The End

We have come to and you and I.

I'm happy to finally be able to write that. 21 weeks 720 hours has just flown by and I can' believe it is ending today. The time has flown by and it seems it took longer to move out here, and the trip itself, than the actual school. I'm super excited about that I have learned while here at school. From the foundation classes, to Stage, Bridal, runway and photography that's just to name a few of the classes here at Blush.

From the start it is make 7 hours a day, you are putting it on your fellow students. Multiple times. If you don't have a good makeup remover, makeup wipes or something of the sort, well your face is in for a rough ride. I heard and seen former students using ponds, and let me tell you this. The product will remove almost anything "makeup" that is applied to your face. Yes it will leave your face a little oil and if you are, already oily well then have your face wash handy and just wash it off. I personally have combination skin type, so I can deal with it and have a. great feeling afterward. But again I removes all the makeup off, after eating it as if it was a Snolax at a buffet of Chinese food. Its that great!!

So now we are here after all 8 modules, its now "super senior" time. That means all your classes are done, you have passed all the evaluations, the layering of makeup, the different looks and countless sponges, and the thousands of mascara wands. We now sit out where we first started, and you are able finish the rest of the makeup from classes, that you might not have been able to finish while you wherein class. So out of the 20 operations you had to do for stage, you may only have been able to finish 15 so that means you still need to finish those five and since class has now moved onto a different class, those are to be finished in super senior module. So how much work you put in while you're in class, depends on how much work you will do during super senior module.

From the months here I have seen most have been here for two or more weeks even a month or two as a super senior. That of course as you well know is something I could not and would not allow. I'm to dedicated, and have been around the block once or twice. So I know the importance of being in school, and if by chance you miss, class you make up those hours as soon as possible, don't wait to the end. Also means that you also get to do makeup on yourself and knock out a few more operations while your at it.

But I will be sad for the most part, that I am already done, and ready to go. The students that started with me will be here a few more days, weeks, or even possible month after I have left. And started anew school. Web design at the local Academy of Art University. And that starts mid June. And I can't wait. But back to makeup. Classes are super fun and the teachers are very knowledgeable. And the students are for the most part not that bad to be around for 7 hours a day 5 days a week. So as this short chapter comes to a close. I'm super glad that I decided to get the education. I'm a better stylist because of it, it has opened up so many possible job opportunities. I have had the chance to further my knowledge, my friends base here in the bay area, and just had a overall great experience. All in all I would have to say its a nine out of ten, on a ten point grading scale.

So who knows how Web design is going to go. But I'm glad I have moved to san Francisco with the old ball and chain, the city has been amazing, and for the next few weeks, I'll acutely get a chance to out and see what the city has to offer. Tourist mode ACTAVITE!!! Well then its time to call this done.

With brush and palette,

Jay Stewart

Stage

Stage

April 27, 2015

Jay Stewart

When you think of stage, what is it that you think of? For me its the Opera, or the sugar plume fairies of the Nutcracker. If that is what you thought along with me then we are both wrong.

Turns out that stage is just the over the top makeups. Drag queens, Drag Kings, those fairies of the nutcracker, the opera, all those are in the same box of stage makeup which is actually really cool.

From the get go you, you of course will learn the basics, or are expected to them, I.e. skin prep and making sure you're able to color match, if that look calls for the same skin tone. From that you might learn to do male makeup, children, old age, drag, and then the best which is amazing is that of the Japanese Kabuki.

With the stage makeups the best thing i think is that it doesn't have to be super clean. it isn't tight lining the eyelashes. its over the top makeup that is going to be seen from afar. its not going to be up close in your face. Will there be cameras yes, will you be seen up on a screen yes, but that is still from a distance and that's the life of stage. its beautiful makeups from a distances. and that was what was fun in class. they where there doing all these small details that will not be seen from the seats, so we had to make sure that it was big and bold. if you thought it was to much, odds are it wasn't so add more!!

Over all the class was amazing.  I had the chance to have Johnathan as a teacher, which all the students ahead of me where just raving about, saying he is the best teacher. he was very good and informative, which is what i was looking for in a teacher, he has been doing makeup since he was around the age of 16 or something crazy like that. he has worked for big wigs, knows big wigs in the industry, he is a channel educator, and all that jazz. So in the end I'm super glad I had the chance to have him and for him to share a little big of knowledge that he has been gathering over the years

So at the end of the class I give it a full 8 out 10. I'd retake the class for more knowledge. But I pretty sure that ends my run today. hope you enjoy just a little bit of knowledge, of course if there is any questions or you want to know a little bit more, don't hesate to ask.

with brush in hand, till next time.

~Jay~

Airbrushing Extravaganza

Airbrushing Extravaganza

April 11, 2015

Jay Stewart

Airbrushing where to start

When you find out that your teachers are like these little Demi Gods, of the Makeup world you kind of freak out inside. Most would not admit it but its true. The teacher of this module her name is Gina Fernandez.

