The Monday Make-Up Artist Maven Series- Make up artists who inspire – 1. Pat McGrath 

Ruth Marcella

‘I was recently think about where as a make-up artist I get my inspiration from.  The answer was a tricky one. There is alot that inspires us as artists, inspiration can come from art, film, the environment, music, streetstye, a person’s face, a colour or a mood.This got me thinking about the artists who have inspired me along my journey. They have used techniques that has made me stop and study the image. To the risk takers and the make up educator. It’s my opinion that you never stop learning through your life. Never get stagnant , just because you do something well you can always be better . That’s what these artists are to me they are always striving for better and they inspire me to be better aswell. You may not recognize their faces but you will have seen their work.Social media has also shook up the industry and we have more access than ever to their techniques and tips through facebook, tumblr, instagram and the like.It took me a while to decide  who to start with …..but it had to be Pat McGrath….
Pat McGrath MBE - Up Artist
Interesting facts about Pat McGrath

1. Pat is British, from Northampton and born in 1970

2. She is the creative director of Proctor and Gamble (includes Covergirl, Max Factor and D&G)

3. McGrath is self taught ..(no formal training)

4. She was influenced my the Blitz Kids movement.

5. She was awarded a MBE in 2014 for services to fashion

6.She is also known for her inventive use of materials: her most creative make-up is handmade, and she works mainly with her fingers instead of with brushes

Pat on social media (verified):

Instagram : Therealpatmcgrath

Twitter : @patmcgrathreal

Make-Up design for Phillip Armstrong SS16 Collections lookbook.

Earlier this week I had the pleasure of working with Phillip Armstrong designing the make-up for their SS16 lookbook. The hair styling was provided by very talented Callam Warrington

Here are a few shots of make-up products used by myself and my wonderful make-up assistants Leah Harwood and Steph Lalley.Make-Up from Ruth Marcella Make-Up ArtistSkin: Becca Radiance Primer

Skin:Make Up Forever HD Foundation (liquid) and Kevyn Aucoin SS Enhancer

Powder: Kett Sett

Eyes:     Charlotte Tilbury Dolce Vita Palette

MAC Smoulder and Fluidline backtrack and MAC eyeliner coffee

Cheeks: Pravella and Janelle Cream Glow Duo and Nars Laguana illiuminator

Lips:      Pravella (Kevyn Aucoin) and MAC Creme D’Nude

No 7 Lipliner Nude

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The Students of 2015……..#fabulous …..

Reconnecting with my blog and keeping posts up about my make-up life… may I introduce my new teaching post. I say new, if you have connected with me over the last 6 months you will know I have been temporarily working as a media make-up lecturer since Feb and will be returning in Sept to Riverside College.

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Its hard to put in to words all the things my students have taught me this year . It’s really been an honour to teach them. If I can put into a few short paragraphs why TEACHING ROCKS..

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1. It has been a challenge sometimes but I have looked forward to going in each day and I really do feel privileged to be part of their journey’s . They really inspire me to be a better artist , a better teacher and more understanding of other people.

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2. To have the opportunity to try and empower and encourage is reward in itself.

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3. To experiment….. Make Up Artistry is an Art and at sometimes they have asked me a question that I was not sure of so we have experimented, whats the best way to get pigment to fall on the contours of the face . Lets try!! and lets keep trying till we get the right effect..those moments inspire me too 🙂

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I have really enjoyed teaching and to the class of 2015 , I salute you and wish you well on your next adventures….You know my twitter  and insta @RuthMarcella students just tweet me with any questions..keep in touch ..  🙂

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Back to Testing !!!! Fashion Photoshoot Tests July 2015 — www.ruthmarcella.co.uk

It has been ages since I have done a fashion test.. I don’t know why I stopped really .. Just got busy with other projects and commercial work really and didn’t arrange any for ages.. Anyway was going through my book the other day and remembered how much I used to enjoy updating and keeping my portfolio fresh so I contacted some photographers whose work I liked and started back testing this week. ….

Here are some images from this weeks test with the lovely Abby Heaton from Nemesis and talented photographer Emma Pilkington…

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Really like these images and going to be involved in more fashion and beauty tests over the summer so photographers or stylists if you are interested in arranging something let me know.. Manchester, Liverpool, London… info@ruthmarcella.com

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International Make Up Artists trade show LONDON IMATS July 2015

Another highlight of July is IMATS! As a make-up artist who loves product ( a little too much!) IMATS is something I look forward to for months. Trying new make-up products , chatting to other artists, attending the seminars it all adds up to make-up heaven … I absolutely love it… every year 🙂

This year didn’t disappoint.. I travelled down on the Saturday morning had an event the night before so I felt the 6am start and left Liverpool on the pendelino train in a pair of dark glasses… 3 hours later I burst into IMATS and head straight over to NARS…

After replenishing my favs Nars Honolulu Honey lipstick and Cruella and Red Square lip pencils..

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I then met up with my past students from this year … (they definitely knew where to find me ) NARS stand!!!

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Managed to catch most of Lan Nguyen Grealis’ demo with Kryolan which was amazing and bumped into Einat Dan make-up artist and her model.

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I visited most of the stands and must say after purchasing lots of new products to try MAKE UP FOREVER was my favourite. I just think their formulations and products are developing at such a rate and they have such a well formulated eyeshadow and foundation line . Their new ULTRA HD foundation was only available to pro card customers and it was all a bit cloak and dagger waiting for a private viewing behind the stand as I don’t think it’s on general sale yet . It was worth it though !! I bought 3 of the ULTRA HD cream foundation sticks and 3 of the ULTRA HD foundation liquids. The colours took a little to get used too but they are also matched to the older formulation colours and have both shades on them.  Will keep you updated on how they perform on shoots over the next few weeks……

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A Very Big Catwalk Show — The Make Up Artist Army..

July has been a busy a busy month this year with completing the year with my students , lots of wedding and shoots, IMATS in London… loads of excitement and lots of hard work.

The opportunity to get involved in the Very Big Catwalk  , a record breaking attempt for most models down a catwalk, came along when the producer of the show Jane Galpin got in touch to ask if I could help organise the make-up team on behalf of the Liverpool Culture Company and lots of emails , phone calls and meetings later and it was the 4th of July and we were setting up in Cunard building ready to make-up lots of participants.

Orchid Blush Events Team (Ruth Marcella)
Orchid Blush Events Team (Ruth Marcella)

It was such a great atmosphere behind the scenes, organising almost one hundred make-up artists seemed like a huge challenge but I must confess due to their professionalism and talent the day ran really smoothly and we all had fun!!!

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It was amazing to be part of such a memorable event in the city and work with other fantastic people on the hair team and in production of the show. Working on the Philip Armstrong finale section was exciting the dresses were so beautiful…

Definitely one experience I won’t forget and we helped set a guinness world record!!!!

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Etihad Man City Photoshoot……

Recently I worked on a campaign for Etihad, the airline that sponsors Manchester Football Club. I was responsible for the grooming for some of the player in preparation for their photo-shoot and here are some snapshots from behind the scenes.

Footballers – Gael Clichy, Micah Richards, Vincent Kompany, Joel Dart, Samir Nasri

Here is the full video of the shoot….

http://www.mcfc.co.uk/Video/Features/Inside-City-12