Behind the Brush
Makeup Artist and Founder of Saint Jack Beth Wilson talks to the most inspirational artists from the world of beauty about their careers so far. From climbing the ranks of makeup counters to becoming celebrity artists, we talk about the highs and lows of running your own business, battling your inner saboteur and exactly what it takes to shine Behind the Brush.
Episodes
21 episodes
Being a Makeup Artist in 2022 with Jack Cail, Hilary Holmes, Penny Antuar & Alex Perrin
Today we're celebrating the first birthday of Behind the Brush as Beth looks back on some of her favourite moments of the podcast so far. Featuring snippets from defining episodes, listen to Australia's finest makeup artists as they discu...
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Episode 20
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55:52
Elona Commerell
Elona Commerell is one of Perth's finest makeup artists. In this episode of Behind the Brush, Elona shares how she started her career behind the counter in retail, before going full-time freelance, discovering her love for educating and opening...
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Episode 19
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1:08:45
Fernando Hervas
On today’s episode of Behind the Brush, Beth is joined by legendary Gold Coast-based artist, Fernando Hervas. Having worked as a makeup artist for over twelve years, Fernando has done everything from bridal to shoots, created an amazing product...
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Episode 18
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1:13:00
Mia Connor
On this highly requested episode of Behind the Brush, Beth is joined by one of Australia’s most well-known makeup artists, Mia Connor. Having worked in the beauty industry for almost twenty years, Mia has been named Makeup Artist of the Year by...
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Episode 17
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1:10:55
Alex Perrin
On this episode of Behind the Brush, Beth is joined by one of Sydney’s most in-demand makeup artists, Alex Perrin. With over ten years’ experience, Alex has done everything from editorial to ecommerce, has hosted her own masterclasses and is so...
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Episode 16
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1:11:26
Dani Cousens
Dani Cousens is one of Melbourne's most sought after bridal and event makeup artists, and she is known for her signature soft glam looks. She's a New Zealand native, but has settled in Melbourne, where she is renowned for her signature soft gla...
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Episode 15
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1:00:45
Content Creation: How to Say 'NO' and How to Get Paid
Remember that spicy Instagram story Beth posted on Saint Jack? The one with the beauty brand that wanted the world in exchange for ... well ... nothing? Buckle up, because this episode spills that tea and then some. On this episode...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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32:03
Danh Doan
Nine years ago, at just 13 years of age, Danh Doan started a makeup Instagram. Today, Danh is 23 and one of the most sought-after bridal and special event makeup artists in Canberra. In this episode, Danh tells Beth about how he bui...
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Episode 13
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58:13
Sabrina Walsh
Sabrina Walsh is the picture of a modern makeup artist. Hailing from beautiful Brisbane, Sabrina has been a working makeup artist since 2015 and over the last few years has also carved herself a powerful, parallel career in content creation....
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:06:26
How My Inner Critic Destroyed My Creative Confidence
In this episode of Behind the Brush, Beth spills on the tea on her inner critic destroying her confidence and how another creative brought her back from the brink. A short episode with a sweet reminder that we are all prone to feeling that we s...
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Episode 11
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14:56
Adelle Petropoulos
If you want to know what a working makeup artist looks like in 2022, simply take a look at Adelle Petropoulos. At just 27 years old, Adelle is an in-demand Melbourne bridal & events artist, and has recently taken on the role of Education Sp...
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Episode 10
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58:30
Penny Antuar: Part Two
With more than eighteen years experience, Penny Antuar is one of the most in-demand editorial and fashion makeup artists in Australia. A leading voice in the beauty industry internationally, Penny is a regular at New York Fashion Week and has w...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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51:22
Penny Antuar: Part One
With more than eighteen years experience, Penny Antuar is one of the most in-demand editorial and fashion makeup artists in Australia. A leading voice in the beauty industry internationally, Penny is a regular at New York Fashion Week and has w...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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47:40
Instagram Subscriptions: What They Mean For YOU!
Are you happy enough with your content that you'd let people pay for it? In this episode, Beth takes the mic solo to discuss the latest feature that Instagram has recently started testing in the States - subscriptions. With this feature, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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21:58
Lou Griffin
In the first episode of 2022, Beth is joined by Lou Griffin - Melbourne Makeup Artist & founder of cult brand Lou Lou Lips. After being in the industry for almost a decade, Lou is specialises in fashion photo shoots, with brands like JAGGAD...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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59:05
21 Lessons from 2021
In the final episode of the year, Beth takes the mic solo for the first time ever & counts down her top lessons from 2021. Weaving in unforgettable advice from some past guests, this episode is serving pearls of wisdom for running your own ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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38:48
Tanielle Jai
A woman who needs no introduction, Tanielle Jai is one of the the most sought after makeup artists in Australia. Hailing from beautiful Brisbane, Tanielle has been in the industry for over fifteen years and has made a name for herself with her ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:13:36
The Ballerina Bride (aka Laura Hohua)
The Ballerina Bride MUA is an ICON of colourful and intricate makeup looks. Hailing from sunny Brisbane, Laura grew her Instagram account from just 3,000 to 30,000 followers in a year - all by embracing the kind of makeup SHE loved, rathe...
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Episode 3
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46:24
Hilary Holmes
Hilary Holmes is a powerhouse of the Australian beauty industry. After getting her start on the counters of Smashbox and MAC, Hilary quickly became one of Melbourne's most sought-after freelance makeup artists. Today, she is known for so much m...
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Episode 2
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1:05:55
Jack Cail
What can't Jack Cail do? From launching his own sell-out product line to being named by Elle Magazine as one of Melbourne's Finest Makeup Artists, Jack has certainly made his mark in the Australian beauty industry. On this v...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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57:32
Behind the Brush by Saint Jack - Trailer
Founder of Saint Jack Cosmetics Beth Wilson talks to the most inspirational makeup artists about their careers so far. From climbing the ranks of makeup counters to becoming celebrity makeup artists, each fortnight Beth quizzes the beauty ...
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Episode 1
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