Jill Glaser ,
Chicago Make Up Artist specializing in media and bridal
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Jill Glaser : About the Makeup Artist
Jill Glaser is a certified, freelance make up artist, specializing in media makeup. A former corporate attorney, Jill decided to pursue her passion for art, and switch careers. Jill then attended and received her Certificate in Makeup Artistry from Columbia College in Chicago. She has been working as a freelance, media makeup artist for nearly a decade.
Jill works with many photographers and various agencies throughout the Chicago area. In addition, Jill is often retained by companies outside of Chicago and Illinois, who seek a Chicago makeup artist, skilled in flawless, polished makeup for media and special events.
Jill provides make up and hair styling for print, film, video and television, editorial/fashion photo shoots; commercial, promotional photo shoots; photo shoots for aspiring actors and models (comp cards); industrial films; and music videos. Jill also does theatrical makeup for performers in various Chicago theatrical productions, including the opera.
Skilled in the use of airbrush makeup, Jill Glaser is the requested makeup artist for national as well as local celebrities, who seek precise and flattering makeup for high definition television appearances on Chicago TV stations. Currently, Jill is the makeup artist for “Sports Action Team”, the new NBC television series airing on Sunday nights. Combining her talent for beauty makeup, as well as her knowledge of media makeup, Jill maintains a busy, on-site bridal makeup clientele. Jill Glaser is available for special events, both corporate and personal, as well as private lessons in makeup application.
Jill is also adept at theatrical makeup, and works with both individuals and corporations, creating fantasy characters for both private Halloween events and company media and promotional events.
About The Chicago Make Up School
Make Up First, LLC (the “School”), is currently the only comprehensive, certificate program in Illinois dedicated solely to the art of makeup. The Chicago make up first school School provides an intensive series of make up artistry classes, which, if satisfactorily completed, will result not only in the issuance of a certificate of completion from the school, but also from the State of Illinois.
In addition to the five core courses offered for certification, students will also be offered the opportunity to enroll in advanced classes for on-going education in the field of makeup artistry.
All courses are taught in a lecture/hands-on workshop format, thereby providing the students with much-needed application practice.
In looking for a makeup artist, I would suggest
that brides find an individual who understands
color theory, and is able to find that perfect
foundation, eye shadow combination and the most
flattering lip and cheek colors. Furthermore,
the artist must use color theory to apply the
correct intensity of color, considering time of
day, outdoor/indoors, and the formality of the
event.
The artist must posses the ability to apply corrective
makeup: makeup that emphasizes certain features
and minimizes or softens others. He or she then
creates an illusion of better bone structure,
sculpting and symmetry of features.
Brides should ensure that their makeup artist
be skilled in the application of print makeup.
What may look fine to the human eye might translate
very differently on print or on film. The makeup
artist should know how to create a multidimensional
face that will look great not only in person,
but will be dramatic and beautiful on print and
video, color or black & white.
A bride’s makeup needs to last for several
hours throughout the day. Makeup artists with
experience on long, commercial photo shoots will
be adept at applying long-lasting makeup on their
clients.
Finally, the make up artist selected should understand
the science of skin. The better the condition
of the skin, the better the appearance of the
makeup. The artist should be able to identify
skin types and recommend (and not necessarily
sell) products and treatments both prior to and
on the day of the wedding so that the bride’s
skin will be at its best for a smooth foundation
application.
HOW TO FIND YOUR CHICAGO MAKE UP ARTIST
Makeup artists are found in a variety of ways,
including word-of-mouth, advertising, makeup counters
or salons and day spas. I would suggest that brides
hire an artist only after he/she has applied their
makeup in a trial run. During that session, he
or she will address skin care issues and will
determine a particular style of makeup for the
wedding day.
The final makeup application decisions should
then be recorded on a face chart as reference
for the artist on the wedding day. The professional
artist should also take photos, both Polaroid
and digital, to see how the makeup application
translates on film.