Jayne Elizabeth Artistry
Penticton, BC, Canada V2A Penticton, BC, Canada

Ever wondered about the right way to clean your brushes? I've seen A LOT of brush cleaning fads come and go. From special silicone gloves to expensive soaps to washing machines, there's been some wild ideas out there! And I've tried many of them. The truth is that all you need is some lukewarm water and good old fashioned dish soap.* None of my brushes are less than 5 years old and many are closer to if not more than 10 years old! The handles may look well used but the brist...les are soft and in good shape. 1. Gather all your brushes, dish soap, a plate or palette, and a towel. 2. Grab one brush and get the bristles wet by allowing the water to run on your brush that is pointed down. I like to start with foundation and fluffy face brushes since they take longer to dry than eye and lip brushes. 3. Dip the brush into the tiniest amount of dish soap. 4. Gently lather the soap in the brush with your hand keeping the brush pointed down.** You should see a lot of product coming off. 5. Give your brush a first rinse to get rid of the product you just got out. 6. Repeat steps 4 & 5 until you've got all the product and soap out. For particularly stubborn brushes (especially brushes used with cream products), you may need to repeat steps 3-5 a second time. 7. Keeping the brush down, give it a final rinse just to be sure! 8. Gently squeeze the water out of your brush to speed up drying time and prevent bacterial growth from sitting wet too long. 9. Shape the brush with your fingers to help it dry in the right shape.*** 10. Lay flat to dry! *I've been asked a lot about conditioning brushes. I only condition my brushes if they absolutely need it - 2 or 3 times a year. I avoid using conditioner with silicone. You know how when you use too much product, your hair gets build up? Your brushes are the same way. Products will apply more smoothly with a brush free of all conditioning agents. **Keep your brushes angled down for the whole process! Your bristles are glued in and too much water in the ferrule (metal part) can break down the glue. ***Yes, I held the brush upright for demonstrational purposes. Don't be like me! Also, obviously, if you are in between clients you won't have time for that. I'd recommend 99% alcohol spritzed on your brush plus using a paper towel to remove product. But MAKE SURE IT'S DRY before you put it to a face.

Throwing it back to a time when I got to make art and support a small local business with my friends Kristie & Rachel! These dresses are all locally & sustainably produced in Vancouver.

I've got to admit I've been pretty lazy about makeup during "QuaranTime." Sometimes though, I just want to feel a little pretty just for myself. Check out this easy tutorial from Allie Glines for those days when you just want to feel good about yourself even though you don't have anywhere to be. (Also perfect for anytime you want a quick look.)

Headshots are one of the hardest skills to master as a makeup artist. You have to highlight what your model has, ensure you don't change their features to be unrecognizable, and make sure they feel confident. You can't hide any application errors since the focus is all on the face. Karen loved a fun lip and natural brows. It was a pleasure to work with her and I know these eye catching looks are sure to snag her auditions!

Hi, I'm Jayne. My journey into makeup artistry started way back in the year 2003 when I demanded to do my own makeup before a dance competition. If I'm being honest, I was a hot mess. Or maybe just a mess. After being told by a fellow classmate that I was wearing "way too much eyeliner," I decided to master the art of stage makeup. Once I mastered it on myself, I started practicing on my friends, sisters, mom, and virtually anyone else who would let me. In 2009 I had the oppo...rtunity to volunteer doing makeup and skincare with senior citizens. In what is still one of the most moving experiences in my life, one of my clients cried. It was the first time she felt beautiful since her husband had passed away. Wow. Shortly after, I moved to Vancouver to study the art of makeup at John Casablancas Institute where I graduated with distinction. My education in makeup artistry didn't end there. I attended master classes. I read books. I watched videos. You name it; I did it. You've heard that "the face is a canvas" but I find that is only partly true. Every face is unique. You are a work of art all on your own. My goal is to show you the beauty that you already possess. I have fun doing all kinds of makeup but my true passion is making YOU feel like your best self. (And stage makeup, of course!)