AJ Crimson is establishing a reputation for his luxe skin and clean makeup techniques. Crimson's attention to detail, creative solutions and innovative ideas make him first choice for artists and celebrities Christina Milian, Amerie, Fergie from Black Eye Peas, Faith Evans, Keyshia Cole, Keisha Chante, Persia White and Raven Symone. His work has been viewed in worldwide publications such as Glamour, Vibe, Essence, Blenda (Japan publication), Luire (Japan publication), Zink and Ocean Drive. Crimson continuously challenges himself to reach the highest caliber of artistry seeking out the top industry leaders to gain knowledge. He has worked with Pat McGrath for Paris fashion week and created beauty under the masterful eyes of Joann Gair and Mathu Anderson.Talented and imaginative describe Crimson's work, while unpretentious and pleasant remain constants when describing his personality. His strong commitment to succeed and willingness to learn have paved the way for his success.

Realizing her passion for beauty at a young age Alison experimented with looks and crafted her early technique behind the make-up counter of the family business, Raffaele’s Pharmacy. From chiseled 80’s cheekbones to Bandy-esque naturals Raffaele refined her skills on willing customers waiting for prescriptions and booked her first professional job while still in high school. In her early twenties she worked as Bobbi Browns head assistant and as her first national make-up artist/international trainer. After Bobbi, Alison worked in NYC amassing a stellar portfolio through print work and celebrity bookings. In 2000 she launched her first brand, Skin Alison Raffaele. Her True Concealer became an instant success among artists and consumers, and solidified her position as a product development specialist.

In February of this year Alison launched the evolution of her brand with the paraben free Alison Raffaele Cosmetics line. This launch represented the realization of her dream to produce healthful and environmentally friendly products that integrate naturally derived anti aging ingredients with high performance cosmetics.  In addition to working with The Powder Group, Alison is also giving lectures at the Make-up Designory and F.I.T. while still finding time to work with celebrity clients such as Taryn Manning and Dina and Ali Lohan. Alison Raffaele Cosmetics can be found on the sets of Weeds, House, Ugly Betty, American Idol, Two and a Half Men, Big Bang Theory and the upcoming Polish Brothers comedy, Stay Cool.

Since arriving in New York City from Aberdeen Mississippi in 1985, billy b has become one of the most sought after makeup artists in the Fashion and Entertainment industry. His client list has grown to include some of the most beautiful and famous women in the world like Sharon Stone, Beyoncé, Sandra Bullock, Destiny's Child, Laura Linney and Pink. He has worked with such Iconic photographers as Scavullo, Herb Ritts, Thierry Legoues, David LaChapelle, Patrick Demarchlier, Tyen and Jean Baptiste Mondino. billy b's work can be seen on the covers of magazines such as Vanity Fair, Harper's Bazaar, French, Elle, Marie Claire, Rolling Stone, Essence, and GQ among many others. His work can be seen on every Red Carpet including The Academy Awards, The Emmys, the Golden Globes, Tony's and the Grammy's. www.billybbeauty.com

Cindy Gardner has been a makeup artist for over twenty eight years, with a concentration in television and film. She is a member of Makeup Artists and Hair Stylists Local 798 and Local 706 I.A.T.S.E. and currently serves as Vice President on the Executive Board of Local 798. She is a member of The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and has received one Emmy award and three Emmy nominations for outstanding makeup. Cindy is also a member of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.

She is licensed by NY State to teach at the Makeup Designory. She loves encouraging young artists and believes that she has a responsibility to pass on the knowledge that was so generously shared by those who came before her.

Colleen’s early ambition to become a professional makeup artist began while studying fine art, print and fabric design at the Fashion Institute of Technology & School of Visual Arts in New York City. Colleen’s past design experience includes working for some of the top designers such as Isaac Mizrahi , Ellen Tracy and Saks Fifth Avenue where she specialized in fabric and print styling.

She traveled around the world gaining international experience in the fashion world. It is this experience as a painter and designer that Colleen brings to her makeup artistry. Since her return to New York after a brief hiatus in Nashville, where she worked on some Country’s biggest stars, her career has been nothing short of a whirlwind. She has been part of the team that worked on the Fendi show at the Great Wall of China, as well as Dick Page’s team for the New York Collections.

