Makeup Show Chicago - June 12-13

The Makeup Show CHICAGO presented by Metropolitan Events and Productions will be held Sunday June 12 through Monday June 13, 2011 at Venue One, located at 1044 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL. Mehron Makeup will be Exhibiting at Booth 1029 on the Exhibit Floor. As Always The Mehron Team will be there to present the entire line of Mehron Makeup at The Makeup Show CHICAGO. The Makeup Show CHICAGO will feature hands on workshops, seminars and forums on both the Art of Makeup and the Business of Makeup. The Makeup Show will be bringing some of the biggest talents in the Profession of Makeup to the Windy City.

On Sunday June 12th at 10AM -11:30 AM, Michael Devellis, Executive Director of The Powder Group, along with Crystal Wright will host a business forum entitled"Marketing You", which will discuss the various ways to market yourself and get jobs in the Makeup Profession.

At 2:00 PM till 3:00 PM on Sunday June 12, 2011 at The Makeup Show CHICAGO, Genevieve "Jinny" Houle, will be the Keynote Speaker at a forum entitled, "Combing Body Painting and Beauty". Jinny is the President of Jinny Makeup Artiste in Canada, the co-creator of Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ, the water activated cake makeup favored by face and body painting makeup artists from around the world, and an Internationally Recognized Award Winning Face and Body Painting Makeup Artist. The Keynote Forum by Jinny will discuss and demonstrate the use of Body Painting and Face Painting Makeup in Beauty Makeup Applications. For Makeup Artists in all disciplines this is a forum that should not be missed. Makeup Artists who have never combined Face and Body Painting with their Beauty Makeup Application will be treated to a live demonstration by the Makeup Artist who has been called The First Lady of Face Painting, and is a Consultant and Chief Makeup Artist for Cirque De Soleil. As the co-creator of Paradise Makeup AQ by Mehron, Jinny has an amazing control of the textures and hues of colors and its application in all forms of Makeup.

For those Makeup Artists in the Chicago Area, or those planning to be in the Chicago Area on June 12-13, 2011, The Makeup Show CHICAGO is a show that you don't want to miss. While you are there, put aside 2:00-3:00 to attend the Keynote Forum by Jinny to be amazed by her control of the Makeup Brush and the hues and shades of Makeup Color.

A Jinny Creation

Mehron Ad in Spring 2011 OnMakeup Magazine

A captivating ad for Mehron Makeup will appear in the Spring 2011 issue of OnMakeup Magazine. OnMakeup Magazine is the makeup magazine dedicated to the craft of the professional makeup artist based in New York City, the Beauty Capital of the World. Mehron Makeup shares an affinity with OnMakeup Magazine being also founded in New York City. OnMakeup Magazine is produced by The Powder Group, the producers of the Makeup Show New York.

In the Spring 2011 Issue of OnMakeup Magazine, Mehron has a full page ad designed by Graphic Artist Adam McBryde, using a Photographer taken by Richard Esposito of Model Hannah in Mehron Makeup applied by Makeup Artists Meagan Hester and Jason Milani using the wide variety of Mehron Makeup available throughout the world through Authorized Mehron Retailers. Adam McBryde is the man behind the Mehron Web Site, and all Mehron Product Graphic Arts Designs. Richard Esposito has photograph many Mehron Projects including New York Fashion Week, Makeup Artist Meagan Hester and Jason Milani have also been Makeup Artists for Mehron Events.

Just as the Founder of Mehron Makeup found New York City, the Theatrical Capital of the World in 1927 to be fertile ground to nurture his Theatrical Makeup, The Powder Group has found the Beauty Capital of the World, New York City to be the best place for their makeup magazine, OnMakeup Magazine. Throughout the decades since Mehron Makeup began off Broadway in New York City, the makeup collection and specialties have grown to include Beauty Makeup, Fashion Makeup and Extreme Beauty Makeup, even introducing the Foundation of the Future, Celebré Pro HD Make-Up at The 2010 Makeup Show New York produced by The Powder Group. In support of another New York Makeup Venture, Mehron is proud to have a full page advertisement placed in the Spring 2011 Issue of OnMakeup Magazine, and hopes that they continue to grow and prosper in the City that never Sleeps, just as Mehron Makeup has since 1927.

