{"id":44437,"date":"2020-10-01T07:00:02","date_gmt":"2020-10-01T11:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/?p=44437"},"modified":"2020-10-01T07:00:02","modified_gmt":"2020-10-01T11:00:02","slug":"makeup-artist-certification-graduate-feature-mark-lenzi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2020\/10\/makeup-artist-certification-graduate-feature-mark-lenzi","title":{"rendered":"Graduate Feature: Mark Lenzi"},"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\/2″ tablet_text_alignment=”center” phone_text_alignment=”center” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”44438″ alignment=”” animation=”None” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/2″ tablet_text_alignment=”center” phone_text_alignment=”center” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner 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″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n

Mark Lenzi<\/h2>\n

Master Makeup Artistry Graduate<\/a><\/h4>\n

Special FX Makeup Graduate<\/a><\/h4>\n

Hair Styling Essentials Student<\/a><\/h4>\nRochester\/Seneca Falls, New York[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”10″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/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”][vc_column_text]\n

Tell us a little bit about yourself!<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”15″][vc_column_text]I am a retired special education teacher. In my 33 years as an educator, I have taught students from ages 5 through 17, in multiple different settings. I have worked with students that have disabilities; ranging from learning disabled, autistic, speech\/language disorders, and students with severe\/profound multiple disabilities. I am also married and have 2 adult children.[\/vc_column_text][\/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”][vc_column_text]\n

Why did you decide to earn your makeup artist certification and become a professional MUA?<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”15″][vc_column_text]I have always been fascinated by the transformation that makeup techniques can make. Since my retirement, I am now able to devote my time and attention<\/a> to studying and practicing my passion. I have a curiosity for makeup and all it can do![\/vc_column_text][\/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=”44439″ alignment=”” animation=”None” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][\/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”][vc_column_text]\n

How would you describe your makeup style?<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”15″][vc_column_text]I would define my makeup style as a natural, clean look. Most of my practicing has been on models with more mature skin<\/a>, or on women who do not typically wear makeup<\/a>.\n\nIt’s an awesome feeling to apply makeup, and explain what I\u2019m using and what I am doing. To have the client be amazed at how they look with such little makeup applied is a wonderful moment. Unless I\u2019m doing a fantasy or special effects look, my style can be summed up as: “less is more”.[\/vc_column_text][\/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”][vc_column_text]\n

You aced both your Master Makeup Artistry Course and your Special FX Makeup Course. Congratulations! Overall, how did you find the online learning process and the assistance you received from your instructors? <\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”15″][vc_column_text]I was very excited to enroll, but also very anxious. The Mastery Makeup Artistry Course was my first ever<\/em> online course. But I found that the Student Support Specialists<\/a> are extremely helpful. I don\u2019t know what I would have done without the help and support from Shannon, in particular.\n\nThe entire process of enrolling, getting started, accessing your course materials, and submitting your Units is all very clear. ALL of my instructors\/tutors – Nathan Johnson<\/a>, Michele Mulkey<\/a>, Corianne Cowan,<\/a> and Laurie Vukich<\/a> – are amazing. They provide positive feedback, as well as advice and ways to improve your work. They push me to be the best makeup artist and hair stylist I can be![\/vc_column_text][\/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=”44441″ alignment=”” animation=”None” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][\/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”][vc_column_text]\n

What is it about special effects makeup that you find the most fascinating?<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”15″][vc_column_text]It is so fun! All makeup can transform you, but special effects makeup<\/a> can add that extra bit of shock. It\u2019s also very challenging making the effect look \u201creal\u201d, and not just applied for shock value. There are lots of subtleties which may seem simple, but are not. For example: adding 5 o\u2019clock shadow to a man, adding a mustache or beard, and old age makeup are all very tricky.[\/vc_column_text][\/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”][vc_column_text]\n

You\u2019re also currently on Unit C of QC\u2019s Hair Styling Essentials Course. Why did you decide to include hair styling in your overall repertoire? <\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”15″][vc_column_text]I chose to enroll in the Hair Styling Essentials Course<\/a> to broaden my skill-set. Since the theater is a venue I hope to work more in, having hair and<\/em> makeup skills will be an asset. I did the makeup for 2 community plays, and the directors had actually asked me if I also did hair. At the time, I did not – so I knew I needed to get hair styling training![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][image_with_animation image_url=”44442″ alignment=”” animation=”None” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][\/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”][vc_column_text]\n

On top of the professional makeup you’ve done for community theatre productions, you’ve also been involve in a calendar shoot and a kids\u2019 show. Can you tell us a little bit about these experiences?<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”15″][vc_column_text]I did the makeup for a community theater show<\/a> called Calendar Girls.<\/u> In addition to the show, they made a calendar to go along with the show, which I also did the makeup for. Other than practicing for my Course, this was my first \u201cprofessional\u201d experience. It was awesome. I had so much fun!\n\nI had to teach myself how to apply a bald cap<\/a>. (This was before I took the Special FX Makeup Course.) I also did some makeup and assisted a bit with hair for a community children\u2019s show, Prince and Princesses.<\/u> On top of that, I got to do some makeup applications for a local thrift store’s fashion show fundraiser.\n\nI was supposed to do the makeup for the community show Little Women<\/u> this past summer, but it’s been postponed due to the pandemic.[\/vc_column_text][\/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”][vc_column_text]\n

What did you choose to pursue your makeup artist certification through QC Makeup Academy?<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”15″][vc_column_text]Since my retirement, I’ve been able to devote my time and attention to studying makeup artistry. I browsed online an looked at the different online makeup schools, but QC Makeup Academy immediately caught my attention<\/a>. I did my research, and decided to call and speak with someone.\n\nI was anxious to begin an online class, having never taken one – especially in makeup, nonetheless! I spoke with Shannon a few times, and she was so encouraging and motivating. She stated that there was assistance whenever I needed it. I did<\/em> need to call a couple of times… and she was right! Shannon and all of the online support staff are extremely positive and helpful.[\/vc_column_text][\/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=”44443″ alignment=”” animation=”None” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][\/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”][vc_column_text]\n

Is there any particular makeup technique you\u2019re currently working to improve?<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”15″][vc_column_text]Of course, all the time! But one skill that I need to practice a lot, in order to master its many beautiful techniques, is eyeliner<\/a>. There are so many gorgeous looks, and so many different kinds of eyeliner makeup to choose from.[\/vc_column_text][\/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”][vc_column_text]\n

What\u2019s on the horizon for you and your makeup career?<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”15″][vc_column_text]I want to continue my theater experiences<\/a>, as well as participate in more community shows, fashion shows, and fundraisers. I was supposed to do a friend\u2019s daughter\u2019s wedding this June, but that unfortunately has been canceled.\n\nI would also like to do makeup and hair for friends and special events. I would be very interested in volunteering for a group home for young adults with disabilities, and do their hair and makeup for special events (such as proms and dances).[\/vc_column_text][\/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”][vc_column_text]\n

Imagine: it\u2019s Halloween, and you use your special effect makeup skills to turn yourself into ANY character you want. Which SFX look do you choose?<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”15″][vc_column_text]I have done a “zipper face” look for fun in the past, and it received a lot of positive feedback – including a lot of, “Eww!” “Yuck!” “Gross!”\n\nSo, I guess it looked pretty good. I also enjoy creating my own deep cuts with added extras, such as a large fish hook or insects.[\/vc_column_text][\/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=”center” phone_text_alignment=”center” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”44444″ alignment=”” animation=”None” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][\/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”][vc_column_text]\n

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