Dawn-Marie Blanchard
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Artist Story
I am a makeup artist, which means that I’m able to create a wide variety of makeup, whether it’s day-to-day, bridal, or costume makeup. My passion for this art form started when I went to school to become an aesthetician, where we also learned how to apply makeup. I instantly felt like I had found something that I truly love to do, so I’ve kept working on developing these skills ever since.
I like to keep day-to-day makeup simple with simple eye shadow, eyeliner and mascara. Bridal art can be a bit trickier because I want it to pop more, so you have to incorporate colors depending on the bride’s eyes and skin tone. My favorite of all is creating gory makeup, like what you see in scary movies and TV shows. I often practice crafting mock injuries on myself and can create them easily with wax, glue, fake blood and regular makeup.
Makeup can be an expression of how we feel inside. It’s not about looking pretty, it’s about feeling good about yourself. I know that if one of my loved ones is feeling blue, I can do something to make them feel better.
Artist Bio
Dawn Marie Blanchard was born in Ottawa and has now lived in Yellowknife for the past 7 years with her husband and her three children. She attended the Alberta Academy of Aesthetics, where she found her passion for makeup art. After completing the program, she worked at a few spas in Yellowknife and offered her services to her friends and family. Dawn did all the templates for the Little Mermaid school theatre production in Yellowknife and also worked on a few other projects in the community. She loves the camaraderie that she forms with her clients. When she’s not able to apply makeup on others, she can always be found practicing on herself at home.
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