About the artist.

I became inspired to do makeup a few years ago, when I was on a photo shoot as a model. I sat in the makeup artist's chair, watching her put together color palettes and play with all these glamorous products, and suddenly I wanted to be in her shoes. Makeup artists are like magicians; they can turn the ordinary into pretty and the pretty into beautiful — or the other way around! The transformation power of makeup intrigued me and I began to study the craft by carefully watching all the artists I worked with, taking note of the items they used or the way they applied color. But the best thing about makeup is that you can develop your own style and find your own niche.

I believe makeup should be fun and experimental, sexy and sometimes messy, and there is no right or wrong way of doing it. An artist's greatest strength is her ability to create a hair and makeup concept that will come to life through photography. Technical skill can be learned, but having the creative vision to bring it all together is something you just know.

I find makeup to be very rewarding, both personally and visually. I love seeing my clients' reactions when they look in the mirror. It's one of those little pleasures in life when you've realized that you've made someone feel more confident and beautiful with the swipe of a brush.