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BYRD ~ Professional Make-up Artist

Change is in the air....

About Me

It's 2008 so I decided to change my profile. My name is Robyn (aka Byrd), I am originally from Cambria Heights, NY and am of Caribbean descent (Bahamians stand up!). I am a full time make-up artist and part-time writer./ As a make-up artist, much of my time is spent working on tv/dvd commentary, independent film and tv . I have also worked on PSAs, done make-up for celebs attending The Academy Awards, The Tree of Life Awards and countless movie premieres. Late last year I worked on a show called Spitfire set to air on Iamhiphop.com. Some celebrities I have worked on are Quincy Jones, Stephen Spielberg, Carl Lumbly, Michael Bay,Rachel Nichols, Iyanla Vanzant, Russ Parr, Sandra Crouch,Darrin Henson, Sharen Davis (costumer),Gina Torres, Claudia Jordan, Kellita Smith, Tamala Jones, Tavis Smiley, John Salley,MC Lyte and Spinderella just to name a few. I really enjoy doing character (cuts, bruises, burns, beards) make-up which is why I chose to concentrate on tv and film rather than print and fashion. I also love working on the everyday woman who doesn't fall for the media hype and recognizes her own beauty./ I write songs (and have been for a long while-see Winds of Change Music), late last year I completed my first novel (sending out query letters now-pray for a sister) and am currently working on a sequel.
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My Interests

My family and friends, child advocacy, volunteering, world peace, music,make-up, books,travel, stimulating conversation,outdoor activities (camping, hiking, bike riding), Spinning, Yoga (especially Bikram), Pilates, weight training, bowling...

I'd like to meet:

THELMA ALBURY, JESUS, OPRAH, NELSON MANDELAFilmmakers,Directors, Singers,Musicians, Producers (music and film),Clothing Designers, Photographers, models, Make-up Artists etc (you get the picture) -DRAMA FREE ONLY PLEASE!

Music:

IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER: Ledisi, Rachelle Ferrell, Kina, Adriana Evans, Pink,Yoli,Grenique, Regina Belle, Miki Howard,Beverly Knight, Brownstone, Whitney Houston,Jaguar Wright, Vivian Green, Beyonce,Mystic,Medusa, Bahamadia, Jean Gray, N'dambi,Dionne Farris, Conya Doss, Lalah, Hathaway,Meshell Ndegeocello, Biggie, Jay Z, Tupac,The Fugees, Rakim,Mystic,Salt N Pepa, Chaka Khan,Minnie Ripperton, Donna Summer, Phyllis Hyman, Luther Vandross, Anita Baker, Bill Withers,Goapele,Anthony Hamilton,Donny Hathaway, Janet,Yolanda Adams, Dixie Chicks, Fiona Apple, Whitney Houston, Lauryn Hill,Sweet Honey in the Rock, Tracey Chapman, Nina Simone, Sarah Vaughn, Cece Winans, Bebe Winans,Dietrick Haddon, Fred Hammond, Floetry, Donald Lawrence,Fantasia,The Roots, Common,Mary J. Blige,Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, N'Dea Davenport, Talib Qwali, Mos Def,Arrested Development,Alicia Keys,Lyfe Jennings,Sean Paul,Angie Stone,Lalah Hathaway,Johnathan Butler, Cassandra Wilson, Stephanie Mills,Roberta Flack, Natalie Cole, Tweet, Kathleen Battle, Carol King,Amel Larriuex, Sarah Devine. Raul Midon..the list goes on and on

Rachelle Ferrell - I can explain (live)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2uD_MUu55U

Ms. Ferrell doing what she does

Movies:

Big fan of documentaries, independents, and foreign films

Television:

24, Grey's Anatomy, Criminal Minds, Ugly Betty, Law & Order, The Wire, Heroes,ANTM...

Books:

The Bible and way too many others to mention.

Heroes:

Jesus, Eugenia D. Hill (my grandmother) and everyone who got up and dusted themselves off when adversity knocked them down.

My Blog

The Things We Take For Granted...

Living in LA, I think I take the privilege of good weather for granted. I have even found myself complaining about the sun at times (hoping for the opportunity to wear a sweater or jacket during the d...
Posted by BYRD ~ Professional Make-up Artist on Wed, 13 Feb 2008 10:19:00 PST