Now that we know her name lets say this she is a winner of the “The knot” which is for best weddings etc. that kind of thing. Where you are judge against others for the makeup you do.  Anyways the point is she is really good and she is or was intimidating. And she rocks this 1960’s style, which is one point at all times and is just Gorgeous!

Now lets get into it.

The actual tool which is the “airbrush” has all kinds of different names, come to find out. Some names include gun, wand, and laser-stick, what ever you really want to call it. Quiet interesting if you ask me, I like wand because at the end of the wand you are making magic happen. See what I did there. I made a joke. Gezz, anyways.

So there are a few different types of Foundations that one can use with their “Wand”, Silicone-based, water-based, and of course for all of our SFX people we use Alcohol-based!

There are many different companies that make Airbrush Systems. A few are of course Dinair, Iwata, Mac, Kryloan just to name a few. The system itself is a compressor, airbrush wand, hose, some come in a combo makeup and foundations and colors kit you can buy, and even a 244 fluid cleaner.

Lets go over a few Advantages of the Airbrush “wand” over the traditional makeup application, shall we?

• All day wear it will last up to 10 hours

• No rubbing over when touched

• Water Proof (I.e. sweat proof too)

These are just to name a few

Some Disadvantages are not that bad really if you think about the end game.

• Expensive at the start

• Not able to through into your purse, bag or what have you

• Ventilation is needed if working in small area

Not that bad if you just save up a little then buy it.

Well here are some ingredients. JUST a few though there are way to many

• Pigment

• Methyl Paraben –preservative in case you didn’t know

• Glycerin-humectant

• Solvent

•Resin

These are just to name a few of what is usually found in Airbrush Makeup

If there are any FQA just let me know and I’ll get back to you with the answers you seek!!

At the end of the class I was left in awe. The power that the airbrush has and how easy it is to use, the coverage you get, etc… It was just blowing my mind, at how amazing this is. I will of course be buying one when I safe enough for it. But it will be well worth it just to be able to use and give that all day flawless look. Well that ends it here for this Module, stay tuned for Stage makeup.

With Brush and primer, till next time

~Jay~

Bridal MakeUp Class

Bridal Makeup Class

March 28, 2015

Jay Stewart

When everyone, was talking about how much you will love, enjoy, or some form of happiness was going to come while your in bridal says Erica. I scoff and just brush it off, as if that was a possibility. Liking nice, neat, prefect, etc. type of makeup. Someone’s special day, possibility of looking jacked up, because of something I have done. Super plan, basic makeup. Is not what anyone at Blush School of Makeup would say they see me doing Bridal makeup and actually enjoying it in any form.

If anyone has any of my post since school started, they know that my favorite kind of makeup to do is of course, you guessed it. SFX (special effects) for all those that might not know. That is where my heart has and will reside till the end of time. For that I promise that.

 But here we are two weeks after bridal, a few different variations of bridal makeup. From that classic look, with just a pop of color, all the way up to a cultural bride (which was amazing to see all the different types of brides around the world).

When its things I don’t know, or understand, I’m intimidated. I know its hard to believe, and for the people that are reading this post they are most likely thinking, WTH are you talking about. But it is true. I’m my own just like most people worse critic.

But anyways, the reason we are here is to talk about, Bridal. So yes the two weeks has ended. And I have done two photo-shoots. And to be completely honest, the class wasn’t bad at all. I learned more about myself of course as a new makeup artist. I have only been doing it since the New Year, and everyday is a learning experience you know.

When a class goes off without a hitch, you have to look at who is teaching, how long they themselves have been doing, when was the last time they did makeup, etc… But here at Blush its nothing like it was for hair school. These teachers are out all the time working when not at school, on the weekends, and or working just part time so they have their freelance business. Anyways the teaching has a ton to do with how classes with go.

For bridal our teacher literally just had a bride last weekend and is always up on the new trends thanks to crazy obsession, with the magazine New Beauty, vogue “I’m sure”, and all that jazz.

SO with all that in mind, think about all that knowledge that is being spread around. We are a larger class and everyone wants to know more, as most of the women in my class want to be in the bridal business. So we learned so much and it was a lot of fun doing it. Many sponges have perished this last two weeks, but I’m sure they understand that they where used for a better cause right? Now bridal as come, been, and is official gone. And with it is my, I won’t say hatred for it. Again it was the unknown, and now I actually think it wasn’t too bad. Know I have my photos and all that jazz. But I’m not going to be the one that has all bridal and looking for nothing but bridal, hoping and praying that I get all the brides in the bay area.

It was fun. I had a blast, you get to know people more as you are in class, and work on them. You learn so much from the teacher and or teachers, I couldn’t have asked for a better teacher, class mates, and a great model, and amazing photographer. Well until the next class has finished I’ll see you all then.

With brush and palette, till next time

~Jay~

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