We had the good fortune of connecting with Jilian Rose MUA and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Jilian Rose, can you share the most important lesson you’ve learned over the course of your career?
The most important lesson I have been taught through my journey in my artistic career has been “your comfort zone will kill you”. I have learned to step out of what I usually do and to try new techniques and approaches to things. As Bob Ross would say, there are definitely “happy accidents”. The best thing to do, not only in your career but your life as well, is to try new things. Sometimes the best products and projects come out of trial and error. Not being afraid to fail is key, there is always tomorrow to get back up and dust yourself off.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I am so grateful for where I am at today. I have been through some hardships, like most, throughout my journey. I have the absolute best support system around me. It was a lot of work to get where I am as an artist today, and I still learn more each and everyday. I have endured a lot of trial and error of my makeup projects. I have done a a lot of studying of ingredients and product knowledge of each product I apply on my clients, models and actors. As a licensed esthetician, it is very important for me to know what I am using on people and to give them advice. The tools I used to overcome the hardships was recognizing that failing is apart of life. Trying new things and techniques has taught me not only about me as an artist but as a person. My special effects and beauty makeup work make me incredibly happy and is extremely therapeutic for me. I’m so lucky to call it my job.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
I would definitely take them to Booty’s Wings, Burgers and Beer to eat, they have the best wings in Arizona. I would definitely take them to a show at the Arizona Opera where I have been doing some makeups for, they have the most incredible productions. One of my favorite places to go out here is the Wildlife World zoo, it’s the most magical place on earth!

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I want to dedicate everyday and this shoutout to my husband, my family and my friends. They have always been supportive of me and pushed me to always follow my dreams. I have the best support system and all of my loved ones around me cheer me on everyday, and I couldn’t be more grateful. I love them all so very much, I am honored to have them in my life and by my side.

Website: jilianrosemua.com

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Youtube: https://youtube.com/@jilianrosemua3213

Image Credits
Logo by: Makayla Mohajer-Iravani Models: Bayley Currey (NASCAR)

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