{"id":17109,"date":"2017-01-30T07:00:23","date_gmt":"2017-01-30T12:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/?p=17109"},"modified":"2017-01-30T07:00:23","modified_gmt":"2017-01-30T12:00:23","slug":"student-feature-valerie-skinner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2017\/01\/student-feature-valerie-skinner","title":{"rendered":"Student Feature: Valerie Skinner"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"overflow: auto;\">\n\n<div class=\"half-1\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"323\" height=\"323\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/4423.jpg\" alt=\"QC Makeup Academy student Valerie Skinner makeup artistry skills\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/4423.jpg 323w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/4423-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/4423-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/4423-140x140.jpg 140w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/4423-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 323px) 100vw, 323px\" \/>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"half-2\">\n<b>Name:<\/b> Valerie Skinner\n\n<b>Location:<\/b> Charleston, South Carolina\n\n<b>QC Courses you\u2019re taking:<\/b> Master Makeup Artistry\n\n<b>Your website:<\/b> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/valeriebalance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.youtube.com\/valeriebalance<\/a>\n\n<b>Your social media:<\/b> Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/balancingbeauty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@balancingbeauty<\/a> + <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/balancingval\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@balancingval<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n&nbsp;\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2017\/01\/student-feature-valerie-skinner\/#Tell_us_a_little_bit_about_yourself\" >Tell us a little bit about yourself!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2017\/01\/student-feature-valerie-skinner\/#On_your_blog_you_say_that_you_%E2%80%9Cfell_in_love%E2%80%9D_with_the_%E2%80%9Cartistry%E2%80%9D_of_makeup_What_about_the_beauty_world_inspires_you_as_an_artist\" >On your blog you say that you \u201cfell in love\u201d with the \u201cartistry\u201d of makeup. What about the beauty world inspires you as an artist?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2017\/01\/student-feature-valerie-skinner\/#Youre_actually_a_trained_chef_Are_there_are_any_similarities_to_the_way_you_approach_makeup\" >You\u2019re actually a trained chef! Are there are any similarities to the way you approach makeup?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2017\/01\/student-feature-valerie-skinner\/#Do_you_have_a_favorite_assignment_Tell_us_about_a_new_technique_that_you_learned\" >Do you have a favorite assignment? Tell us about a new technique that you learned!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2017\/01\/student-feature-valerie-skinner\/#Whats_your_favorite_kind_of_makeup_look_to_apply\" >What\u2019s your favorite kind of makeup look to apply?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2017\/01\/student-feature-valerie-skinner\/#Whats_been_the_highlight_of_your_student_experience_with_QC_Makeup_Academy_so_far_Do_you_have_any_advice_for_current_students\" >What\u2019s been the highlight of your student experience with QC Makeup Academy so far? Do you have any advice for current students?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2017\/01\/student-feature-valerie-skinner\/#If_you_could_only_use_one_makeup_product_for_the_rest_of_your_life_what_would_it_be\" >If you could only use one makeup product for the rest of your life, what would it be?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2017\/01\/student-feature-valerie-skinner\/#Want_to_read_more_QC_Beauty_Academy_success_stories_Take_a_look_at_our_Student_Features_page_for_some_major_MUA_inspiration\" >Want to read more QC Beauty Academy success stories? Take a look at our Student Features page for some major MUA inspiration!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tell_us_a_little_bit_about_yourself\"><\/span>Tell us a little bit about yourself!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nI love creating! Specifically things that build confidence and help you grow into your best self, so it\u2019s no wonder that I am also a natural foods chef that gets to create meals that make people feel better. I lived in Hawaii for the past 5 years where I met my husband who is in the military.\n\nSince he was gone a LOT, I decided to use my free time to pursue makeup artistry on the side and was so happy there was a program that allowed me to do this at my own pace. We are currently stationed in beautiful Charleston, South Carolina where I plan to have my own food truck and a side makeup artistry business!\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"On_your_blog_you_say_that_you_%E2%80%9Cfell_in_love%E2%80%9D_with_the_%E2%80%9Cartistry%E2%80%9D_of_makeup_What_about_the_beauty_world_inspires_you_as_an_artist\"><\/span>On your blog you say that you \u201cfell in love\u201d with the \u201cartistry\u201d of makeup. What about the beauty world inspires you as an artist?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nI think that I fell in love with the fact that makeup brings out so much different beauty in people. There are so many things you can do with makeup and the best part is that your face is a canvas that you can keep experimenting with.\n\nI also love how good I feel when my makeup is on point. Sometimes that is with very little makeup or sometimes that is full glam. Either way, the boost of confidence definitely stays with you through the day!\n\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"672\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/4688.jpg\" alt=\"QC Makeup Academy reviews for online makeup school in South Carolina\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/4688.