Celebrity Make Up Artist Derrick Rutledge Discusses His Career, Working With Michelle Obama And Oprah

Derrick Rutledge is a celebrity makeup artist, beauty expert, and beauty influencer. You may have seen Rutledge’s work on some of the world’s most famous faces, including Michelle ObamaOprah WinfreyBeyonce Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, and many others.


Rutledge’s career has spanned decades with celebrities, the make up maestro has maintained longevity and respect in the fiercely competitive make up industry. Rutledge’s caliber of clients are endless, and he’s now launching another entrepreneurial venture, “Perfecting Your Presence” … a premier source for all things beauty and wellness. PYP serves as a community offering exclusive products, pro-tips and more!

Derrick Rutledge’s famous make-up techniques and approaches have graced the covers of countless magazines such as BRITISH VOGUE, TIME MAGAZINE, IN-Style Magazine and Countless O Magazine Covers to name a few – And most recently his make up genius garnished international attention and praise for his idealization and transformation of Oprah Winfrey into the character of Ms. Which in the spectacular Walt Disney & Ava Duvernay collaborative film “ A WRINKLE IN TIME.” It’s no wonder most in the make up industry and his fans refer to him as “THE MAKE UP MAESTRO.”

From the start – Derrick Rutledge’s make-up techniques have not only provided a blue print for celebrities, But for professional make-up artists, brands and the everyday woman alike. Derrick Rutledge Master Classes known as PYP| Perfecting Your Presence are offered throughout the year and around the country. These intensive hands-on classes allow aspiring and professional make up artists as well as the everyday woman to learn some of Derrick Rutledge’s insider celebrity make-up tips and techniques to advance their professional clientele and for some to just look like the BEST version of themselves.

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