Sneak Peak.....

Check out this cool shot from the Kanye West / GLC video shoot "The Big Screen". Set in the 1940s, this was a very "Harlem Nights" style video! Stay tuned for the actual video and more pics coming soon...make up for both guys and the lead girls done by me:) See the lead girl below...

Click here for a look at the video...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRhRZ3fOg6s

Kissable Couture.......I can't get enough!

Visiting The Los Angeles Make Up Show today, I ran into my longtime friend, and celebrity make up artist, AJ Crimson. I have been using his Kissable Couture glosses on my clients for a while now, but this new shade he has out called "First Lady" is a must have!!! Surely something to blog about, I purchased several glosses today in support of the idea itself.

Working with clients like Estelle, Letoya Luckett, and Fergie, he has surely been keeping busy. A little over 2 years ago, he partnered up with his client/friend Keisha Nash Whitaker, wife of Forest Whitaker to make his dream a reality, and I couldn't be more proud of him:) Make sure you pick up a gloss soon, because they are a real treat. $22

Actor Ronreaco Lee.......up close and personal

I had the chance to do a very laid back photo shoot with actor, Ronreaco Lee. I'm sure most of you know him from the boyfriend on "Sister Sister" back in the day, or from Joan's younger boo on a few episodes of "Girlfriends". He recently played the role of Chuck in "Madea Goes to Jail", and he is staying busy. Catch him on "In The Motherhood", a TV series that premieres March 26th on ABC!


He is a really down-to-earth, southern dude from ATL, and we had such a fun time shooting.


Congrats to him and his recent engagement to his longtime girlfriend! He planned out everything perfectly, and I got all the details:) Ladies, there are still some men out there who believe in the real thing, and they go after it!




(photo credit quillardinc.com)

No news, is good news.....like the old saying goes!

Well, 3 months have passed since I last blogged, but I am happy to say that 2009 has started out well for the Jackson family...

Lollipop Artistry, Inc. has been making moves as a company. Partnering up with the clothing line "Cowgirl Heaven", providing the creative direction for their new campaign. This is one of the great shots by photographer Brittany Dixon.

Not to mention, providing the backstage beauty support to the fashion school, FIDM, as they shot their product commercial for the 2009 design graduates. To top it all off, during Grammy Awards week, Essence Magazine invited us out to provide make overs for an event sponsored by Toyota. Needless, to say we have been very busy!!

Making Grammy weekend extra exciting for me was doing make up for Grammy winner, Chrisette Michele, and Grammy nominee Janelle Monae.

Chrisette was dressed by the fabulous June Ambrose of Mode Squad, and she looked like a winner the entire night. What an amazing talent, congrats!

Janelle Monae is such a sweet spirit, and a pleasure to work with. She is even more cute and doll-like in person:) Congrats to her for her nomination! My clients are the truth...

Lollipop Artistry launches in Los Angeles...

Hey all, I haven't been blogging in a while because my fellow make up artist friend, Cc Moten, and I started a company called Lollipop Artistry for all you artists out there. We needed a creative outlet and a way to not be controlled by job after job, or agencies, or whatever keeps us waiting on that check, and at times compromising our talents. We are building an artist community and network for those fabulous people behind the scenes. If you are one of them, and even if you're not, please check it out!

www.lollipopartistry.blogspot.com

Stay tuned for more updates from me, and our website LollipopArtistry.com

Seeing your work published......always a blessing!

Hey everybody, The Sean John campaign I worked on a few months ago is finally here. Check your local Macy's to see the entire campaign for Winter/Holiday '08. I was so excited to see it, and don't forget to check out Terrance J (from 106 & Park), as a feature model! It was such an amazing shoot , the shot below was taken on the rooftop of the famous Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood. Way to go guys!
Also, pick up your copy of Vibe Magazine with our new President on the cover. Actress Sharon Leal struts her stuff as November's Vibe Vixen. Please go and check out her movie with the late Bernie Mac, "Soul Men", it's hilarious!

Nothing like living and working your dream......

SO.........it's been a while since I've blogged, but I have lots to share:)

Ok, so those of you who watch "The Bachelor" or "The Bachelorette" here is some news for you. Apparently, last season there was a guy on the show that everyone fell in love with named Jason who has a son. He was eliminated, but he is definitely not out of the race, because he is the bachelor this season.
I was able to get to meet some of his potential mates, when I did the make up and hair for the lucky ladies to look beautiful for the infamous "rose ceremony". It was very top secret, and I can't reveal anything about them until January, except they were some of the sweetest, most down to earth women ever! Stay tuned on ABC!

On October 22, 2008, Manuel and I did it again!! We successfully completed our 3rd Annual Artist Appreciation Night. This time we partnered with Art Share LA to raise money for the non-profit, and its various art programs. The night was filled with great music, great drinks, great food, and creative people.




Several expressions of artistic talent took place at the same time which included a live photoshoot with make-up art, live art on canvas, body art, body paint and a live band with DJ. This year’s featured artists included celebrity make-up artists' CC Moten and myself of Lollipop Artistry's. Fashion Stylist, Chris Jovan along with visual artists Jason Lee (Subrage Art), Nick Miller (The Gusz), Santiago Heredia (Roborganiz) and Michael Norice (Byn Customs). Fashion designers Tina Summers (Cowgirl Heaven), Cheryl Koo (The Other Duck), Kafka (Reset Couture), and of course Manuel Jackson (Ekqualyte). We also featured art from Louis (age 2) and Kane Vitale (age 3), their mother started an organization called Angelboy Art to help children with special needs express themselves through art. Her son Louis has a rare condition called arthrogryposis, and painting is a form of exercise for him. For more information about this organization visit www.angelboyart.org.



The night was definitely one to remember. We raised close to $500 in a matter of 3 hours, and everyone had a good time. Please check out the pictures below, and www.myspace.com/ekqaap for more information on how to be involved next year! Special thanks to Tiffani, Mahogany, Jamie, Sky, Bianca, Houstina, Chris Jovan, and Erica Sanae:) Also, much love to Glitterati Magazine, Honest Tea, and all the photographers who attended.

















Photo shoot for Fashionberry Magazine was a success on October 27, 2008. The designer Eva Davore had great pieces, and the model was fantastic. Shot by Naoe.....behind the scenes soon to come!