Diary of a Freelance Makeup Artist

Makeup I did for the Michael Bastain NYFW show today 2/4/14

noreply@blogger.com (Theresa Francine) — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 02:04:00 +0000

Today I had the opportunity to groom and do makeup on 3 handsome male models for The Michael Bastain NYFW show! The show was keyed by amazing celebrity makeup artist AJ Crimson! The makeup direction for the show was brushed up eyebrows, dewy flawless skin, and a soft flushed lip! There was a mask applied prior to makeup application to keep the skin hydrated. I gotta say, it felt great doing runway makeup again, I haven't done a NYFW in 3 years!

Ad Campaign makeup I did for Eponymous (luxury handbag company)!

noreply@blogger.com (Theresa Francine) — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 18:24:00 +0000

Hope everyone is enjoying the new year thus far! I've been a "busy bee" lately and apologize for not updating this blog as much as I should. Anywho, I had the opportunity to work with luxury handbag company Eponymous for there ad campaign! For the model's makeup I applied makeup not only on her face but her full body as well! I enjoyed working with them and there handbags are gorgeous!
Photography by Matthew Cherry
Model: Ivanka at Fenton Moon

For more info about Eponymous Handbags check out there website: http://www.eponymousnewyork.com/

My Latest editorial published in Tantalum Magazine!

noreply@blogger.com (Theresa Francine) — Sun, 13 Oct 2013 06:31:00 +0000

Check out my images from my latest editorial published in the October 2013 issue of Tantalum Magazine!

Photographer: Becky Siegel
Makeup and Hair: Me
Makeup Assistant: Naye Denise

My makeup work for the Jewel by Lisa Campaign

noreply@blogger.com (Theresa Francine) — Sun, 13 Oct 2013 06:16:00 +0000

This was my second time working with amazing designer Lisa Folawiyo on her Jewel by Lisa collection Campaign and look book! I had a blast and had 2 beautiful models that were great to work with!

click here, to check out more from Jewel b Lisa

New Clean Beauty work and a shoot with a personal client!

noreply@blogger.com (Theresa Francine) — Sun, 06 Oct 2013 06:24:00 +0000

Alot people who know me know I don't shoot as often as I used to, so when I do I try to make sure to do as much as I can in a day lol. Me and my favorite photographer Lenox Fontaine collaborated and we made some magic! We shot some clean beauty/advertising shots with model Polina from silent models and some personal shots for my client Denyce Smith (who is 40 and looks incredible, NO WRINKLES!!)

My latest Editorial in Ellements Magazine

noreply@blogger.com (Theresa Francine) — Sun, 06 Oct 2013 05:47:00 +0000

I had so much working on this editorial which was shot on my birthday. The photographer Marcelo Cantu and Hairstylist Kyle Malone are amazing to work with. We had a great model from q models, she was such a trooper! Also the day before my cell phone was stolen, but I still had an amazing day! The photographer Marcelo Cantu also surprised me with a birthday cake! Honestly I think this shoot is some of my best makeup work! what do u guys think?!

I taught my first makeup class!

noreply@blogger.com (Theresa Francine) — Sun, 06 Oct 2013 05:06:00 +0000

On August 11th, 2013 in NYC I taught my first makeup class! It was the most humbling experience I've ever had in my life and the day was so perfect! I had a group of 25 students who we so kind and respectful. I served breakfast, lunch and cake and the class. Each students also received a #teamtheresafrancine t-shirt as well as a goodie bag for attending the class. The class sold out in a week which was amazing! I had many great family and friends who helped me out on my special day such as My best friend/sister Maureen, My best friend Catherine Shim, My nephew Jonathan Gardiner, My makeup assistant Nay Denise, My fellow industry friend and Amazing MUA Bp Carmouche', and Makeup Artist Ria! You guys were all so wonderful, words cannot express how thankful I am to have had u guys there to help me! I also had 3 amazing models Jackie Alise (who stepped in for me last minute and did such a great job), Crystal Boyer, and Janique! I taught my famous "wet makeup" look, highlighting and contouring, brows, airbrush foundation, rainbow ombre' lip look!

I also wanted to say a special thank you to the sponsors of the class, Ellements Magazine, Amor En Cosmetics, Shadow Shields, IMYB! I appreciate you guys help making this event such a success!

more images from the class

I'm Backkkkkkkkk

noreply@blogger.com (Theresa Francine) — Sun, 06 Oct 2013 03:00:00 +0000

I can't believe I haven't updated this blog in over 2years! What took me so long?!...the answer is, I got busy and started procrastinating smh. Well I'm back to share my newest experiences with you guys! welcome back into my world!

Dior New York Presbyterian Fashion Show 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Theresa Francine) — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 18:59:00 +0000

Hey guys! I know I've been gone for way too long, but im back and just wanted to update u guys on my latest freelance gigs! This time around i was asked to join Celebrity Makeup Artist Ricky Wilson's makeup team for this year's Dior New York Presbyterian Fashion Show! And to top it all off i reunited with one of my favorite models ms. Sessilee lopez (who's face i beat for the show)! In total i did two models and enjoyed every second of it!

Til next time,

TF <3

Clean Beauty shoot with Lenox Fontaine

noreply@blogger.com (Theresa Francine) — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 05:20:00 +0000

This was a quick beauty test with one of my favorite photographers Lenox Fontaine. The shoot was fun and our model was gorgeous with beautiful skin. I cant wait to see the edits from these!

til next time,

TF <3

Celebrity Makeup Artist Ricky Wilson's makeup Contest

noreply@blogger.com (Theresa Francine) — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 04:58:00 +0000

When Celebrity Makeup Artist Ricky Wilson asked me to enter his twitter makeup contest, i jumped at the opportunity. I really enjoyed creating this couture makeup look on myself. And to my surprise, i was one of the four winners of the contest! check out my winning look and the goodies ricky sent me!

til next time,

TF<3

Isis Hair campaign shoot

noreply@blogger.com (Theresa Francine) — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:59:00 +0000

So here is some behind the scenes images from a couple of Isis Hair Campaign shoots I've done:) I love shooting with Isis! Plus i am an avid wig wearer and they make some the best lace front wigs!

