June 28, 2016

Meet DTLA Makeup Artist: Dawn Brocco

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Today we’d like to introduce you to Dawn Brocco.

Being a quick learner, Dawn started off on her own and has managed to work for a large number of coveted names as the lead makeup artist. She has a deep concern for the environment and makes her effort to stay as eco-friendly as possible. Check out the edited excerpts of our interview with Dawn below.

Dawn, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?

I began my career in Los Angeles assisting renowned makeup artist Gucci Westman. Eventually, I gained representation as a lead make-up artist where I worked in Print, Advertising, music videos and commercials. My work has been featured in Glamour, Marie Claire, and Vanity Fair as well as working with fashion brands such as Max Studios, Ralph Lauren, and Bloomingdales. My make-up kit is cruelty-free and Eco-conscious. Currently, I divide my time between Los Angeles and New York and am repped by Next Management NY.

Has it been a smooth road?

Navigating a career is never easy. There were a few years where opportunities were few and far between. Which led to my portfolio getting stale (which of course leads to less opportunities). This was a crossroads for sure. I had to decide to change careers paths or dig in deeper and create my own opportunities. I chose the latter. I put together test shoots that highlighted the kind of make-up that I wanted to be doing. This resulted in not only rejuvenating my portfolio but getting representation by one the industries top management companies.

What are your plans for the future?
My long term goal is to open up an Eco-Friendly/ Cruelty-free apothecary. In the short term, I just want to continue to work on fun/ creative projects and travel as much as possible.

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