ricktothmakeupartistry

I adore this #bts photo by @manefoto from a Seattle Fashion Week event in 2016! @bek.harvey and @leomakeup_artist are incredibly hard working and talented #makeupartists and it was an honor to work alongside them. I even had the privilege of touching up Bek's makeup! I remember many years ago when Leo was just starting out as a #mua he would shop the MAC store at University Village and usually came to me with questions and for guidance. It's been a pleasure to watch his skills develop and to see him become a successful #freelance artist. I love working with other artists and watching them do their thing! •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #seattle #seattlemakeupartist #ricktothmakeupartistry #published #awardwinning #bestofwesternwashington #nominee #artistsofinstagram #artistsoninstagram #followme #macartist #runway #bridalmakeup #editorial #commerical #corporate #tv #film #musicvideo #idoitall #ilovemyjob

Quick factoid about myself, I LOVE #animals Especially the majestic and #endangered #elephant I almost forgot about this #cutecute #bts shot from 2016 by #seattlephotographer @samuelsgrahn I was styling models for a shoot and #cocktailhour #fundraiser for @elephantasia2016 and Sam decided I needed an assistant to help me out! Why does it look like my #lemurianquartz #pendant is swaying to and fro? Cool shot! Thanks, Sam, for the capture and pulling me out of a pretty intense environment for a quick laugh and lighthearted moment! And in case you're wondering, the elephant passed my rigorous test as an #assistant and did a great job! 😉😂🐘💚 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #seattle #seattlemakeupartist #ricktothmakeupartistry #published #awardwinning #bestofwesternwashington #nominee #artistsoninstagram #artistsofinstagram #followme #macartist #mua #makeup #makeupartist

Here's a pretty cool #bts shot from a recent gig. I can't talk about it yet, but I got the ok to share this! That is a replica of a Star Wars Jet Fighter cockpit! It has been featured in many movies over the years. The kid in me who LOVED Star Wars was geeking out! One of my favorite things about being a freelance makeup artist is the unexpected. Meeting new, and sometimes well known, people. Traveling to different and sometimes weird locations. And getting my picture taken on the set in a Star Wars Jet Fighter replica! How freakin cool! ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #seattle #seattlemakeupartist #ricktothmakeupartistry #mua #published #awardwinning #bestofwesternwashington #nominee #macartist #makeup #makeupartist #artistsofinstagram #artistsoninstagram #followme #onset #onlocation #freelance #freelancelife #film #movie #starwars #jetfighter #replica #perks #ilovemyjob

Deez #sexybitches #wassup Look who I ran into today making #capitolhill look #hellafly !!! It's my girl @grungevogue with her daughter behind the lens! I adore this #badass and #confident #entrepreneur GO NOW and check out what she's up to and her super cute line of #accessories like those dope #earrings and #bag ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #seattle #seattlestyle #seattlemakeupartist #seattledesigner #seattletalent #mua #grungevogue #ricktothmakeupartistry #artistsoninstagram #artistsofinstagram #followus #followme #follow #style #independent #blackgirlmagic #queerboyswag #thegodfather

Here's a dope #bts shot of myself and Ishmael Butler of @knife_knights and @shabazzpalaces and #digableplanets fame! Recently I was hired by rad producer @marcy_stone_francois to work on a new video for KK, and had a really awesome day of getting creative and making art with incredibly talented and humble humans! Ishmael was great to collaborate with, we bounced some ideas back and forth and came up with some cool makeups for him and the actors. A TRUE collaborative effort in every sense of the word! I'm stoked to see the video when it's done and will share it when it's released! ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #seattle #seattlemakeupartist #ricktothmakeupartistry #mua #artistsoninstagram #artistsofinstagram #followme #makeup #makeupartist #macartist #musicvideo #hiphop #music #dopesounds #conceptual #conceptualart #avantgardemakeup #futuristic #femaleproducer #africanamerican #blackartists #blm #blacklivesmatter #community #onehumanrace

