Kirsten Sylvester Makeup Artist

About me...

I have been doing makeup for over 17 years. Having loved art fashion and makeup my entire life, I eventually used my love of art to pursue the study of Fine Arts. I truly believe that in my line of work that the face is a canvas, the only difference is the "paint" washes off.

My experience in the industry ranges from editorial, runway, film, television, commercial and corporate work. Though being a part of creating a complete beautiful image no matter what the job, editorial and runway are my truest passions.

I have a very "artistic" approach to my makeup application, using the best in brushes and other makeup applicators. I believe in making the "model" camera ready to diminish work in post. I use predominantly MAC Cosmetics and have an extensively supplied makeup kit.

I truly have a passion for what I do, and believe in giving my clients the look they want to achieve, whether it be simple and clean to the most creative and avant-garde.

Thank you for taking the time to look at my work, and I look forward to hearing from you.

Kirsten

The resume...

Experience
EXPERIENCE

Union Film & Television:

Law&Order SVU: Season 15, 2013/2014
Additional Makeup- 14 Episodes

Alpha House: Season 1, 2013
Additional Makeup- 2 Episodes

Untitiled Tina Fey Pilot: Additional Makeup


Independent Films:

“My Life, The Video Game”/Short: March 2011
Director Tim Mollen
Head Makeup Artist for Christopher Gorham and cast.

“Runner”/Short: May 2011
Director: Nicolas Reader
Head Makeup on all principles and extras.

“The Web”/PSA: 2009
Director: Dan Fabrizio
Head Makeup on all principles and extras.

“Sticks and Stones”/PSA: 2009
Director: Dan Fabrizio
Head Makeup on all principles and extras

“Oasis”/Short: 2009
Head Makeup on all principles and extras.

“Melon Snatch”/Short: 2009
Director: Nicolas Reader
Head Makeup on all principles and extras.

“InSearchOf”/Feature: 2007
Director: Zeke Zelker
Head Makeup on principles and extras.


“The Supreme Court: One Nation Under Law”/TV Series: 2007 (1 Episode)
Head Makeup on principles.

“The Drunkard”/Short: 2003
Director: Julie Eshbaugh
1960’s Period Piece: Head Makeup on principles and extras, including bruises
and blood work.

“Quitting is for Losers”/Short: 2003
Director: William J. Mauer
1980’s Period Piece: Head Makeup on all principles and extras.

“Four.50/Philadelphia 48 hour Film Festival: April 2003
Director: Gary Irwin
Head Makeup on all principles and extras.

“Space Available”/HD Short: March 2003
Director: Catherine Phillips
Head Makeup on all principles and extras.

“Disorder”/Horror Feature: December 2002/January 2003
Director: Jack Smith
Head Makeup on all principles and extras. Blood, bruising and “decomposition”
of additional main character.

“The Shore/Feature: October/November 2002
Director: Denis Zervos
Featuring: Izabella Miko, Paula Garcas, Lesley Ann Warren and Ben Gazzera.
Head Makeup on all principles and extras. Including bruising, blood work & extreme sunburn.


Celebrities:
Constance Shulman (Orange/New Black), T-Pain, Ne-Yo, Anthony Anderson, Caity Lotz, Chris Gorham, Doug Jones, Kayley Cucuo, Pooneh Hajimohammadi, Michael Rady, Izabella Miko, Amy Davidson, Shannon Elizabeth, Paula Garcas, Lesley Ann Warren, Ben Gazzera, Brian Dawkins, Donovan McNabb.

Commercials & Industrials:
Golf Channel, Sprite, Diesel Jeans, ADP/Paychex, Comcast Cable (San Francisco & Washington DC), Cephalon, Unison, Lockheed Martin, City of Philadelphia, Stryker Pharmaceuticals, Diago of North America, Extreme Home Makeover.

Fashion & Runway:
Laura Smalls, NYFW, S/S 2011, F/W 2012 S/S 2013: Makeup Designer
Jason Troisi, NYFW, S/S 2011 & F/W 2012: Makeup Designer
Starr D Designs, NYFW, Los Angeles and San Francisco: Makeup Designer
Parasuco Denim, NYFW: Makeup Designer

Editorial & Advertising:
Vint & York Eyewear, Comcast, Dupont, Boscov’s, PNC Bank, Pep Boys, Aamco, Auntie Anne’s Pretzel’s, Philadelphia Eagles, Sovereign Bank, LaSalle University, University of Pennsylvania, 93.3 WMMR’s Preston & Steve Show, Cephalon, Stryker Pharma.

Magazines:
Vogue Italia(Online), FaceOn. Magazine, Fashion Affair Magazine, Shang Magazine, Vanidades, Dapifer, MF Magazine, Six Degrees Magazine, Me/Me2 Magazine, WWD, Maxim, Fashion Week Daily, Bild (Europe), GQ (Europe), A Magazine, NailPro, Hype Hair Magazine, Supermodel Magazine, T Online, Black Hair Magazine.


Education
Delaware State University: Fine Arts/Business


SKILLS
Special skills include bruising, blood work, and body painting for film and editorial as well as light hair.

References available upon request