Sunday, July 22, 2012

Let’s just jump right into it. Its Self Evaluation time!



ARTist

Let’s just jump right into it.  Its Self Evaluation time!
Yes, I said it.  Gulp.  Time to look at yourself intensely and uncomfortably.  I don’t mean in the mirror (vainy!). I mean internally. Introspectively.  I self evaluate CONSTANTLY.
It can be quite trying and occasionally debilitating because I obsess which sometimes slows me from being in action.  But most of the time checking in to my core is healing.


For Artists self-evaluation can be the motivation to create,
to re-center, to question, and to affirm.

I’m always thinking about- Am I where I want to be in my career? Have I plateaued?  What’s my next step?  Do I feel satisfied or is there more? What else can I create?

You’re probably constantly thinking about the answers to those questions. It is what probably brought u to this site, exploring the possibility to join a community of like-minded artists, maybe find the answers to some of these questions. You are more than likely a seeker, pursuing and making yourself available to the next opportunity. Write down your own questions and at the end of every day or once every week, or once every month, evaluate some of those questions.
Self-evaluating makes you accountable to yourSelf.

But don’t go crazy about some of the questions you just can’t answer.  It means you’re not there yet.  Answers come when you are ready to receive them.

For instance, the question- “Are you where you want to be in your career?” It’s so simple to answer.  How do you feel?  I mean how do you feel when you’re creating your art, doing your craft? If you are feeling joy, exuberant, contentment, satiated yet hungry to continue, peace, then I think you are happy and love your present moment.  You are growing at the speed you are comfortable with.  If you are feeling dull, unsettled, discontent, resentment, lethargic, pissed off, ummm well, there’s work to be done.

For me, the desire to transform is intrinsic to my nature.   I get jittery, a little nutty, unhappy, and grouchy if I am not in action, or not seeking more and more ways to express my self, create Art. And the yuckiest part is I become negative.  If the job I'm in becomes unsatisfying I start kvetching about how stupid everyone is, how disorganized and ridiculous the company’s business structure is, and I find myself talking to myself!  Constantly repeating, “I’ve got to get outta here” under my breath while I type away!

So I’ve learned to self evaluate- to honor mySelf. To pay attention to my own signs. The way I feel.  To check in to -What do I want?
Now if you are ok where you are and with who you are, salud.  But if not, then your next step is asking yourself, what am I willing to do to become happy, to create more, to be more?

An Artist is compelled to create so even if you’re stuck in a corporate job or took a job to make ends meet, you will have found time to do the things that make you unbelievably happy when you’re doing them.  I am realistic; sometimes you just have to do what you have to do, assume responsibilities that may take us off our artistic path, there’s births, deaths, and just LIFE.  You are not on an island by your self so I know that often we give up our art to deal with life.  But don’t. 

If you are self-evaluating, you are self honoring, and you will be drawn to fulfilling yourSelf.
I said it before Artists are COMPELLED to create. 

Here are a few more questions to think about-
1.     What did I create today?
2.     When is the last time I created and am I ok with that?
3.     Do I feel stuck?
4.     Are there people who can help me?
5.     Am I ready to do the work?
6.     Am I ready to be who I think I am?



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Monday, February 13, 2012

SAVE THE DATES! Beauty Events, seminars, etc.

March 3rd...
Celebrity Makeup Artist D'angelo Thompson and NYIB

" GET YOUR CLIENT RED CARPET READY" 
Red Carpet Beauty Class 

"Red Carpet", is a major buzz word in the industry. For years D'Angelo has worked with celebrities as well as the who's who on the world stage. www.dangelothompson.com

*Learn amazing tools and techniques of how to design and communicate the ideal "look" for a client. *How to communicate your vision with the others on the" glam squad" so its a HOT cohesive look and a night the media won't forget.
DEPOSIT: Non-Refundable & Non-Transferable $100.00 deposit due
INSTRUCTORS : D'Angelo Thompson
SUPPLIES INCLUDED: Make Up Forever Make Up Kit provided
Certificate of Attendance provided by NYIB postgraduate education

GO TO www.dangelothompsonpresents.com FOR MORE INFORMATION
GO TO www.motivateArt.com FOR MORE INFORMATION.
GO TO New York Institute of Beauty www.nyib.com FOR MORE INFORMATION

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Industry tips from the Beauty and Fashion Career Seminar with Celeb Makeup Artist D'angelo Thompson!

