Millions of pop culture watchers are endlessly bedazzled and awestruck by the red carpet appearances of the nation’s most sought-after entertainers and actors such as Oprah Winfrey, Beyonce, Janet Jackson, Halle Berry, Michelle Obama, Denzel Washington, Brooke Shields, Michael Jordan and countless others. Unfortunately, most people do not have a clue as to the people behind the scenes — the celebrity makeup artists — who expertly ready their faces for the throngs of photographers and TV cameras.
And just as importantly, there is no known entity or pipeline for urbanites with the dexterity, skill and aspiration to enter the business of celebrity and movie-set makeup to make that happen. Now there is.
PMAC — Professional Makeup Artists Conference — was founded by superstar makeup artist and entrepreneur Gwynnis Mosby and will conduct its first annual industry trade show, fashion show and awards weekend, Nov. 16-17 in Atlanta at the Le Fais do do Event Center, 1611 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd., Atlanta, GA, 30318. To RSVP call 678-871-PMAC (7622).
Mosby is a legendary, educator, and celebrity makeup artist who has traveled the world with some of the bestselling musicians and most popular entertainers in the world — just because she can apply makeup. Mosby created the PMAC platform to inculcate makeup artists and others with the skills necessary to enter and thrive in the competitive celebrity and movie makeup business.
The categories covered during the PMAC conference include: include beauty, fantasy, body art, special effects, fashion, and bridal industries. Led by top nationally-respected, sought-after artists in the makeup profession representing A-List celebrities, major motion picture / film, and television productions, the PMAC Show will educate, entertain, and expose the vast world of professional makeup artistry.
During the two-day event, industry legends will be honored including Emmy Award-Winning Makeup Artist Reggie Wells, the self-proclaimed “makeup artist to the stars” and man behind the face of Oprah Winfrey. Multiple vendors will be on hand to supply a wide variety of products giving the conference attendees the opportunity to purchase cutting edge, exclusive makeup supplies and products.
These are the marvelous makeup mavens and creative countenance connoisseurs who get the celebrities you love most movie-star ready.
Let’s meet some of legendary stars behind the legendary stars.
Source: Jen Ferris, publicist, ZDennis Media Group
