tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33910997901388849612024-02-08T06:51:14.052-08:00Sporadic Attention To Makeuperyn krueger mekashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02672514752214428050noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3391099790138884961.post-17497420866295875942012-01-15T15:15:00.000-08:002012-01-15T15:15:34.568-08:00Beat down but not outYep-it's been almost a year since I wrote on this blog. My goal was to update once a week-obviously it didn't happen. It has taken me getting very run down and ill to pick this back up again. The last year was "Glee" from January to May, "American Horror Story" pilot in May and June, "Touch" pilot June to July, two weeks off for a family vacation, then "American Horror Story" Season 1 from July till December. "American Horror Story" was amazing but incredibly stressful, including 6-day sometimes 90 hour work weeks and constant double units. All that with and incredible cast made for a great experience. I learned so much this year about trusting people-including myself, realizing what is truly important and that respirators are key to good health. I'm on the couch trying to recooperate because I have had both eustachian tubes inflamed for the past 6 weeks and my second kidney infection since November. I had to cancel working on a great commercial today because I am too pooped to lift a makeup brush. The point I'm making is that although I am beat down, I am guilt ridden about letting people down. I am from the school of take-every-job-because-it-might-be-your-last and here I am, 26 years later, having had maybe a few weeks off a year. Apparently if I don't say no, my body finally will. Just try and keep it in perspective and take time for yourself people. It's ok to say no once in awhile.eryn krueger mekashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02672514752214428050noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3391099790138884961.post-412297224531623142011-02-06T11:36:00.000-08:002011-02-06T11:36:53.465-08:00glee.mov<iframe width="480" height="295" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/aJjrwMiLffQ?fs=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>eryn krueger mekashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02672514752214428050noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3391099790138884961.post-34106509365735418002011-02-05T14:05:00.000-08:002011-02-05T14:05:04.824-08:00GLEE by Sephora by OPI<iframe width="480" height="295" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/jETw63EI8FA?fs=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>eryn krueger mekashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02672514752214428050noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3391099790138884961.post-35391305023805787782011-01-28T20:31:00.000-08:002011-01-28T20:31:09.043-08:00Bake-Offs and EyeballsI went to the Oscar Bake-Off last Saturday-it was the first time I've ever gone! It seems weird that I would never have attended, but I was glad to finally get to go. They did close the doors to the makeup and hair general public a few years back because a bunch of effects shop hooligans showed up and pilfered the bar and petit-fours in their foam and plaster covered fatigues and stinky work shirts! I know you guys have clean duds at home! It's too bad that it was closed because it was exciting and a real social event at the lovely Motion Picture Academy. My brother-in-law was in the Final Seven for Jonah Hex-we are all so proud of him! He seemed so calm describing the very uncomfortable understucture of the prostheticthat Josh Brolin wore for the duration of shooting-of course, its not his first foray into Oscar territory. He was nominated in 2005 for "Passion Of The Christ" and he won a technical achievement Oscar for his invention of prosthetic transfers-many copy them but there is nothing like the original(I've been using them since he started making them which was well before I met Husband,btw) and I've done my comparison shopping. Everyone who spoke was interesting and the questions were pointed with some surprising answers. It made for a great afternoon, especially since I was invited by the talented veteran hairstylist Janis Clark(department head on "Glee") and we have fun together. After the short clips were shown, we had a chance to mingle with old and new friends and congratulate the finalists on their incredible achievements. Janis has been a member of the Academy for more than 15 years. She cast her votes right there over the hummus and tea sandwiches-such pressure! She had a tough decision this year. We found out this past Tuesday that the nominees are;<br />
Barney's Version-Adrien Morot<br />
The Way Back- Edouard F. Henriques, Gregory Funk, and Yolanda Toussieng<br />
The Wolfman- Rick Baker and Dave Elsey<br />
Adrien Morot highlights from Barney's Version were that he had only 6 weeks to prep it, 2 hours 15 minutes to apply each day and that included a handlaid beard on Paul Giamatti because the lace beards inhibited his acting. He used silicone on most actors but gelatin on Rosamund Pike which was a beautifully subtle age makeup. If you haven't seen it, sit through it just to see the makeups. Thumbs up, adrien! We hate you...;)<br />
The Way Back seemed to be a tremendous undertaking physically for Ed Henriques, Greg Funk, and Yolanda Toussieng. They shot in all climates-extreme heat, freezing cold-mountains, flats, deserts, and absolutely tons of deterioration makeup and hair challenges starting with baldheads in the Siberian prison and Russian tattoos ending 1600 miles later in India with burns, bugbites, frostbite, exposure, and sunstroke. Incredible work! Breathtaking. A must see!<br />
