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Interview: Makeup artist Monica Dulska (Poland)
Can you tell us a little about you?
My name is Monica Dulska, i’m 23 years old and I came from Poland . I live in Olsztyn , capital of Warmia and Mazury beautifull land of lakes . I’m a student of Geodesy and Geoinformatics at University of Warmia and Mazury.
How long have you been a makeup artist and how did you get your start?
I ‘ve started my adventure with makeup 3 years ago. I got a proposition to do makeup for photoshoot , photographer have seen some my pictures with my makeup and he liked it . I made some makeup for my own photosessions ( i’m a photographer also )and i wanted to try somethig different .
The theme of that photoshoot was wild girl . I made all costume and makeup . We’ve done great job so i believe myseflf and tried on another photoshoots . My friends have seen my work and they asked me about some bridal makeup . I took everything that i need to start and thats how it was going on ... i made my own funpage on facebook and i had a lot of questions about makeup . I was practicing a lot and i made a progress in both of my interests. After 1,5 years i got some more serious proposition to do makup for celebrities , models and singers. 1 year ago i sent my makeup for competition – Masters of Poland – Warmia and Mazury . Our subject was boho look . After sending pictures of my makeup i took and information that i get to next - last level .we had to do the same makeup accompanied by jury.I won second place and audience award . After that i had some .... That things make me believe to myself and make me sure that’s what i want to do in my life.
Where do you get your inspiration from?
I took my inspirations from youtube’s channels where i was watching makeup tutorials , from magazines , music videos , films.
What are some of your makeup products that you use?
Most important product for me is my mascara . I always use it . My every day makeup based on mascara , brow liner , foundation and anti-shine powder.
Who have you worked for and who would you like to work for in the future?
I worked in a stand with Inglot Cosmetics where as a consultant and makeup artist . In the future i would like to make do characterizations, makeup on film sets.
Any makeup tips you'd like to share with us?
Put foundation all over your face, then use a tissue to wipe it off of your cheeks. This makes it easier to layer your blush on without it looking fake.
If you were not a makeup artist, what would be your dream job?
It will be photographer for sure and architect.
What are three things every girl needs in her makeup bag?
I think it will be foundation ,mascara and brow liner . Theese things makes best work in our daily makeup.
What are common mistakes you see women make on their makeup?
Typical mistakes made in makeup are too dark eyebrows, often mismatched their shape, another thing is the wrong color fluid - too dark or too bright, too many cosmetics on the face and glued eyelashes . Very important thing about makeup that many of us forgot is skin care !
What do you think of the magazine?
I love it ! It’s nice that it’s giving chance to show many talentet artist with different hobbies people from other countries . It’s a good source of art and inspiration.