Some  of the most talented representatives in the Beauty and Fashion Industries  were panelists at the Kick Start Your Career in the Beauty  & Fashion  Industry seminar,   the first in a series of beauty seminars co-produced by motivateArt  with 
Esthesia Productions.

Hair Artist Hadiiya Barbel, Wardrobe Stylist Desiree Konian, Photographer Ezequiel de la Rosa and Celebrity Makeup Artist  D'angelo Thompson, spoke candidly about their careers , the highs and lows and gave tips on how to stay motivated throughout the experience.

On the differences between the beauty and fashion industries a few years ago and now-
Wardrobe Stylist Desiree Konian-  
There isn't any more room to be a diva.  The day of the Diva is OVER! What matters is your skill set and your personality. 

Hair Artist Hadiiya Barbel
The way you start out in these industries is so important.  When I was starting out and even now, who ever I met I thought, how can I take this relationship further, how can I stand out and be remembered?

Celeb Makeup Artist D'angelo Thompson revealed some of the challenging moments in his career including dealing with temperamental photographers and makeup artists. 
-Never lose your cool! Always be professional and maintain your composure.




On how to deal with rejection, Fashion Photographer Ezequiel de la Rosa offered his thoughts- 
Look at your self as a product.  If you don't fit this job, you may be the right fit for another.  Take everything in stride.  

When Ezequiel de la Rosa, whose career  started as a makeup artist and hair stylist and who has worked all around the world including Rome and Italy, was asked by one of the attending makeup artists- what do agencies look for? 
His advice- Agencies want beautiful make up. How do you get there? Research.  Look at magazines, emulate the images you see and bring your flavor to it!

One of the attending artists exposed her lack of confidence and wondered how the panelists deal with rejection.
Hadiiya Barbel quickly responded, encouraging her to use critiques as a guide. She mentioned that some criticism is actually valid and should be taken in stride.  Confidence comes from within but to aid in affirming yourself as an artist, Hadiiya suggests always taking pictures of your work and looking at your progression.  Pay attention to your own growth.

All in all the seminar served to inform and affirm.  The attendees were artists, stylists and models at various points in their careers needing some insight into the industry and having talented expertise to tap into was awesome.

D'angelo Thompson used a phrase that is so powerful, when discussing how to overcome fear- say yes! Say yes to what you fear the most.  There is nothing like The Power of Yes!

More information on upcoming seminars at www.dangelothompsonpresents.com




Sunday, January 8, 2012

motivateArt interviews Special Effects Artist Michele Mulkey!


 motivateArt
is always curious and intrigued by what moves an artist.  As a creative person, I know the feeling to create, to design, to manifest drives me and has been the catalyst for me to work with other creative people.  Art is music, makeup, photography, food, tattoos, film, design, painting, architecture...where ever creative vision is manifested. Michele Mulkey's art is often bloody and horrific but always compelling.  I wanted to know more about this artist.





What motivAtes you…Michele Mulkey?

With an impressive 12+year career as a SFX Makeup Artist and Prop Maker, motivateArt was curious about what keeps this talented and humble artist turned on by her art?

The Passion of The Christ, Charmed, The Chronicles of Riddick, Blood Junkies, Law and Order, Jason Patric, Denzel Washington, Christine Lahti, Jennifer Tilly, are just a few production and talent credits under Michele’s belt.

