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
Buyana
Model |
06/24/09 6:36pm |
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Gotta love Kara!!
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M S Photography
Photographer |
06/08/09 8:32am |
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Great Book! Hope to shoot with you soon,
I Also design websites, if you want to have yours, email back to talk about it.
Take care
Miguel Saravia
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Meredith V
Makeup Artist |
03/19/09 8:08pm |
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i love your work...its so fun! let me know if you ever need an assistant or an extra pair of hands for a shoot!
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Kunststuerze
Photographer |
03/11/09 9:03am |
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Hey you worked in the tents! Great!
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smfNYC
Model |
02/23/09 7:47am |
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hey babe i actually didnt make it because of a family emergency...but it was only the test he gunna redo so aspects of the shoot for the final shoot...how are you doing! i see you did fashion week thats kickass girl :)
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Chris Marshall
Photographer |
02/21/09 8:50pm |
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thanks for the add!
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Bryn Kolo
Model |
02/18/09 9:07am |
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hey lady good lux at fahsion week!!! i know you got the best talent ever!
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LM Woods
Model |
12/03/08 7:15am |
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i'll let you know when I am in the city and force the photographer to work with you, haahaa. Im sure i wont have to try too hard...
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Kunststuerze
Photographer |
11/28/08 5:21am |
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Thank you very much. It was great to work with you and I am really looking forward for the next opportunity to do it again!
Cheers,
Boris
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Allie Underwood
Makeup Artist |
11/27/08 5:27pm |
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Happy Thanksgiving, Melissa! Hope all is well!
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MG OANIA
Photographer |
10/27/08 10:21am |
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last minute--looking for a makeup artist for tomorrow's shoot loft apartment call time around 3 oclock! Send me a message if interested please . thanks!!!
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Rohit
Photographer |
10/21/08 5:34pm |
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send me an email, we should work together.
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NIRRIMI
Photographer |
10/14/08 8:47pm |
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oh you better believe it!
i'll definitely be there.
x
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NIRRIMI
Photographer |
10/08/08 8:36pm |
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AWW! i loved that comment! i read it aloud to everyone who was around. it was so lovely.
thankyouuuuuuuu!
so much!
if i ever DO get in vogue or the like
i have people like you to thank :)
because i want to make you proud!
thanks for believing in me.
n.
ps: i reallllllllly want to work with you! we'd make an amazing team.
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Miss Mary-Leigh
Model |
10/08/08 5:15pm |
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sounds awesome! You are definitely talented! when were you in immortal? :]
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NIRRIMI
Photographer |
10/08/08 4:40am |
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why can't i work with youuuuuu :(
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Isolda Marie Meade
Clothing Designer |
10/01/08 3:28pm |
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Hey Melissa,
Thank you! Your work is great too! I believe we'll be working with Jim Jatcko together on the 19th actually! :)
See you then!
Best,
Isolda
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Alicia Zeringo
Makeup Artist |
09/29/08 9:46am |
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no... you are! lol... ;)
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The GlamourMaker
Photographer |
09/21/08 3:20pm |
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Hey Melissa~
Thanks so much for your Friend Request...
Best of everything for you... !!!
Lou - The GlamourMaker
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smfNYC
Model |
09/19/08 10:34pm |
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youuu are amazing<3
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Adolfaux
Makeup Artist |
09/10/08 11:00am |
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Amazing!!
Great to work with you!
Lemme know where I need to
plop in your MM #
*mwah*
<3 Adolfaux
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Lena Braunshteyn
Makeup Artist |
09/07/08 5:35pm |
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It was such a pleasure meeting you today! You were so helpful, I couldn't ask for more. Thank you for everything today. Keep in touch.
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Cutting Edge Group Inc
Photographer |
08/27/08 11:40pm |
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On an East Coast tour in Atlantic City, Soon to be in NY, Philly, Miami, DC..... Maybe we can put something together?
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Shannon Loyola
Makeup Artist |
08/25/08 5:17pm |
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Hey lovely how are you?
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Janet Kalita
Makeup Artist |
08/15/08 4:55pm |
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One of the most talented women I've ever seen on the job! Highly suggested!!!
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Origamix Project
Photographer |
08/05/08 9:19pm |
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no prob, sweetie. it's an on-going project, so we'll surely collaborate at a later date. :)
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Origamix Project
Photographer |
08/03/08 4:55pm |
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your work is beautiful. :) i have a beauty project that requires a MUA next wed 8/6 and thurs 8/7, msg me if you're interested. let's collaborate!
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HottShotz
Photographer |
08/03/08 8:36am |
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Beautiful work
www.myspace.com/hottshotzphotography
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A N A R C H Y
Model |
07/22/08 3:23am |
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hiya kitten
many thanks for the add
hope you're well..
// A N A R C H Y
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roger Mustafa
Photographer |
07/18/08 12:35pm |
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I am looking for a makeup artist to do a TFP photoshoot this Sunday at a pool in Yonkers.The shoot will take place in the morning .Transpottation will be provided .The models are professional models that have been featured in Smooth magazine and Sweet.Please leave your number .
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