I cannot believe what has happend since my last post! I have worked on so many jobs that I am so proud of! I wanted to share a video of one of the super fun Commericals I did with Pitch 5 Productions for Total Wine and More. Makeup, Hair and Men's Grooming by me, assisted by Michelle Adams. Make sure to read below for another announcement! I have had so many additions to my website for Advertising, Commercial and Print. Be sure to check out the updates here: www.jessipagel.com Announcement....Aaaand, I got hitched!!!! I am now married to my love Mason Stanford and I am a proud stepmom of 3 dudesters! Can you believe it!!!! We met on a dating site and BOOM, we knew were meant to be! We eloped last November in Bella Vista, AK and then again with my family present in the outskirst of Las Vegas, NV in December! Sharing a few photos that I just adore. Here's to more memories in work and my personal life! Cannot wait to share more with y'all.
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Since I have been on a job hiatus as of the beginning of March, I have been figuring out what to do for work, (until I can resume working in a physical capacity). Then the idea came to me! I am constantly asked for private makeup lessons. Now, with the ease of online video chats and face time phone calls, I am offering private one-on-one virtual makeup classes. Check out the details below. Also, if there is an idea about a topic you have, please forward them to me and I will make it happen, (for all people, including men). I just booked my 3rd makeup full face tutorial today! Super excited to be offering this! Special offers: Phone or Online Video Call: - Makeup Drawer Purge & Suggestions (30 - 45 min) - Eye Makeup Tutorial (45 - 60 min) - Full Face Tutorial (1 - 1.5 hrs) - Full Face Tutorial - 2 looks (2.5 hrs) - GROUP CLASS with your ladies! Max 4 (2.5 hrs) In Person Makeup Tutorial (2 hrs) Video Appointments can be made via face time telephone, zoom, or Facebook messenger video chat. All other in person appointments can be scheduled at a later date, when shelter in place is lifted. *all appointments include: - free 20 minute video follow up call - discount available on all future appointments before December 2020 Presenting The Ice Age Jewelry and Crowned Collection, hand-forged and designed by Kristi Ruthless of FoxTrot. Using Quartz, Moonstone, Druzies, and select Opals she created this collection from her heart, soul and spirit. Each new turn of the seasons, brings exciting new pieces. Knowing these collections are limited, this was a special collaboration with the entire crew to bring you a beautifully visual example of Kristi's work and dedication to her craft. Credits: with @ instagram handles Photographer: Ainsley Joseph @ainsleyj1974 Jewelry Design: Kristi Ruthless / FoxTrot @foxtrotatx Model: Rossi @iam_kitcat Wardrobe: Shelley Riley @shellstyling with wardrobe from: Lillian Mae Bridal @lillianmaebridal MeowMod Vintage @meowmodvintage Olio Collection @oliocollection Makeup/Hair: Jessi Pagel While planning creative photo projects and trying to knock out some personal 2019 resolutions, I am trying to be consistent with blog posts and share more awesome moments from my career, as well as showcase amazing crew that I am fortunate to work with. And on that note, let's kick ass in 2019! This year is going to be amazing, so excited to see what makeup and hair jobs I get to do this year! Let's book already! Last April, I worked on a commercial with Originator Studios for Blytzpay. A really cool app to easily pay your bills online. In this commercial I got to transform the lead singer, Corey of Croy and the Boys from a hipster- esque and overwhelmed bar owner into a rockin' winning at life bar owner. You might also recognize the band members of Black Heart Saints, (who were also transformed) from a geek-like band into a rockin' sax playing heavy metal band. I cannot begin to tell you how much fun I had on this job. From creating the characters with Derek to applying the makeup and hair changes. Watching the finished product makes me giggle still, it was so much fun. Love the crew at Originator Studios, always a pleasure to be trusted on commercials! It was released in November, and I am so proud to share! Location: Spiderhouse Ballroom Director: Derek Gildersleeve 1st AD: Willie Rockefeller DP: Andrew Scott Baird Production: Kari Burke 1st AC: Jacob Berardi Gaffer: Ben Oliver Key Grip: Drake Howard Sound: Richard Hamilton DIT: Matt Pearson Prod Design: Matt Dayton Assist MUAH: Kate Kubala Key MUAH: Jessi Pagel The Iron Orchard is listed as one of the top 10 films by Austin Monthly, at this year's Austin Film Festival! I finally get to see all the hard work we put into this film. There are 2 dates this film is screening, October 27 at Galaxy Highland, and October 30th at the Paramount. Both nights will be epic! Austin Film Festival schedule - AFF Schedule. And, I have finally added behind the scenes photos from the feature film to my website. Enjoy! I have been working hard this year on lifestyle campaigns, beauty and corporate photo shoots as well as commercials. Check out the link below to see more additions to my website! Don't forget to take a peek at video snippets of music videos and commercial work.
