Category Archives: Special Occasions

weddings, parties, and events

The smokey eye a la Kim Kardashian

Posted on September 17, 2016 by Linda

Kim Kardashian brought back the Smokey Eye popularized by Kevin Aucoin Continue reading →

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Wedding makeup

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Linda

A very particular point of view A  well deserved article about the designer Jane Wilson Marquis in WAG magazine. The makeup was done by one of my students from the  NYMakeup Academy of Japan . To make a Smokey eye , halo … Continue reading →

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A Versatile Makeup Artist

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Linda

At my boutique/gallery, The Art of Beauty by Linda Mason,  I had Interns and assistants from all walks of life and have stayed friends and in contact with most of them. They each brought inspiration to me in different ways, I photographed all of them … Continue reading →

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Makeup class Photoshoot 4

Posted on August 20, 2016 by Linda

Not all but many of the artists quickly add spontaneous “Freestyle” artistic touches to create a third and final makeup and this time it was amazing for me to  see how they all blended their own individual style with  the models personality (in this … Continue reading →

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Makeup Class. Photoshoot2

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Linda

For the photoshoot class the artists first do a natural makeup . This is almost the most difficult, as I ask that the skin  look fresh and perfect but not made up. So often there is just a little concealer…if … Continue reading →

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Makeup Classes. Photoshoot.

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Linda

IBF New York Makeup Academy of Japan brings an advanced class of makeup students over to study with me once or twice a year. This is fun and an interesting experience for me as each student is such an individual, their personality shines through … Continue reading →

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Latest Childrens Portraits

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Linda

Just finished a couple of portraits of the sister of a beautiful smiling little girl I did a few years ago. I just love it when the parents of children I have painted return for me to paint the siblings … Continue reading →

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Makeup tips for working on Location

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Linda

Model, Sarah. Hair, Pasqui. Makeup, Meredith Rose  Going on location doesn’t necessarily mean going to exotic places-most often, it will mean working from a van in the town in which you work. When I first started out as a makeup artist I did … Continue reading →

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Made in The USA

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Linda

I love working with factories in the USA and getting to know my manufacturers . Not only is there the added bonus of personal contact but they can also get things together for me rapidly. My brusholders and brushes are all … Continue reading →

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Snow Scenes

Posted on January 24, 2016 by Linda

This weekend’s snow storm reminded me of another biggy about 6 years ago? I was doing a photo test shoot for my assistants on the corner of Thompson and Grand just next to The Art of Beauty. This makeup on … Continue reading →

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