Makeup Evolution by The Powder Group

The Powder Group, Sponsors of The Makeup Show New York, The Makeup Show LA and the founders of OnMakeup Magazine has developed the next evolution for the career Makeup Artist in a program in Provincetown, MA ina five day event which began on April 23 and will end on April 29, 2011. evolution is being billed by The Powder Group as 20 Makeup Artists, 9 Themes, 5 Days, 1 Unforgettable Experience for the career Makeup Artists. With Lead Makeup Artist James Vincent along with other invited guests, The 2011 evolution is the premier event of its kind presented by The Powder Group and Executive Director Michael DeVellis for Makeup Artists who want to be GREAT Makeup Artists.

evolution has been a long planned event that has now become a reality under the auspicious of Michael DeVellis and The Powder Group in an event that includes five days, each with nine hour sessions of exploring the intricacies of becoming a Makeup Artist who evolves with their makeup application. Beginning with a set of principles that will challenge the creativity and push the boundaries of artistry, evolution will also focus on technique and design while exploring the career and business aspects of the Makeup Artist Profession. Lead Makeup Artist at evolution, James Vincent has a resume that includes, films, television and celebrity clients. He is the Director of Artistry for The Makeup Show, The Powder Group and OnMakeup Magazine. Mr. Vincent will share his experience, technique and business acumen with the attendees of this first ever evolution presentation by The Powder Group.

As the first maiden show of evolution is held in Provincetown, MA, The Powder Group and Makeup Artist James Vincent will be exploring and refining the agenda looking forward to the next in the series of cutting edge experiences for the creative makeup artists who feel a calling to be the best makeup artists in the world. For the attendees this first ever evolution, James Vincent has selected his favorite products in the makeup industry to be included in a Makeup Bag for the attendees. Mehron Makeup has supported and attended The Makeup Show produced by The Powder Group since the beginning as was proud to donate one of Mehron Makeup newest introduction, Face Smoothie, along with Celebré Pro HD Make-Up, and a Palette of L.I.P. Color Cream to be include in the James Vincent bag for the attendees of evolution, the road to Makeup Artistry perfection.

Strange Thing Happens

Strange Thing Happens from Alexander Khudokon on Vimeo.

Organized by the Festival de Cannes, the Short Film Corner is a presentation Site for the Short Film Maker, enabling them to have their film registered, viewed and placed in the digital library where industry insiders and financiers have access to the film. Strange Thing Happens is a film by Alexander Khudokon, Directed by Martin Toro starring Martin Lombard, Facundo Lombard, Antonio Paula, Emma Agerwald and Courtney Graff was entered into the Short Film Corner of the 2011 Festival de Cannes.

Mehron Studio and Stage Makeup was used in the making of Strange Thing Happens which was filmed in Yonkers, New York with almost thirty extras participating in the film. Written by Alenader Khudokon and Martin Toro, and filmed in Black and White, Strange Thing Happens is part of a trilogy. The Mehron Studio and Stage Makeup was applied by Makeup Artist Meagan Hester who has to take into account that the film was a black and white production. Since its founding in 2011 Mehron Makeup has added a rainbow of colors to its makeup collection since the days of black and white silent films, but as Meagan Hester has shown in Strange Thing Happens, Mehron Studio and Stage Makeup is perfect for every film production.

Mehron Studio and Stage Makeup has been around since every film was a Black and White Production. In using Mehron Studio and Stage Makeup for Strange Things Happen, Meagan Hester joined her counterparts from the past in working with makeup for a black and white film. Ms. Hester has used Mehron Makeup for many projects including Mehron Special Effects Stage Blood and Mehron Extreme Beauty Makeup, detailing for a black and white production requires controlling the makeup application so that it is captured correctly by the shadows of black and white film.

Happy Easter

In the spirit of Easter, the symbol of renewal, and the promise of hope for the future, Mehron wishes all who celebrate Easter, a happy and peaceful holiday. May the renewal of Easter and the season of spring bring inspiration, and color to your life.