She has worked on the Dolce & Gabbana and Prada Presentations and was flown to the Superbowll to work on Sara Evans performance with Willie Nelson. She has also keyed shows for designer Carasan as well as keying makeup for the Movie Preview Awards where she sponsored by MAC. She has been featured in “On Makeup Magazine”. Most recently shot covers for “INFASHION” magazine and New Zealand’s equivalent to Vogue called “Fashion Quarterly”.

She also has assisted leading artists as Scott Andrew, James Kaliardos, Lisa Haughton, Briigitte Reiss-Andersen and Ayako to name a few. She has worked with leading photographers such as Richard McLaren, Andrew Southam, Sprios Poros, Melanie Dunea, Matt Antrobus, Marili Forastieri, Asha Fuller, Frank Veronsky and the late Steven Steigman. Colleen has worked independently with musicians and celebrities such as Sara Evans, Lee Ann Womack, Julie Roberts, Michelle Branch, Susie Essman, Sinbad, Whitney Cummings, Nancy Wilson from Heart, Jim Gaffigan, Kylie Bax, Little Big Town, and Toby Keith.

A pioneer in airbrushing with more than eighteen years of experience in the makeup industry David Goforth’s unique vision, sharp attention to detail and dedication to his craft has given him the chance to live and travel between Tokyo, LA, NYC, Miami and Montréal giving him the opportunity to work on some of the most recognizable faces including Sarah Jessica Parker, Chita Rivera, Alicia Keys and Lindsay Lohan. David’s work has appeared in major magazines such as Cosmo, Interview, W, Ocean Drive, WWD, and Essence, in advertising campaigns for Kodak, Reebok and Olympus, and on the runway for Baby Phat, Heatherette and Vera Wang among others and he has taught the art of airbrushing globally for companies including MAC, The Powder Group and Kett Cosmetics.

A true artist at heart DeShawn Hatcher decided it was time to leave her day job as a Portfolio Administrator and become a much happier person. Starting out working independent films for a year and then moving over to print she has seen her career blossom. In just four years as makeup artist DeShawn has worked on over a dozen films, television, music videos, fashion runway, advertising and her love--magazine editorials. Admittedly a magazine addict, her February Zink magazine cover was a dream come true. With dedication, tenacious spirit and a passion for makeup DeShawn Hatcher’s career has risen from her first magazine to being published in over 60 – including Vanity Fair, Ocean Drive Vegas and XXL just to name a few. Her work has been seen by millions on television shows such as Saturday Night Live, Entertainment Tonight and Inside Edition. She has worked with such celebrities like Tom Cruise, Beyonce, Nelly, and Vanessa Williams and the list goes on. This down-to-earth native New Yorker feels blessed to be called Makeup Artist and kiss goodbye corporate America for good.

Elke Von Freudenberg is the Owner of Von Freudenberg Enterprises, Founder of The Beauty Blog Network and Editor of the online beauty magazine, The Beauty ideal. She has been in the beauty industry for 20+ years as a top celebrity and editorial makeup artist, based in Los Angeles and New York. Her makeup style and renowned brow-work has appeared on celebrities such as Anjelica Houston, Jamie Fox, Kate Moss, James Franco, Verionica Webb, Hank Azaria and many others, as well as the designer runways of Dolce & Gabana, Ralph Lauren, Diane Von Furstenberg, Bisou Bisou and many others. Her makeup and eyebrow work has been seen on top models from Click, Next, Wilhelmina, Ford, Elite and many others.

Eve Pearl is a five-time Emmy Award winning celebrity makeup artist with over 15 years experience in television, film, theatre and print. She’s the Key makeup artist and frequent on-air guest for The View, with Barbara Walters, Meredith Vieira, Star Jones and Joy Behar as well as the Key on Who Wants to be a Millionaire. She has contributed to InStyle, Vanity Fair and Ladies Home Journal among others. Eve’s highly anticipated new book, Plastic Surgery without the Surgery, the Miracle of Makeup Techniques, was released in January, 2004 and is now available in paperback. Eve’s product line will be launching in 2006. www.evepearl.com

HAGEN LINSS was drawn to the world of makeup in the 80's, when individuality was the goal and inspiration stemmed from music and street fashion; people wanted to stand out! Her love affair with doing makeup and her creativity and diversity has led her to a wide variety of work from Print editorial and advertising to television, film and theater. Her clients include W Magazine, Harper's Bazaar, Marie Claire, Glamour, WWD Beauty Biz, I-D and Nylon as well as Tommy Hilfiger, Reem Acra, Victoria's Secret, Bergdorf Goodman and Lord & Taylor.

