Can't see this email? Click here to view in your web browser. |
|
BMC: What are some of the projects you have been working on since graduating from Blanche Macdonald? With who have you worked with? LL: After graduating from BMC, I worked for Lola Cosmetics as their demo artist with a couple of former graduates from BMC. We did fashion shows, makeup events etc. all over Vancouver. That was a really great experience to have as a first job. I learned so much about cosmetic retailing and had many opportunities to work on different faces. Since I love fashion, I also worked as a freelance makeup artist on fashion shows and photo shoots. I got to collaborate with many great local fashion stylists, hair stylists and photographers. BMC: Tell me about working at MAC in Taipei? LL: Working in Taipei is very different from working in Vancouver. Everyone's moving at a faster pace. There are so many things to digest in a very short period of time. I work at the M.A.C Flagship store. It's the only location that accepts the M.A.C Pro card. Therefore many industry people shop there; I was able to meet many local talents such as stylists, makeup artists and celebrities. It's very exciting because I don't know who will be walking into the store everyday! |
|
BMC: What are some interesting projects that you have worked on in Taipei so far? LL: One of the projects that I did was a photo shoot with a teen magazine called Choc. I worked on Jaline Yeh (葉羿君), a well-known model/actress in Taiwan. We did a 16 page spread for a shoe company. BMC: How was it like working on Jalin Yeh? Emotionally? Was it overwhelming, intimidating? LL: It was exciting, although I did not really know who she was at the time but I did learn that she has appeared in many commercials. Emotionally it felt like any other shoot, but I was really stoked about having my work published in a magazine for the first time in Taiwan. She's a really fun girl to work with, very down to earth. |
|
BMC: Of all the faces you have worked on, whose is the most memorable? BMC: How have the skills and experiences you gained at Blanche Macdonald helped you? BMC: Was Blanche Macdonald what you expected? Did we meet your expectations? LL: It was actually more than what I expected. BMC really did help me figure out a path, and opened many doors for me. At the beginning of the program, I didn't really know which part of the makeup industry I wanted to pursue. But with the help of the instructors, I learned and tried different things and at last found my passion. BMC: What would you tell future students about Blanche Macdonald? LL: BMC is a great place to learn and explore. Do what you love to do, follow your dream and work towards it and everything will fall into place! BMC: What would be some important pointers or tips for working as a Makeup Artist in Taipei's Beauty and Fashion industry? BMC: Any interesting projects coming up? LL: Yes! I will be doing the makeup for Singer Miles Liu (劉明峰) at the Spring Scream. Spring Scream is an outdoor music festival held in early April each year at Kenting (墾丁) in southern Taiwan. The festival showcases a variety of music styles from bands from Taiwan and overseas. It is going to be so exciting! |
|
For registration details & more information about our programs, please contact an Admissions Director at: BLANCHE MACDONALD CENTRE Visit our Blanche Macdonald page on Facebook® for updates on events, fashion shows, makeup artist demos, spa days and hair salon discounts and the latest Blanche Macdonald news and contests! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Vancouver-BC/Blanche-Macdonald-Centre/6457409159 |
|