We had the good fortune of connecting with Brian Sipe and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Brian, is there something you can share with us that those outside of the industry might not be aware of?
People outside of the business have no idea how long the hours ARE…. and how boring it can be when you are on set.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I am a Specialty Makeup Artist. If someone looks old, beat up, or resembles an alien creature……that’s what I do. I can do the beauty stuff too, but I am nowhere near as good or as fast as so many others. So I stick to what I consider the fun stuff. I have been doing it now for about 30 years. It was a lot of long hours… 24/7 sometimes. But I still have a passion for this career, and it keeps me going.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
I know a couple of really good Sushi Spots. Everybody always seems to like to go to the beach. I don’t really hang out in the around town. I am working….or working on my skills.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
My parents get the biggest ShoutOut. Not only did they create me, but fostered a work ethic within me that embodies success.

I have been teaching and mentoring for the last 8 years or so, and I have received good lessons that I have passed on by Eric Thomas, and David Goggins.

Website: BrianSipe.com

Instagram: BrianSipeMakeup

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