One of her most recent ventures has been designing the makeup for the new Off Broadway show Rock of Ages which cranks up the volume on Off-Broadway, previous shows include the outrageous show The Donkey Show along with classics with a twist for the Gotham Chamber Opera. She has worked with celebrities such as Beyonce, Pink, Elvis Costello, Gene Hackman, The B-52's, John Waters, M. Night Shyamalan, Amy Irving, Candace Bergman, Marissa Tomei, Audra MacDonald, Lorraine Bracco, Eddie Izzard, Peter Gallagher and Tatum O'Neal.

Over the years James Vincent’s passion for the art of makeup has included nearly every genre of makeup artistry. Film and theatre, television and celebrity work, editorial and runway work, training and product development. He is also the co-founder of the hip, niche makeup line Pretty Pretty and his work has been seen on the cover of Paper and Atomic and in magazines including I-d, Index, Prudence, and Surface. Clients include MTV, Lifetime Television, NBC/ Universals Home Delivery and NBC’s The Today Show. His work in FX has ranged from clients such as Museum of Modern Art NY, Museum of Contemporary Art LA, theatrical presentations including Steel Magnolias and Rope to the Department of Homeland Security. James is a regular presenter for The Powder Group. Nylon Magazine and WWD have named James as a make-up artist to watch.

LEAD BODY ARTIST, TEMPTU. Art has been an important aspect of Jenai's life since the day she was born. A graduate from the School of Visual Arts, she utilized her skills as an illustrator and painter on canvas to the application to skin. Her airbrush skills range from beauty to body art to special effects and fantasy. These different skill sets have led to her appointment as Lead Body Artist for Temptu. Her interests derive from classic pin-up, primitive art, and vintage fashion. Jenai has chosen to express these interests through airbrushing.

Since the face and body are her canvas, she uses just about anything including airbrush, brushes, paints, fabrics, tattoos and gemstone crystals to create her vivid illusions. Jenai considers the body itself a beautiful art form, and combined with her design, she marries the two into a perfect union.

Superstar makeup artist Joanna Schlip has worked with some of the worlds most celebrated personalities in the entertainment industry including Eva Longoria, Scarlett Johansson, Ellen Pompeo, Jessica Simpson, Kim Cattrall, and Hilary Duff. Her work has graced the covers of most prestigious magazines worldwide. Joanna continues to work with American and International editions of Vogue, Elle, Cosmopolitan, W, Bazaar, and Marie Claire. Her range of work includes makeup commercials, print campaigns, fashion shows, red-carpet events, TV appearances, celebrity, beauty, and editorial work. In addition Joanna authored her first makeup book Glamour Gurlz (Random House). – Joanna is especially qualified to guide you on your incredible path through an amazing career in makeup.

Joanne is a leading Makeup Artist in the Northeast. She consistently books with award winning photographers and her editorial content has been seen on FOX 25 News, Maine PBS, La Bella Bride Magazine Portsmouth Magazine, NH Wedding Magazine. Runway Fashion Events include Grace Ormond's Grand Bridal Show sponsored by Wedding Style and Marriage Magazine. She is also a free lance artist for MakeUpMania, Chanel and for special events throughout the Northeast U.S.

Joanne is a certified trainer for MakeUpMania and DNI PRO as well as being a member of a Professional Photographers Association, the Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals Association and chapter coordinator for the American Cancer Society's Look Good Feel Better program. Joanne is constantly working with private clients to help them look and feel great. She has found that the private client base can lead to a solid income when the bridal season end or the markets slow down. Professional Makeup Artist and Licensed Aesthetician, Joanne McDonough is the founder & proprietor of Joya beauty Makeup and Skin Care Studio.

