Makeup artists have a hand in working on clients in every visual platform including; TV hosts, presenters, newsreaders, documentaries, variety and talk shows, soap opera stars, singers, dancers, actors, actresses and stage performers. Furthermore, many films and TV shows where makeup is applied to not only the main featured characters but also the hundreds of extras you often don’t notice. A makeup artist’s clientele can often come from a more unassuming direction. Corporate clients form a large part of the industry booking artists for advertising campaigns, product launches, company brochures, billboards, posters, calendars, catalogues, expos and in-house staff and team shoots for newsletters, websites, promotional material and catalogues. Magazines and all print media supply makeup artists with an endless stream of work, capturing images for every conceivable brand, as well as, fashion and editorial, in-depth articles and documentaries. The music, TV and film industries shoot hundreds of new shows, movies and music videos everyday, all of which cannot start filming until a makeup artist has waved their magic brush. Many makeup artists start their career working in retail at cosmetic counters, building their careers up as the senior artist for an international brand, travelling the world representing the brand, and rubbing shoulders with the rich and famous. Private clients book artists for an array of commissions including; brides, matric farewells/proms, special occasions, functions, dress up parties, etc. Makeup is an essential part of the world we live in and one of the fastest growing industries.