Last summer, I had the opportunity to work on a Feature Film as the Makeup Department Head. It was a period film, based on a book called "The Iron Orchard" published in 1966. The story was set in the late 1920's to the 1950's. Having a hefty cast of men and women that spanned the 30 year time frame, I knew it was going to be an exciting challenge. We filmed during the month of June mostly in Big Spring TX, with some dates in Midland and Austin, TX.
Taking on a film set in this time period, with this amount of talent and a small crew was a life, as well as a career changing experience. I was responsible for designing looks with the Director - Ty Roberts as well as coordinating with the Hair Department Head - Ashley Rihel, Wardrobe Designer - Juliana Hoffpauir, and at times the Art Designer and Practical Effects Designer. As I type "looks" mind you, this includes beauty, spfx, dirt, creating crude oil, synthetic sweat mixed with natural sweat, making sure the talent is properly protected from sun and wind, and dealing with slight aging. Because we were filming 80% of the movie outdoors, that meant their skin has the opportunity to become more dry or oily. All of those details need to be recorded into a continuity bible, (books) with descriptions, photos, drawings and product listings. Having a second pair of hands as my Key Makeup Artist - Cassie Cole, made it a lot easier to handle, but we could have used more help, (this is a common indie film occurrence). You may be thinking, this all sounds like a lot of work. Why would you take on this challenge in West Texas with the summer heat indexing at 118 degrees at some locations? Well, I love a challenge, and I have been collecting vintage makeup for 22 years now, including beauty advertising. I am a makeup geek and a vintage beauty lover. I was so excited to rock this movie. Then we began to create a beautiful film. So much happened in the next 5 weeks, a book is needed to tell the stories of just awesome, fun, stressful and life-changing things that happened, but I digress. I walked away from this movie the proudest I have ever been of all of projects. I hope you enjoy the trailer. I haven't had the opportunity to watch the film yet, it has only screened at the Dallas International Film Festival earlier this year. Hopefully y'all can watch for it this winter! I want to thank the entire cast and crew, for making this experience so rich and so memorable. Especially the late night Karaoke singing, (until we got kicked out) every weekend we were off work. I still have some blackmail videos stashed away, teehee. Check out our IMDB listing, because without them, this film would not be possible. THE IRON ORCHARD I also want to thank my awesome makeup/skin care sponsors that helped us with our product needs: Make Up For Ever W3LL PEOPLE Smashbox Besame Cosmetics Supergoop! AGS Brands Mad Hippie Glossier I have been busy planning and executing shoots with some amazing photographers, models and wardrobe stylists this year! I am so grateful for my uber talented friends and colleagues! Instead of the normal addition to my portfolios, I added an album for the newest releases of my makeup and hair work. Here is a peek at a few favorite images. To see the entire set, jump to my portfolio website. Thanks to the teams; Todd White, Rossi Saenz, Robin Huneycutt, Ainsley Joseph, Emma, Hannah, Mandi Summers and Shelley Riley! Enjoy everyone.
