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

Commercials & Industrials:

Diesel Jeans, Comcast Cable (San Francisco & Washington DC), Science and Technology Awards, City of Philadelphia, Styrker Pharmaceuticals, Diago of North America, Extreme Home Makeover

Fashion & Runway:
Jason Troisi (Season 8 Project Runway) NY Fall 2011:Makeup Designer
Nathalie Kraynina Designs: NY Fashion Week: Makeup Designer
Starr D Designs: Fashion Week in New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco, Makeup Designer
Parasuco Denim: NY Fashion Week, Makeup Designer

Editorial & Advertising:
Comcast, DuPont, Boscov’s, Auntie Anne’s Pretzel’s, Philadelphia Eagles, Sovereign Bank, LaSalle University, University of Pennsylvania

Magazines:
Dapifer, Vanidades, 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, Retro Lovely

Celebrities:
Anthony Anderson(Law & Order) Chris Gorham,
Shannon Elizabeth, Izabella Miko, Mike Rady, Kayley Cucuo, Amy Davidson, Paula Garcas,
Lesley Ann Warren, Ben Gazzera, Brian Dawkins, Cole Hamels, Donovan McNabb

Charities:
Animal Avengers Charity Fashion Show (Los Angeles)
Faces of Change Foundation Charity Calendar (NYC) Designers Include: Sean John, Ralph Lauren, Starr D,
Carmen Marc Valvo, Izod, Anthony Perrin, Victor Rossi, American Manufacturing, Mad Soul, MooRoo,
Report Shoes, Heidi Fish Swimwear, La La, FUBU, Baby Lace, Kett Cosmetics, SK Wilber, Pat Cruz
Cosmetics, Lisa 1st and Anthony Nak

Television and Films:

“Weekends with Luis”/Reality Pilot: April 2011
Featuring: Luis Bosch
Makeup on all principles.

“My Life, The Video Game”/Sprite Refreshing Films: February 2011
Featuring: Chris Gorham
Makeup on all principles and extras.

“Runner”/Short: October 2010
Makeup and Hair on all principles and extras.

“The Web”/PSA: February 2009
Makeup on all principles and extras.

“Sticks and Stones”/PSA: March 2009
Makeup on all principles and extras.

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

“The Supreme Court”One Nation Under Law/TV Series: (1 Episode) January 2007
Makeup and Hair on all principles. Colonial period piece. Wig work included.

“The Watermelon Snatch”/Short: June 2007
Makeup on all principles and extras

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

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

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

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

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

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