Sweet Mystery Musical

Sweet Mystery Musical

http://www.sweetmysterymusical.com/

I saw a posting on Blanche Macdonald employee, Heather Sosa's facebook in search of makeup artists to work on set of the filming of the theatrical dance production entitled, "Sweet Mystery Musical". It sounded like something I hadn't experienced in my career so far and something I would love to be a part of. I called one of the production's choreographers, Heather Laura Gray, to let her know I would like to volunteer my time. I sent her my resume and portfolio pictures and it wasn't long before she responded to me let me know the good news, that they would like to take me on board for the production. There was no key makeup artist assigned so I volunteered myself to lead the team of artists through the production. I was sent the script and immediately began my character breakdown and facecharts to help determine the looks of the characters. I took them along with me to the production meeting where we would further discuss the characters and how they should be portrayed visually.


It wasnt long before we were on set at The Clutch in Vancouver East Cultural Centre on our first day of filming, Monday March 22nd 2010. I had a team of 4 artists including myself, Christa Monroe, Mandy Imeson and Kristina Wood. Sadly, Kristina was unwell so after helping us get the cast ready to start shooting, she took off early to get some rest. Unfortunately she was unable to join us for the rest of the production. Although day number one, as always, was a big set back to us in terms of the production timing, day 2 was organised, efficient and ran smoothly from beginning to end. All scenes got shot with full coverage and the dancers were understandabley exhausted by the end of the two days.

CHECK OUT THE TRAILER!!! - www.sweetmysterymusical.com/trailer
CHECK OUT THE PHOTOGRAPHIC COVERAGE!!! - www.sweetmysterymusical.com/photogallery

Our cast and crew ran amazingly together and we were excited to be informed by executive producer, Bernard Eberlein, that he would like to take our makeup team on for the upcoming live performance on Tuesday April 20th. Time zipped by and before we knew it the remaining makeup team were on their way to James Cohan Theatre located in the Shadbolt Theatre in Burnaby. We had all day to get the cast ready as we held the dress rehearsal back to back with the live performance. The day couldn't have run smoother. The performance was a great success with high audience attendance and high hopes for Sweet Mystery Musical's future. We hope the production continues on with great success and it will always be a pleasure to be back stage working on our cast as a makeup and hair artist.

Weblinks:
http://www.sweetmysterymusical.com/
http://www.urbanflowproductions.com/
www.modelmayhem.com/FayeSmithMakeUpArtist
http://www.christamonroemakeup.ca/
http://www.amandaimeson.com/


Faye Smith
Makeup & Hair Artist
Vancouver, BC, Canada
7787883552
fmsmith@live.co.uk
www.modelmayhem.com/FayeSmithMakeUpArtist
Twitter - FayeSmithMAKEUP

Key Makeup Artist for the Jacqueline Conoir 2010 Fall Fashion Show

Key Makeup Artist for the Jacqueline Conoir 2010 Fall Fashion Show

http://www.jcstudio.ca/

In 2009 I was delighted to be the key makeup artist for two of the years Jacqueline Conoir Fashion Shows. I was contacted by designer, Rozemerie Cuevas for a third time requesting my talent for the Jacqueline Conoir 2010 Fall Fashion Show. I was delighted to have been asked again and began organising my team of artists right away.


It wasn't long before I had a fantastic team selected and the day was ready to begin. Arriving in plenty of time I was able to do a test run on the makeup to be sure we had the perfect look before guideing my team through the design. We had 18 gorgeous models to makeup and a team of 6 artists. The look was simple and stunning; flawless skin, peach blush, grey smokey shadow, huge lashes and a glossy lip. In only a few hours I was ready to pack my set bag and get back stage ready to race on touch ups before and during the show.


With an amazingly talented and organised team behind the scenes, the show ran smoothly and is my favourite show as of yet. They just keep getting better and better and I look forward to the next one.

Special thanks to my team of artists:
Kristina Wood
Jenna Zedal
Jessica Whitby
Alecia Repp
Kay Lee

Check out more photographs and coverage of the show at these sites:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/luciansavluc/sets/72157623726869583/
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=5412824&id=572126977#!/album.php?aid=217263&id=572126977
www.jcstudio.ca
http://rolandcabana.posterous.com/fallwinter-2010-jacqueline-conoir-collection

Faye Smith
Makeup & Hair Artist
Vancouver, BC, Canada
7787883552
fmsmith@live.co.uk
www.modelmayhem.com/FayeSmithMakeUpArtist
Twitter - FayeSmithMAKEUP

My First Boudoir Shoot with Nicole Brown

My First Boudoir Shoot

After working with photographer, Nicole Brown on a shoot over on Victoria Island, I was delighted to hear from her again, this time to inform me that she was coming to Vancouver to do a shoot. A boudoir shoot. I had done a similar style shoot last year on one of the first few photo shoots in my career. I of course was more than happy to come along to River Rock Casino in Richmond to make the girls up to look simply sexy and seducing. Nicole's choice of models was fantastic! Three completely different girls, all looking so innocent and angelic ready to be transformed into sex kittens sprawling around the hotel room.


