Artist to Artist – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode of the Artist to Artist podcast, we’re tackling some of the biggest obstacles makeup artists face. From dealing with an oversaturated market to managing imposter syndrome, client acquisition, and the physical demands of the job, I’m sharing strategies to help you overcome these challenges and thrive in your career.

In this episode, I share tips on building your makeup portfolio from scratch. Perfect for new makeup artists!

Here's a quick recap of what is covered in this episode and the steps to follow if you are building your portfolio

1. Market Research: Follow top makeup artists in your area, learn what kinds of work they do.

2. Network: Offer makeup applications to friends, family, and anyone in your immediate network.

3. Use Social Media: Post high-quality photos and videos, use natural lighting.

4. Gain Experience: Assist experienced artists. Get on set for TFPs and creatives

5. Be Patient: Building a portfolio takes time.

Subscribe to my channel on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/angiedibattista

Connect with me:

• Follow Artist to Artist on Instagram (I host MUA Q&A's every Monday on IG stories)
• Join my newsletter
• Check out the Artist to Artist Website
• Check out more of my work

I am going through the process of renovating and rebuilding my kit and I wanted to chat about what it really means to build a pro MUA kit.

Key Takeaways from this episode:

• Functionality is Key: Your kit should be adapted to suit your current client roster and job demands. 
• Appearance Matters: Your kit speaks volumes about who you are and what you bring to the table. Keep it clean, organized, and stocked with recognizable brands that customers can identify. All of your clients will look at your kit and judge your capability as an artist based on what they see.
• Prioritize cost-effectiveness.  Especially in the early stages of your career. It can be hard to turn down a Sephora sale, but it will be essential to the growth of your business to spend only on what is necessary.
• Continuously assess and adjust your kit based on what works and what doesn't. Focus on functionality and problem-solving rather than following trends or social media hype.
• Responsibilities of a Pro MUA: It is your responsibility to show up to your jobs prepared and capable of working on any skin tone. 

Need some help learning colour theory?

Grab a seat for my free Colour Theory Masterclass HERE.

Connect with me:

• Follow Artist to Artist on Instagram (I host MUA Q&A's every Monday on IG stories)
• Join my email list
• Check out the Artist to Artist Website
• Check out more of my work

Make sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode! 

You can't have one without the other. I am tackling two big topics in this episode. If you have no idea where to start finding clients or are completely overwhelmed by the thought of networking; this episode is here to help by simplifying what you need to focus on with your networking efforts. I'm all about working with intention so your time and efforts are not wasted. It's about more than sending the perfect direct message or email to someone you want to work with, and I'll explain why in this episode! 

Connect with me:

• Follow Artist to Artist on Instagram (I host MUA Q&A's every Monday on IG stories)
• Join my email list
• Check out the Artist to Artist Website
• Check out more of my work

Make sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode! 

In this episode of the Artist to Artist podcast, I'm diving deep into the importance of taking the time to identify who your ideal client is. I'll guide you through some prompts to help you begin to define who your ideal client might be, and I'll share how going through this exercise led to significant opportunities in my own career. 

Connect with me:

• Follow Artist to Artist on Instagram (I host MUA Q&A's every Monday on IG stories)
• Join my email list
• Check out the Artist to Artist Website
• Check out more of my work

Make sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode! 

Are you lost on how to grow your MUA business? In this episode I breakdown the 4 pillars of success in makeup artistry: Technique, Service, Network, and Brand. These are the 4 areas of your business that are essential for career growth. I'll breakdown each pillar and share some suggestions about working on each pillar based on where you are at in your career.

Resources for this episode:

Honeybook CRM Software. This is the CRM software I use to manage my bridal and special event bookings. It allows me to keep track of these bookings, sign contracts, and make the booking process easy for both myself and my clients. 

Connect with me:

• Follow Artist to Artist on Instagram (I host MUA Q&A's every Monday on IG stories)
• Join my email list
• Check out the Artist to Artist Website
• Check out more of my work

Make sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode! 

Building your first kit can be overwhelming, expensive, and time consuming. In this episode I'll be sharing some guiding principles that will help make the kit building process much easier. We will talk about the do's and don'ts, why it's important to invest in being prepared, and how to be financially responsible with your kit purchases. 

Resources:

• Product Expiry Date Log
• Hygiene Essentials Course 
• What's in My Kit
• Free Colour Theory Masterclass for New MUAs

Connect with me:

• Follow Artist to Artist on Instagram (I host MUA Q&A's every Monday on IG stories)
• Join my email list
• Check out the Artist to Artist Website
• Check out more of my work

Make sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode! 

If you aren't using social media to promote your makeup artistry business (specifically Instagram) you are missing out. 

In this episode we will discuss mindset around social media, how to use instagram to market yourself and content creation tips.

Great content starts with great lighting and in this episode I mention my favourite lighting for content creation comes from The Makeup Light. You can shop TML here and use code ANGIEDIB to save 15% if you don't currently qualify for a pro discount. I have the Key Light 2.0 Master Kit, if that's not in the budget - a single panel with a stand (Key Light 2.0 Starter Kit) is more than enough lighting. 

Connect with me:

• Follow Artist to Artist on Instagram (I host MUA Q&A's every Monday on IG stories)
• Join my email list
• Check out the Artist to Artist Website
• Check out more of my work

Make sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode! 

Are you an MUA wondering about agency representation? This episode is for you. I will talk more about my experience being agency represented for almost 5 years, how an agency works, and i'll be answering some of the most popular questions you had for me about agency representation.

Here's what you'll learn

• How you progress through an agency
• What agencies actually do (and what they don't do)
• How to think about your relationship with an agency
• Pros and cons of representation
• How to get your foot in the door
• How to know when you are ready to approach and agency
• If it was worth it for me

Connect with me:

• Follow Artist to Artist on Instagram (I host MUA Q&A's every Monday on IG stories)
• Join my email list
• Check out the Artist to Artist Website
• Check out more of my work

Make sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode! 

The first 5 years are tough but if I could do it all again there would be a few things I would do differently in order to make good investments with my time and money. In this episode I will review the pillars of success in makeup artistry which are the 4 areas of your business you will have to work on consistently to build your career (Technique, Service, Network and Brand).

I'll be going over 10 things you can do to make your first few years as an MUA easier, they are:

1. Mastering the fundamentals, like hygiene and colour theory.
2. Getting familiar with the products in your kit to ensure you aren't losing money. 
3. Practicing as much as you can.
4. Taking photos/videos of each application to track your progress (it's always progress over perfection).
5. Aligning yourself with people who are better and more experienced than you are.
6. Meeting as many different people as you can in the industry through targeted networking.
7. Participating in tfp's/creatives that align with your business goals.
8. Only agreeing to free work/creatives when there is a fully formed concept. (You should be limiting free 'work' but get involved in as many tfp's as you can)
9. Making mood boards to keep you on track.
10. Scheduling what you need to do to work on your business each day/week.

Additional Resources:

If you are new to makeup artistry and would like some training in Colour Theory, check out my free masterclass.

Need more info on hygiene? I've got a course for you on hygiene essentials. You'll get all your questions about hygiene answered and you'll learn exactly what to do to work as safely as possible.

Connect with me:

• Follow Artist to Artist on Instagram (I host MUA Q&A's every Monday on IG stories)
• Join my email list
• Check out the Artist to Artist Website
• Check out more of my work

Make sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode!