Melissa Formica

I am a professional certified Make-Up Artist for over 6 years. I currently freelance and accept only paid projects unless local  and kit-fee paid. Combining my background in fine art with my mastery skills in make-up, I create faces for TV, print, special events and film.

I specialize in natural, glamour, and high fashion to avant-garde make-up. I am experienced with working with all ethnicities. I am based in the Tri-state Area and WILL travel far and wide! My schedule is flexible for your needs.

Professionalism is something that is important to me and also brings my work to it's full potential. My motivation and creativity will paint around every detail, all inspired by your personal vision.

Please contact me for rates and availability

I look forward in hearing from you soon!

~Melissa

MAKE-UP ARTIST
Melissa Formica
Location: Tri-State Area
Cell 908.328.7653
Email: melissa.formica@yahoo.com

CREDITS:
February 2009 "Nice Collective for Gen Art" DEX Studios. Angel Orensanz Foundation, NYC
Make-up Artist (Fashion Show)

February 2009 "E.Y. Wada for Mercedes Benz Fashion Week 09" DEX Studios. Bryant Park, NYC
Make-up Artist (Fashion Show)

February 2009 Photo shoot, Farrell Kramer and Model Kara. The Soho House, NYC
Key Make-up Artist

February 2009 "Cosmetic Surgeon in a Bottle" Taste This Productions. Islandia, NY
Key Make-up Artist (Infomercial)

January 2009-Present "Faint by Numbers" EchoPainter Films. Long Island, NY
Key Make-up Artist (Short Film)

November 2008 "Spice Rack Benefit for Tikva Odessa Children's Orphanage" Dex Studios Key Artist John-Henry. NYC, NY                                           
Make-up Artist (Charity Fashion Show)http://www.spicerackmusic.com/runway/

October 2008 "Lioda Vega Music Video" Omar Vega. NYC, NY
Key Make-up Artist to Lioda (Music Video)

October 2008 "The Baltimore Blast Cheerleader Swimsuit Calendar", Liz Geraldo. St. Michaels, Maryland
Key Make-up Artist (Photo Shoot)

August 2008 "Wine and Dine with Mastro", Eat This T.V., Long Island, NY
Key Make-up Artist (PBS Cooking Show)

August 2008 "Jersey 4", Joe Ciminera. Seaside Heights, NJ
Key Make-up Artist (Reality Show)

August 2008 DEX New York, Alice An. New York, NY
Intern/Assistant to Alice An for Fashion Week 08

August 2008 "Shumaq" For Nolcha Fashion Week,Vanessa Barrentes. New York, NY
Make-up Artist (Fashion show)

August 2008 Dances of Vice Festival. AZAC Designs,
Tracy Robertson, NYC, MUA (Fashion Show)

July 2008 Red Buttafly for Alt Fashion Mag, Lola Santana.   
New Brunswick, NJ, Key MUA (Photo Shoot)

July 2008  "Home Probe", Dan Sherman. New York, NY
Key Make-up Artist (Short Film)

2006 "Paths of Justice", An ILya Livshits Film. Hillsborough, NJ
Key Make-Up Artist (Short Film)

Summer 2005 Hairstylist Melody Garces, Bridgewater, NJ
Photographer/Makeup Artist/Location Scout
(Photo shoot)

Jan/2000 Good News, Somerville High School. Somerville, NJ
Key Make-up Artist/Actress (Theater Make-up)


SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:


Beauty Make-up:
Corrective Make-up
Male Grooming
Fashion/ Glamour Make-up
Wedding Make-up
Avant-garde Make-up

Character Make-up:
Prosthetic Application
Aging Make-up And Technique
Bald Cap Application
Facial and Hairpiece Application
Cuts, Bruises, Burns
Character Concept Design

Hair:
Shampoo
Blow-out
Straighten
Curls and Waves



EDUCATION

Make-up Designory. New York, New York
Make-up II Program, Graduate at Mastery Level
- An extensive 640 hour certified program in concentrating Beauty,
Character, and Hair.

Raritan Valley Community College. North Branch, NJ
Mayor: Fine Arts