Nicole had another photographer come along with her from Orange Frog Studios. It wasnt long before all 6 of us were giggling and smiling as our beautiful models had fun posing in front of the cameras. Words of encouragement were flying from everyones mouths resulting in wilder and more extravagant poses. The shoot produced such a variety of shots and Nicole, as always, was sure to take some great makeup shots for me. It is great working with such a considerate photographer.


www.nicolebrown.ca
www.organgefrogstudio.com

Faye Smith
UK Makeup & Hair Artist
Vancouver, BC, Canada
7787883552
fmsmith@live.co.uk
www.modelmayhem.com/FayeSmithMakeUpArtist
Twitter - FayeSmithMAKEUP

MOONJUICE Presents INSPIRE 2010 - A Dinner Benefiting the YWCA Charity

MOONJUICE Presents INSPIRE 2010 - A Dinner Benefiting the YWCA Charity

Nav Sidhu is a wonderful makeup artist who was in my training class at Blanche Macdonald. We both completed the masters makeup artist diploma in August 2009 and are now working in the wonderful world of makeup. I would speak to Nav on occasion and knew that she was recovering from injury and taking time off work for a little while. It wasnt long before I heard from her again. She was back in action and well on the way to recover. She was contacting me to ask if I would like to help her do makeup for a charity event that her friends had organised.

The charity was the YWCA, http://www.ywcavan.org/index.php and the event being organised by the workers of a clothing company named MOONJUICE. Prior to the event I asked Manay Chima, the main organiser of the event, to give me some information so I knew who I was supporting and why.

Manay Chima - "I own a clothing company called MoonJuice. We had a charity fundraiser for the YWCA in 2008 where we had almost 200 guests arrive at the Starlight Casino to raise funds to help fund the amazing programs the Y has to help single moms. We raised over $4000 in one night! We went into business wanting to help less fortunate women. This year due to "life" getting in the way...we put a hold on buying new stock and pushing MoonJuice but we wanted to still start the year by helping the "Y" women. What we are doing with this event is selling tickets for $40 which covers a buffet meal and "makeovers" for 5 abused/single moms who are unable to ahead with their careers due to financial and emotional troubles. This is where your support really means a lot. The YWCA does an amazing job helping the women on the inside while we wanted to make these women feel beautiful on the outside"

I of course jumped at the opportunity to work this wonderful event and before I knew it I was back stage of the Starlight Casino in New Westminster doing makeup on 3 lovely ladies, dancing and having fun with them all at the same time.

The lucky ladies had the opportunity to be pampered all evening receiving new hair cuts, colours and styles, beautiful makeovers, a new wardrobe and a big stage reveal to end the evening. What more could a lady ask for. What a transformation and beautiful end result. A big congratulations to all volunteers involved in this event.

Raja Kalsi has also written a blog to which I am featured in - http://www.rajakalsi.com/?p=679 - check it out!

Raja Kalsi Photography - www.rajakalsi.com
Nav Sidhu Makeup Artist
Lounge Hair Studio
MOONJUICE
and more...

Faye Smith
Makeup & Hair Artist
Vancouver, BC, Canada
7787883552
www.modelmayhem.com/FayeSmithMakeUpArtist
Twitter - FayeSmithMAKEUP

Faye Smith Makeup & Hair Artist for La Novia Bridal - GRAND OPENING APRIL 9th 2010 @ 9pm

Faye Smith Makeup & Hair Artist for La Novia Bridal - GRAND OPENING APRIL 9th 2010 @ 9pm

I am proud to announce the grand opening of La Novia Bridal, a bridal company I have been working with for a few months now. All of the La Novia staff have recently taken part in a number of professional hair training sessions and will have completed training on April 30th 2010 when the staff will have their final testing. We have learnt new hair styling skills such as classic fingers waves, wet sets and roller sets. The training by Jenine from Hellcat Beauty has been absolutely fantastic and I have enjoyed every moment of it. I am looking forward to our grand opening this Friday 9th April and have high hopes for La Novia's future success.

Faye Smith
Makeup & Hair Artist
Vancouver, BC, Canada
7787883552
fmsmith@live.co.uk
www.modelmayhem.com/FayeSmithMakeUpArtist
Twitter - FayeSmithMAKEUP