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Siwsan

(26,177 posts)
Fri Jul 22, 2016, 07:08 PM Jul 2016

Make-up artist who worked at the RNC: Paul Ryan wanted highlighter for his eyes (it gets better!)

Jodi Ernst needed concealer on her KNEES.

With the constant coverage of who stood at the podium at the Republican National Convention dominating the media this week, there was one spot at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland that earned considerably less attention, but still offered some surprising insight into members of the Republican party and Trump family — the make-up chair.

That's where Jason Kelly, the official make-up artist for the RNC, was applying foundation, bronzer, and even highlighter to the faces of nearly every single person who took the stage this week, including Paul Ryan and Donald Trump, Jr.

But despite his privileged spot at convention getting up-close-and-personal with some major names, Jason told Harper's Bazaar that politically, he doesn't support anyone — and he plans to vote for Hillary Clinton.

Jason, who is the owner of Cleveland-based J Kelly Face Art, was 'thrilled' to be asked to work at the GOP event this week, despite the fact that he won't be voting that way come November. But, he added, his political differences with the men and women he was making up never became an issue.

'Politics don't need to be discussed and, if they do come up, I can calm it down and just keep it light,' he said. 'I can steer the conversation more towards one that will end in shaking hands after. You can't let your feelings get involved in something like this or you'll never get hired again. Get in where you fit in and keep it light and do your job.'

So what did this job entail? Very long, very busy days. Jason said from Monday to Thursday, he worked at least 12 hours a day, making up at least 40 people with the help of his two assistants, Tamra Malone and Kristian Bailey-Gaines. Each appointment lasted 15 to 90 minutes.

As of Tuesday morning, he still hadn't worked on Donald Trump himself, his daughters Ivanka and Tiffany, or Melania, since they all turn up camera-ready.

more at:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-3703823/Preening-politicians-Make-artist-worked-RNC-spills-backstage-secrets-revealing-Paul-Ryan-wanted-highlight-eyes-plenty-foundation-face.html

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Make-up artist who worked at the RNC: Paul Ryan wanted highlighter for his eyes (it gets better!) (Original Post) Siwsan Jul 2016 OP
I hope he gets paid. Chemisse Jul 2016 #1
Poor guy. Join the long list of trump's servants. misterhighwasted Jul 2016 #2
I guess we'll never know - lol! Chemisse Jul 2016 #3
Excessive castrating would be my guess Blue Owl Jul 2016 #7
Makeup artists from both conventions will be able to tell tales pinboy3niner Jul 2016 #4
After looking them over... Mike Nelson Jul 2016 #5
I can't figure out why Trump doesn't dab something on those reverse raccoon eyes Siwsan Jul 2016 #13
K&R Jeffersons Ghost Jul 2016 #6
Ernst spotted with bread bags under eyes Blue Owl Jul 2016 #8
Sadly, she now has to go barefoot pinboy3niner Jul 2016 #10
Vanity, thy name is Paul Ryan. smirkymonkey Jul 2016 #9
Hey, now... pinboy3niner Jul 2016 #11
I often use a tad of makeup bigwillq Jul 2016 #12

Chemisse

(30,793 posts)
1. I hope he gets paid.
Fri Jul 22, 2016, 07:24 PM
Jul 2016

As we know, Trump is well known for stiffing people after services are rendered.

pinboy3niner

(53,339 posts)
4. Makeup artists from both conventions will be able to tell tales
Fri Jul 22, 2016, 07:41 PM
Jul 2016

If they have a weak grasp on the concept of ethics.

Mike Nelson

(9,903 posts)
5. After looking them over...
Fri Jul 22, 2016, 07:59 PM
Jul 2016

...I'd say Paul Ryan was his greatest achievement. Some of those Trumps have personal make-up/hair people. I can't imagine Mrs. Trump not having her own personal hair & make-up secretary. Singing actor Scott Baio looked the least good (trying to be polite) - but, I don't know what he usually looks like... so, maybe it was an improvement? Joni Ernst must have been doing a lot of praying. Most churches don't have cozy rugs for your knees, although they do make prayer pillows - maybe we could send her one? Generally, the speakers looked nice.

Siwsan

(26,177 posts)
13. I can't figure out why Trump doesn't dab something on those reverse raccoon eyes
Fri Jul 22, 2016, 08:56 PM
Jul 2016

It's obvious what is causing that ridiculous (lack of) coloration.

 

bigwillq

(72,790 posts)
12. I often use a tad of makeup
Fri Jul 22, 2016, 08:45 PM
Jul 2016

to cover up and conceal.
I have a touch of Rosacea on my cheeks, which I try to cover up.
Overall, I use some foundation, concealer and some powder, sometimes white loose, sometimes tinted.

Interesting story, though.

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