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Featured Global Makeup Graduates

Victoria Ferguson
Victoria Ferguson

Victoria Ferguson: Hollywood North Makeup Artist

Jenna Kuchera
Jenna Kuchera

Paris, Milan, London with Pat McGrath

Tanya Howard
Tanya Howard

TV & Film: Head of Makeup Department

Kelseyanna Fitzpatrick
Kelseyanna Fitzpatrick

I-D, Kat Von D, Dazed and Confused

Kumi Craig
Kumi Craig

Jay-Z, Leonardo Di Caprio, Drake, Kanye West

Katrina Wrobel & Zanna Selin
Katrina Wrobel & Zanna Selin

Co-founders of the Artistry Collective

Lyle Reimer
Lyle Reimer

Internationally Acclaimed Makeup Artist Comes Home to Blanche Macdonald

Sunny Lee
Sunny Lee

Taiwan’s Bridal and Fashion Makeup Artist

Tayler Rogers
Tayler Rogers

Founder of Clean Skincare Line Midnight Paloma

Alejandra Hernandez
Alejandra Hernandez

Multitalented Makeup Artist in YVR, Mexico and Montreal.

Jana Bizzari
Jana Bizzari

Flight Attendant Turned Fashion Makeup Artist

Pepper Gallegos
Pepper Gallegos

Batman v Superman, Thor, Breaking Bad

Lyle Reimer
Lyle Reimer

Mixed Media Makeup Artist Featured in i-D, Vogue Italia and Fashion Magazine

Meredith Lacosse
Meredith Lacosse

Cole Sprouse, Lululemon, Nike

Timothy Hung
Timothy Hung

International beauty and fashion artist

Mimi Choi
Mimi Choi

Globally renowned Illusionist Extraordinaire

Jaylene McRae
Jaylene McRae

Cher to Dolly: The Queen of Transformation

Shawnna Downing
Shawnna Downing

Creates Avant Garde Looks Around the World

Zabrina Matiru
Zabrina Matiru

Supernatural Success, Film and TV

Rebeccah Delchambre
Rebeccah Delchambre

Emmy nominee: Taken, Okja, Skyscraper

Janeen Witherspoon
Janeen Witherspoon

International Superstar: Vogue, i-D, Marc Jacobs

Laura Sanchez
Laura Sanchez

YouTube Makeup Star, NYX Vlogger of the Year

Freelance Makeup Artistry

Ilona Verley’s Two-Spirit Fierceness Shines on Canada’s Drag Race

From small town to streaming superstardom! Viewers from around the world are poised to fall in love with Makeup grad Ilona Verley as one of the stars of the inaugural season of Canada's Drag Race.

Ilona Verley’s Two-Spirit Fierceness Shines on Canada’s Drag Race
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Freelance Makeup Artistry

Tracey Payne, Makeup Program Director

From the beginning of her own career as a two time Blanche Macdonald graduate (Makeup and Fashion Marketing), Tracey Payne has been a sough...

Tracey Payne, Makeup Program Director
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Victoria Ferguson Masters TV&Film Makeup Artistry – Just what the Doctor Ordered

Winnipeg-born Victoria Ferguson stumbled upon Blanche Macdonald and dove head first into the thrilling world of TV&Film Makeup Artistry. Her perseverance and open-minded approach helped make her an in-demand artist for top shows and dramas including The Good Doctor, Lost in Space, Supernatural and Van Helsing, and propelled her to create her very own skincare line!

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Victoria Ferguson Masters TV&Film Makeup Artistry – Just what the Doctor Ordered

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Makeup Master Tanya Howard Mixes Warmth and Work Ethic

Tanya Howard knows the value of hard work. Her legendary discipline, warm disposition and gift for makeup have brought her a long way. She first began working with Makeup in community theatre productions on Vancouver Island. Now Tanya is the Head of the Makeup Department on the set of hit TV & Film productions. You can see her handywork on productions like Arrow, Wayward Pines, The 100, Emily Owens MD and Human Target.

Makeup Master Tanya Howard Mixes Warmth and Work Ethic
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Vancouver’s Elite Makeup team: The Artistry Collective

Founded by MAC veterans with a combined 19 years of experience in the beauty industry, The Artistry Collective is home to two of the most sought after Makeup Artists in Vancouver. Owners Katrina Wroebel and Zanna Selin , are in hot demand for their ability to create stunning looks centred around natural glowing skin. With their expertise, eye for detail, and unwavering commitment to quality, Katrina and Zanna can pull off everything from ultra natural beauty to stunning bridal and fashion-forward looks.

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Vancouver’s Elite Makeup team: The Artistry Collective

Freelance Makeup Artistry

BE THY SELFIE: LYLEXOX Comes Home

Globally acclaimed Makeup alum Lyle Reimer comes home to Blanche Macdonald! Over two moving presentations at our Atelier Campus, Lyle spoke about overcoming adversity, harnessing his creativity, and how his sensitivity is "his superpower". Lyle's inspirational take on beauty has brought him to the pages of Vogue Japan, the film sets of CBC, and has lead to collaborations with fashion house Viktor & Rolf. While Lyle continues to pursue incredible opportunities around the globe, he still finds the time to connect with and inspire other artists that are following in his path. Lyle truly embodies the spirit of paying it forward.

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BE THY SELFIE: LYLEXOX Comes Home

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From Side Project to Main Hustle—Tayler Roger’s Clean Beauty Line Midnight Paloma

Clean beauty Queen, Makeup grad Tayler Rogers and her brand Midnight Paloma are taking the world by storm. A long established Makeup Artist and former owner of local boutique, BeautyMark, Tayler is well-versed in all things makeup and skincare. Her vast experience with traditional formulations lead her to develop an interest in finding clean beauty solutions. This quickly grew from a pastime to a passion project, ultimately turning into a full-blown business. These days, you can find Midnight Paloma in over 100 stores across Canada—plus in the feeds of celebs like Jillian Harris.

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From Side Project to Main Hustle—Tayler Roger’s Clean Beauty Line Midnight Paloma

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Makeup from Mexico to Montreal: Fashion and Film Makeup Artist Alejandra Hernandez

Alejandra Hernandez has a serious skills. She initially planned on becoming a teacher but ended up working as an Industrial Engineer before discovering her dream job in the world of beauty. Since changing careers, Alejandra has proven that just how multifaceted she is as a makeup artist. She has worked on TV and Film sets, magazine editorials, commercial shoots, and even alongside your favourite celebs

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Makeup from Mexico to Montreal: Fashion and Film Makeup Artist Alejandra Hernandez

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Ready for Takeoff: Flight Attendant-Turned-Makeup Artist Jana Bizzarri

An avid traveller and flight attendant, Jana Bizzari came to Vancouver from Italy for what she thought would be a short visit. But she quickly fell in love with the city, opting to stay much longer. Ultimately this is where she would reshape her professional journey, leaving her mile-high career behind to pursue her passion for makeup. Now she has blossomed into a fashion Makeup Artist, sought after in YVR, Russia, and her native Italy.

Ready for Takeoff: Flight Attendant-Turned-Makeup Artist Jana Bizzarri
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Catching Up With Global Makeup Grad Lyle Reimer

Catch up with Global Makeup grad Lyle Reimer (AKA @lylexox)! Since graduating from Blanche Macdonald's Makeup program, Lyle has blown up, earning nearly 150k followers on Instagram, working on global projects with major fashion brands including Gucci, Moschino and Viktor and Rolf, and even starring in his own documentary on CBC.

Catching Up With Global Makeup Grad Lyle Reimer
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