MY FAMILY
LEGACY
Beauty runs deep in our family, ever since my grandfather, Hollywood makeup pioneer Nick Marcelino, stepped onto the Warner Bros. lot in the 1940s. From crafting silver‑screen looks with the Westmores to perfecting red‑carpet glam today, we’ve spent three generations finessing faces, learning the science behind the glow, and passing hard‑won secrets around the dinner table. Consider this site your backstage pass to that legacy where classic technique meets modern magic, and every brushstroke comes with a story.
My Grandfather - NICK MARCELINO
Nick Marcelino was born on February 1, 1920, in Salerno, Italy. When he was just 18 months old, his family made the journey to Philadelphia, where he grew up before enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps at 19. His service took him to Guadalcanal during World War II, where he earned two Purple Hearts for his bravery.
While recovering at a Naval hospital in San Francisco, fate stepped in. On a ten-day leave to Hollywood, Nick attended a party where he met legendary producer Hal Wallis—who invited him to visit a set at Warner Bros. Studios. Nick was back home in Philly when a letter arrived: Warner Bros. was offering him an apprenticeship under the iconic Perc Westmore.
It was the beginning of something beautiful.
Nick would go on to meet his wife, Gerry O’Steen, at Warner Bros., and in 1948, he joined Universal Studios as Bud Westmore’s assistant. Years later, Nick became head of the makeup department—a role he held until his retirement in 1981.
His artistry helped shape Hollywood’s golden era.
His legacy? Still going strong.
My Dad - STEVE ARTMONT
Steve Artmont stepped into the world of makeup in 1982 at CBS on The Young and the Restless, and never really stepped out. With a brush in one hand and a wicked sense of humor in the other, he brought both precision and play to every set he touched. By 1992, he had earned his Journeyman status and a reputation for artistry that made him a go-to name in both film and television.
Steve wasn’t just a department head he was the guy actors requested by name. His chair welcomed the likes of Vince Vaughn, Rachel Weisz, Edward Burns, Heather Graham and Keanu Reeves. He made them camera-ready, yes but he also made them laugh.
That was part of the magic.
His credits read like a ‘90s and 2000s cult classic playlist: Grumpier Old Men (with his brother-in-law, Rick Sharp), Her, Contact, Richie Rich, That Thing You Do!, Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, The Replacements, Bowfinger, and Talladega Nights. On TV, he left his mark on shows like Beverly Hills, 90210, The George Carlin Show, Carnivàle, The Spoils Before Dying, and Outcast.
One of his favorite behind-the-scenes moments? Posing for a faux wedding portrait with Sophia Loren on the set of Grumpier Old Men, a prop that became one of his most treasured keepsakes.
At the time of his illness, Steve was department head on HBO’s Big Little Lies. It was the greatest honor of my career to work alongside him on that project and together, we won the 2018 Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Award for our work.
Steve was nominated for two Primetime Emmys for Carnivàle, won a Daytime Emmy for The Young and the Restless, and earned a Guild nomination for Austin Powers. His artistry was legendary. But it was his energy, generosity, and spirit that made him unforgettable.
My Uncle - RICK SHARP
Rick Sharp began his makeup journey in 1965 with a three-year apprenticeship at Universal Studios under the legendary Bud Westmore, a foundation that shaped not just his career, but a legacy. From those early days in the Universal makeup trailers, Rick quickly became one of Hollywood’s most trusted artists, known for his sharp eye, subtle hand, and deep understanding of how makeup shapes story.
Over the decades, his artistry has touched hundreds of iconic films and television shows, including The Sting, Top Gun, Rain Man, Forrest Gump, Born on the Fourth of July, Xanadu, Flashdance, Days of Thunder, Charlie Wilson’s War, The Princess Diaries, Date Night, and Get Smart. He became a go-to for directors like Robert Wise, Garry Marshall, Mike Nichols, Oliver Stone, Barry Levinson, Sydney Lumet, and Billy Wilder, true Hollywood legends who trusted him to deliver, every time.
Rick’s long-running collaborations have been just as meaningful. He began working with Julie Andrews in 1978 on Little Miss Marker (alongside Walter Matthau and Tony Curtis), kicking off a creative relationship that spanned nearly 40 years. His chair has welcomed some of the most iconic names in film, Paul Newman, Tom Cruise, Andy Garcia, Diane Keaton, Olivia Newton-John, Kim Basinger, Sally Field, and Steve Carell, to name a few.
Despite the star-studded resumé, Rick has always stayed grounded in the joy of the craft.
For him, makeup isn’t just about the face, it’s about storytelling, transformation, and connection.
These days, I’m lucky to call him more than family - he’s also my neighbor here in Toluca Lake.
Me - NICOLE ARTMONT
Growing up surrounded by artists who helped shape Hollywood’s golden age, beauty was more than just a passion, it was our family language. My grandfather taught me the value of precision, my dad showed me the power of connection, and my uncle modeled longevity through integrity and craft. Their legacies lit the path, but I’ve carved my own, working across fashion weeks, product launches, TV, and film, while also proudly serving as Craft Secretary for the IATSE Makeup & Hair union.
My work is rooted in tradition but made for now, infused with modern technique, clean beauty, and a deep respect for every face that sits in my chair. And today, I bring all of that experience, three generations’ worth, into my in-home studio, where I create a calm, personalized space for clients to feel seen, styled, and fully themselves.
MY LOGO
My logo is a fusion of my dad’s signature and my own handwriting, a blend of two generations, two artists, and one shared passion for the craft. It’s a small tribute to the legacy that shaped me, and a reminder that every brushstroke carries a bit of where we come from.