Beat Around the Brush

Artist Boot Camp and Airbrush Seminar Come to Austin!

2011-09-02T12:48:00.000-07:00

With so many projects and workshops this year, the blog hasn't been updated in a while. In the meantime, we've just announced another workshop. The press release is below:

COLOUR BOX MAKEUP STUDIOS ANNOUNCES WORKSHOPS IN AUSTIN

Award-winning celebrity makeup artist to lead two workshops in November

AUSTIN--Colour Box Makeup Studios (http://www.colourboxmakeup.com) founder and 2011 Emmy nominee Kerry Herta will teach aspiring makeup artists the latest techniques used in the entertainment and beauty industries when she hosts a pair of Austin workshops this fall.

Herta’s workshops – the five-day Makeup Artist Boot Camp and one-day Airbrush Seminar – come to Austin Nov. 7-12. The exclusive workshops are limited to 12 aspiring artists, all of whom will be trained by Herta and complete assignments using live models and industry-leading products and equipment.

“The Makeup Boot Camp provides both education and real-world experience," Herta said. "Artists, many of them already working professionally, can broaden their skills in a nurturing classroom environment. Then they apply these skills by completing real-world projects in a fast-paced studio environment.”

Herta is the creative force behind many of the entertainment, beauty and fashion industries’ most memorable faces and highly-regarded projects. Her success across every genre – film, HD television, editorial, beauty, fashion, bridal – make her one of the industry’s true creative leaders. A longtime mentor of up-and-coming artists, Herta has chosen to educate while continuing to work on her industry’s most recognizable projects. She has carefully designed Makeup Boot Camp to provide both real-world training and hands-on experience she seeks when selecting a professional makeup department.

During Boot Camp, each student will learn and apply the latest techniques through daily projects – many of which mirror projects Herta has undertaken during her career – using live models and industry-leading products from Koh Gen Do, FACE Stockholm, Crown Brushes and Autonomous FX. Boot Camp also addresses the industry’s business and occupational realities, such as ethics, agents and labor unions.

The one-day Airbrush Seminar also teaches the latest techniques using live models and airbrush equipment from Temptu.

Upon completion of this workshop, artists are eligible for advanced level workshops and other ongoing support and assistance as they begin their careers. They also receive a wide variety of products from Koh Gen Do and FACE Stockholm for their own makeup kits and qualify for a number of professional artist discount programs.

Artists also have the experience to begin assisting on film and television projects. Some former students have joined Herta’s own makeup teams.

“My goal is to empower and inspire the passions of young artists and help them compete for jobs in Texas, or anywhere else they choose to work” Herta said. “My biggest reward is working with the same artists I helped train.”

Herta welcomes the opportunity to speak with interested artists about their careers and whether the workshop is right for them. For more information, visit www.colourboxmakeup.com. To enroll or speak to Herta, contact info@colourboxmakeup.com or (310) 360-3992.

5 Top Tips From Hollywood Makeup Artists

2011-07-21T20:09:00.000-07:00

A new article from our friend Shelley Levitt quotes Kerry and other artists...
5 Top Tips From Hollywood Makeup Artists

COLOUR BOX NEWS RELEASE: New Round of Portland Workshops Enrolling Now

2011-07-19T16:06:00.000-07:00

Colour Box Makeup Studios founder Kerry Herta, a 2011 Emmy nominee, returns to the Northwest to teach aspiring makeup artists the latest techniques used in the entertainment and beauty industries.

Due to high student interest following a number of successful classes in Seattle and Portland over the last two years, Herta’s workshops – the five-day Makeup Artist Boot Camp and one-day Airbrush Seminar – return to Portland Aug. 31-Sept. 5, 2011. The exclusive workshops are limited to 12 aspiring artists, all of whom will be trained by Herta and complete assignments using live models and industry-leading products and equipment.

The one-day Airbrush Seminar also teaches the latest techniques using live models and airbrush equipment from Temptu.

Artists also have the experience to begin assisting on film and television projects. Some former students have joined Herta’s own makeup teams.

