Artist Appreciation

I don't know about you - but I LOVE seeing what other talented makeup artists (professional and amateur) are creating and that's why I love platforms like Instagram and Youtube.  There are so many amazingly talented artists out there, showcasing and teaching their tricks of the trade and I love getting inspiration and motivation from them.  I follow hundreds of MUA's on Instagram and YouTube and get so excited when these men and women achieve success and recognition for their hard work and creativity. I could only hope to go the places they've gone, and I thought I'd share a few of them with you.  Now, I could list every single one of those hundreds I mentioned above (honestly, I could, I really love them ALL) BUT that might be a little much, so here are 8 women who've inspired me lately <3

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#1. Marina Rumppe - I think her beautiful face speaks for itself, I can't quite get over how much she resembles the actress (and Mrs. Johnny Depp, *sigh*) Amber Heard.  She's stunning and I love the ethereal, glowy goddess looks she creates.  She's recently shared that she's working for Bravo and working with celebrities! Congrats Marina! @marinarumppe

#2. Jade Marie - I've been following Jade's work and blog for years and years and I'm a little obsessed with not only how gorgeous SHE is, but how gorgeous she helps all of her clients to look and feel.  She is one of my biggest inspirations because she creates the type of makeup artistry I hope to emulate. Seeing her airbrush looks got me interested in airbrush makeup and now I couldn't imagine my life without it.  She was recently featured on Lily Ghalichi's live glam video stream, on www.ghalichiglam.com.  Love her!  Check out her amazing site HERE. +JadeyWadey 180 

#3. Court Montes - I just love her looks, they're always so youthful and glowing with bright eyes, pink cheeks and lots of lashes.  Her bridal looks are some of my favorites with a little extra glamour and drama than the average. @courtmontes

#4. Desi Perkins - Oh my gosh, can we start with her skin? Ok, maybe her skin is all we need to talk about! It's perfect. I love watching Desi's makeup tutorials on youtube - she has great step by step video's on how she achieves her amazing looks - check her out! @desimakeup

#5. MakeupbyAnna - Anna is the Founder of Dose of Colors and I'm inspired by her determination to grow her own company.  I haven't tried any of her products yet, but I want every single one of her lipsticks, they're all on my wishlist! @makeupbyanna

#6. Cara - I've followed Cara's blog for years and love everything she recommends! She does great 'Monday Makeovers' and always emphasizes her clients' natural beauty. I pretty much go and buy every single thing she talks about because if it can make her look fabulous, I sure hope it can do the same for me.  I first discovered her on youtube while searching for hair tutorials, she has killer hair.  She's recently started her own makeup line, congrats Cara! +Maskcara 

#7. Ashley Rose - This stunning celebrity makeup artist has been inspiring me to play with lashes more because she always posts the most striking photos of her eye makeup.  I kind of wish we could trade faces because wow, not fair! I love how she manages to create looks that leave the skin looking flawless but still touchable and skin-like. I hope she makes videos on youtube soon because I will be watching (on repeat) to learn everything! @ashleybias

#8. Eileen - I first discovered Eileen's 'Honey B' glam from watching 'Total Diva's' and learned she's the girls' makeup artist.  I love her looks! She's a double threat because she does amazing things with hair as well.  I hope to learn much more from her as her experience with print and TV work is so inspiring! @honeybeileen

Everyone needs to check out these talented ladies and please recommend any other great artists you know! 

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