As Artistic Director and owner of Moda-Rey Salon & Spa, the Connecticut business he started nearly 18 years ago, Johnny Lavoy has been one of the most sought after talents on the market. His bridal and event hair & makeup has thrilled hundreds of clients over his career. Over the last few seasons his work has also become a fixture during NY fashion week, doing hair for designers, Kenneth Cole, Ghost, Mille, Cynthia Steffe, and Swarovski. His work has been seen on the cover of New England Bride and in the pages of Vanity Fair, Ocean Drive, Stuff, Glamour, Elle, Seventeen, Modern Salon, People Espanola, American Salon, Zink and many others. His work has also appeared on many red carpets, from the Emmys to the Oscars.Johnny's resume boasts a client list including JLo, Adrienne Vittadini, and Bill Blass, along with celebrities Rosie Perez, Junes, Angie Everhart, Ethan Hawke, Laura Peron, Oksana Baiul, Jill Clayburgh, Nancy Kerrigan, and Kate Mulgrew. He has also been featured on A&E Biography, The Learning Channel’s The Makeover Story, Discovery Channel’s Home Matters, Ambush Make Over, and HBO. His teaching credits span the globe from New York to Korea. Johnny Lavoy is represented by the prestigious FORD agency in NYC. www.modareysalon.com

Hairspray makeup designer, Justen Brosnan is a long way from home and his early days as a hairdresser in Perth, Australia. His theater career began to take off when he was offered a position as a makeup assistant on The King and I. Since then his career has moved fast-forward and he hasn’t looked back, adding theatrical credits for makeup or hair for Aida, Mamma Mia, Chicago, The Lion King, The Rocky Horror Show and Death of a Salesman to his repertoire along the way.

I started my career as a model traveling extensively thru Europe, meeting many amazing people, who ultimately then helped and hired me as a makeup artist! My grand passion. I have been lucky enough to work in Paris, Milan, Germany mostly for editorial, runway and catalogue. When i met and worked with famed photographer Richard Burbrige in London decided to move to New York and continue working with him, I spent the next 15 years busily doing makeup for many nyc mags such as vogue ,vanity fair, cosmo to name a few. A fateful meeting with Chita Rivera in Toronto Canada also meant a new career designing makeup for Broadway theatre where i enjoyed a very successful and innovative career, some of my favorite projects were "kiss of the spiderwoman" and "into the woods". This is where I met my devoted client Vanessa Williams who then invited me to work with her on many projects around the world from movies to singing tours, which have given me a unique and very privileged experience of the world! I have, along the way met and been requested by many wonderful actors and have enjoyed many amazing people including other amazing makeup artists whom I am privileged to call my friends.

As the founder of The Powder Group and The Makeup Show and On Makeup Magazine Michael DeVellis has the inside track on what it takes to make it big in the makeup artist industry. More than 14 years of experience working with hundreds of top artists, agencies, productions and trade events and publications affords Michael a rare opportunity to understand the many facets of the industry. His diverse background, including product and makeup program development, writing, education, marketing and administration, enables him to share the must-have creative and business skills required to be a success in the ever-changing makeup artist community.

Sharing his passion for the art of makeup is something Orlando Santiago has felt a drive for since the early days of his career as a freelance make-up artist at Christian Dior where he quickly advanced to become regional make-up artist. In 1999, Orlando was offered a position as a member of the National Art Team for Toni & Guy, where he traveled nationwide doing platform makeup, educating and demonstrating his make-up talent while launching the newly developed Bed Head makeup line. In 2000, he then moved back to New York City to join MAC Cosmetics where he worked as a trainer and manager as well as being a member of the artist team for Fashion Week. His career has had the range includes commercial, film, and editorial for such Publications as Essence, Esquire, Flaunt and Vibe. Orlando is the Lead Instructor/Director for the makeup program at Empire/LIBS makeup school in NYC. His company, Mantis Design Group was launched two years ago and designs and retails professional makeup artist tools including The Mantis Glove. Orlando is currently represented by The Montgomery Group in New York.

For more than three decades, Sandy Linter has influenced and inspired the beauty and fashion worlds through her work with celebrities, models and real women since her first Vogue cover in 1974. Jennifer Aniston, Bette Midler, Patti Hansen, Candice Bergen, Elizabeth Hurley, Holly Hunter, Wynona Ryder and Mira Sorvino are just a few of the amazing women on whom she has worked her makeup magic. In January, 2008, Sandy added the title of Lancôme Beauty at Every Age Expert to her expansive resume providing the company her incredible artistry skills and tremendous knowledge in the mature market and beyond