on your whole face altogether.



Need to appear well rested, and don’t have much time? Focus on your eye makeup. Eye makeup is intended to make your eyes appear brighter and eliminate a tired look. Think mascara. Apply it onto your upper lashes and your eyes will undergo a transformation. Remember to always use black mascara, no matter what color your lashes are. If you have a little more time, apply some eyeliner and eye shadow as well.



Next, apply blush to highlight your cheekbones. Using a medium brush, lightly pick up the powder from the container. Apply maximum color to this area and use light circular strokes to blend upward, towards the temples. Finally, use the remaining color on the brush for the rest of the cheek to achieve a well-blended look.



Now onto lipstick. Use the stick and start applying color at the center of your upper as well as lower lips. Gradually move out to the corners. Now, press your lips and rub them together to distribute the color evenly. After this, use your little finger or your lipstick wand to apply more color to your lips. This will control the amount of color used. The second coating will ensure that your lipstick will last.



Remember – when choosing colors for your makeup foundation and blush, make sure that the color actually complements your skin. For makeup foundation, the shade should be a near match for your skin shade. Otherwise, it will look like you’re wearing a mask, not makeup. With blush, choose a color that matches the inner portion of your lip.



Using the tips above, you can look great in no time, and shift your focus away from your makeup to getting on with your day.

Photography: David Hou

The School of Professional Makeup is Moving!

The School of Professional Makeup will be moving to new digs as of May 31st, 2010. Not to worry, though, we're not going far...

The School of Professional Makeup has acquired a great new building in downtown Toronto, and we'll be moving to our new digs on May 31st, 2010.

The new space is at 1776 Danforth Avenue, Toronto, between Coxwell and Woodbine. The new school will be even bigger and better than our previous location on Wellington Street, and we're really excited to show it off!

All of our other contact info will remain the same - after May 31st, you can still call us at 416.603.3332 or email us at info@promakeupart.com. You can also visit us on the web at www.promakeupart.com. So please be sure to come and visit us in our new, revamped location.

In addition to a new location, our new course start dates have been posted online. To check them out, visit our course calendar page.

See you on the Danforth!