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Make-up Artist: To Amy Elizabeth, Every Face is a Canvas By Ma r y We l ch A my Elizabeth knew she was destined for the creative work, hopefully in film, but she took her parents’ sage advice, went to college and worked as a physical on their eyes, well, that’s my art. I look at each face as an individual canvas.” On the other hand, if the project calls for it, she has the skills to create cuts, bruises, tattoos, scars, etc. — or to cover those things if needed. She likes to have a short conversation
therapist for eight years. “I always wanted to go to film school, but my parents laughed it off and did the ‘get a degree and then do what you want’ thing, so I did.” But destiny always wins out and today Elizabeth is one of Atlanta’s most in demand makeup artists, working on a
with the star to get an idea of their comfort zone. “I want to know what they like and dislike on their skin. We may be talking about a makeup style to complement what they’re wearing to an event or performance. Or, we may be discussing a character they are playing and the mood of the scene. It’s about making sure we are on the same page in our creative vision.” The talent she’s collaborated with have all been very nice with a positive energy. “A positive energy is important to me. It also brings out creativity.” She notes that Ian Somerhalder and the cast of Vampire Diaries were “amazing. Andrew Lincoln (the star of The Walking Dead ) is one of the kindest people I’ve ever met.” Atlanta is still a growing market for film and television and there are multiple
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ways to get into the industry, she says. “Most of the television shows and all of the studio movies are union productions so it takes time and a lot of work to get your union card.” The key, she says, is to network and reach out to people. “I’m not afraid to tell
Elizabeth says her signature style is creating a natural look that enhances the person.
variety of television shows and advertising campaigns. She has done the make-up for stars such as Norman Reedus, Ian Somerhalder, Maureen McCormick, Taylor Hicks, Taye Diggs, and sports celebrities such as the ESPN College Game Day cast Jennie Finch, Dominique Wilkins, Tim Tebow, and Matthew Stafford. After working in PT, Amy followed her heart and signed up for a program in video editing and also took a job with the iconic makeup line Bobbi Brown. Originally Amy took the job for extra money, but it wasn’t too long before she saw the potential in makeup as a career and Bobbi Brown saw the potential in her as an artist. Within a year, she was working with Brown as part of her personal appearance team. “I learned a lot from that brand and from Bobbi. It allowed me to practice on a lot of skin tones and textures. Bobbi is all about enhancing a person’s look rather than a
more dramatic look, and so am I. I watched how she marketed herself as a brand, and I admired her business model and success.” Working with Bobbi Brown set her
people I’m available; you have to market yourself.” As a freelancer, Elizabeth is always up for the next job. She just finished Bravo’s Spy Games, scheduled to air this fall. “I guess the best thing I can say about my career, and what I would tell anyone wanting to get into it, is you have to persevere. Don’t give up. In the freelance world there are moments when you’re up and then there are also moments when things are slower. “If you have a passion for it — or anything — don’t give up. I absolutely love what I do and that makes everything worth it.”
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career in motion. She did make up for print campaigns and a few television shows. Her cousin told her to move to Atlanta and, ready for a break from New York, she got in her car and headed south intending to stay two months; 7 ½ years later, she hasn’t looked back. “I wasn’t aware of the Atlanta market and the possibilities, but I started getting work. I’ve worked primarily on TV shows and commercials.” Elizabeth says her signature style is creating a natural look that enhances the person. “I want someone to say: ‘You have beautiful eyes,’ not ‘You are wearing beautiful eye shadow.’ If you have stunning skin, I don’t want to hide it or detract from that. Or, if someone needs more
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