Like Mike Rowe: Dirty Jobs...but way more fun....ha ha ha
DIRTY JOB: Make-Up for National Ariat Boots, Ad Campaign..featuring the countries top bull riders...at the richest rodeo in the west...
HOW DIRTY: well, it was about 103 degrees outside, we pretty much stood in cow and horse poop (aka manure) all day long and I was about 7 months pregnant with my Blake when we did this shoot. I felt like I needed 2 showers when I came home from all the sweat and "manure dust" that I was covered in when I came home at night.
(I think it was a 5 day shoot...so 5 days of 100+ degree weather...and poop dust! ha ha ha)
JOB PERKS: it was at a rodeo, while the state fair was going on...so I got to eat funnel cake and roasted corn! I taught my mom how to do make-up for shoots years ago, so whenever her and I get to work together on a shoot or tv show, I love it, and she worked with me on this...we had so much fun together.
I wish I had all the pictures from this shoot...they were so awesome, that this ad campaign won the International Graphis Gold Award...
FAKE SWEAT:To make them look sweaty I used a combination of sponged on Glycerin and misted on Vitamin E oil..
FAKE DIRT:To make them look "DIRTY"...I used a combo of dark brown and black, crushed up eyeshadows from Revlon & Maybeline...and our "secret dirt recipe" of finely crushed rocks, clay and colored powder..
you have to put black eyeshadow behind their ears...I put a black grease paint down first, then go over with black eyeshadow...to make sure the light doesn't shine through their ears...no one want glowing ears! ha ha
The best part about this job, besides working with my mama, was that all those cowboys were the most polite, sweet, well-mannered guys I've ever met...each one called me "ma'am" and thanked me, even though each one hated getting make-up on...even when they were way older than me!
I had to have my make-up removing wipes right when they were done with their shot...because none of htem even wanted to wear the "fake dirt"! ha ha
These were some of the toughest, fearless guys...they ride bulls, have broken or crushed almost most of their bones...and they were some of the happiest people too!
FEAR is something that if you think about the problem or thing you are afraid of, it just gets bigger and bigger...
but if you think about, dwell on your hope for the future...something positive instead...that positive thought leads the way to your greatness...
The cowboys didn't sit ans say..man the bull is scary, weighs more than a car....could kill me...they said, "I'm gonna go out there and show em what I can do!"....
today...don't let dwell on your problems...think about something good and go out and show the world what you can do!
fake dirt and manure...
your friend kandee
33 comments:
Awesome, Kandee! Did you get my message about interviewing you for Nineveh Makeup Ministries? Check your FB inbox and wall! :) ♥
your so marvelous. I love your quotes.
Kandee, I absolutely love these kinds of posts. It's so fun to learn about some of the behind-the-scenes tricks of the trade, along with seeing the final fruition of your work. More of these kinds of posts would be awesome! Lots of love <3
:) Merideth
I love that you worked on those posters. I saw them a store a few months ago and thought they were awesome so knowing you did them makes them even better!
its funny how you keep deleting my comments, truth hurts
kandee, you don't know how much you have helped me throughout these past 9 or so months of me knowing about your videos and blogs. there have been some really bad things that have happened. and friday night i had a very bad night. and seeing this blog made me realize that i can't worry about how many times bad things happen (and from the same person). and i just have to think about the great things that have come out of the past. thank you so much for helping me kandee. it means so much to me.
Almst a year ago, watching your videos inspired me to become a Makeup Artist....I live in the country, ride horses and I am a cowgirl at heart, this work related post of yours is the one that I am probably the most envious of!!! To be that close to Stran Smith! Oh you lucky girl!!! BTW things are going great for me thanks to you so freely sharing tips & tricks and being such a positive influence! Thank You!
I love this post so much. This is so true, we got to go there and do it. To me being fearless means facing your fears.
BTW, I bought my first pair of feather earrings!!!
