ABOUT & WHY

ABOUT ME

I was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah.  As a young girl I always had aspirations to become an artist.  My love for pastels became a love for the perfectly colored shades of eye shadow and pigment.  

Throughout high school, I was continually asked by friends and family to do their makeup for dances and special occasions. 

In 2010 Lost Childe Productions Director, Tommy Woodard, reached out to me to be the makeup artist for an upcoming zombie trailer. It was my first time doing any special effects makeup. With my love for all things gore and horror, it was an opportunity I couldn't pass up.

I  have then pushed forward with a career in the makeup industry. Working with some well known Salt Lake City Photographers.

The rest will be history.

West of Dead, trailer shoot.

WHY I LOVE BEING AN ARTIST

I love art in general, and making up faces has been a great way for me to utilize my creativity. Color theory is very important when it comes to makeup, as well as knowing how to play with the balance of light and shadow, highlights and contours etc. It's all applicable to the face, and every client that I work with provides me with a new "canvas."



One of the greatest rewards as a makeup artist has been witnessing the impact that I have had on many of my clients, and the repeat customer loyalty that has developed with them as a result. To date, word of mouth referrals have been my greatest advertisement. That is always very exciting. I feel validated when I know that a customer was happy with the work that I did for them. It also shows that they trust me to take care of the person they are referring as well.

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The most rewarding aspect of my career has been the fact that I've helped to build the confidence of so many women I have worked with. It's unfortunate that a lot of women, including me, have insecurities about their appearances or sometimes feel uncomfortable in their own skin. While I am a huge advocate of finding your inner beauty, first and foremost, I absolutely love playing up the outer beauty as well. There is a definite transformation that takes place during the makeup process, and it's not just a physical transformation. There have been numerous occasions where I have worked on someone who is really self conscious about their skin, due to uneven skin tone, blemishes, etc. Upon completion of the makeup, I'll direct them to a mirror so that they can see the finished product. This same person, who was once shy and self conscious is now beaming with confidence and happy tears because of the way she looks! It's so fulfilling to be able to help boost someone's confidence & make them feel as beautiful as everyone else perceives them to be.