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.
Articles by this AuthorVINTAGE 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
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