Dan Phillips, owner of DP Studios, studied directly under Oscar winning Effects and makeup artist, Dick Smith. After his internship, Dan graduated from JLS Fashion Makeup School. As a MUA for over 15 years, working in film, stills, television, and every conceivable special event project. Dan has become the most sought after MUA in the state.   D.P. Makeup Studio St. Clair Shores Dan Phillips, a 15 year auto industry veteran who survived a previous layoff at Chrysler Corp., took a buyout from Mopar Auto Parts in May 2008, just after the film incentives passed Having studied makeup for several years, he was able to land a gig on two projects last year, and opened his D.P. Studios in November. Dan Teaches 10 students at a time and also serves as an instructor at the newly launched Center for Film Studies, located in Madison Heights. Phillips says, "I saw the writing on the wall when they offered the first set of buyouts, and people thought we were nuts to take it. I knew I wanted to do this full-time and it all seems to be working out."

 

DANIEL PHILLIPS
MAKE-UP ARTIST/SPECIAL MAKE-UP EFFECTS ARTIST

Daniel Phillips
25402 HARPER AVE.
ST. CLAIR SHORES, MICHIGAN. 48081

(586)873-8216
Dannyflips13@comcast.net
www.dpmakeupstudio.com

I have worked in the make-up field for 20+ years and I am very dedicated to my craft. I pride myself in always being on time and giving 100% to every project with which I am involved.

 

WORK HISTORY/EXPERIENCE:

Special Effects Makeup artist Restitution 2010
Department Head Makeup Artist  Noodle and Doodle 2010
Department Head Makeup Artist and Special Makeup Effects   A Return To The Hiding Place 2010
Additional Makeup Artist Reel Steel 2010

• Key make-up artist on feature CRAVE-2009
• Make-up artist on the feature Alleged-2009
• Special Effects Artist for the WINNING  short for the  Detroit 48 hour film festival 2009
• Special Effects make-up Artist for feature John-The Revalator 2009
• Make-up consultant for feature: Save the Arthouse 2008
• Key make-up artist and Key special effects artist on the New Castle feature INTENT 2008
• Key Make-up Artist and Key special Make-up Effects artist for Cemetery Precients video short
• Make-up artist on children’s television show “Come  On Over” based out of Grand Rapids MI.              2008 www.comeonover.com
• Responsible for Gothic Bride Make-up for video  www.vimeo.com/1273246
• Participated in The Detroit/Windsor International Film Festival 48 hour film challenge as head             make-up effects artist for short film “Gasman
• Worked on many short low budget straight to videos based out of Detroit. (title: Country Meadows Series) Responsible for all make-up and all special effects
• General Motors Industrial Video: Responsible for all straight make-up and also responsible for all foam latex appliance work recreating the Frankenstein Monster
• Tiffany Awards: Responsible for makeup of specific models
• Numerous Fashion Photography shoots
• Wind in the Willows play at Macomb Community College: Head makeup artist responsible for all foam latex appliance work including theatrical makeup

MAKE-UP ARTIST FOR PRIVATE CLIENTS (weddings, costume parties, special events)
Some of Dans past clients include:

• Ron Perlman-   Hellboy, Sons Of Anarchy
• Edward  Ferlong- Terminator 2
• Faye Dunaway-  Mommy  Dearest.
• Eric Roberts- INTENT , Pope Of Greenwich Village
• Brett  Rice- INTENT, Remember The Titans
• Mindy Sterling-COME ON OVER, The Grinch That Stole Christmas
• Vicky Lewis-COME ON OVER- News Radio
• Ruth Buzzie- COME ON OVER – Laugh In  

EDUCATION: (Language- English)

• JLS Makeup School  Melrose Ave.  Los Angeles CA)
• Trained under the guidance of  Oscar winning makeup artist Dick Smith

OWNER AND OPERATOR
D.P. MAKE-UP STUDIO LLC
25402 HARPER RD.
ST.CLAIR SHORES MI 48081

PROVIDE MAKE-UP TRAINING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS

• BASIC SPECIAL MAKE-UP EFFECTS
• BASIC FASHION BEAUTY MAKE-UP
• AIRBRUSH FASHION BEAUTY SEMINAR

 

See Dans Phillips Live Interview on ABC News with Caroline Clifford

in our video Section by clicking the picture below