Christina is a New York City native, born and raised in the South Bronx. Growing up, she found an outlet for her creativity in art, photography, comic-books, and especially in makeup. She attended Queens College and received her degree in Art History and Fine Arts with a minor in Photography. With five years working in the industry, her experience ranges from editorial to runway to beauty, with special effects being her area of expertise. She is currently an educator and resident makeup artist for one of the leading brands in global production of professional makeup for film, TV, and theater. Christina loves being able to incorporate her passion for special effects and being able to teach workshops for teens who aspire to join the makeup/special effects industry.
“Amazing brush for tending to delicate prosthetic edges and for precision painting with cream or alcohol makeup!”
“A spatter brush! The 504's angled bristles are great to create anything from freckles, to bruising, to diffusing colors on prosthetics or transfers, and to weathering skin or dirt effects! It's one of my favorites! (*Another great spatter brush is 412.)”
“The versatile angled brush that can provide brush strokes and line work, and can also help with blending edges.”
“The appreciation I have for this liner brush. Also great for details, like creating veins and capillaries”
“The split bristles help hold more product and the shape is great for detailing. I've also used it to tend to delicate prosthetic edges in delicate areas of the face, like the eyes and lips. ”
“A fuller version of the 308. Great for stippling and creating texture on skin and prosthetics. I've also been using it to powder prosthetic edges.”
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