Rick Baker's and Dave Elsey's The Wolfman! The work was stupenous, eery, very well executed and fun to watch. Anything Rick touches is gold, of course. If you like classic monster films-don't miss it.<br />
Can't wait to see who the winner is on February 27th, 2011!<br />
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Most recent question from a friend of mine-Who do I use for lens teching?<br />
I had her contact Cristina Patterson Ceret at Professional Vision Care in Sherman Oaks. She has made contacts for all my projects and is very talented as well as a real team player. Also, Professional Vision Care has a great website for reference material. Check it out at provisioncare.com. Cristina has a bounty of talented lens technicians on hand to help with your production. Dr. Stacy Sumner, who is my actual eye doctor, is one of three doctors available for actors to have proper check-ups and fittings for your productions. Cristina can make you anything from subtle corneal contacts that simply change the color of the eye, to full scleral lenses that represent burned eyes, alien transformations, or piercing vampire eyeballs. Check them out.<br />
EKM<br />
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Most all of the other locals have awards ceremonies, and of course 706 used to(it was wrought with espionage and intrigue, apparently, and everyone had to have their way-as well as a very high price tag for the tickets). It was a very fun night, all in all, and although there were way to many categories(there are way to many categories for the Creative Awards as well-it's that "Generation Y" thing of "everyone needs a trophy") it was a great opportunity to get together with peers that you hadn't seen in a while and socialize.<br />
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Maybe someday someone will get it together again-more sponsorship, smaller pricetag, and something more akin to other locals awards shows-7 or so categories and continue partying, drinking and judging other's wardrobe choices. Nothing better.eryn krueger mekashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02672514752214428050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3391099790138884961.post-78660081377603323062011-01-14T15:30:00.000-08:002011-01-14T15:30:45.904-08:00Bake-Off!Aren't we all so excited about the films that are in the final 7 for the Makeup Oscar? What a great body of work this year! There is so much diversity, everything is interesting and creative with different techniques used to achieve the visions for each film. Fantasy, realism. supernatural, old age, Western. It will be very cool to see what the results will be after January 22. I will be attending with Janis Clark, longtime Academy member and dedicated voter and she has invited me, and it is the first bake-off I have attended. Can't wait!<br />
EKMeryn krueger mekashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02672514752214428050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3391099790138884961.post-39008880655334885452011-01-12T14:09:00.000-08:002011-01-12T14:09:42.661-08:00Potterites! This one is for you!Just wanted to give a little summary of our trip to The Wizarding World Of Harry Potter. If you are are a fan YOU MUST GO! it' amazing and the attention to detail is very rewarding for big ol fans like myself. There has recently been a Miley Cyrus mock tv show skit on Saturday Night Live where all she says is "It's pretty cool!" This was Husband's response to everything in WWHP. Considering he isn't as big of a dork as me, it was highly complimentary.<br />
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Here is some advice-<br />
1. Stay at the Universal Resort (three hotels-Hard Rock, Loews Royal Pacific, or Portifino). You get front-of-th-line passes for all rides in both parks except Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. You also get to go into the park an hour earlier than the general public. Definitely take advantage of this.<br />
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2. See the frog choir and the Tri-Wizard pep rally.<br />
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3. Eat the fish and chips, not the shepherd's pie at The Three Broomsticks. Also, non-frozen Butterbeer rules, and have the Hogshead Brew-it's an English type beer and very good. Wait for the Boar's head above the bar to move. Very cool.<br />
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4. Go to the Forbidden Journey ride first, then stand in line for Ollivander's-it also has a wait, but is connected to Dervish and Bang's and the Owl Post.<br />
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5. Be sure to hang out by the Hogwart's Express. The steam belching across the station house is stunning.<br />
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6. Since we got up super early the next day to go and do Forbidden Journey ride again, we stopped off in Suessville(also pretty cool) and had breakfast with the Whos, The Grinch, and Cat In The Cat, which was completely entertaining and great coffee for your $20 buffet type meal.<br />
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We had the best time-Let me know what YOU think!<br />
