As a model and artist, I have been quite active in our rich local arts community. I am happy to have continued that activity through my makeup artistry and direct shaping of the local art and fashion scene.

I received my esthetician license through Aveda. Because of my Aveda training, I am very exacting when it comes to the safety and sanitation of my tools and my cosmetics. Models will go home with a great image, not pinkeye. I have worked in spa environments applying wedding and special event makeup as well as in-store promotions working directly for cosmetic companies. I may also be found backstage at local runway shows and theaters. I am also booking local film projects.

I have been lucky enough to attend demos and workshops with some of the biggest names in the industry, including Emmy-award winning and celebrity makeup artists. The lessons I have learned from them have been extremely valuable.

In addition, I have also done costuming and mask-making, including my internship at Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theater. As a visual artist and jewelry designer as well as a makeup artist, I come with a very strong background in design, sculpting and color-theory. Creative challenges are welcome, whether that challenge is the most subtle of male makeup, the most extreme fashion statement or anything in-between.

As I have been both behind the scenes and in front of the cameras, canvases and stages, it gives me a unique perspective that allows me to understand and work with the needs of everyone involved in a project.


On TFP:

I very rarely do TFP. I do, however, have highly reduced testing rates on a limited basis. I am currently booking fashion, editorial, beauty, and art shoots.

In order to test at reduced rates, the work must be a career-builder or benefit my book. I test up, meaning that I am looking for shots that will keep my book ever improving. The shoot must be fully planned including concept, lighting, model and a hair stylist.

The model must provide a good canvas to paint on by having great skin. I am capable of hiding and camouflaging many flaws, and understand that no skin is "perfect" but the clearer the skin, the smoother and faster a shoot goes.



Rates:
Please feel free to contact me about my availability and rates. My rates are reasonable and fair.  They ensure I have up-to-date training, with constant continuing education and professional workshops. It also keeps my product fresh, sanitary and high-quality. Budget artists cut corners, and that can be sloppy at best and hazardous at worst.

MUA - Art & Design Continuing Studies Catalog, Minneapolis College of Art and Design, August 2010

MUA - Abduction 2010, runway show, April 2010

MUA - The Communist Party, fashion mixer, April 2010

MUA - Art in Bloom, "Hello Tokyo", Minneapolis Institute of Arts, April 2010

MUA - Behind the Bohemian Scenes, fundraiser for the MN Opera, Feb 2010

MUA/ Location Scout - "Gothic Beauty Magazine" issue 30, "Alice" spread. January, 2010

Key Makeup Artist - Children of the Revolution fashion event, November 2009

MUA - Carpe Noctum runway show at Voltaire Concert, November 2009

Key Makeup Artist - Schoolgirls and MobileSuits runway show, September 2009

MUA - Sanitarium fashion event, July 2009

MUA - Gothic Beach Party, June 25 2009

MUA - Bacchanalia fashion event, May 2009

MUA - Fashion installation at the Voltaire concert,  March 2009 Minneapolis

MUA and Model Coordinator- Libertine Asylum design collective 2007-2010

MUA - "Gothic and Lolita Bible" Winter 2009 by Tokyopop Magazine

MUA - "Gothic and Lolita Bible" Autumn 2008 by Tokyopop Magazine for Blasphemina's Closet

MUA- Schoolgirls and MobileSuits runway show, September 2008

MUA- Kakkoi|con, August 2008

MUA- Ann Bancroft Foundation Gala, April 2008

Lead Dresser - Ivey Award winning, "The Broken Brain Summit" - Interact Center For the Visual and Performing Arts, April 2008

MUA - Runway show for Blasphemina's Closet, Roy Wilkin's Auditorium.

MUA - Club Diva -Diva Mn fashion show fund raiser for AIDS Charities, March 2008

MUA - Taissa Lada Designs

MUA - Der Zircus Fashion Show

Lead Dresser - "Between the Worlds" - Interact Theater And Tutti Ensemble, December 2007

MUA - Blasphemina's Closet

MUA - Fresh Fruits Basket Fashion Show

Substitute Visual Arts staff - Interact Center For the Visual and Performing Arts, 2007-present

Dresser - "Future Perfect" - Interact Center For the Visual and Performing Arts, April 2007

MUA - Weddings - freelance

MUA - Pur Minerals

MUA- Weddings and Special Events - Area spas

Esthetician - Area spas

Intern - In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre,  Spring 2004

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