Special effects make-up artists spend hours developing a person into the desired finished product. They often work with prosthetics and can spend several hours tediously creating the perfect illusion. Theatrical make-up artists work with directors to bring their vision for the actor to reality. Professional and well established make-up artists can also serve as columnists or editors for beauty and style magazines. They may serve as experts on panels and write books and have their own blogs on the subject of make-up application. Some make-up artists collaborate with cosmetic companies to develop products, and may even create their own line of cosmetics.