Each New Year's Day, my Texan grandma Lynette made us eat one Black Eyed Pea each for each year we had been alive, for luck and properity for the new year. I couldn't stand the way they tasted. So, as an adult I searched for different recipies, to not only continue the tradition, but to enjoy it as well. I found the Hoppin' John Stew recipie from IbelieveIcanfry.com. Along with my family tradition, this adds even more yummy goodness for prosperity and luck. Happy New Year everyone! Traditionally, in the South, you HAVE to eat pork, black-eyed peas and collard greens for a good year. The peas (which are actually technically a bean) represent coins, and the collard greens represent paper money. Cornbread always appears with beans & greens, and is often said to represent gold." I like to prepare my black-eyed peas and collard greens just before bed on New Years Eve; I use a large slow cooker, adding smoked sausage as my pork. Nothing beats waking up on New Years Day to a house smelling of collards and peas, and having a hearty meal ready to serve. Slow-Cooker Black-Eyed Peas & Collard Greens Ingredients: 1 lb dried black-eyed peas 1 large bunch collard greens, trimmed and cut into pieces 1 small onion, diced 2 stalks celery, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 lb smoked sausage, cut into rounds 4 cups (1 quart) chicken broth 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel) 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper First and foremost, sort and soak your black-eyed peas. Since I'm using a large slow cooker with a removable crock, I soak my peas in it. Just cover the peas with several inches of cold water, and let soak 8 hours or more. Since I prepare this meal just before bed, I soak my peas for 8 hours prior to cooking. . Use a 6-quart or larger slow cooker. If you do not have a large slow cooker, simply reduce the recipe. After soaking, drain and rinse the peas and return them to the slow cooker. Prepare your onion, celery and bell pepper; add to the slow cooker. Slice your smoked sausage into rounds and add it to the slow cooker. If you don't want to use smoked sausage, you can substitute a ham hock, leftover Christmas ham, or even a ham steak, cut into pieces. (I use Jalapeno Cheddar Sausage, it's amazing) Next, add the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, salt and pepper. It may seem there is not much room left for the collards! Trim your collard greens; remove the thick stem from the center, and cut the greens into squares. Wash, drain and add to the slow cooker; these will wilt down considerably when cooking, so don't worry about the slow cooker being filled to the brim. (Do NOT put the stems in the garbage disposal. Trust me on this one). Cover the slow cooker and set the timer (if your slow cooker has one) to LOW for 8-12 hours. I find that 10 hours is just the right amount of time to cook everything without it becoming mushy. Once cooked, the peas and greens can be kept warm in the slow cooker all day. If desired, you can serve this (and the pot likker) over cooked rice. I prefer a simple skillet cornbread instead. As a creative makeup artist since 1999, I have had the pleasure of working on some very artistic projects. Some being my own art direction, and some visions coming from stylists, photographer, models and brands. Late in 2016 I was so fortunate to be able to work with Robin, the owner and creator of Magnolia Pearl, a beautiful and fashion clothing store based out of Fredericksburg, TX.
Robin's vision along with her designs were immaculate. The hair styling and sculpting I was able to do along with the makeup was so invigorating. I cannot express how exciting this job was. I am so thankful I got to be a part of this collection. Enjoy the photos. Makeup and Hair by Jessi Pagel Diaz, assisted by Ashely Watson-Rihel. Models, Callisto, Eugenia and Inna. During the last weekend of Austin's ACL Music Festival, Other Voices came to Austin to film a 4 day music show. I was fortunate to have been the lead makeup artist/hair stylist on this show! We had such an amazing time, with acts like Dale Watson, Wild Child and Cage the Elephant.
Other Voices had three hosts; Alejandro, Austin's local musician "Shakey Graves", MayKay from Ireland, (and the band Fight Like Apes) and Huw Stephens, a welsh radio presenter currently on BBC Radio 1 and Radio Cymru. During the day, they interviewed the musical acts around some Austin hang outs, favorite food spots and bars. Then in the evening, Other Voices created a MAGICAL space where the various acts preformed for a select 30-50 people at Arlyn Studios. It was SUCH an amazing show to be a part of. The crew from the Emerald Aisle were so splendid and very hard working. I'm so glad I got to experience the show. There have already been a number of news articles about the show filmed in Austin, TX. I really am super excited to see the end result. Other Voice's Austin will release early next year on Ireland's channel RTE2. I have to find an app so that I can watch too. Be sure to look them up on their site www.othervoices.ie They will be uploading snippets from performances. In the meantime, here are some photos you can enjoy by Rich Gilligan. Makeup and Hair by Jessi Pagel Diaz. |
Jessi Pagel is a makeup and hair artist working in commercial, lifestyle, corporate, editorial, tv and live events. This blog has everything from how-to's to the adventures of her life and works in progress.
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