June 26, 2018

Back in New Orleans... with 10 days of classes!

Dear NOLA Artists,

Before the blog is back full steam, we will be headed to New Orleans July 12-22 for three classes:

Makeup Artist Boot Camp
Airbrush Seminar 
Beginning Hairstyling for Makeup Artists

Classes are filling up fast, so please check out the links and video below, and get in touch to enroll ASAP!

The Colour Box Team 




June 20, 2018

Beat Around The Brush Is Back!!!

The Beat Around The Brush blog will soon return after a long hiatus. Check back soon for new content. And visit www.colourboxmakeup.com for information about upcoming classes in Seattle, New Orleans and Atlanta.

May 1, 2012

The Literal Beauty of Our Job

I recently had the opportunity to work with some of the bravest, most inspiring women I've ever met.

It was for a documentary about women who suffer from postpartum depression.  These women had put themselves out there in a very vulnerable way by sharing their own stories.  Their goal was to give other women the knowledge, encouragement, and voice to get help for themselves.   

Let me tell you where I fit in…..

I had the absolute joy of overseeing the makeup and hair department. The fact that I contributed in making these women look and feel beautiful was truly rewarding.  As mothers, their daily lives consist of taking care of others. I was able to take care of them for a change.

I saw all of these women feel more confident and beautiful. They were there to empower other women, and to me that is true beauty. It did not take the latest Chanel product to make that happen. (Though, I am not suggesting Chanel was not in the room.) Putting makeup on such courageous women -- not a scripted character -- was for me, a treat.  As a makeup artist, it is the people I meet, the stories I hear, and the experiences I get to share in that make me feel successful.

I truly hope you will continue to visit and share in my journey of makeup artistry.  I sincerely believe it takes a village. I hope you will join it!

Until Next Time,
~Kerry

April 24, 2012

So here it goes!

I would like to take a moment and welcome you to Beat Around The Brush.  While I have been a busy makeup artist for many years, a busy beauty blogger I have not.  Well, stranger things have happened I guess. So here it goes!

I may as well start by giving a bit of a dissertation about my blog.  (Wow, that sounded stuffy!) 
This blog is not intended to give you all the up-to-date beauty trends and products or where to snatch them up at a discount. Don’t get me wrong, I will do that too, but the blog is geared primarily for makeup artists, aspiring makeup artists, or those who just want to be their own professional. 
My goal is to create a place where makeup artists can go to see what’s happening in the business now, what changes are coming, and what the future holds. I want to share the things many artists don’t want each other to know. This is more of a “what the pros do but don’t tell you” type of blog … The Smoke and Mirrors of it all, I guess you could say. Beat Around the Brush is exactly what I want to do with my fellow artists.
I hope it will educate, enlighten and inspire artists of all levels, just as so many artists have inspired me. So, I invite everyone to share their experiences. There will be tutorials and “tips and tricks” of the trade happening here too, but, honestly, it is the “what do you do when” moments that really make someone a pro.
And that’s what I want to share.
I have a great experience to share in my next post. I hope you will share yours as well.

September 2, 2011

Artist Boot Camp and Airbrush Seminar Come to Austin!


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:

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. 

July 19, 2011

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

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 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 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.

April 8, 2011

Makeup Artist Boot Camp and Airbrush Seminar Coming to Chicago


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.

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 teaches the latest techniques using live models and airbrush equipment from Temptu.

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.

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. 

April 4, 2011

COLOUR BOX ANNOUNCES WORKSHOPS IN PORTLAND

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 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 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 www.colourboxmakeup.com. To enroll or speak to Herta, contact info@colourboxmakeup.com or (310) 360-3992. 

January 24, 2011

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


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.

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 both companies’ 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 Washington’s growing film, HD television, editorial and beauty industries,” 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.

October 20, 2010

Latest News From Colour Box...


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.

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.

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 both companies’ 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 Washington’s growing film, HD television, editorial and beauty industries,” 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. 

Back in New Orleans... with 10 days of classes!

Dear NOLA Artists, Before the blog is back full steam, we will be headed to New Orleans July 12-22 for three classes: Makeup Artist Boot...