One of my favorite #bts shots!!! 😻 I was just a little excited to be holding a real live owl! This shoot was a dream come true as we were fortunate to be able to work with raptors! An owl, hawk, falcon and vulture to be precise! Majestic, intelligent, beautiful and a vital part of the ecosystem, raptors and birds hold a special place in my heart. Scroll back to see the full set from this incredible photoshoot with @thefalc0ner #photographer @benny.who #mua @codee_michelle #models @sixstickx @dooleydooleywoahh #designer @dawnamatrix #accessories @squirrelvscoyote ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #seattle #seattlemakeupartist #ricktothmakeupartistry #published #awardwinning #bestofwesternwashington #nominee #mua #hmua #artistsoninstagram #artistsofinstagram #followme #macartist #makeup #makeupartist #photoshoot #outdoorphotography #raptors #owl #ilovemyjob

Someone suggested I post more behind the scenes and in action photos, so I decided to do a run of some of my favorites over the years. This crazy cool shoot with snakes and reptiles happened recently! I did creative direction on this shoot, blending themes of Shibari and Witchcraft and hired a reptile handler to work the idea of Witch's familiars into the mix! This shoot was a major labor of love, there were so many elements and moving pieces and everyone had a blast and created some bitchin Art! Extra special thanks to my team of amazing and rad people who helped make my crazy idea reality! Reptiles provided by Seattle Reptile Guy Photographer @thisisrhi_fineart Shibari @ropecandy Muse @sixstickx Accessories @blkhex @squirrelvscoyote ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #seattle #seattlemakeupartist #ricktothmakeupartistry #published #awardwinning #bestofwesternwashington #nominee #artistsoninstagram #artistsofinstagram #followme #mua #hmua #makeup #makeupartist #conceptualart #photoshoot #outdoorphotography #reptiles #snakes #familiars #witchcraft #shibari #teamwork #ilovemyjob

Enjoying the unseasonably warm, sunny day at Lake Union in Seattle before I head into MOHAI to do makeup for the panel of Community Talks with @ecerna60 Topic is FAKE NEWS! ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #seattle #seattlemakeupartist #ricktothmakeupartistry #published #awardwinning #bestofwesternwashington #nominee #mua #artistsoninstagram #artistsofinstagram #followme #macartist #makeupartist #tv #film #editorial #runway #bridal #musicvideo #idoitall #ilovemyjob

Last published image from the "Enchanted" editorial out now in @ferocemagazine Model @sixstickx Photographer @moriartymakingmagic Makeup and hair @ricktothmakeupartistry Accessories @squirrelvscoyote Dresses by @lisamariestyle ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #seattle #seattlemakeupartist #ricktothmakeupartistry #published #awardwinning #bestofwesternwashington #nominee #artistsoninstagram #artistsofinstagram #followme #mua #hmua #makeup #makeupartist #macartist #editorial #aunnamoriartyphotography #squirrelvscoyote #lisamariestyle #sixstickx #redhead #ginger #freckles #blueeyeshadow #scalemail #designer #seattledesigner #couturedress #outdoorphotography

"Enchanted" New work published in the September issue of @ferocemagazine featuring one of my favorite creatives @sixstickx Photographer @moriartymakingmagic Makeup and hair @ricktothmakeupartistry Accessories @squirrelvscoyote Dresses by @lisamariestyle ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #seattle #seattlemakeupartist #ricktothmakeupartistry #published #awardwinning #bestofwesternwashington #nominee #artistsoninstagram #artistsofinstagram #followme #mua #hmua #makeup #makeupartist #macartist #editorial #aunnamoriartyphotography #squirrelvscoyote #lisamariestyle #sixstickx #redhead #ginger #freckles #blueeyeshadow #scalemail #designer #seattledesigner #couturedress #outdoorphotography

"Enchanted" New work published in the September issue of @ferocemagazine featuring one of my favorite creatives @sixstickx Photographer @moriartymakingmagic Makeup and hair @ricktothmakeupartistry Accessories @squirrelvscoyote Dresses by @lisamariestyle ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #seattle #seattlemakeupartist #ricktothmakeupartistry #published #awardwinning #bestofwesternwashington #nominee #artistsoninstagram #artistsofinstagram #followme #mua #hmua #makeup #makeupartist #macartist #editorial #aunnamoriartyphotography #squirrelvscoyote #lisamariestyle #sixstickx #redhead #ginger #freckles #blueeyeshadow #scalemail #designer #seattledesigner #couturedress #outdoorphotography

