Artist to Artist

#40 Speed vs. Sloppiness - What Working Fast Actually Looks Like


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In this episode, I’m breaking down what working fast actually means as a professional makeup artist—and why speed doesn’t have to equal sloppiness. We’re talking about how to stay efficient under pressure, what steps I skip or simplify when time is tight, and why perfection isn’t always the goal (especially in real working environments like bridal, commercial, or e-comm).

I also introduce the Speed Series, now live inside the Artist to Artist Membership, where i'll be sharing content from jobs where I had under 30 minutes to get talent camera-ready.

In this episode: 

  • What “speed” actually looks like on real jobs
  • What to cut, simplify, or skip without sacrificing quality
  • Why working fast is about decision-making, not shortcuts
  • The mindset I use to stay calm under pressure
  • What I want newer artists to stop doing right now
  • Why repetition—not rushing—is the only way to build speed
  • A listener question about assisting in the headshot niche
  • Artist Question: 

    I answer a thoughtful question from a fellow MUA who’s trying to find assisting opportunities in the headshot space and struggling to connect with photographers. We dig into the truth about timing, mentorship, and the long game of networking in this industry.

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