Aspiring make-up artists from across the West of Scotland gathered at James Watt College in Greenock for a masterclass from a renowned industry professional. Paul Herrington, Head of Artistry at Bobbi Brown and make up artist to the stars, shared his tricks of the trade with students from James Watt College, Clydebank College ….
As one of the most in-demand make up artists in the industry, Paul works on runway shows and high profile events such as New York Fashion Week and Britain’s Next Top Model. Paul’s latest work was make-up for a red carpet event for Laura Trott, Olympic Gold Medallist.
Paul relayed his experiences and shared his insider tips, demonstrated the best techniques to use and advised the students on the latest trends in the industry. He was joined at the seminar by other members of the Bobbi Brown team from Glasgow Frasers.
Paul commented “I was more than happy to visit the make-up students and deliver a masterclass and question & answer session. I enjoy nurturing new talent; when I started in the industry 23 years ago I would have loved to have heard insights from industry professionals and stories that bring the industry to life. I was happy to share some of the highlights of my career, such as high profile events and celebrities I have worked with, as well as discuss parts of the job that can be more difficult in order to give them a balanced view of the industry.
“I hope I have inspired the students and given them some motivation to go forward in what is a very rewarding career. I have travelled all over the world and met so many interesting people. If you work hard, listen and learn, this job can take you absolutely anywhere.”
Morven Aikman, Curriculum Manager and Makeup Artistry Lecturer at James Watt College commented“This annual event is a highlight for our students and an excellent opportunity for them to listen to, ask questions and learn from someone who has worked at the top of the beauty industry for more than 20 years. We would like to thank Paul for taking time out of his busy schedule to deliver this motivational lecture and I know the students learned a lot from his live demonstrations.
“We were pleased to welcome students and staff from other colleges; we work very hard at collaborating with other centres and as good practice we link regularly throughout the year.
“Bobbi Brown is one of the most famous and high-quality brands in the world so we are proud of our close links and great relationships with them. Isobel Donald, one of our lecturers here at the college, is also a member of the Glasgow Bobbi Brown team so our students benefit from her excellent links and experience within the industry.