"Enchanted" New work published in the September issue of @ferocemagazine featuring one of my favorite creatives @sixstickx Photographer @moriartymakingmagic Makeup and hair @ricktothmakeupartistry Accessories @squirrelvscoyote Dresses by @lisamariestyle ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #seattle #seattlemakeupartist #ricktothmakeupartistry #published #awardwinning #bestofwesternwashington #nominee #artistsoninstagram #artistsofinstagram #followme #mua #hmua #makeup #makeupartist #macartist #editorial #aunnamoriartyphotography #squirrelvscoyote #lisamariestyle #sixstickx #redhead #ginger #freckles #blueeyeshadow #scalemail #designer #seattledesigner #couturedress #outdoorphotography

"Enchanted" New work published in the September issue of @ferocemagazine featuring one of my favorite creatives @sixstickx Photographer @moriartymakingmagic Makeup and hair @ricktothmakeupartistry Accessories @squirrelvscoyote Dresses by @lisamariestyle ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #seattle #seattlemakeupartist #ricktothmakeupartistry #published #awardwinning #bestofwesternwashington #nominee #artistsoninstagram #artistsofinstagram #followme #mua #hmua #makeup #makeupartist #macartist #editorial #aunnamoriartyphotography #squirrelvscoyote #lisamariestyle #sixstickx #redhead #ginger #freckles #blueeyeshadow #scalemail #designer #seattledesigner #couturedress #outdoorphotography

"Enchanted" New work published in the September issue of @ferocemagazine featuring one of my favorite creatives @sixstickx Photographer @moriartymakingmagic Makeup and hair @ricktothmakeupartistry Accessories @squirrelvscoyote Dresses by @lisamariestyle LOVE this delicate and dreamy collaboration, more to come! ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #seattle #seattlemakeupartist #ricktothmakeupartistry #published #awardwinning #bestofwesternwashington #nominee #artistsoninstagram #artistsofinstagram #followme #mua #hmua #makeup #makeupartist #macartist #editorial #aunnamoriartyphotography #squirrelvscoyote #lisamariestyle #sixstickx #redhead #ginger #freckles #blueeyeshadow #scalemail #designer #seattledesigner #couturedress #outdoorphotography

Black velvet is ALWAYS in vogue Love the FW'18 collection by @jvonstrattondesign as worn by @randybaby11 Makeup @ricktothmakeupartistry ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #seattle #seattlemakeupartist #ricktothmakeupartistry #published #awardwinning #bestofwesternwashington #nominee #artistsofinstagram #artistsoninstagram #followme #mua #makeup #makeupartist #macartist #seattledesigner #jvonstrattondesigns #randyford #blackmodels #blackgirlmagic #melanin #melaninpoppin #skin #afro #werk #casualdaylook #thatpose #velvet #crushedvelvet

HAPPY WORLD AFRO DAY!!! ❤️ Love the FW'18 collection by @jvonstrattondesign The silhouettes and textures are glamorous and lush! @randybaby11 is looking opulent in this crushed velvet gown and the color with her skin tone is to die for! Makeup @ricktothmakeupartistry ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #seattle #seattlemakeupartist #ricktothmakeupartistry #published #awardwinning #bestofwesternwashington #nominee #artistsofinstagram #artistsoninstagram #followme #mua #makeup #makeupartist #macartist #seattledesigner #jvonstrattondesigns #randyford #blackmodels #blackgirlmagic #melanin #melaninpoppin #skin #afro #werk #casualdaylook #thatpose #velvet #crushedvelvet

FW '18 collection by show stopper Seattle designer @jvonstratton @jvonstrattondesign as WERKED by the DIVA herself, @randybaby11 Makeup @ricktothmakeupartistry ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #seattle #seattlemakeupartist #ricktothmakeupartistry #published #awardwinning #bestofwesternwashington #nominee #artistsofinstagram #artistsoninstagram #followme #mua #makeup #makeupartist #macartist #seattledesigner #jvonstrattondesigns #randyford #blackmodels #blackgirlmagic #melanin #melaninpoppin #afro #afropuffs #werk #casualdaylook #thatpose