Happy Passover

The Mehron Makeup Family wishes all of our Associates, Customers, Distributors, Friends, and Makeup Artists around the world a Happy, Healthy Passover Holiday.

Kim Kardashian Tells a Hair Secret

Only her hairdresser knows for sure was once the catch phrase of a hair dye that was popular in the late 1960;s to 1970's in the USA. In a Special Hair Issue of InStyle Magazine for Spring 2011, Kim Kardashian reveals what her hair dresser knows in 2011. dynamic looking hair highlights can be created without hair dye. Ms. Kardashian lets the world know that the way her hair stylist gave her hair golden shimmering highlights was with Mehron Metallic Powder, combined with Mehron Mixing Liquid. Yes, it is Body Makeup, Yes, it is Face Accenting Makeup, Yes, it is Hair Makeup, Mehron Metallic Powder combined with Mehron Mixing Liquid creates a shimmering makeup in either gold, silver, bronze or copper that can be used from head to toe.

With a schedule like Kim Kardashian, saving time is as important as looking great when you get there. With Mehron Metallic Powder and Mixing Liquid both goals are achieved. The shimmering highlights produced can be painted into hair with a brush, allowing for total control of the thickness of every highlight and enables the hair stylists to add accents even on a finished style Metallic Powder by Mehron allows for total accenting control in a minutes. With the Liquid Makeup created with Metallic Powder and Mixing Liquid there is no messy cleanup, no noxious fumes, no burning, and any errand application can be washed out in minutes.

What used to take hours to do with highlighting dye can now be done with safe, shimmering Metallic Powder and Mixing Liquid just as the Hairstylist for Kim Kardashian did for her. The legendary Hair Stylist Oribe, used Mehron Liquid Body Painting Makeup to finish unique Hair Styling Designs that he created for hundreds of attendees in Las Vegas in 2010. Just One Year Later, Mehron Liquid Body Painting Makeup and Metallic Powder with Mixing Liquid have become a part of the Hairstylist's repertoire.

After watching how easily her Hairstylists mixed the powder and mixing liquid and how quickly he applied it with just a brush, Ms. Kardashian knows that she can do it too. One of the biggest benefits of leaning to use Metallic Powder and Mixing Liquid is that today you can have silver highlights, the next day gold, tired of gold, change to bronze, all easily applied and easy to wash out. Mehron has been producing Makeup since 1927, using safe active ingredients along with an eight decade knowledge of pigmentation. Not only could Kim apply her own highlights in minutes with Mehron, but when the day is over, the "highlights" made with Mehron Body Painting Makeup can be washed away.

Be sure to check out the Special Hair Edition of InStlye Magazine available at newspaper stores and stands now.

In Memory of Sidney Lumet

Sidney Lumet was born on June 25, 1924, three years before the Foundation of Mehron Makeup.Throughout the years the life of Sidney Lumet and Mehron Makeup led parallel existences. Although born in Philadelphia Mr. Lumet became a New Yorker and loved it till his death on April 9, 2011. With parents who were dedicated veterans of the stage it was a natural transformation for Sidney to appear on the stage at the age of 5, two years after Mehron Makeup began distributing Theatrical Makeup to the Performers of New York's thriving Theatrical Productions. It is almost a certainty that Sidney Lumet became acquainted with Mehron Theatrical Makeup as he he spent his childhood performing on the stages of New York. By the time he was eleven years old, Sidney was starring in Broadway Plays, including the 1935 production of The Eternal Road. As Sidney was spending his formative years performing on and off Broadway, Mehron Makeup was becoming a Theatrical Makeup that was sought by the Producers, Directors and Performers of the New York Theater. At the age of fifteen in 1939 Sidney Lumet was cast in his only full length film, One Third of a Nation.

