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2 • THE ARTISAN SUMMER 2025 There are several ways to look at what the word compromise really means. This is true when considering a majority of decisions and the way you conduct all aspects of your life. Everything from contracts and negotiations in business to personal relationships such as marriage and friendships all include compromise at certain times along the way. Collaboration is a great way to achieve compromise provided the balance is good and the benefits can outweigh any negatives and lead to a better result. This is true especially in the world of make-up and hair artistry. When working with different artists, producers, directors, cinematographers and the like, each person has their own vision and their own unique style. We all have to collaborate to get our film, television, or stage productions completed and along the way almost always have to adjust and or compromise for a myriad of reasons. Budget considerations are always the trickiest because we all want to have the best production and sometimes cannot get the money for what we have imagined. The other main reason is working for someone who has different ideas and wants you to create their vision. If you adjust the way you look at things or try something another way from what you have done over and over, it can refresh and restart creativity. For example, if you always use a specific hard black eyeliner and red lips on your talent which looks amazing and has worked for you for a long time, but the creatives want something different such as a softer look even if it goes against what you are used to, try and see their vision and compromise. Maybe use a soft black or dark brown and round the edges or use a red-muted stain instead of a lipstick. You still have your black liner and red lips, but the changes give you a muted softer look. As much of a challenge it is to change things up a bit, sometimes when a new product or technique or look is created, it can become a new way that you incorporate and actually prefer. The positive outcome by not digging in and being a bit flexible and open to change or implementing what the other person is asking for can help create lasting relationships and build a successful team. If both parties are willing to communicate to find compromise, one can build collaborations that last a lifetime. How many times have we worked with an actor, director, or even a team of make-up and hair artists who have such a great working relationship that they continue to do project after project with the same team. This does not happen because one person makes all the decisions but rather this happens because of the "collaboration" with all the parties involved. Here is something to keep in mind when you are fighting hard to not give in and are pretty steadfast with your idea. It is easy to be stubborn and want to stand your ground but if it's easy for one party, it is easy for the other as well. It is best to really listen carefully and think about how you can still get your preference but also consider how the collaborator can achieve their goals as well. Take a step back and look at the big picture and how you may get what you are asking for even if it means taking a different FROM THE PRESIDENT " Compromise is not about losing. It is about deciding that the other person has just as much right to be happy with the end result as you do." Managing Editor Adam Brandy Contributing Writers Karen Bartek Howard Berger Lawrence Davis Jorjee Douglass Claire Alexandra Doyle Cheryl Eckert Joel Harlow Jani Kleinbard Patrice K. Madrigal Krista Perry Vanessa Price Mike Smithson Julie Socash Kimberley Spiteri Miho Suzuki Johnny Villanueva Cindy Williams Melissa Yonkey Publisher IngleDodd Media Office Manager Linda Flores Mailing List Manager Linda Flores The Artisan is published quarterly by Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists, I.A.T.S.E. Local 706, 828 No. Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505 Phone (818) 295-3933 Fax (818) 295-3930 All editorial and photo submissions should be sent to email address: hllywdmkupartist@yahoo.com To update member information, email to: dispatch@ialocal706.org Advertising: IngleDodd Media (310) 207-4410 muahs@IngleDodd.com www.IngleDoddMedia.com Officers of I.A.T.S.E. Local 706 President Julie Socash Vice President Elena Arroy Recording Secretary Porshawna Mosely Secretary-Treasurer David Williams Sergeant-at-Arms Sherrita Cole Business Representative Cheryl Eckert Official Magazine of Hollywood Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists. Published in the Interest of ALL the Members of Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists I.A.T.S.E. Local 706 Continued on page 4