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Global Makeup
As Deciem’s Head of Retail, David Penrice pairs economics with ethics, educating and supporting the next generation of ’skintellectuals’.
As one of Vancouver’s leading Bodypaint and Freelance Makeup artists, Jennifer Little has made it her job to boldly push the boundaries of beauty beyond the face, sparking engaging conversations in art, body positivity and even animal rights.
Esthetics
An international career can be more creative than you've ever imagined! Read all about our globe-trotting grads and their creative endeavours as they take their talents to New York, Dubai and beyond!
Makeup Graduate Caleb Wessels is an open book and a willing conversationalist who’s happy to dish on life as an influencer, how it all works, embracing autism, and his top tips for selling!
Despite having spent six years working in Iran’s Film & TV industry, transferring her experience was merely a dream before she began the Makeup Program at Blanche Macdonald. Now, thanks to her can-do attitude and budding network, Azita finds opportunity around each and every corner!
Graduate Graden van Erkelens closes his salon and steps onto set, specializing in SFX and Character Development as a Vancouver-based Film & TV Makeup Artist!
Freelance Makeup Artistry
Meet Sukhi Lidher, whose South Asian Bridal Beauty and self-marketing skills shine through on social media.
Many Blanche Macdonald Makeup graduates have gone on to work at the highest levels of the film and TV industry. They don’t only have amazing résumés; they have amazing stories too. Here are just a few.
As a proud member of the Drunk Elephant team, Lisa travels across BC as a trainer and educator of this beloved skincare brand at Sephora.
To honour International Women's Day 2021 we're taking a look at just a few of the inspiring women who started their journey at Blanche Macdonald.
Tracey Payne, Makeup Program Director
Victoria Ferguson Masters TV&Film Makeup Artistry – Just what the Doctor Ordered
MAKE UP FOR EVER: Guest Artists Alexandre Deslauriers and Marilyne Foisy Inspire with Creative Makeup Presentation
Tanya Howard: Head of Makeup Department for TV & Film
Celebrating Inspiring Women: International Women's Day 2020
Katrina Wrobel & Zanna Selin: Founders of YVR's Chic The Artistry Collective
Lyle Reimer: Returns to Blanche Macdonald's Atelier Campus
From Side Project to Main Hustle—Tayler Roger's Clean Beauty Line Midnight Paloma
Alejandra Hernandez: Multitalented Makeup Artist in YVR, Mexico and Montreal.
Jana Bizzari: Jet-Setting Makeup Artist Working in Italy and Russia.
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