Behind the scenes can be a fun and exciting place for a makeup artist on the go! Marta Bota has been a makeup artist for over 25 years with experience in many different mediums. She got her start in the NY Fashion industry and went on to learn special effects makeup and began to work in the television industry. Working for CNN for almost twenty years had her working on many celebrities throughout her professional career! Today she has a very diverse and exciting career as she freelances and takes on many different projects! She continues to work in television, on film documentaries, in fashion, teaches private and group lessons, works with brides, celebrities for the red carpet, is a contributing beauty contributor for Copa Style, among many other things beauty related! Get the inside scoop on this dynamic artist!
By Rodney W. Branche
By Rodney W. Branche
"Behind The Scenes"
Copa: Marta, where are you from? Marta: Brooklyn, New York |
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Copa: At what age did you develop an affection for makeup?
Marta: I developed a love for makeup at a very young age. My mother was very much into fashion and there were always fashion magazines lying around the house. I would look through the images of Vogue magazine and was mesmorized by the creative makeup techniques! I was about 6 or 7 years old!
Marta: I developed a love for makeup at a very young age. My mother was very much into fashion and there were always fashion magazines lying around the house. I would look through the images of Vogue magazine and was mesmorized by the creative makeup techniques! I was about 6 or 7 years old!
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Copa: There are many people who apply makeup, tell us... what makes the magic happen?
Marta: Makeup is magic. It transforms, not only how a woman looks but how she feels when she knows she looks great! Each makeup artist has their own signature style. Their own form of magic. I consider my signature style to be more natural. Enhancing a woman's bone structure and features without looking heavily made up. I achieve that through highlighting and contouring. That is magic!
Copa: When did you start your makeup business?
Marta: I started my makeup business in my early twenties, almost thirty years ago! Seems like yesterday!
Marta: I started my makeup business in my early twenties, almost thirty years ago! Seems like yesterday!
Copa: What is your philosophy to the art of makeup application?
Marta: Creating the look of a flawless complexion is my number one goal. I study each client's skin tone and texture and with different products I create that flawless look. From there I work on creating symmetry to the face with my highlighting and contour techniques and then lastly I add color to pull it all together!
Marta: Creating the look of a flawless complexion is my number one goal. I study each client's skin tone and texture and with different products I create that flawless look. From there I work on creating symmetry to the face with my highlighting and contour techniques and then lastly I add color to pull it all together!
Copa: Who would you consider to be the of the greatest makeup artists in the world?
Marta: There are way too many great artists to name one! But my earliest inspiration was Way Bandy. He worked with famous fashion photographer Francesco Scavullo to create the most beautiful covers for Cosmopolitan magazine. He worked on some of the most beautiful women in the world! Another great artist was the late Kevyn Aucoin. He did amazing transformations with his makeup techniques and his worked graced so many fashion magazines
Marta: There are way too many great artists to name one! But my earliest inspiration was Way Bandy. He worked with famous fashion photographer Francesco Scavullo to create the most beautiful covers for Cosmopolitan magazine. He worked on some of the most beautiful women in the world! Another great artist was the late Kevyn Aucoin. He did amazing transformations with his makeup techniques and his worked graced so many fashion magazines
Way Bandy
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Francesco Scavullo
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Kevyn Aucoin
Copa: What are some of the projects you are working on now?
Marta: I love writing my beauty column for Copa Style! I try to keep my topics current with the season. I will be writing about red carpet makeup, since tis the season for lots of fundraisers and holiday parties!
Marta: I love writing my beauty column for Copa Style! I try to keep my topics current with the season. I will be writing about red carpet makeup, since tis the season for lots of fundraisers and holiday parties!
Copa: What's the latest trend in makeup?
Marta: I would say the trend that has been going strong is the focus on eyes. A beautifully arched strong eyebrow, liner, and really lush lashes! I love the look!
Marta: I would say the trend that has been going strong is the focus on eyes. A beautifully arched strong eyebrow, liner, and really lush lashes! I love the look!
Copa: What does the future hold for Marta Bota?
Marta: I work on many projects at all times! I do television and fashion work, makeup lessons, bridal, and red carpet makeup! I will continue with these projects, as well as writing a book, and coming out with my own line of cosmetic products! I continue to work on community service projects and love to travel! Lots of fun and exciting things in my future!
For more information: http://mbfacedesign.com
~Copa
Marta: I work on many projects at all times! I do television and fashion work, makeup lessons, bridal, and red carpet makeup! I will continue with these projects, as well as writing a book, and coming out with my own line of cosmetic products! I continue to work on community service projects and love to travel! Lots of fun and exciting things in my future!
For more information: http://mbfacedesign.com
~Copa