His acting career was interrupted by service in World War II, and upon his return to New York, Mr. Lumet became involved with the famous Actors Studio until he formed his own workshop and started on the path to becoming a Director. While honing his skills as a Director, Sidney Lumet began teaching at the New York High School of Performing Arts. His Directing of Summer Stock Theater led him to become a highly respected director in television. Taking the same twists and turns as a Theatrical Makeup Company, Mehron Makeup had to adapt to the new frontier of Film and Television Makeup at the same time that Mr. Lumet was adapting to directing in these new arenas of entertainment. While his Television Directing Credits grew to legendary proportions, his first movie 12 Angry Men starring Henry Fonda and Lee J. Cobb in 1957 met with critical acclaim.

Throughout the 1950's as Mehron Makeup produced Theatrical Makeup for Film, Television and Stage in New York. Sidney Lumet Directed for New York Television, Film and Stage throughout this decade, becoming know as the Director who could best adapt a Stage Production for Television and Film. Just as New York was the Home to Mehron Makeup it was the Home to Sidney Lumet. Mr. Lumet loved New York, the diversity, the look, the feel and the grit of New York became an integral part of his directing endeavors.

Although his illustrious career as a Director spanned the decades from the 1950's till his death in 2011, Sidney Lumet never won an Academy Award, but was honored by The Academy with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2005. Some of the most powerful movies ever made were directed by Sidney Lumet, film historians, fans, stars, producers and directors know a Sidney Lumet Film when they see it, but most are not aware that the movie that impacted their life was the work of this legend. Movies such as A View from The Bridge, Long Day's Journey into Night, The Pawnbroker. The Anderson Tapes, Serpico, Dog Day Afternoon, Network, The Wiz, The Verdict, Running on Empty, and so many more are all films from the heart and soul of Sidney Lumet, whose legacy will live in the work that he has left us.

Body Paint Makeup and Hair

Oribe was not the first Hairstylists to use Mehron Body Paint Makeup in hair designs, he is certainly the most famous. In the upcoming special spring 2011 special issue of InStyle Magazine dedicated to the latest in hair styling techniques and designs, a well know celebrity lets readers in on the secret of how her Hair Stylist adds accents to her hair with Mehron Body Paint Makeup. In April 2010 at a Las Vegas extravaganza, Oribe, The Hair Stylist of a generation showed hundreds of Hair Stylists in attendance how to use Mehron Body Paint to achieve the newest in hair coloring designs. One year later, Mehron Body Paint is now showing up in a special issue all about hair by InStyle Magazine. Looking back one year to April 2010 the Mehron Blog post discussed how Oribe and Mehron Body Paint Makeup joined forces to create new hair coloring techniques that were dynamically different than any hair coloring ever presented. The April 13, 2010 Mehron Blog was entitled:

Oribe and Mehron Makeup

To be proclaimed a worldwide renowned celebrity hairstylist for over three decades is a monumental achievement, Oribe Armando Canales has conquered this plateau. Starting out as an assistant in New York City's most exclusive salon during America's Bi-Centennial year, Oribe received his first public recognition in GQ Magazine. Since his 1976 accolades in GQ Oribe has been featured in nearly every Fashion and News Magazine in the world. Innovating new hairstyles for a list of celebrity names that would an address book, Oribe has continued to set the standard in Hair Styling creativity.

On April 25th and 26th, 2010 Oribe will be hosting an event at The Palms Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV, USA, entitled Backstage Las Vegas. Backstage Las Vegas promises to be a weekend of Oribe Hairstyles presented to 500 of the leading Hairstylists and Art Directors. In between the fun and the music, Oribe will be presenting an exhibition of his latest hairstyle innovations for the Fashion Future. Television Reality Shows have given everyone a look into the world of High Fashion Hair Salons, and allowed millions to see behind the scenes of Hairstyling Competitions. Backstage Las Vegas is an in depth exhibition for by the world's most renowned Hairstylist for over thirty years presented to Hairstylists who are themselves Stars in the Fashion World of Hairstyling.