Hey Kandee,
I just wanted to say thanks for all the awesome videos and tutorials. I always enjoy reading what's new and seeing your awesome transformations! I saw on your website that you were asking on Twitter and Facebook about what people would rather see, an eye makeup or hair tutorial. However, I don't have either of those accounts, so hopefully you don't mind me posting here that I'd love to see the hair tutorial! Keep up the good work! I hope you and your family are doing great! You newest little one is sooooooo beautiful! :)
Much Love ~Keely
thanks for reposting http://kandeethemakeupartist.blogspot.com/2008/12/cowboys-hate-make-up.html
Hiya Kandee! I've been following you for over a year now and have always wanted to leave a comment but could never think of anything interesting to tell you, lol. I loved this post because I live just south of San Antonio and we just finished up with the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. It was neat to know that you got to put your skills to the test on some of the cowboys I just watched compete. Anyways, I hope you and your family (littles included)are doing well and I look forward to more of your sunshine here on the web!
I agree with the previous comments! These "behind the scenes secrets", and make up tricks to look certain ways is so interesting!
I have a make-up tutorial suggestion/question. Okay, so have you cried a lot the night before and wake up to PUFFY EYES AND SWOLLEN LIDS?! Well, I wanted to know if there are any make-up tricks or solutions to make it less puffy? Haha. Thank you!
Kandee! You are SO TALENTED!! xD <3<3 I wish I knew half or no just 5% of what you knew haha xD Keep up the awesomeness xD <3
aww I love the last quote! I'm in such need for a friendly hug and smile.. thanks for always making it seem you do give me those things!! xoxo
Kandee,
That was awesome to know that you worked on the cowboys for the Ariat posters. Stran Smith is a great guy, as well as sold out for God. He's a got a great testimony on youtube. Just wanted to let you know that you just bless my heart so much. You're such a bright light for your faith. Having true faith, leaves no room for fear and you're right about the cowboys not fearing their next bull. My husband rides bulls and it's how we make our living and I know he wouldn't be successful at it if he did'nt trust God to protect him.
Just wanted to tell you to keep it up, your a bright shining light in a world that can be very dark.
God bless you and all you're family.
Kandee,
Your work is amazing! It is such an inspiration to see someone who shares her heart in everything she does. Your artistry and words of encouragement have been a huge influence in my life in the last year. If you have an opportunity, check out the hair and make-up you've inspired me to create in the YouTube link below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJevVMj_OhU
Love and Many Blessings,
Rachel
wow. thanks so much! one of my friends needs to hear this right now.. so i just sent them your inspirational quote :D love you kandee!
Kandee, You are a great inspiration!! You're so far away, but yet you touch so many people's hearts! I hope one day to meet you and best of all Work with you!!! You're Awesome! Never Change!!!!!
With lots of LOVE from Jersey!
~Marielys~
(Merry-Ellis) lol
Hiya Kandee,
I was recently diagnosed with breast cancer, and am going through chemo. Can you do a video on how to keep a wig secured to your head? I have very thin hair at this point, two wigs, and a wig stocking. I haven't gone out in the wig yet, as I can still cover up the bald spots with a hat. I'm just trying to get prepared for when I have to wear it. I used your videos to apply my own wedding makeup this summer, and I figured you'd know about wigs as much as makeup :-) Thanks, and check out my blog if you get a chance. http://andthentherewasoneboob.blogspot.com
Åh, youre just great! I love your blog and all your inspiring texts. If I ever feel sad, I just click myself into your website, read some text you wrote and feeling much better! <3
And I have a question: Is it really you who are writing on your Facebook-liking-site?
/Evelina L - http://evelinasworldofgreatness.blogg.se
I for one, love your blog posts, and I love cowboys. So this, I have to say, is most defiantly my favorite blog ever. Ha Ha. That isn't easy to say. I truly love them all. But this tops them all.
Great post Kandee! I love how you you don't just stop at the 'beauty is on the outside' make-up and glam blogs, you balance it with the beauty is on the inside encouragements. Keep kissing the world with your Kandee-ness!
Oh Kandee, I love you so much! Keep shining your light girl! Many blessings forever and ever!! <3 Jamie Lee
www.ditzalee.blogspot.com
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