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Our Makeup School Instructors
When you take our Program, you study under a team of professional artists, not just one!
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You will learn photo, fashion, and video makeup from a Master Makeup Artist who actively works with the hottest celebrities & musicians shooting in N.Y. & L.A. |
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Runway is taught by a former runway model and lead artist for top shows including the 2005 Spring/Summer Valentino Show. |
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Film & television makeup is taught by a top Artist who has years of experience working on films and has been nominated for both a Cable Ace & Emmy Award in “Outstanding Achievement in Makeup”. | | |
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 Erin Koplow is an esthetician and makeup artist. She began her makeup artist training at the Houston Grand Opera and went on to study at the Institute of Studio Makeup in Hollywood, California. She worked under Oscar- winning makeup artist Rick Baker. Since her return to Florida in 1991, Erin has both taught at our school of make up and continued to flourish in the entertainment industry working on such projects as, “Something about Mary”, “The Waterboy", Tom Hank’s series, “From the Earth to the Moon” and “2 Fast, 2 Furious”, “CSI Miami”. She has worked with many famous faces including Adam Sandler, Johnny Knoxville, Tara Reid, Christina Applegate, Tim Allen, and Kathy Bates, She has been nominated for both an Emmy and Cable’s Ace Award for “Outstanding Achievement in Makeup”. |
 Victoria Duke currently works with celebrities and models on music videos, runway shows, television, concerts, film and print. She has been a National Artist and Creative Consultant for companies including Clinique, Estée Lauder, Lancôme and Stila. Her talent has been mentioned in Allure, Vogue, Glamour and Elle magazines and on the “Style” network. In addition to teaching at our makeup artist school, she answers questions and gives advice as a beauty expert on a highly respected website. She is a member of Cosmetic Executive Women, a leading trade organization in the beauty industry. |
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 Susan Naumiec Dishler is a seasoned makeup artist and instructor in all aspects of professional makeup artistry. She studied artistry at the Berger Institute of Production Technology in Miami, Florida. For over 20 years she has worked in the cosmetic industry. She has been a freelance artist for over twenty companies, an international trainer for major retail lines and worked with celebrities in commercial, print/photography, runway, film and television. Her professional credits include: Home Shopping Network, Windjammer Cruises, Beefeater, Elle, and Premier Bride Magazine. Her more than twenty years of real-world experience in all phases of makeup artistry makes her the ideal makeup school instructor of our Fundamental Makeup Technique Course providing each student with a strong foundation in essential skills.
 Jay Cannistraci, a graduate of Westmore Makeup School of Hollywood, California, is a renowned stage, screen and television makeup artist. His 40 year career has spanned many aspects of the film industry including governmental work for the U.S. Army and Navy. For Jay’s work with the government he earned confi dential and secret clearance from the FBI and Secret Service. Jay received two (2) Emmy nominations for his artistry in TV’s George Washington mini-series. Additional screen credits included Miami Vice, Biloxi Blues and Turk 182. Jay is a member of the National Academy of Television Arts and Science and the International Alliance of Theatrical, Stage and Motion Picture Employees (IATSE). |
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 Nadine Chiasson received her B.A. in Education from Moncton University in Canada. She went on to study classical ballet and acting under Stewart Soloman and at the University Center of the Performing Arts in Florida. She is a graduate of the Production Makeup Artistry Program from Cosmix School of Makeup Artistry and now teaches at the Fort Lauderdale school. Nadine works as a freelance makeup artist for photographers, fashion shows, and concerts. She was lead artist at 2007’s Miami Fashion Week. She currently works for a satellite news network and her work can be seen on MSNBC, Fox News, and CNN. She is fluent in English, French and basic Italian.
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 Shirrita Szczesny is a licensed cosmetologist with over 30 years of experience in the beauty and fashion industry. She has specialized in hair styling for bridal and special events and hair extensions. She was featured on The Learning Channel’s “Make Over Story” and the “Wedding Story”, and has also been a featured stylist in both “People” and “Style” magazines. She has been the lead hair stylist for runway shows for Nicole Miller, Betsy Johnson, Versace, and Valentino. She works with celebrities and high profile clients. She toured with Aretha Franklin and recently was the personal stylist for Bryant Gumble’s wedding. She currently travels as a freelance stylist for private clients. |
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 Rosalyn Katty is a licensed
cosmetologist and goddaughter and protégé to Juan Carlos Barach, a superstar Argentine stylist. A familiar face to the Miami Latin community, she actually was a “Gatita de Porcel” on a beloved late night show on Telemundo. A master at her craft, she is behind most the latest hair trends & styles as they appear on Miami’s fashion scene. Her work has been featured in major ad campaigns, TV shows, music videos, runways, pageants, photo shoots and commercials. Currently, she owns a salon in Miami and is a celebrated “Fashionista” hairstylist, beauty expert, and personal stylist to Miami’s elite. |
 Rachelle Hagenauer is a licensed skin care specialist and makeup artist. She trained at the Florida College of Natural Health and is a graduate of Cosmix. She owns a makeup studio and skincare clinic, where she specializes in airbrushing and custom blending. She has worked with celebrities and models on videos, runway shows and print. Her mastery of airbrushing and her skill in bridal technique help her create the “Picture Perfect Look” for many south Florida brides. She conducts one-on-one training in airbrushing in English or Spanish. |
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