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What do you do when...
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... you feel under-confident?
I have been suggesting alot of makeup artists for the upcoming Haunt season, people I would have to train and hire, all of which make me feel like a loser!
This has happened to me in every field of artistry I've worked/studied in (Animation, face painting, fashion makeup...), where there is ALWAYS someone younger than me, who has gone to school, who has money and connections to make things happen and who makes me feel unqualified for the job.
The makeup artists I hired last year showed me up greatly, sporting both schooling and experience in film.
This year, I hope to hire artists who have worked for celebrity clients (!) and who have attended 3-year makeup programs. Although neither of them exhibit skills with special effects makeup, I have a feeling they will just leave me in the dust.
Should I throw in the towel here? I won't have money to go to school anytime in the forseeable future, I cannot seem to make any connections in the film industry (San Diego sucks for film industry anyhow!) and with all this talent around me, I feel like a preschooler amongst modern masters.
What should I do? I'm beginning to doubt myself, and I don't know what to do... Tom Savini says you have to make your dreams come true or they will haunt you forever.... but I don't know how to do it! D:
So what do you do in this situation?
I have been suggesting alot of makeup artists for the upcoming Haunt season, people I would have to train and hire, all of which make me feel like a loser!
This has happened to me in every field of artistry I've worked/studied in (Animation, face painting, fashion makeup...), where there is ALWAYS someone younger than me, who has gone to school, who has money and connections to make things happen and who makes me feel unqualified for the job.
The makeup artists I hired last year showed me up greatly, sporting both schooling and experience in film.
This year, I hope to hire artists who have worked for celebrity clients (!) and who have attended 3-year makeup programs. Although neither of them exhibit skills with special effects makeup, I have a feeling they will just leave me in the dust.
Should I throw in the towel here? I won't have money to go to school anytime in the forseeable future, I cannot seem to make any connections in the film industry (San Diego sucks for film industry anyhow!) and with all this talent around me, I feel like a preschooler amongst modern masters.
What should I do? I'm beginning to doubt myself, and I don't know what to do... Tom Savini says you have to make your dreams come true or they will haunt you forever.... but I don't know how to do it! D:
So what do you do in this situation?
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Cracking into 'The Industry'
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I have been trying to figure out just how to get into the film industry as a M.U. artist, and as far as I can tell, the answer is "HAHAHA, oh I'm sorry, you were serious?". 
I've just gotten a laptop, so now I have (limited, but not as bad) access to the internet (thank goodness there's a Starshmucks or Borders every 2 blocks downtown. Free Wi-Fi paradise!) I can research my passion furthur.
But dang. There's not a whole lot a resource out there.
I've contacted the local film company, Stu Segall productions (also owners of the Studio Diner), and even though there's several ads for extras positions, no information on how to join the production staff or make-up crew. Needless to say, I sent them an email asking, but I have the instinct that they will probably cut-paste me a non-specific answer.
Those of you who are professional make-up artists out there know I went at it from the wrong direction (usually people become professional make-up artists THEN pick up haunt make-up to pay the phone bill in October...) but how do I begin?
My challenges are thus:
1) I am poor. I don't really mind, but it really interferes with me, say, moving to L.A. or buying all the equipment myself and starting freelance.
2) I have an outstanding student loan of over $3000. Because of #1, I am now wage-garnished, and I probably would not qualify for a grant, loan or even a scholarship, no matter how talented I may be.
3) My portfolio is mostly all horror make-ups of 2D nature. It's not that I don't love prosthetics (I started in Make-Up thanks to Scott Ramp of Scream Team), but they don't like me. Without proper training, I'm afraid most theatrical or cinematic companies are going to give me the snub.
4) I'd rather not leave San Diego. My family is here, my favorite job is here, my boyfriend's job is here... it's a sticky mess, leaving this place for too long.
my advantaged are thus:
1) I am willing to learn, travel, bleed, sweat.... anything within reason. I would carry buckets of stageblood back and forth for years if I thought it might get me somewhere!
2) I have a loving and supportive family and boyfriend. I think if I had to move somewhere for a job or school, as hard as it may be, Miguel would probably go with me.
3) I am dedicated as hell, and I know I have talent. I just need training, need some guidance, need something to broaden my horizons. I'm a ticking time-bomb of make-up artist-y goodness!
Ugh. Too many things to think about.
Any pointers?
I've just gotten a laptop, so now I have (limited, but not as bad) access to the internet (thank goodness there's a Starshmucks or Borders every 2 blocks downtown. Free Wi-Fi paradise!) I can research my passion furthur.
But dang. There's not a whole lot a resource out there.