“My goal is to empower and inspire the passions of young artists and help them compete for jobs in Washington, Oregon, California, or anywhere else they choose to work” Herta said. “My biggest reward is working with the same artists I helped train.”

Herta welcomes the opportunity to speak with interested artists about their careers and whether the workshop is right for them. For more information, visit http://www.colourboxmakeup.com. To enroll or speak to Herta, contact info@colourboxmakeup.com or (310) 360-3992.

About Kerry Herta

For 20 years, Kerry Herta has perfected her award-winning makeup technique and adapted it to the most current styles and production technology. The creative force behind some of the industry’s most recognizable projects, she’s regarded for her mastery of HD makeup.

In 2010, Kerry took a break from her mix of film, television and editorial work to oversee a single project, All My Children’s transition to the HD format, an effort which earned her wide recognition and a 2011 Emmy nomination.

Kerry’s makeup designs made the promotional campaigns for FX’s Nip/Tuck and Rescue Me some of the most-talked about campaigns ever. She oversaw both the makeup and hair departments for The Alphabet Killer (2008). Her work also appears in the feature films Expired (2008), Aces ‘n Eights (2008) and The Gods of Circumstance (2009).

After years of mentoring young artists – many of them poorly trained at high-price makeup schools – Kerry created Colour Box Makeup Studios on the founding principle that working professionals with proven experience are best suited to teach future makeup artists.

Makeup Artist Boot Camp and Airbrush Seminar Coming to Chicago

2011-04-08T15:28:00.000-07:00

Colour Box Makeup Studios founder and award-winning makeup artist Kerry Herta will teach aspiring makeup artists the latest techniques used in the entertainment and beauty industries this summer in Chicago.

Following a number of successful classes in Los Angeles, Seattle, Portland and Iowa City over the last two years, Herta’s workshops – the five-day Makeup Artist Boot Camp and one-day Airbrush Seminar – come to Chicago July 7-12. The exclusive workshops are limited to 12 aspiring artists, all of whom will be trained by Herta and complete assignments using live models and industry-leading products and equipment.

Herta is the creative force behind many of the entertainment, beauty and fashion industries’ most memorable faces and highly-regarded projects. Her success as a department head for projects in every genre – film, HD television, editorial, beauty, fashion, bridal – make her one of the industry’s true creative leaders. A longtime mentor of up-and-coming artists, Herta educates part-time while continuing to work on her industry’s most recognizable projects. She has carefully designed Makeup Boot Camp and the Airbrush Seminar to provide both real-world training and hands-on experience she seeks when selecting a professional makeup department.

Upon completion of these workshops, artists are eligible for advanced level workshops and other ongoing support and assistance as they begin their careers. They also receive a wide variety of products from Koh Gen Do and FACE Stockholm and qualify for numerous professional artist discount programs.

Artists also come away with the experience they need to begin working on film and television projects. Some former students have joined Herta’s own makeup departments. Others have booked production jobs within days of completing the workshop.

COLOUR BOX ANNOUNCES WORKSHOPS IN PORTLAND

2011-04-04T12:26:00.000-07:00

Colour Box Makeup Studios founder Kerry Herta, returns to the Northwest to teach aspiring makeup artists the latest techniques used in the entertainment and beauty industries.

Following a number of successful classes in Seattle over the last two years, Herta’s workshops – the five-day Makeup Artist Boot Camp and one-day Airbrush Seminar – come to Portland June 1-6. The exclusive workshops are limited to 12 aspiring artists, all of whom will be trained by Herta and complete assignments using live models and industry-leading products and equipment.

The one-day Airbrush Seminar also teaches the latest techniques using live models and airbrush equipment from Temptu.

Artists also have the experience to begin assisting on film and television projects. Some former students have joined Herta’s own makeup teams.

