"Less is more... sometimes."
Let us
introduce to you, Cyrielle Pailloux, a 26 year old Make Up artist who moved to the
UK in 2005 to pursue a career in Theatre Designs. After securing a place at the
University of Leeds, she graduated in Performance Design and has never looked
back. For a year and a half, she worked as a trainee project/stage manager and
has now found herself working as a freelance make- up artist. Passion is
evident in her as she is now undergoing a part time media makeup course to
broaden her many skills.
In a Brief interview with her, here's what she had to say.
In a Brief interview with her, here's what she had to say.
Tell us a bit about yourself.
I have been interested in the Arts and Dance
since I was a little girl and undertook ballet and contemporary lessons since I
was 4. I got involved in a musical at the age of 16 as a dancer and gradually
evolved to also being Hair and Makeup Artist when the professional Makeup team
left. I have been doing the hair and makeup for my old dance school ever since.
I have a lot of experience in stage and production makeup such as musicals like
'Les Misérables', 'Martin Guerre', 'Guys & Dolls', and dance productions. I
have also worked on photo shoots, fashion show, music video and TV commercials.
I use a lot of the Illamasqua products which
are all about colours and making a statement, especially the new collection
I'mperfection. Their foundations are some of the best I've worked with
especially for photo shoots and Catwalks. It is perfect with the type of
lighting used. I also use quite a few of the Sleek colour palettes and colour
pigments which I think stand out extremely well on any skin types and really
have that wow factor that you look for with any products.
What has been the hardest challenge you
have faced?
The hardest challenge in this industry is the
constant competition between makeup artists. I have a lot of friends who are
makeup artists like me, with or without experience, and a lot see each other as
competition which can turn into a really nasty and backstabbing business rather
than trying to help each other out.
What is your favourite type of Makeup Artistry?
What is your favourite type of Makeup Artistry?
I would say that my preferred makeup
style/artistry is special effect makeup whether it is fantasy or horror,
involving latex, prosthetic, burns, masks, etc. I also really like glamorous
and feminine makeup style such as 1940s - 1950s where women looked really
sophisticated.
One of my greatest highlight in my career so far would be when I worked on 'Les Misérables' with a French company in 2008 - 2009. It is one of my favourite musicals and doing the makeup for it was just incredible. It involved so many different techniques and styles: natural look, prostitutes, scruffy and dirty, drunk, wounds and ageing (throughout the performance). It really was a wonderful experience and a great crew as well.
I honestly
cannot think a low light so far. Each experience I has been rewarding and
interesting in different ways. Any bit of advice or tips you can give our members?
Do you have any questions for Cyrielle? come and meet her at our next Event
or to view her full portfolio, vist her at her profile at
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