The inaugural Gwyniss Mosby’s Professional Makeup Artist Conference (PMAC) Trade Show brought out Atlanta’s most creative, distinguished and cutting-edge artists in makeup as well as hair and fashion.
Saturday, Nov. 16, the first day of the two-day trade show, exposed Atlantans to the vast world of professional makeup artistry. Prominent vendors including Binders, Alcone Company, Ingenue, Kami Cosmetics and others supplied a wide variety of products giving the conference attendees the opportunity to purchase cutting edge, exclusive makeup supplies and products. Also, makeup artists competed in Bridal, FX, Haute Couture, Body Art, Special Effects and Fantasy.
Gwynnis Mosby, a legendary creator, educator, a celebrity makeup artist and the curator of PMAC was filled with emotion. To put on this event is her dream come true.
Why Atlanta needs this event…
To “lay a solid foundation designed to build unity within Atlanta’s makeup community,” states legendary makeup professional and PMAC Show visionary and founder Gwynnis Mosby. “Many of the experienced talent behind the scenes have made the business of makeup more than a passion, but a career that has taken us all over the world. As Atlanta’s film and television industry grows exponentially, we want not only to expose the vast amount of talent that is holding down the foundation of the entertainment industry, but to teach, mentor, and expand newer artists on a higher level towards global thinking.”
On Saturday night, five-time Emmy Award-winning makeup artist Nyssa Green hosted the red carpet at the awards show, which honored Emmy Award-winning makeup artist Reggie Wells, who was presented the Legendary Award.
Maqui Award winners Cheryl Thomas, former head makeup supervisor for Disney’s Broadway Division; Patrice G. Coleman, former makeup supervisor for Tyler Perry Studios; D’Andre Michael, celebrity makeup artist, who received the inaugural Reggie Wells Award; Roy Wooley, special effects supervisor and Season 3 competitor for SyFy Channel’s show “Face Off;” Linda Dupree, film, fashion, and celebrity makeup artist; Natalie Spencer, commercial print and celebrity makeup artist; and Yvonne Eagle, key makeup artist and philanthropist.
The day’s competition winners were announced including the Fiercest Face Competition online winner.
