{"id":39740,"date":"2019-12-30T07:00:24","date_gmt":"2019-12-30T12:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/?p=39740"},"modified":"2019-12-30T07:00:24","modified_gmt":"2019-12-30T12:00:24","slug":"industry-spotlight-deshawn-hatcher","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/industry-spotlight-deshawn-hatcher","title":{"rendered":"Industry Spotlight: DeShawn Hatcher"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]One of the greatest things any artist can do is continue to learn<\/a>. Makeup artist classes are essential, but there is also mandatory \u201creal world\u201d learning that everyone interested in working in the beauty world needs. Our \u201cMakeup Artists to Follow<\/em>\u201d series will introduce you to a new artist who has made an impact on the beauty industry.\n\nLearning about them will give you<\/em> a free master class<\/a> in what\u2019s happening with the titans in the industry. You\u2019ll see the birth of trends from the people who actually created them – not the influencers who copied them. You\u2019ll see a diverse array of techniques and styles that will ignite your own creativity, connecting you to the greater makeup community.\n\nThe first of these cosmetic pioneers that we\u2019ll take a look at is DeShawn Hatcher.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”accent-color” custom_height=”75″][vc_column_text]\n

Meet DeShawn Hatcher<\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”accent-color” custom_height=”75″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”39741″ alignment=”” animation=”None” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][vc_column_text]As a makeup artist, educator, author, and Guinness World Record holder<\/a>, DeShawn Hatcher is a true dynamo in the world of beauty. As an artist, she\u2019s worked in every area of makeup, and had many different makeup artist jobs: TV, celebrity, editorial<\/a>, and runway<\/a>. She even holds the world record as the Beauty Director for the Cotton Inc. 24 hour fashion show.\n\nWith a hefty portfolio of images ranging from crisp and clean, to edgy and editorial, DeShawn\u2019s work is a masterclass in diversity. Her passion is driven by an obsession for people to see the beautiful woman herself, not<\/em> someone caked in makeup. Anything and everything within DeShawn\u2019s portfolio demonstrates her mastery of creating perfect skin<\/a>, precise lips, and captivating eyes<\/a>. With her rich understanding of makeup and diverse use of technique, she\u2019s proven herself to be a force in the world of beauty.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][image_with_animation image_url=”39742″ alignment=”” animation=”None” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][vc_column_text]In her book, \u201cAssisting Rules<\/a>\u201d, <\/em>DeShawn discusses how critical it is to become an assistant to a professional makeup artist, if you can, because it can be a fundamental move in blossoming your own<\/em> professional MUA career. The book is a step-by-step guide to helping anyone break into the industry who has an interest in fashion, beauty, and print. It’s a must-have; rich with tips, tricks, and secrets that only someone who did it herself would know.\n\nNot only do you get to see the ins and outs of what it\u2019s like in the actual industry, you also get to learn from a pro in action. Just as importantly, it provides the chances for you to network, make connections, and get your name out there. These are opportunities that may be harder to come by if you weren\u2019t <\/em>assisting a professional makeup artist in your early days within the biz.\n\nDeShawn has also contributed to nearly every major magazine, such as Elle, Vogue, Harper\u2019s, WWD, etc. Her list of achievements is endless, but some notable contributions include:[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][vc_column_text]\n