1. The artists you started with
You’ll come across a few individuals who started at the same time as you and that you share the same goals with, to become a Makeup Artist. In this industry, you never know where someone will end up. Some will become successful, some will stay at the same place, and some will quit. These individuals are important because you are all going through the same struggles and can help each other along the way.
2. The artist that will become your mentor
There doesn’t have to be an official interview for someone to become your mentor. A mentor is someone that wants you to succeed in the long run, and helps you avoid mistakes that he or she already made so you don’t have to go through them, someone that is there to help you without any expectation. At first, you might not like this person’s feedbacks or not even see the positive in what they say. One day, you will look back and understand why they were the way they were and said the things they said. Your mentor will inspire you and you will continue to look up to them no matter where you are in your career.
3. The artists that never get satisfied
Throughout your career, you will encounter many artists with different personalities. Some will be kind, some will be mean, and some will never be satisfied no matter what you do. They might make you question yourself as an artist and if you’re even good enough to continue. One day, you will realize how important it is to cross path with these individuals because they give you perspectives and help you decide what kind of artist you want to be down the road.
4. The artists that want you to succeed
These are the people that genuinely want you to succeed, when you tell them you booked your first major gig, they want to celebrate with you and they always believe in you even when you don’t believe in yourself. Having someone that has faith in you even when you don’t can help you overcome the hard times in your career when you might not be motivated to keep pursuing this path. You want to surround yourself with these people from the beginning and hopefully one day you will be like them to other artists.
5. The artists that only show up when you succeed
People that come and go from time to time, but mostly appear when they see you are doing well or if they need something. These people are unavoidable and you will come across many of them throughout the years. It’s important to recognize this behavior at an early stage so you can take it into consideration.
In the end, every artist you run into throughout your career will play a huge role into shaping you into the artist you are. Anna the intern said this is too short as a conclusion, but I ain’t getting pay for this, so take it or leave it. Don’t worry if you find a lot of grammar error. That’s just the way I speak.
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