Sean Conklin

Sean Conklin is Make-Up Designory’s Los Angeles Lead Make-Up Artist and a freelance make-up artist. He began his make-up career studying theatre at Mira Costa College and graduated from MUD’s Master Make-Up Program, Studio Hairstyling Course, and Airbrush Course. Mr. Conklin’s professional credits include numerous WB spots (Where L.A. Lives), HGTV spots (Selling L.A.), MTV’s Next, TV Land’s She’s Got the Look, and various infomercials and feature films. He has worked with numerous entertainment personalities including Marcia Cross, Jason Alexander, Adam Arkin, Bill Mosely, Camryn Manheim, Jane Kaczmarek, Jason Priestly, Alanis Morissette, and Giovanni Ribisi. Mr. Conklin’s work has appeared in print publications such as Flaunt and Elle Magazines and the Lands’ End catalog, and he teaches regular seminars for Make-Up Designory. Sean is also a volunteer for the Beauty Bus Foundation which provides In Home Beauty Services to the terminally and chronically ill and their caregivers.

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VINTAGE MAKE-UP TUTORIAL: 1960’S TWIGGY
February 3, 2012

The Original Smoky Eye
January 23, 2012

VINTAGE MAKE-UP TUTORIAL: 1950’S MARILYN MONROE
January 20, 2012

Deep Brown Corrector
January 18, 2012

Tricks of the Trade
January 9, 2012

Holiday Make-up Tutorial: New Year’s Party Glam
December 20, 2011

Holiday Make-up Tutorial: All I Want For Christmas is the Beloved Look
December 8, 2011

The Ultimate Smoky Eye with Strip Lashes
November 23, 2011

MUD in Japan: The Katsura Beauty and Grand Prix
November 10, 2011

Medium to Darker Skin Tone Tips
November 8, 2011

The First MUD Loft Launches in Lodz, Poland
November 3, 2011

Halloween Make-up: Zombie
October 27, 2011

Halloween Make-up: Corpse Bride
October 25, 2011

Halloween Make-up: High Fashion Extraterrestrial
October 21, 2011

Halloween Make-up: Mauled LIttle Red Riding Hood
October 18, 2011

MUD Cosmetics in Turkey
October 11, 2011

Day to Night with the Fall Elements Collection
October 4, 2011

Get the Hottest Look for Homecoming
September 13, 2011

10 Steps to Complete a Professional Make-up Application
September 6, 2011

Cream or Powder? Tips on Selecting the Right Product for You
September 1, 2011

Go Bold or Go Home: How to Create a Rockin’ Smoky Eye
August 25, 2011

Back to School Make-Up Basics for Teens
August 11, 2011

Day-to-Night Smoky Eye with 4 Colors
July 26, 2011

5-Minute Make-up Tips For the Woman on the Go
July 19, 2011

MUD Participates in the Burbank “Party of the Century”!
July 12, 2011

The Hot Smoky Bronzed Eye
June 28, 2011

Three Essential Uses for the #510 Duster Brush
June 21, 2011

Create a Simple and Natural Lip Color With Shine
June 16, 2011

Bridal/Special Occasion Make-up
June 14, 2011

Eye Color Tips
June 9, 2011

How to Create a Day-to-Evening Look for Summer
June 8, 2011

How To Get Groomed and Gorgeous Brows
June 2, 2011

Brow Tips
May 26, 2011

How to Create a Royal-Inspired Bridal Make-up Look
May 17, 2011

Japanese Pop Make-up: Ayumi Hamasaki
May 9, 2011

MUD and Bellus Academy
April 26, 2011

How to Create an Easter-Inspired Smoky Eye
April 21, 2011

MUD at the ABA TRADE SHOW in WINNIPEG, CANADA
April 21, 2011

Bridal Make-up Workshop
April 15, 2011

THE MAKE-UP ARTISTRY COMPETITION AT IMATS NEW YORK 2011
March 28, 2011

MUD Welcomes Back Students From Katsura College
March 25, 2011

Spring Make-up Tutorial (Part 2): Evening Look with Warm & Cool Color Palettes
March 24, 2011

MUD Welcomes our Neighbors to the North, Salon Centre!
March 15, 2011

Spring Make-up Tutorial (Part 1): Daytime Look with Warm & Cool Color Palettes
March 8, 2011

Spring/Summer Trends: Gentle Pastels and Vivid Shades
March 1, 2011

MUD Attends the First Annual Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles Volunteer Conference
February 15, 2011

A Natural Smoky Eye Look for Daytime
January 25, 2011

Old Hollywood Glam Make-Up: Katherine Hepburn
January 11, 2011

Create Your Own Winter Wonderland Look for New Year’s Eve
December 27, 2010

Zombie Make-up for Halloween
October 28, 2010

An Exclusive Interview with Eryn Krueger Makesh, Make-up Artist for Glee
September 21, 2010

Make-up for African American Skin: How to Get Sade’s Look from Ebony Magazine
August 17, 2010

Teen Choice Awards Make-Up
August 12, 2010

Back to School Make-up: from the Basics to Special Occasions
August 10, 2010

How to Get Rihanna’s Make-up Looks from the “Hard” Video
August 5, 2010

A Smoky Eye for Any Mood
July 27, 2010

Create Your Own Twilight Eclipse Vampire Make-up Look: Edward Cullen/Robert Pattinson
June 17, 2010

Sex and the City 2 Make-up
June 3, 2010

Make-up for Latina Skin: How to Create a Telenovela Look
May 25, 2010

Sun-Kissed Glamour for Summer Part 2: How to Create an Evening “Resort Chic” Look
May 18, 2010

Sun-Kissed Glamour for Summer Part 1: How to Create a Daytime “Beach Babe” Look
May 18, 2010

Viewers’ Request: You Choose Our Next How-To Tutorial!
May 6, 2010

How To Defy Gravity and Create a Gorgeous Mature Make-up Look
May 4, 2010

Make-up Looks and Tips from the 67th Golden Globes
January 20, 2010

Natural Beauty Make-Up Basics Part 5: How to Apply Cheek Color, Lip Liner, Lipstick, and Lip Gloss
December 21, 2009

Natural Beauty Make-Up Basics Part 4: How to Apply Eye Shadow and Eyeliner
December 17, 2009

Natural Beauty Make-Up Basics Part 3: How to Set Foundation Using Loose Powder
December 15, 2009

Natural Beauty Make-Up Basics Part 2: How to Base Match and Apply Foundation
December 10, 2009

Natural Beauty Make-Up Basics Part 1: How to Prepare the Face for Make-Up
December 8, 2009

Holiday Make-up Trends: How to Create an Easy Casual Daytime or Chic Evening Look
December 2, 2009

Create Your Own Twilight New Moon Make-up Look
November 17, 2009