And now a random left turn has her working for Lighthouse Management Solutions on a project for the U.S Department of Defense!  While visiting her parent’s home and upon the urging of her mother, Michele answered a small job posting looking for a sfx makeup artist.  The job turned out to be not so small and her most recent credit is as the current Director of Live Action Event for the military base.  Not only is Michele’s talent as a makeup artist utilized but her prosthetics are used during Department of Defense military exercises. 

While listening to Michele speak about her journey to now I was impressed by her humility and passion.  She has become an entrepreneur, a natural segue from freelance makeup artist to business owner.   Creating prosthetics for film and TV productions and understanding the void on the east coast for custom made prosthetics at a competitive price, Michele started www.michelemulkeyfx.com/fxstore, where prosthetics are custom made for each order.  She is also the co creator of www.Animakeupfx.com, which provides Cosplayers worldwide with cutting edge special effects make-up and custom prosthetics bringing the world of Anime to life.

mA- Glad to be chatting with you Michele. motivateArt wants to know, what motivates you?

MM- There is an intense need in me to create.   Artists HAVE to create. There is a compulsion that can’t be denied.

mA- But there can just be but so many different types of bullet holes and scars you can create, aren’t there?

MM- You would think so but every job is a challenge.  No matter how many times you’ve done a job, every job is new.  No script is the same, no scene is exactly the same, so the makeup needs will also be different in subtle or not so subtle ways.

mA- What is the goal for you when you are designing or creating prosthetics?

MM- How realistic can it be, can I make it be.  I get so excited at the final result when I’ve created something so real but it isn’t.

mA- What makes you happy?

MM- When clients or friends are a little grossed out and sickened when they look at one of my pieces or my application.  Crazy feeling to be happy when someone’s like- “I can’t even look , I want to vomit”!

mA-You mentioned that every job is a challenge.  How?

MM- Well, on a film/TV shoot it starts with the script and the director having an idea, a vision of what he or she imagines on the screen.  It’s my job to make that vision real or as close to what is imagined as possible. From concept to application, there is constant trouble shooting, coming up with new ways to problem solve. 

mA-  From owning your own company to having a growing social media presence. How do you feel about your growing success?

MM-I am shocked that things are going this way.  I have the opportunity to travel , to create, having my own effects shop was always a dream.

mA- What’s next for you?

MM- More projects- College Humor, State Farm, prosthetics for the 2013 movie release “Black Rock with actress Kate Bosworth…

mA- Is there a new goal?  A new motivation?

MM- Absolutely! I’m excited about this new year. Of course I am grateful and looking forward to more film and TV projects. The world of Anime is new to me but people are excited about my prosthetics and sfx makeup bringing their characters to life.  I want to grow my business more, gain more customers and clients, and in time hire more people to be part of this industry that is so thrilling and rewarding to me.

mA- Thank you!  And motivateArt is looking forward to working together in the near future.

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Maintaining The Momentum 2012

Is it a consensus that 2012 is about action?  Most of the people I work with all have the same feeling that this year is about manifesting, staying in action, maintaining the momentum.  Momentum is the 

the impetus of a body resulting from its motion; driving power or strength.
Maintaining the motion, the driving power and strength are crucial to me, crucial for motivateArt.  I can feel the ripple
effect my energy has, not only physically as in I work more and sleep less now to manifest motivateArt into its full potential but also the energy of faith and belief in the inevitable success of motivateArt because how could hard work not breed and manifest success?

SO I stay in the momentum, I
encourage the velocity to stay at high speed because there is no turning back, no more options.  I do not give my mind or spirit the room to question or falter.
And because I move this way, I have begun to attract
opportunity to me.  Yes I seek it out but I also receive it as it comes.  Because I am the master of the momentum, I also decide where to place my energy and who and what I choose to exert my energy with. 
LOCATION UPDATE- January 16th Kick Start Your Year Event with Beauty and Fashion experts!
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