Issue Five- June 2019:

By Mercedes Barreto

Sandy Maranesi, owner of East Coast Makeup, and professional makeup artist & designer, essentially do the makeup work that every client needs and that every client will, ultimately, feel satisfies their esthetic desires, for any event or cosmetic purpose a client may have.

When did you start your aspirations of becoming a makeup designer? How did you get your chance?

“I got my inspiration to be a makeup artist when I was working on various TV productions as an art director. I loved the industry I was in but wanted a change. I felt that transitioning into the makeup department was a natural move since I’m also an artist/painter.

It was the best professional move I’ve made. I got my chance as a makeup artist with a fashion photographer in my town. I was able to build a decent portfolio that got me a lot of other work.”

What does it feel like when someone trusts you one hundred percent with their appearance and facial profile, trusting you to make them feel beautiful once more, or prepared when they don’t feel confident or worth it?

“It’s the best feeling when I have someone in my chair that trusts me to the fullest.

I do my best work that way.”

Do you ever get emotional, rarely or occasionally,

with the apparent changes, you see in your make up design work?

Or would you rather stay composed & collected, and how do you do so at certain times, when you are pressured by a schedule?

“I always try to keep my cool when I work.

Put any fires out when there are fires, the show must go on.”

How do you get inspired, or prepared, for a makeup session? Do you rely more on the details of someone’s facial features and what looks best, or do you rely more on inspiration, when aiming for a newer more modern look? Is there a pre-session routine?

“There is no pre-session. It depends on the job and client. Every job is different. If it’s a creative shoot, then I get inspiration from fashion, music, nature, etc. If it’s a commercial job or a client who needs makeup for an event, then I listen to what my client wants, and I will deliver the look accordingly to their features. What looks best on them with the look that they want.”

Do you have a message for struggling to make up designers who need a shot, or those who are looking for a makeover service who want to know more?

“My message to struggling makeup artists is to never give up. If it’s something you want badly enough keep going for it.”

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