Yesterday I attended an all day makeup seminar at The Blackstone Hotel in downtown Chicago and it was awesome! The class was taught by an awarding winning movie & tv makeup artist, Thomas Surprenant.

The class was structured where he would give a demonstration on his model, then we would partner up and try it out on each other. He would then walk around and critique our work and give us some pointers if needed. It was fun to get confirmation that I am on the right track ( :

I was able to walk away with an amazing set of professional makeup brushes, a lifetime discount for a makeup distributor who makes products for Makeup Forever & other well-known brands, a certification, and endless makeup tips and tricks!

I wanted to share a few pictures with you all that I snapped of work Thomas did and work that I did, enjoy!

I have decided to start attending makeup seminars throughout the Chicagoland area. I have been so excited to come across some great classes that are offered and there is a special one coming up by my favorite makeup artist, Kandee Johnson (truly a once in a lifetime experience I’d say – who knows when she’ll be back in Chicago!)

Some of these seminars can be pricey, but you can never have enough hands on experience, along with some great tips and tricks (many of these classes also have you leave with some awesome parting gifts!)

So to those aspiring makeup artists like me (or to those just looking for a fun class), let me share some seminar information I have come across (and some that I will actually be attending soon!):

www.glaminar.com – Kandee Johnson will be in Chicago on August 14th with half day and full day sessions!

http://lastlooksmakeup.com/class_list.asp – from everyday makeup to special effects makeup classes!

http://www.makeupfirst.com/makeup-news.asp – hair and makeup courses!

http://mbeaute.com/events.html – bridal makeup seminars!

Maybe I will see you at one of them!