EKMeryn krueger mekashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02672514752214428050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3391099790138884961.post-53953708944299032872011-01-02T22:40:00.000-08:002011-01-02T22:40:28.667-08:00Happy New Year!Here's to a New Year and as always, new ideas, inspiration, and a new lease on life. Well, I'm an eternal optimist, even when I'm being pessimistic. My "Notes" section on my iphone is really organized and full of things to do. Emails have been cleared, cabinets have been cleaned out and I am talking myself into being excited about going back to work tomorrow when we could all use another week off. As most of you know(and participate in) having worked for 25 years this fall in this business, I have already worked as many hours as most people who are 62 and qualifing for retirement. Of course, I've got another 20 years to go till my actual retirement, so I don't think that another week off is too much to ask. My brain is only just now resetting! Nobody can say I'm not up for a challenge, and this job is that and then some. <div><br />
</div><div>That being said, I'm happy happy girl with an incredible family on both sides and have a great life and health better than anyone expected. We just got back from The Wizarding World Of Harry Potter and my next post will be all about it! All i can say is if you are a fan-do not miss it!</div><div>EKM </div>eryn krueger mekashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02672514752214428050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3391099790138884961.post-1352134699861182312010-12-12T21:27:00.000-08:002010-12-12T21:27:00.364-08:00bear with me!hey makeup peeps-It looks like my texting posts are a jumble sometimes so since this is my first go at blogging, I will just do it from my computer from now on.<br />
I'm getting ready to watch 127 hours, and "Girl with a dragon tattoo", also the latest episode of "Boardwalk Empire"(future emmy winner for best makeup). Our super big crazy day turned into filling out paperwork for an insurance day and we ended up with a long weekend and got loads done, including husband fixing the sink-hurray! i can do another 9 dozen batches of rocky road fudge for the crew. Its important to thank the people you work with because we don't always get thanked. Seriously-thank you goes such a long way and we rarely get it. it's pretty unbelievable considering we will work our fannies off for a small dog treat.<br />
have a great week everyone-I hope it cools down again-I really liked it cold!!!!<br />
best-ekmeryn krueger mekashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02672514752214428050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3391099790138884961.post-63542436941907405292010-12-11T15:05:00.001-08:002010-12-11T15:05:52.936-08:00So today I decided I needed some maintenance from Detroit Stress City. My wonderful seester-in-law, Angela Tinsley, gave me a one hour rejuvenation from Oasis Nail Spa at 3317 West Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, Ca 91505. It consist of a manicure, pedicure, facial and half hour hot Rick massage on your face or hands, or feet. I felt like a makeover scene out of a movie-maybe The Wizard of Oz. Or maybe a turkey getting basted before it goes in the oven. It was fast and I get fidgety after too long(not good at the pampered thing-just not my style) so this was great for me. Being in a nail salon and dressed in a terry cloth wrap and laying back, you'd think people wouldn't be loud but there was still a ton of "OH.MY.GEEED! You guys!! Look at this coleeeeeeeerrrrrrr!!!!!! Yay!!!!" I didn't anticipate relaxing anyway-it all felt great. Check it out! And it's probably not busy during the week. $100 one hour rejuvenation.eryn krueger mekashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02672514752214428050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3391099790138884961.post-272345250499836382010-12-11T10:16:00.001-08:002010-12-11T10:16:25.028-08:00Good morning everyone!!! Had 17 makeup scheduled for yesterday and 8 additional hairstylists which was the grand total of 32 artists! If we couldve bussed 28 more 706ers to Cabrillo High School in Long Beach, we would've had a quorum. Here's the latest question. It comes from a frien who I department heading in Alaska and is having trouble with the spirit gum crystalliazing under the moustaches and beards. The best thing I've found is to use Pros-Aide. It's flexible and strong and it wont't freeze. <br>Have a great day!<br>EKMeryn krueger mekashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02672514752214428050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3391099790138884961.post-30833307567116044812010-12-07T18:52:00.001-08:002010-12-07T18:52:46.323-08:00Today's question is about staining teeth temporarily.<br>"Do you know what I could use for a blue teeth gag? Something that would not stain someone's teeth permanent?" <br>I have used frosting and professional food dye mixed in mouthwash. It comes in all colors and you can ingest it as well as remove it with a god tooth scrubbing. You can purchase it at Sur La Table as well as professional cake and candy decorating stores.eryn krueger mekashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02672514752214428050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3391099790138884961.post-38821533904382532342010-12-05T21:06:00.021-08:002010-12-05T21:06:23.910-08:00ode that we are working on, decide what I'm going to wear for an on-camera interview tomorrow and get ready to answer questions and defend the reasoningeryn krueger mekashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02672514752214428050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3391099790138884961.post-64426687412314000402010-12-05T21:06:00.019-08:002010-12-05T21:06:22.612-08:00overdo. Today I crocheted a scarf for my secret Santa, made gluten free banana bread, crock potted a leftover turkey soup, finish sealing the thresholderyn krueger mekashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02672514752214428050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3391099790138884961.post-24764209705530419632010-12-05T21:06:00.017-08:002010-12-05T21:06:22.227-08:00behind how long it takes us to do our jobs. Multiple-tasking quiets my brain and makes me a peaceful person when dealing with my high-stress job(no preperyn krueger mekashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02672514752214428050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3391099790138884961.post-31100774769493655152010-12-05T21:06:00.015-08:002010-12-05T21:06:21.611-08:00and an enormous cast with tins of different needs and wants). Here is the question I got today from Atlanta, GA. <br>"What is the best remover for Tinsley Teryn krueger mekashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02672514752214428050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3391099790138884961.post-72730328756653402542010-12-05T21:06:00.013-08:002010-12-05T21:06:20.943-08:00on our new kitchen doors, grocery shopped, read the paper and did the laundry(our new faucet broke too which hubby fixed, but there are dishes to be doneeryn krueger mekashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02672514752214428050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3391099790138884961.post-21083000017529686822010-12-05T21:06:00.011-08:002010-12-05T21:06:20.735-08:00val.<p>Have a relaxing evening!<br>EKMeryn krueger mekashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02672514752214428050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3391099790138884961.post-24210506188476199152010-12-05T21:06:00.009-08:002010-12-05T21:06:20.523-08:00still) an sent invites to a tiny cocktail party we are throwing. All this relaxes me, and while I'm doing it all, I design makeups and organize the episeryn krueger mekashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02672514752214428050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3391099790138884961.post-66589674626826974552010-12-05T21:06:00.007-08:002010-12-05T21:06:20.272-08:00nd after it cools, you will be able to wipe off a fair bit of the ink. Start the process again. It won't take more than about 10-15 minutes for full remoeryn krueger mekashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02672514752214428050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3391099790138884961.post-67437696842641743422010-12-05T21:06:00.005-08:002010-12-05T21:06:18.976-08:00ransfer Tattoos?" <br>The best way to remove them is Beta Solve. Put it on with a puff, rub it around and let it sit for 5 minutes. Then apply a hot towel aeryn krueger mekashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02672514752214428050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3391099790138884961.post-41136664364245923622010-12-05T21:06:00.003-08:002010-12-05T21:06:13.037-08:00eative, and when I try to do nothing and relax, all my brain does is whirl and think of stuff I could be doing. Weekends make me anxious because I alwayseryn krueger mekashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02672514752214428050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3391099790138884961.post-60827015892424230572010-12-05T21:06:00.001-08:002010-12-05T21:06:12.403-08:00I think it's really important to have other interests besides your career. You can really get lost in it. I am definitely OCD, like most of us who are creryn krueger mekashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02672514752214428050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3391099790138884961.post-50362987163523912252010-12-05T17:08:00.001-08:002010-12-05T17:08:39.975-08:00Testing to see if this works! Sending texts to my blog from my phone!eryn krueger mekashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02672514752214428050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3391099790138884961.post-983889793441507322010-12-05T14:45:00.000-08:002010-12-05T14:45:37.823-08:00Ooh! Something Shiny!Hi Everyone-Just got inspired to start blogging about something I still love doing-MAKEUP! I'm right smackdab in the middle of a big episode of department heading Glee and I have finally realized that I have sporadic attention to most things in my life, including makeup. Oh yes, I get the job done and it always looks good, but I'm never going to be department heading those shows that you get 6 hours to do a prosthetic makeup. 2 hours yes, 6 no. Jane Lynch told me the other day, "Eryn, you are a great slapper-onner!" it's definitely a compliment, because she is particular and can't stand sitting in the chair longer than about 15 minutes, but unfortunately I never really get those jobs that I get to obsessively refine my techinique. I think it does lend to producers being happy that we get 15-20 actors through our trailer in under 2 hours and that I know what will and won't be showing on camera, but man! sometimes I liken my husband and brother-in-law(the super talents Mike Mekash and Christien Tinsley) to Rembrandts, where I am Tom Sawyer, getting everyone to help slap it on.<br />
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Probably twice a day, I get texts or emails asking how-to questions in regards to makeup. I always take time to answer and help, because honestly, very few people helped me when I got started almost 25(!!!!) years ago. So I will be posting my questions/answers here and hopefully it will help more artists that way.<br />
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Best-Eryn Krueger Mekasheryn krueger mekashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02672514752214428050noreply@blogger.com0