Till nex time folks,

TF <3

Mary Mary part 2

noreply@blogger.com (Theresa Francine) — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:02:00 +0000

Man when i say god is so good, he really is! So I was home on skype talking to my good friend when i was contacted again to do Mary Mary's makeup this time for 2 days of promo work for the ladies in NYC. The days were fun and definetly early lol, but i really enjoyed doing there faces and was extremely humbled when they chose me again:) Below are some video stills from the 2 days i did there makeup on Fox's Good Day New York and Bet's 106 and Park! Make sure you guys go pick up a copy of there latest album "Something Big". The album is amazing! My favorite songs are "Blind", "It is Well", and "Never wave my Flag"

Til next time folks,

TF <3

my 3am tired face...on my way to beat the lovely ladies of mary mary's faces

Look who's in front of the camera!

noreply@blogger.com (Theresa Francine) — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 02:36:00 +0000

I recently took some press shots with amazing photographer and my good friend Melissa Robinson! She is soo great and made me feel so comfortable! I absolutely love these images:) Melissa captured the essence of who I am:) I <3 Melissa!

Here is a link to more of her amazing work: http://mlrphotography.net/

til next time folks...

TF <3

Mary Mary! woot woot

noreply@blogger.com (Theresa Francine) — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 01:23:00 +0000

Ive been without a computer for a little bit, but to my surprise the moment I pick up my laptop from being serviced, I get contacted about doing Gospel singing group Mary Mary's makeup! Man god has a way of reminding you that he has ur back no matter how much drama ur going through.

Any who the ladies were lovely to work with and extremely gorgeous! I hope i get many mor blessings like this again!

TF <3

Keva J ode to barbie shoot pt. 2

noreply@blogger.com (Theresa Francine) — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 01:05:00 +0000

this is the second shoot from swimsuit designer keva j. we had a killer team of very talented individuals

photographer: Whalen Bryce

Hairstylist: Daleesa Weary

MUA: me

the images came out great and our model Tereza Janáková was amazing!

TF <3

International Beauty Show in NYC 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Theresa Francine) — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:51:00 +0000

So fabulous makeup artist Bethany Townes contacted me and asked me if I wanted to come to the International Beauty Show and help out, of course i said yes! I had so much fun meeting my fellow creatives, networking, promoting the makeup show nyc 2011, and of course shopping!

til next time folks...

over and out

TF <3

Kafayat's (Kaffy) Wedding!

noreply@blogger.com (Theresa Francine) — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 05:19:00 +0000

I met this gorgeous bride named Kaffy through a mutual friend of ours (thanks Lade! love u!). I was first hired to come in and do makeup for her traditional nigerian wedding, but she loved her makeup so much that she asked me to do makeup for her american wedding as well:) For both days her makeup came out flawless! She looked radiant! here are some images from both weddings:)

TF <3

Beauty Test with Eric Hason:)

noreply@blogger.com (Theresa Francine) — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 06:06:00 +0000

Hey Guys i know Im sorry for being M.I.A, but Ive been going through a lot of hardships lately:(...n e who yesterday i did a quick and fun beauty test with amazing photographer Eric Hason:) I had the pleasure of working with two gorgeous models Irina from ford and Karolina from trump! both girls turned it out and were a pleasure to work with! special thanks too the ever so amazing manicurist Shamina J. Di Mauro <3 u! and also special thanks to my assistant for the day great makeup artist Natalie Cardona:)

over and out

TF<3

Rinie's Wedding

noreply@blogger.com (Theresa Francine) — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 00:12:00 +0000

This past August I did makeup for a gorgeous bride named Rinie:) not only was she beautiful but her skin was like silk. This made my job so easy! For Her makeup, i did airbrush foundation application. Her makeup came out flawless:) I also did airbrush foundation on her 2 beautiful sisters.

Shooting with Gate!

noreply@blogger.com (Theresa Francine) — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 13:44:00 +0000

A few days ago, I finally got the chance to work with the gorgeous model Gate (Maya) Haile. And I must say it was definitely worth the wait! I had a lot of fun shooting this one with amazing photographer Lenox Fontaine! i really can't wait to get my hands on these images:)

TF <3

Fashion Week Sept 2010 cont'd

noreply@blogger.com (Theresa Francine) — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 04:43:00 +0000

my models from both the Mik Cire and Eva Minge show

Fashion Week Sept 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Theresa Francine) — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 04:32:00 +0000

Hey everyone! so i just did 2 shows during new york fashion week and I had a blast! I did The Mik Cire and Eva Minge show. Both shows were sponsored by Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics (OCC)! They also gave us some free product as well:) special thanks to Amazing Makeup Artist Sophie Ono for getting me in for the shows:)

mik cire show

eva minge show

Shoot with Sade!!

noreply@blogger.com (Theresa Francine) — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 03:58:00 +0000

I know Ive been gone for too long but i'm back lol. this tme its with the lovely model Sade from supreme models nyc and the amazing photographer Jo Liu:) the images came out amazing and i think this is some of the best work i've done yet!

Glittertastic!

noreply@blogger.com (Theresa Francine) — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 13:17:00 +0000

Its always a blast shooting with Aurora Crowley! He is one of my favorite photographers. This time we teamed up with a beauty from muse models nyc and totally transformed her into sexy gorgeousness...can't wait to see these images:)