Makeup Artist Patrick Ta's Career Evolution Story
Patrick Ta's Tumultuous Rise to Celebrity Makeup Artist and Brand Founder
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"I made these vision boards for myself, which I think are really important for you to be able to look back on. Cut to 10 years later, here I am."
That's when he decided to embark on his next big goal: launching his own beauty brand. The idea came to him after spending years buying and using other people's products. He wanted to create something of his own that would not only prove useful when working with his clients but also create a legacy for himself. It took three years to put together, and in 2019, he came out with Patrick Ta Beauty.
"The launch of my brand was one of the biggest moments for me," Ta says. He can still recall the overwhelming amount of love he felt from his family and friends in attendance at the launch party as if it were yesterday. "The feeling of support is the most memorable thing about a job that can ever happen."
Patrick Ta Beauty initially launched with products focussed on glowy skin (a signature of Ta's work) but has since expanded into colour. Though he still works with celebrities regularly, he's loving the new challenge of running his company. "For me, the most exciting part is creating the formula, creating the packageing, creating the colours, and then most of all, bringing it to life within a photo shoot."
Though it's been a bumpy road to the top, he's been able to make all of his dreams come true. "I made these vision boards for myself, which I think are really important for you to be able to look back on. Cut to 10 years later, here I am."