Artist Spotlight: Nova Kaplan Finding True Beauty in Life and Work

Beauty

March 7, 2022

Frankie Sanderson

Nova Kaplan, celebrity makeup artist, sits with me to spill some tea.  A busy girl on the go beautifying Hollywood’s elite.  I was lucky to get some time to talk.  Let’s jump in...
What got you into the makeup game and who were your biggest makeup influences?
Fashion magazines like Vogue or Harpers Bazaar where ad campaigns were stunning!  Everything worked together to create this painting.  My parents are painters and it reminded me of that in another art form.  Everything working together to create this masterpiece.
Also, one of my best friends who also doubled as my roommate is a Drag Queen and she and all her friends taught me how to do makeup. I taught them how to paint canvas and they taught me how to paint my face. I’ve always been inspired by drag queens and trans women.
What does a day on the set look like for you and how did you get involved on the celebrity makeup artist circuit?
Over preparation. I make sure I have everything. 
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