I have always expressed myself through art as well as through writing. I am certain that being dyslexic allows me the opportunity to view the world from a unique perspective. Growing up in fast paced New York City has always been challenging as there have been times when the world simply whizzed by too fast. However, I embrace that challenge and have found many ways to slow the city down, to savor what it has to offer and to explore creative ways to express myself. I am on a dance team at my high school, I sing in an international high school choir and I enjoy photography and creating videos.

New York is the best city for walking and I capture images of the city and its people with my camera which forces the city to slow down and wait for me. My secret weapon it to watch a person’s face closely and listen intently to the sound of their voice to get the true meaning of what they are saying. There is so much more to a person’s story than the words.

My true passion is the art of makeup and that is my favorite form of communication. I discovered makeup at age 11 and I have spent the past six years trying to perfect that art form. I am inspired by the Disney characters, theater makeup and the interesting people on the street. Makeup is so important when creating a scene for a play, a movie or everyday life. I can tell a story with brushes, colors and a stroke of eyeliner or a swipe of lip gloss. When I apply makeup to others, I can help them tell their story as well.

My passion for makeup as an art form and future career led me to explore the classes offered at FIT. I was thrilled to discover that FIT offers a Precollege summer course in the Business and Art of Cosmetics and I am looking forward to my first day. There is so much to learn about the world of cosmetics from both the art and business perspective and I cannot wait to get started. I am hoping that this course will give me practical advice on how to approach the cosmetics industry while inspiring my creative side. With each face as a prospective canvas, my creative growth is delightfully endless. I am looking forward to blogging about my experience at FIT and to give my readers insight into what they could expect as a student in a Precollege course.

-Sasha