COLOUR BOX NEWS: Makeup Artist Boot Camp Returns to Seattle March 17-22

2011-01-24T15:45:00.000-08:00

Celebrity Makeup Artist to Prepare Aspiring Artists for Entertainment & Beauty Careers

SEATTLE – One of Hollywood’s busiest and most versatile artists, Colour Box Makeup Studios founder Kerry Herta, is returning to Seattle to teach aspiring makeup artists the latest techniques used in the entertainment and beauty industries. This is the second consecutive year that Herta’s workshop – Makeup Boot Camp, March 17-22, 2011 – will be held in Seattle. The exclusive workshop is again limited to 10 aspiring artists.

Herta is the creative force behind many of the entertainment, beauty and fashion industries’ most memorable faces. Her success across every genre – film, HD television, editorial, beauty, fashion, bridal – make her one of the industry’s true creative leaders.

A longtime mentor of up-and-coming artists, Herta has chosen to educate while continuing to work on her industry’s most recognizable projects. She has carefully designed Makeup Boot Camp to provide both real-world training and hands-on experience she seeks when selecting a professional makeup department.

“The biggest challenges for aspiring artists are affording quality education and gaining real-world experience,” Herta said. “The Makeup Boot Camp provides both. Artists learn the latest techniques in a nurturing classroom environment and complete projects in the fast-paced setting found in real production studios.”

Each student will learn and apply the latest techniques through daily projects – many of which mirror projects Herta has undertaken during her career – using live models and industry-leading products from Koh Gen Do and FACE Stockholm. Boot Camp also addresses the industry’s business and occupational realities, such as ethics, agents and labor unions.

Artists also have the experience to begin assisting on film and television projects. Some former students have joined Herta’s own makeup teams.

“My goal is to empower and inspire the passions of young artists and help them compete for jobs in Washington’s growing film, HD television, editorial and beauty industries,” Herta said. “My biggest reward is working with the same artists I helped train.”

Latest News From Colour Box...

2010-10-20T13:51:00.000-07:00

COLOUR BOX MAKEUP STUDIOS RETURNS TO SEATTLE

Celebrity Makeup Artist to Prepare Aspiring Artists for Entertainment & Beauty Careers

SEATTLE/LOS ANGELES – One of Hollywood’s busiest and most versatile artists, Colour Box Makeup Studios founder Kerry Herta, is returning to Seattle to teach aspiring makeup artists the latest techniques used in the entertainment and beauty industries. This is the second consecutive year that Herta’s workshop – Makeup Boot Camp, Dec. 2-6, 2010 – will be held in Seattle. The exclusive workshop is again limited to 10 aspiring artists.

Artists also have the experience to begin assisting on film and television projects. Some former students have joined Herta’s own makeup teams.

Workshops to Prepare Aspiring Makeup Artists for Careers in the Film, HD Television, Bridal and Beauty Industries

2010-09-13T16:05:00.000-07:00

Workshops to Prepare Aspiring Makeup Artists for Careers in the Film, HD Television, Bridal and Beauty Industries

You don’t know me, but you’ve seen my work

2010-08-26T12:37:00.000-07:00

I have been a working makeup artist for close to 20 years now. I have had my career ups and my career downs. Strangely, it was the career ups I was most secretive about. For the longest time I was under the impression that anonymity was the way to go.

Was it insecurity, pride, or just lacking the ability to recognize my own accomplishments? Well, all of the above, along with the brutal competition that lies within the world of makeup artistry. I believed that by being quiet about my work protected me from scrutiny from my peers as well as false claims of ownership. Wow, was I wrong!

Let’s be real here, artists of any kind will never be exempt from the scrutiny of others particularly their peers. In a nutshell... I have found that some of my work has not only been recognized and appreciated, but also claimed by others. Sadly, the artists I had trusted to work by my side had decided to take a little too much credit. What I have learned about myself , is that I wouldn’t ever do things any differently. That old saying “It takes a village” is true, but then again, every village has a leader.

Coming Soon!!!

2010-08-14T02:06:00.000-07:00

I will begin posting to my blog, "Beat Around the Brush," very soon. Please visit us again soon and, in the meantime, check out the Colour Box Makeup Studios website and our Facebook page for updates on our upcoming workshops in Los Angeles, New Orleans and Seattle.