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About Diana

My name is Diana Tenes and I am a professional make-up artist, wardrobe stylist and facepainter based out of Vallejo, California. I have worked in a wide range of industries and mediums including corporate videos, advertisements, tv shows, feature films, independent films, fashion shows, live publicity events, photoshoots, live performances, as well as private events such as weddings, proms, quinceneras, and children's birthday parties. I can work with traditional make-up, special fx, prosthetics, water-soluble face and body paints, and alcohol-based inks for temporary tattoos.

Education

• Licensed Esthetician State of California, Deloux School of Cosmetology


• B.A. in Art: Conceptual Design/Performance Art, San Francisco State University


• A.A. in Fashion Design, Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising
  Excellence in Fashion Design Award

Training:

• Last Looks Make-up Academy: Certificate in Trauma Injury Make-up and Airbrush Make-up
• Make Up For Ever Pro: Facial Contour Class
• MAC Pro: Face Art and Fantasy Make-up
• Worked and Trained with Laura Mercier
• Worked and Trained with Curtis Phelps, Cynde Watson of Bobbi Brown
• Freelance Make-up Artist for Bobbi Brown, Laura Mercier, MAC, Bloom, Prescriptives, Becca
• Sponsored by M.A.C, Ben Nye, Make Up For Ever, Kryolan for Film/Television Projects
• Face and Body Art International Convention: Face and Body Art Instruction

Awards and Honors:

• I. Peri/Black Filmakers Hall of Fame Award for Outstanding Designer of the Bay Area
• Fashion Institute of Los Angeles- Peacock Award for Excellence in Fashion Design
• Face Painting Grant From East Bay Institute for the Arts

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