Promising to break through the Hairstyling Mirror yet again, Oribe will be using Hair Paint custom made by Mehron Makeup, innovators of Fashion Makeup, to amaze his audience with the colors of the 1980's worked into wigs and hairstyles to demonstrate how the use of vibrant hair colors will be new wave in Extreme Beauty Hair Styles. Mehron Makeup, with an over eighty year history of cutting edge makeup manufacturing, custom blended Neon Lime, Mango, Purple, Gold, Metallic, Light Blue, Neon Orange, and Neon Yellow hair paint for Oribe and his exclusive Backstage Las Vegas extravagance.

Mehron Makeup, the choice of Face Painting Makeup Artists and Body Painting Makeup Artists throughout the world know that Mehron Makeup Paradise Makeup AQ, and LUX Airbrush, Mehron Metallic Powders, Paradise Glitter and other Mehron Extreme Beauty accents can be safely and easily used on hair as well as skin. Oribe, along with 500 other Hair Stylists celebrities will now experience the same true, vibrant colors of Mehron Makeup with the Custom Blended Hair Paint that they will be supplying to Backstage Las Vegas.

There is no doubt that Oribe will present a new vision of hairstyling that will incorporate the dynamic Hair Colors that Mehron Makeup produced for this Las Vegas Event. Mehron Hair Paint, as well as Mehron Face Painting, and Mehron Body Painting Makeup is durable enough for hours yet washes out easily and completely. Throughout 2009 and 2010, Mehron Makeup has continued to expand their ever growing line of Fashion Makeup, with the Las Vegas presentation by Oribe on April 25-26, 2010, Mehron Makeup will continue to lead the way into the Fashion Makeup Future.

A Champion Face Painter

With only months to go before the 2011 World Bodypainting Festival kicks off at Lake Wörtherse, Austria, June 27th, 2011, it's time to look back to the 2010 World Champion Face Painting Artist. Using Mehron Face Painting Makeup and the Mehron Tank, that is now available online, Lymari Millot, a multifaceted artist, was the 2010 World Champion Face Painting Champion at the 2010 World Bodypainting Festival. Ms. Millot is an accomplished Makeup Artist in every facet of Makeup Artistry including Special Effects, Beauty Makeup, Horror Makeup, Face Painting Makeup and Body Painting Makeup. In other words, Ms. Lymari Millot accomplishes whatever she sets out to do. She is multilingual, a sculptor and an artist. She has represented Mehron Makeup at the LA IMATS and at various Makeup Events throughout the world. On July 18, 2010 Mehron was prod to congratulate Ms. Millot on her Face Painting Championship in a Mehron Blog entitled:

Congratulations to World Champion Lymari Millot

From Everyone at Mehron, Congratulations to the 2010 World Champion Face Painter Lymari Millot, we knew you would do it. !!!!!!

1st Place Winner Lymari Millot at the 2010 World Bodypainting Festival in Face Painting with model Gerhard Poljner

Accepting her first place award for World Face Painting Champion, Lymari Millot

Lymari Millott poses after being named Champion of the World in Face Painting at the 2010 WBF

The winning Face Painting by the 2010 Face Painting Champion of the world, Lymari Millott on Model Gerhard Polajner

Congratulations to the 2010 World Face Painting Champion Lymari Millot!!!!!!

2011 World Bodypainting Festival - Austria

The 2011 World Bodypainting Festival will be held on June 27 - July 3 at a new location. Lake Wörthersee will be the setting for the 2011World Bodypainting Festival (WBF) which attracts artists from all over the world. Although the festival is called the World Bodypainting Festival, each year it continues to grow and now encompasses all forms of art including Fashion, Music, Photography and traditional Art on Canvas Exhibitions. Besides hosting one of the World's Most competitive and well respected Face and Body Painting Competitions, the WBF has an extensive Exhibitors presentation in "Bodypaint City".

The WBF hosts Body Painting and Face Painting Competitions judged by world renowned Body Painting and Face Painting Makeup Artists. Every day is packed with classes at the WBF Academy, with instructors from around the world. Drawing a huge audience every year is Body Circus, where Body Painting knows no limits. Live Bands, Fashion Makeup Workshops, Photography Awards and exhibitions are all a part of WBF.