I've contacted the local film company, Stu Segall productions (also owners of the Studio Diner), and even though there's several ads for extras positions, no information on how to join the production staff or make-up crew. Needless to say, I sent them an email asking, but I have the instinct that they will probably cut-paste me a non-specific answer.
Those of you who are professional make-up artists out there know I went at it from the wrong direction (usually people become professional make-up artists THEN pick up haunt make-up to pay the phone bill in October...) but how do I begin?
My challenges are thus:
1) I am poor. I don't really mind, but it really interferes with me, say, moving to L.A. or buying all the equipment myself and starting freelance.
2) I have an outstanding student loan of over $3000. Because of #1, I am now wage-garnished, and I probably would not qualify for a grant, loan or even a scholarship, no matter how talented I may be.
3) My portfolio is mostly all horror make-ups of 2D nature. It's not that I don't love prosthetics (I started in Make-Up thanks to Scott Ramp of Scream Team), but they don't like me. Without proper training, I'm afraid most theatrical or cinematic companies are going to give me the snub.
4) I'd rather not leave San Diego. My family is here, my favorite job is here, my boyfriend's job is here... it's a sticky mess, leaving this place for too long.
my advantaged are thus:
1) I am willing to learn, travel, bleed, sweat.... anything within reason. I would carry buckets of stageblood back and forth for years if I thought it might get me somewhere!
2) I have a loving and supportive family and boyfriend. I think if I had to move somewhere for a job or school, as hard as it may be, Miguel would probably go with me.
3) I am dedicated as hell, and I know I have talent. I just need training, need some guidance, need something to broaden my horizons. I'm a ticking time-bomb of make-up artist-y goodness!
Ugh. Too many things to think about.
Any pointers?
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A Wittle Update
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Just finished off my 3rd season at the Haunted Trail!
I did wardrobe in addition to leading the makeup team this year (shout-outs to Charlene, Pascal, Anna and Zach for their hard work and patience!), and also got to do a little it of set painting!
A lot of stress, but well worth it. Let me just say I'm very glad Halloween has come and gone, but I'll be fiendish to start the festivities again in a few months I'm sure.
Still unable to return to school due to my debt (thanks Ai!), which is now being garnished from my already meager paycheck (thanks work-whose-name-won't-be-mentioned-because-they-can-fire-me-for-saying-anything-negative!) and my lover (who I met at the Haunted Trail 3 years ago) is currently somewhere driving a huge truck full of crud across the country.
Stressful, poor, hungry, but still truckin'. All this melodrama pays off in the long-run I think!
Anyways, it will probably be another year before I update again, so so long, see you when I see you!
-N
PS: saw Gwar. My life has been changed. Female Gwar costume designs might just be the next thing seen on this gallery. Emphasis on 'might'.
I did wardrobe in addition to leading the makeup team this year (shout-outs to Charlene, Pascal, Anna and Zach for their hard work and patience!), and also got to do a little it of set painting!
A lot of stress, but well worth it. Let me just say I'm very glad Halloween has come and gone, but I'll be fiendish to start the festivities again in a few months I'm sure.
Still unable to return to school due to my debt (thanks Ai!), which is now being garnished from my already meager paycheck (thanks work-whose-name-won't-be-mentioned-because-they-can-fire-me-for-saying-anything-negative!) and my lover (who I met at the Haunted Trail 3 years ago) is currently somewhere driving a huge truck full of crud across the country.
Stressful, poor, hungry, but still truckin'. All this melodrama pays off in the long-run I think!
Anyways, it will probably be another year before I update again, so so long, see you when I see you!
-N
PS: saw Gwar. My life has been changed. Female Gwar costume designs might just be the next thing seen on this gallery. Emphasis on 'might'.
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Haunted Trail in Balboa Park
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I got the job and will be working there for October this year!
I will be working as a makeup-artist/actor, and this will be my first art-based job.
I'm so excited I could ESSPLODE.
So if you're in San Diego, I highly recommend you come and get your pants scared off <3
-N
I will be working as a makeup-artist/actor, and this will be my first art-based job.
I'm so excited I could ESSPLODE.
So if you're in San Diego, I highly recommend you come and get your pants scared off <3
-N
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Commissions
1 min read
Done out of the goodness of my heart.
Send me a message at nicoleisayeti@gmail.com for approval, like I said, out of the goodness of my heart, I.O.W., free.
Don't know how long that offer will last,because I have a delicate, if not slightly maniacal, mentality.
love,
N.
Send me a message at nicoleisayeti@gmail.com for approval, like I said, out of the goodness of my heart, I.O.W., free.
Don't know how long that offer will last,because I have a delicate, if not slightly maniacal, mentality.
love,
N.
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