Friends and family or those that follow FireMakeup Artistry, you may remember a film I worked on called, The Sinner. It was my first trip to Austin, TX. Along with being introduced to the city, I was introduced to indie films in Texas. The Sinner began filming in June of 2010. I was lead makeup/hair/sfx … Continue reading
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About Jessi Pagel
Austin, TX
October 3, 2011, Author: , Leave a comment
The Sinner, Dire Grove & RuffHouse Studios
Categories: General, Up to Date InfoThis fall the runways were flowing with so many different visions of beauty. The list I have brought to you are of the trends that I really loved seeing. BRAIDS: The braid has stuck for centuries now, but you have to admit, it’s one of the easiest and quickest ways to get a fresh new look. … Continue reading
BODY PAINT 100,000 B.C. Early Homo sapiens femme fatales paint their bodies head to toe with red ocher to advertise fertility. 8th Century A.D. Mehndi, the art of decorating hands and feet with henna plant dye to provide marriage luck and protection from the evil eye, spreads across Africa, the Middle East, and, eventually, India. … Continue reading
July 29, 2011, Author: , 5 Comments
Lone Star Music Magazine & FireMakeup Artistry
Categories: Up to Date InfoI was lucky enough to get the chance to help out with creative decisions for the cover and spread of Lone Star Music Magazine‘s July/August 2011 issue. I was hired to do makeup, hair and styling for the magazine cover’s musician, Sunny Sweeney. I had one day to shop between the wrap of Zombex, ( for the … Continue reading
This spring/summer has really been busy for me. In May I got the opportunity to work on a feature film, “Zombex” as the Makeup Department Head and Key Hairstylist. Written and directed by Jesse Dayton, his film brings a new refreshing twist to the usual zombie flick. Produced by Marissa Garrison and crew at Eleven: 11 films. … Continue reading
Since relocating to Austin, TX. My skin has required some product changes because of introducing it into a new climate. The foundation I loved, was just not cutting it. Having to change my regime, I searched for a new foundation that I look great wearing, without having a face full of shine. After going … Continue reading
Last week was full of surprises. Along with some normalcy of photo shoots and bridal trial runs, added to my schedule was a music video and an event for South by Southwest, (SXSW) in Austin, TX. The music video was such a blast. I was hired for not only hair and makeup, but wardrobe styling … Continue reading
March 2, 2011, Author: , 3 Comments
Q & A: 1940′s Makeup Tips
Categories: Makeup How To's, Retro CornerQ: I need help with 1940′s makeup for upcoming events, how do I do this? – Jean A: First of all Jean, in the 1940′s the woman were “naturally beautiful”. The makeup they wore just slightly accentuated the features they had, giving them a rosy glow. The look today is more commonly referred to as … Continue reading
This Spring, there are a many beautiful trends that have been introduced. This blog is about MY favorite trends of the season. All of these looks I found bursting out of the fashion magazines and runways shows all over the world. Spring is the sign for anew, and these three following looks really are, a … Continue reading
February 21, 2011, Author: , 4 Comments
Tags:: Caroline Rippy Portillo, Katherine Willis, The Sinner
Overcoming tests, trials and tribulations:
Categories: GeneralTags:: Caroline Rippy Portillo, Katherine Willis, The Sinner
Tales of a Makeup Artist & Hair Stylist, (while on the job). This blog is in no way a negative look into the life of a makeup artist, but IT IS fact. Now looking back, I do cherish these times, and even giggle to myself. But I am very grateful for the quick thinking and … Continue reading
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