Carolyn Diamond

Experience and Background

As the daughter of an accomplished artist, Carolyn learned early on to appreciate the beauty of fine art and music. She was able to develop this appreciation as a young adult through photography, sketching and watercolor. Carolyn’s love of art naturally transitioned to the art of professional make up application, which she has practiced for more than 20 years. She has been trained by internationally renowned make-up artists and continually strives to expand her skills and knowledge through, education, travel, and hands on experience. Additionally, Carolyn’s training as a professional photographer allows her to specialize in the art of photography make up. She understands how to make her clients camera-ready, ultimately producing more flattering and natural-looking results.

A Rich Heritage

To say Carolyn Diamond is a Star in her own right comes from her family genealogy dating back to the 1920′s when the Withers family arrived in Hollywood from New Zealand. Her Great Uncle Ted was head of the art department at Universal Studios for 22 years, then went to Brown and Bigelow, becoming one of the world’s best pin-up artists. Her Grandfather Alfred Withers worked at 20th Century Fox for 28 years as the master carpenter for most of director John Ford’s movies sets. Carolyn credits most of her skills and knowledge of art from her father, renowned artist Robert P. Withers. Even today she still seeks out her father’s instruction and advice in the world of art and how it applies to make up.

Background and Experiences:

Articles:

- Channel 3, Philly 57- Bill Cosby, Nicole Brewer
- Jewish Exponent – Using Lipstick as a Weapon

Training and Education:
- Ambler Beauty Academy
- American Academy of Medical Aesthetics, Inc
- Conservatory of Esthetics
- Cosmedical Technologies, Inc., Loretta Ciraldo, MD, FAAD
- Paul Scerri, Methode Paul Scerri, Gene`va
- DermaMed USA, Inc.
- Robert P. Withers, The Pennsylvania Academy Of The Fine Arts
- Philadelphia Community College-Art History
- Michel Dumas, Certificate International, Maquillage, France
- Eve Pearl, Emmy Award-Winning Celebrity Makeup Artist, New York
- Noreen Young, International Educator, Makeup Artist, Florida
- Maurizio Gioacchini, Piazza Barberini, Roma
- DIBI Center, Grand Hotel Palace, Roma
- Westmore Academy of Cosmetic Arts in Burbank, California.
- Kevyn Aucoin, Self Studies in Methods and Techniques
- Damone Roberts-Eyebrow Sculptor, Beverly Hills and New York
- Reggie Wells-The Oprah Winfry Show
- M.A.C. PRO
- Certification of training- Aldo Celeste, Glo-Minerals National Makeup Artist
- Daughter of Robert P. Withers
- Great Uncle Ted Withers
- Granddaughter of Alfred John Withers-Master Carpenter for Director John Ford for 28 years.

Accomplishments and Experience:
Television:
- ABC News 20/20
- The Montel Williams Show
- NBC 10 news
- NBC The 10! Show
- Make Up Artist- Tide Commercial- Producer/Director John Rhee, Fretboard Pictures
- Channel 10 NBC- Tracy Davidson
- Channel 29 My Fox Philly-The Morning Show-summer makeup segment
- Discovery Channel-Sullivan Productions, ‘Pitchmen’
- Image enhancement for local television reporters and business executives
- Make-Up artists for NBC Sportscasters – Phililadelphia Flyers 2011

Movies:
- Head Make Up Artist- film ‘Silent Whisper’- Producer/ Director Gaba Odo Nigera
- Extra on the set of The Best and The Brightest
- Head make up artist- film ‘Catch your Mind’- Producer Swamy Kandan, Director of Photography, Ravi Yadav

Runway, Print, Advertising, and other Endeavors:
- Doncaster, 2007 Spring Collection
- New Jersey Life Style Magazine
- Bridal Runway
- Print, film and video
- Modeling portfolios
- Make up artist for performing artists
- Studio make up for professional photographers in the Tri-county Philadelphia region
- Referred make up artist on myPhiladelphiaWedding.com, bridal web site
- Referred make up artist on theknot.com bridal web site
- Make-up Artist-Project Green Slam-Billy Jean King, Venus Williams, the Bryan Brothers
- Make up, special effects- Off Broadway, New York ‘Black Tale’ Playwright Ione – - – Loyd, Director Renita Martin, Produced by Rhythm Visions Production Company
- Founder of Philadelphia Academy for Make-Up and Special Effects
- Featured Make Up Artist in IMATS
- Creator of Carolyn Diamond Skin Logics Skincare
- Preferred makeup artist for Martha Stewart Weddings
- Featured make up artist Make Up Magazine-Issue 80, ‘Changing Lives With Medial Make-up’
- Listed with the Greater Philadelphia Film Office

Speaking Engagements:
- Guest Speaker at Screen Actor’s Guild 2011
- Guest Instructor/Speaker at Hadassa Anne Frank Chaptor 2011
- 2011 Guest Speaker at IECSE

Associations, Accolades, and Memberships:
- National Contract with Living Beyond Breast Cancer
- Featured Make Up Artist in IMATS
- Member: National Association of Professional Women
- Member of Cambridge Who’s Who — See story
- Member Hadassa Anne Frank
- Philly Hot List Winner
- Listed with Greater Philadelphia Film Office
- Member of Playbill
- Member of Associated Skin Care Professionals
- Member of The Wayne Art Center and student continuing education

A Purpose Before Profit Company:

“May we always give back to the community, and those that are less fortunate. Even as we prosper may we never lose sight of those in need. All it takes is one person to make a difference, and that has always been my mantra – It only takes one.”

-Carolyn Diamond
Philanthropic work:

-Selected to be a Community Ambassador for the American Cancer Society
-ALS contributor
-Work with the Fox Chase Cancer Center

In 2010 Carolyn signed a national contract with Living Beyond Breast Cancer. Learn more. Ten Percent all profit of Carolyn Diamond Enterprises goes to LBBC.