Jinny (Canada), and Mark Reid (USA) will be among the instructors at the WBF Academy joining Yolanda Bartram (New Zealand), Mike Shane (Luxembourg/Austria), John Vargas (USA), Einat Dan (Israel) Bella Volen (Burgaria) and many more. The Classes of WBF Academy usually fill up very quickly, if you are interested in attending any of the WBF Academy Classes now is the time to act before they are filled up.

Tickets Sales and Information on the 2011 Bodypainting Festival is available online along with a complete schedule that you can download in PDF format. Once again Mehron will be exhibiting in Body Paint City at a Booth that will be staffed with the Mehron Team and Award winning Face and Body Painting Makeup Artists including Jinny and Mark Reid. Mehron will also sponsor an Award for the Competition. The World Bodypainting Festival is truly a festival that honors and explores the depths of art and the artists who are the creators.

Learn Body Painting from a Professional

So you really want to be a Body Painting Artist, taking your artistic talent off the canvas and turning it into living, breathing, moving art, Mehron will help you. Mehron, Leaders In Theatrical Makeup since 1927, is the Face and Body Painting innovators for the new generation of makeup. The Face and Body Painting Makeup Collection by Mehron includes StarBlend™, Liquid Makeup for Face, Body & Hair, LUX Airbrush Makeup, Paradise Makeup AQ, co-created by Jinny, World Renowned, Award Winning Face and Body Painting Makeup Artist. Paradise Makeup AQ is the semi soft water activated cake makeup used by Face and Body Painting Makeup Artist throughout the world.

As a vital part of the Mehron Body Painting Makeup Collection by Mehron co-created by Jinny, President of Jinny Make-Up Artiste, Inc. in Canada, The Paradise Makeup Line includes, Paradise Makeup AQ -Detailz, Paradise Glitter, and the newest formulation in Body Painting Makeup by Mehron based on the artistic vision of Jinny, Paradise Makeup AQ Prisma BlendSet. The Paradise Makeup Collection also includes Paradise Makeup AQ - Brushes , and Paradise AQ Prisma BlendSet Brushes.

After you receive your Paradise Makeup Brushes and Paradise Makeup, talk your family and friends into being your living experiments, discover that this is the art you want to peruse, you can attend workshops and classes by Jinny, co-creator of the Paradise Makeup Collection. Who better to learn from than the Body Painter who conceived of the collection, has won International Awards, is the consultant for the Makeup of Cirque du Soleil, and travels the world instructing in the Art of Face and Body Painting Makeup Application. You can contact Jinny, by visiting her Web Site where she is now offering another Body Painting and Face Painting Innovation, Classes via Skype. In Canada you can attend her classes at her studio, in the USA she will be at The Face and Body Art International Convention(FABAIC) and other venues throughout 2011. Rarely in any Profession do you get a chance to be taught by a Master, when you attend a Face and Body Painting Class by Jinny, you will be taught by the woman who was proclaimed, The First Lady of Face Painting.

Body Paint Like a Pro

If you have artistic vision, you can Body Paint like a pro with the Body Painting Tools and Body Painting Makeup offered by Mehron throughout the world at Authorized Mehron Retailers. Paradise Makeup AQ is the water activated cake makeup that Body Painting Makeup Artists throughout the world use to create their Body Painting Art. Used with a brush for details and a sponge for large coverage areas, Paradise Makeup AQ is a basic Body Painting Makeup that those with artistic abilities can master. If you are convinced that you want to turn your body painting visions into body painting art, the Paradise Makeup AQ 30 Color Palette is your best bet for your first palette of water activated cake makeup. With thirty true vibrant colors to select from, your first attempts at Body Painting with Makeup will not be limited by color selection. Paradise Makeup AQ is also available in individual color cakes if you only want to try a couple of colors in your first attempts at Body Painting with Makeup.

