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The Art of Makeup is an independently owned and operated boutique school dedicated to education in the art, business, and techniques of professional makeup artistry.
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Student Life
Whether you take a single-day class as a hobby or a full certificate program for a career in professional makeup artistry, The Art of Makeup School can be your creative space to learn, experiment, and grow as a makeup artist.
About Art of Makeup
Located in Portland, Oregon, The Art of Makeup School is dedicated to supplying quality education in the art, business, and techniques of professional makeup artistry for the film, television, theater, media, special effects and fashion industries.
Instructors
All classes taught by experienced and professional working makeup artists specializing in the subjects that they teach. Character & Special FX program instructors include globally recognized award-winning Hollywood makeup artists.
Celena Rubin
Kelli Gasaway
Linda Wong
Alma Cedillo
Christina Braun
Todd Debreceni
Kevon Ward
Diane Trapp
Michael Peterson
Alexander McPherson
Rachael Wagner
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The Art of Makeup School is a resource for continued support and mentorship. Read more about some of the exciting career paths our graduates have taken.
Blog Posts
Read the latest news and information on The Art of Makeup School course offerings, guest instructors, and industry opportunities.
Announcing our 2022 Fall FX Program instructor!
We are very excited to welcome back Colorado-based Face Off makeup and special effects artist, Kevon Ward. Kevin was a two-time competitor on the hit SYFY reality tv series, Face Off. Kevon specializes in FX makeup and creature design, and has worked on several additional mediums including puppetry, set and prop design, illustration, graphic design, fine art, […]- August 19, 2022
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Cobalt Studios Fashion Shoot Collab
The Art of Makeup School partnered up with Cobalt Studios PDX to create some incredible pictures during two of Cobalt’s photography workshops! Cobalt Studios is one of Portland’s favorite and popular photography studios, which isn’t surprising, as the owner Michaela couldn’t be a nicer person. Michaela consistently brings the local fashion community together by offering […]- August 12, 2022
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Our Catalog
The official course catalog for The Art of Makeup School includes program courses and descriptions, enrollment, and admissions policies, pricing, required supplies, and applicable terms & conditions.