Behind The Eyes - Enhancing Eye Makeup Techniques They say the eyes are the windows to our soul. We take a personal inventory of our lives, go inside ourselves and work on the internal essence of our being - but don't forget about your curbside appeal! When our spirits sore, the inner beauty that expresses itself visually through us is untouchable. Originally published B Magazine, November 2007.

Balancing Beauty - Makeup Tips from Rob Closs A young girl cashed me out the other day wearing so much eyeliner I thought she was a quarterback. I was going to tackle her, get her in a half nelson and buff her eyes down, but then she gave me my croissant and I became distracted. I'm not suggesting one has to be over zealous in front of the mirror at 5 thirty in the morning, but life is a balancing act, and so is beauty! Originally published B Magazine, October 2007.

The School of Professional Makeup Partners with Wal-Mart, Proctor & Gamble for New Makeup Promotion After choosing the right makeup school, one of the biggest challenges facing aspiring makeup artists is how to gain valuable industry experience. The old adage "practice makes perfect" is especially applicable to those in the makeup arts. A good makeup school will offer it's students fieldwork opportunities for exactly this reason, which is why The School of Professional Makeup leapt at the chance to work with some big players in the cosmetic industry.

Airbrush Makeup- The Evolution of Beauty What ever happened to Fay Wray? We've lost her in the tunnels of time, but the new starlet captured in these beastly arms is just as gorgeous as Wray ever was- and we've done it all with a little bit of air! Sounds light? You're right! Airbrushing! The flawless coverage and natural translucency that airbrush makeup offers is a huge step in the evolution of makeup art. Originally published Due North Magazine, March, 2007.

Gauging Beauty with Robert Gage Rob chats with Society Hair Stylist Robert Gage: "I never had the pleasure of meeting Andy Warhol, or Truman Capote, but I think I understand their creative way of thinking a little more after being completely engaged with hair stylist, Robert Gage." Originally published Due North Magazine, January, 2007.

Now She's Rockin! A Beauty Makeover Dawn Skinner, from 94.5 The Bull a.k.a The Cougar... just got tame! Rob's mission was to do a beauty makeover, and provide Dawn with some usable fashion advice and beauty tips. Dawn immediately set the tone for the rest of the day - fun, fun, fun, and more fun! Originally published Due North Magazine, November, 2006.

A Halloween Makeover- The Making of Freddy Krueger What lies in Granny’s “Crypt”-ic Cupboard? This Halloween makeup idea is for those who love the horror of HELL-oween. If you are nifty enough, Granny's goodies could turn you into this! Originally published Due North Magazine, October, 2006.

Word on The Wire with the Original Designer Guys Rob caught up with Steven Sabados and Chris Hyndman, the original Designer Guys, in the midst of their insanely busy schedule. In between two shows and other confidential projects in bloom, the boys discuss their take on style, beauty, and how it all started, over the long distance wire. Originally published Due North Magazine, July, 2006.

Making It In The Beauty Industry Metro News profiled Rob Closs, Founder and Managing Director of The School of Professional Makeup. Unhappy with makeup schools in Canada, Rob discusses his reasons for opening the school. Rob also gives some great makeup tips. Originally published in Metro News, November, 2005.

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