Last year, I had a small part in helping James Glavan, Jim to people that know him, edit the 11th edition of the Richard Corson Stage Makeup textbook, also known as the “bible of stage makeup”. To anyone that’s ever taken a stage makeup class for the last 75+ years, you’ve probably been directed to this manual of makeup at some point, which made this opportunity super exciting. It was such an honor to be asked to help out on this book that so many people have learned from, including myself, but also because it will continue to be a staple of many makeup students to come. Originally published in 1942, this new 11th edition has had a major, major overhaul. Almost 1,600 colored photographs, every sections edited and brought up to date, and so many more topics covered. I helped with some of the makeup applications - prosthetics, female to male makeups, and animal makeups - but I really helped to edit the film section of the book, since that is where a lot of my expertise lies. Overall, the overhaul has been an incredible success (not a shocker, it’s a truly tremendous book).

With all of that said, there is one review that I’m really, really excited to share with you. It specifically mentions me in it……….alongside Matthew Mungle - one of the best special effect makeup artists that have ever lived and not to mention, an Academy award winner!!! I am just on cloud nine about the mention. I’ve worked my bum off for a really, really long time, and this is one of those “you made it” moments. It’s just so exciting.

Here is the link to the review, so you can see for yourself:

https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/hickmanbrady/tdt_2020fall/index.php#/p/48

Well, thanks for reading, and yay! I’m just so psyched! Life is good, and I’m just so grateful for it all.