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/4688-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/4688-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/4688-140x140.jpg 140w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/4688-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/4688-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/4688-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Youre_actually_a_trained_chef_Are_there_are_any_similarities_to_the_way_you_approach_makeup\"><\/span>You\u2019re actually a trained chef! Are there are any similarities to the way you approach makeup?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nAbsolutely! To be honest, even as a chef\u2026I don\u2019t usually follow recipes! I love creating my food with what \u201cfeels\u201d right and most of the time that works out for me. I feel like that is the same way with makeup.\n\nI\u2019ve watched tons of tutorials and know all the basic foundations of makeup, but when it comes down to it, having your own decision about colors, intensity and overall wow factor and what feels right comes from practice and passion\u2014which is exactly how I approach anything I do creatively.\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_have_a_favorite_assignment_Tell_us_about_a_new_technique_that_you_learned\"><\/span>Do you have a favorite assignment? Tell us about a new technique that you learned!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nMy favorite assignment is basically any that I have to do on someone else. You can only do your own face so many times before you get to know it. The real challenge with makeup artistry is being able to learn others faces in such a short time! It gets easier with practice and it pushes me out of my comfort zone to gain more confidence in my skills.\n\nWith that said, a new technique I learned was to make my potential client comfortable because that is SO important!\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_your_favorite_kind_of_makeup_look_to_apply\"><\/span>What\u2019s your favorite kind of makeup look to apply?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nI love any look that makes the color of someone\u2019s eyes POP! I love using the color wheel to use eyeshadow that is opposite the eye color to make a statement. Pair that with some winged liner and mascara and rock it. The best part is that everyone\u2019s is going to be different!\n\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"672\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/4599.jpg\" alt=\"Valerie Skinner master makeup artistry training graduate\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/4599.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/4599-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/4599-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/4599-140x140.jpg 140w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/4599-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/4599-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/4599-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_been_the_highlight_of_your_student_experience_with_QC_Makeup_Academy_so_far_Do_you_have_any_advice_for_current_students\"><\/span>What\u2019s been the highlight of your student experience with QC Makeup Academy so far? Do you have any advice for current students?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nThe highlight for me was being able to take something that I liked doing into something more serious. The fact that it fits around my life is my favorite part about it, even with being a busy career girl and moving across the country. I am STILL working on the program and hope to finish by summer of 2017!\n\nMy advice for students at this point would be to keep practicing and keep trying new things. People say that they are jealous when I get that perfect wing, but little do they know there were a LOT of broken wings before I was able to get the hang of it.\n\nWhat helped me was to also create a challenge for myself which I did on my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLdcthdjxdUOBB5Yo6Z0gGaFF70WtzHkA0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube channel<\/a>.  I called it the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ohP_f54kkRw&#038;list=PLdcthdjxdUOBB5Yo6Z0gGaFF70WtzHkA0&#038;index=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FACE IT<\/a> challenge where I vowed to do my makeup every day for two weeks and recorded every step of the way. It was at the end of the challenge that I decided to pursue makeup artistry with more intent as a business.\n\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"336\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/PicMonkey-Collage-Valerie-SKinner-ed-1.jpg\" alt=\"QC Makeup Academy reviews for makeup artistry training courses\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17116\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/PicMonkey-Collage-Valerie-SKinner-ed-1.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/PicMonkey-Collage-Valerie-SKinner-ed-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/PicMonkey-Collage-Valerie-SKinner-ed-1-670x335.jpg 670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_you_could_only_use_one_makeup_product_for_the_rest_of_your_life_what_would_it_be\"><\/span>If you could only use one makeup product for the rest of your life, what would it be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nI\u2019d say eyeliner of any kind! I remember getting in trouble from 6th grade on for wearing it and trying to wipe it off before I got home from school. I believe that it brings out the eyes and pulls the face together like no other one product could. \n\n<h2 class=\"cta\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Want_to_read_more_QC_Beauty_Academy_success_stories_Take_a_look_at_our_Student_Features_page_for_some_major_MUA_inspiration\"><\/span>Want to read more QC Beauty Academy success stories? Take a look at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/category\/student-features\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Student Features<\/a> page for some major MUA inspiration!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"QC student and chef Valerie Skinner tells shares her best advice for completing the Master Makeup Artistry course! 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