Imats 2014 Los Angeles

We are excited to share with you photos from Imats 2014 Los Angeles. Most of the photos are taken from  Saturday when Battle of the Brushes - Beauty/ Fantasy competition was happening. We will add  more photos later!

Agne Skaringa was one of the finalist for the contest  . She represented Cinema Makeup School in Los Angeles. She is from Kaunas, Lithuania.

Agne had an amazing mentor, makeup legend - Leonard Engelman .

Contest theme was Art Through the Ages.

Agne created Chinese dragon dragon look.  Paintings, mosaics, sculptures and other type of art portraying  dragons appeared in a lot of civilizations. Historically, the dragon was the symbol of the Emperor of China.

This look was achieved by  five very talented women:

Agne Skaringa (Beauty Affair)- makeup and hair

Maja Malnar -model, actress

Sylva Welch ( Bubbles and Frown )- wings designer

Elena Darvich ( H H Fashions) - dress designer

Fariha Ali (Nail Job) - nail artist

Here are some photos of behind the scene. Enjoy!

Michael Key and his team selecting finalist for Imats 2014 Battle of the Brushes . Beauty/Fantasy contest 2014

Theme is announced ! Art Through the Ages

Finalists of the competition

Nelly Recchia for Cinema Makeup SchoolLeonard Engelman for Cinema Makeup School

Dragon look by Agne Skaringa

Model : Maja Malnar

Geisha by Claire Piao

byCristian Buca Model: Hailey Parker

Third place winner Akiko Yamakawa at the bottom of the right side ( Geisha look)

Second place winner Cristian Buca

Congratulations to first place winner Grete Pfleger !

Makeup by Tuesday Coren. Model Alexandra Mathews

Photos are taken from internet. Most of them are by Eric Anderson

Agne Skaringa is one of the finalist for Ve Neill Scholarship

As a finalist, Agne will receive a $1,000 scholarship toward tuition for any class at CMS. Agne- "It is an honor that my work has been viewed by Ve Neil, Leonard Engelman , Mike Spatola and others. I am very excited to be chosen one of five most talented young makeup artist form all the world. Thank you so much for this opportunity and scholarship ! :*) I love Cinema Makeup School !

This Saturday I am going to compete in IMATS "Battle of the Brushes" competition. Wish me good luck! I am looking forward to show you my new creation ! Warmly, Agne"