Today I took down my professional website - or rather had it redirected here. Considering I haven't done a paying makeup job in about a year, I figure it's time to let it go. Plus, it probably looks bad to have such an out-of-date CV and portfolio - makes me look lazy or something...
Anyway, I somewhat reluctantly accept that my days as a makeup artist with high hopes and a few cool credits to her name are over. I stopped pursuing makeup work, oh 2 years ago, in favour of a stable 9-5 working for an investment banking company, and ultimately, motherhood. I will always remember that period of my life as an exciting one, though. I met amazing, creative people (plus a few lesser-known Canadian celebrities to impress my family with :)), did some work I'm super-proud of, and got to experience the festival circuit on a few occasions. A career in makeup, like any creative field, should not be attempted by anyone without an incredible drive and willingness to slum it "until". A career certainly can be had, but my goodness, it is hard work and ultimately I just don't have it in me - I probably never really did. Plus, true to my genetic code (thanks Dad) I get bored way too easily, and I just can't do something because it's what expected of me. Trust me, I've tried. I turn into a shrew.
So, I wanted to post a few of my favourite images from my makeup days. A glimpse into what was a special time for me...
Next task will be to have a makeup kit clearance party with the girls!! Now that's a way to honour the end properly - just in time to head out to Gay Pride festivities tomorrow. Glitter anyone?
Enjoy!
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