SubhaStar Make-up

I wanted to share some information on two different make-up brush companies that have really great quality products but at a fraction of the cost.   They are Crown Brush Company and Royal and Langnickel.  Crown Brush Company is based in Crown Point, Indiana which is really funny to me since that is my hometown and then another coincidence is that Royal and Langnickel has a manufacturing office in Merrillville, Indiana just down the street from where I went to high school. 

Royal and Langnickel as carries fine art brushes, and I think if you as most professional make-up artists you will find that many times they will shop at art stores for some of their brushes and tools.  For a make-up artist is an artist whose canvas just happens to be the human face and body. 

Here are the website where you can check out their products and place orders:

Crown Brush: http://www.crownbrush.com/

Royal and Langnickel: http://www.royalbrush.com/dcat/index.php

www.subhastarmakeup.com

So I just caught  Man Without a Face on t.v. the other night.  To refresh your memory that is the Mel Gibson movie where he plays a tutor whose face and body were burned in an accident.  GREAT MAKE-UP!!!!  so so so good!  And so many close up shots where you can see all the detailed work that went into the application.  Actually you can't see the work it is so seemless!  You can check out the movie's info here:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107501/

Last night (late last night well past my bedtime)  I was watching The Cell.  Again to refresh it's the Jennifer Lopez and Vince Vaughn thriller.  It would be my ultimate dream job to work on a film that had the make-ups it had in it.  Here's the IMDB page:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0209958/

When I first saw this picture it was before I had gotten into SPFX work and it really freaked/grossed me out.  This time when I watched I was just mesmerized.  I love the fact it had a mix of fantasy, beauty, fx, bodypainting, and prosethtics.

First off I would like to dedicate this post to my older sister who is just recently engaged...  I jokingly refer to her as newly bethrothed.

Welcome to all you brides out there planning your nuptials, and Congratulations on your upcoming big day!

I want to give a bit of insight to the make-up application set up.  Of course starting out you will want to collect information about the make-up artists in your area.  Word of mouth and internet searches are popular and useful ways to go about this.   I try to keep my website (www.subhastarmakeup.com) up-to-date with my latest jobs and photo shoots.  I have a small section of my website portfolio with bridal pictures, but I really encourage you to check out all the pictures in my portfolio because I believe that they showcase my range as a make-up artist. 

First step in securing a make-up artist is to set up a trial application.  I think this is best to schedule on a day that you have another special event, either a bridal shower, engagement pictures, or a nice dinner out with your fiance.  That way you can enjoy the make-up fully, possibly have photos to see how it looks on film, and see how it wears for an extended time period. 

For the trial it's a good idea to bring pictures of make-up looks you are interested in, go through some of those bridal magazines you have and tear out pages of photos you like.  I have a large binder of tear sheets and I always bring that for the bride to flip through.  During the trial application I collect information to help piece together the look and feel that the bride wants for her wedding.  We go through date, times, locations and # of bridal party members who are also getting their make-up done.  I charge the same amount for each make-up application.  I know some brides are weary of requesting their wedding party to take on another expense.  A way some brides address this issue is to split that expense with their bridesmaids. 

After the trial application is completed and I have collected all necessary information I put it together in a contract that I mail out within a week.  That contract confirms that I will be booked for that date and time and # of make-up applications.  I also require a deposit which is typically half of the total amount. 

I hope this has been helpful!  Feel free to contact me with any questions.  I am available for Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana brides, travel expenses are negotiable for any brides outside that region.

This past weekend I helped finish up the last few scenes on a short film entitled Head  you can check out a clip here:

http://www.deanrank.com/videos.html#top

I helped paint and apply the prosthetic horse face piece. 

I was finally able to watch this movie and it is charming and disarming.  I knew of Edith Piaf but know I feel as though I knew her.  It is definitely an oscar movie, you are swept away in a world other than your own and the people in it are very real. 

Marion Coutillard plays her and is nominated for best actress.  Marion is a beautiful woman as was Edith.  I watched the DVD making of and was very happy with the make-up segments.  The director explained how he wanted the subtle and gradual aging of Edith and how it need to be very fine detailed work because of all the close up scenes with her at the end of her life. 

It is a pleasure seeing Marion Coutillard at all the awards ceramonies.  She is sweet, soft spoken, and utterly glamourous. 

http://www.edithpiafmovie.com/