With your Paradise Makeup AQ selection you will need brushes. Mehron offers Paradise Makeup AQ Brushes individually in various shapes and sizes. Also available through Mehron is the Mark Reid™ Signature Brush Set. Again if you are serious enough about pursuing Body Painting with Makeup to purchase the Paradise Makeup AQ 30 Color Palette, the Mark Reid™ Signature Brush Set is a worthy investment that will last for years if well cared for. Made to the specifications of Mark Reid, an Award Winning Body Painter, Instructor, and Body Painting Competition Producer, the Mark Reid™ Signature Brush Set is manufactured by Mehron in the shapes, sizes, widths and angles need for Body Painting. The Mark Reid™ Signature Brushes and the Paradise Makeup AQ - Brushes are available individually.

All you need to try your hand at Body Painting with Makeup is Paradise Makeup AQ, Mark Reid™ Signature Brushes,or, Paradise Makeup AQ - Brushes, a Latex Foam Sponge Applicator, and you are on your way to experiencing the Art of Body Painting that you envision. If you find you that Body Painting with Makeup is more than a passing interest, freelance Body Painting Makeup Artist like Mark Reid, an Award Winning Body Painting Makeup Artist, travel the world for Exhibitions of their Body Painting Art, Competitions, Body Painting Conventions, Seminars, Demonstrations and Classes. Mark Reid can teach you how to properly use Mark Reid™ Signature Brushes in applying Body Painting Makeup. When you bring your Artistic institution with you ro a Class with Mark, he can teach you the technical details and techniques of Body Painting with Makeup.

The Next Generation at FABAIC

As a showcase for the Art of Face and Body Painting with Makeup, The Face and Body Art International Convention (FABAIC) includes everyone, from novice to professional, with events, seminars, and workshops for all. The producers of FABAIC have made it a point to cultivate the interest of the young in exploring the Art of Face and Body Painting. At the 2011 FABAIC, Mark Reid, will be instructing a youth class in the Art of Face Painting just as he did last year with the assistance of Kelly Virgona, who came to Orlando, Florida from Australia. The children who attended the 2010 Workshop presented by Mark and Kelly gave their undivided attention to these natural instructors and left vowing to become Face Painting Makeup Artists. The June 9, 2010 Mehron Makeup News Blog covered the Mehron sponsored workshop for children at FABAIC presented by Kelly Virgona and Mark Reid in a Blog entitled:

The Children of FABAIC

The 2010 face and Body Art International Convention is now a memory, not only for the Professional Makeup Artists from around the world who attended, competed and enjoyed the week, but also for forty two children who will never forget their experience at FABAIC. The children classes at FABAIC were sponsored by Mehron with Mehron Team Member Kelly Virgona and Mehron Artist Mark Reid instructing. Mehron had shirts made for the 42 children who participated that read, "Future Paradise Artist", and provided each child in attendance with an eight color palette of Paradise Makeup AQ.

The children wrote letters to Mr. Martin, Martin Melik, President of Mehron thanking him for the Mehron gifts and expressing the fun they had at FABAIC.Here is a samplings of the letters to date.

This letter signed by Carolina, reads; "I love my Mehron Paints you gave me. I had so much fun at the FABAIC. I am 5 but will always remember your gift. Carolina", accompanied by a drawing of a rainbow, flowers and a heart.

The letter signed by Nico reads, "Dear Mr. Martin, You must be a mind reader because your gift was perfect. Thank you for the Mehron paints. The Fabaic was so much fun! I love your paints! Love, Nico" Nico drew a picture of a crustacean to sign off.

A third letter that was signed with only a drawing of a powerful flowers with clouds reads," Dear Mr. Martin, Thank you for the Mehron Paints that you gave me in the FABAIC young artist class. I am also proud to wear the Mehron shirt. My Mom will buy me Mehron paints now due to your generosity."

Mehron is proud to have sponsored these young artists and have Mehron Team Member Kelly Virgona from Australia and Master Body Painting Artist Mark Reid instruct them in the art of painting with Paradise Makeup AQ. These children represent the future creativity of this art form. Just as the children expressed their delight in being a part of the FABAIC young Artists program, the Mehron Team was inspired and delighted by the creative juices that flowed from these future artists.

Some of the Young Artists of FABAIC 2010 pose with Mehron Team Member Kelly Virgona, who was an instructor at the Children Classes of FABAIC 2010