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.

Special hands-on seminars, taught by legendary make up artists from Los Angeles and New York City are also offered through the School. Check the upcoming events page each month for details. or check out our makeup first school blog.

Latest Makeup Tips From Jill:

WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A BRIDAL MAKEUP ARTIST

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.