I've been a huge fan of the transformative powers of makeup since the age of 12, when I picked up my first eye shadow from Wet N' Wild at the local drugstore -- an icy, frosty pale denim blue that I wore proudly from lid to browbone . . . !

Everything about makeup intrigues me -- the way it can give you confidence, mirror your personality, create a character, hide or highlight areas of the face and body, and lift your spirits. The best part? You can take it off and do something completely different in minutes!

As a professional singer, I loved to play with makeup for performances, whether it was for a recital or a stage character. This is where I really began to experiment with makeup design, highlight and contour, and changing the shape of the face with makeup.

I finally decided to pursue my passion with an eye towards a career and enrolled at MakeUp First School in Chicago, IL. I have received my Illinois state certification in makeup artistry and continue to grow and develop as an artist. It's always exciting, and I am honored to share that excitement with each client. I'm pleased to offer individual consultations/lessons, basic theatrical and media/promotional makeup, special occasion makeup, and airbrush makeup.

I have also recently started a blog, http://lilmakeuptips.wordpress.com featuring product reviews and more!

RATES: Rates are dependent on the job. If you contact me, please give me the following information so I can give you an accurate quote:

1. Type of job (portfolio, head shots, bridal, fashion show, film, magazine, etc.)
2. Number of models/looks
3. Date/Time/Location and approximate length of call time
4. Do you need just makeup, or makeup and hair? Any special effects
5. General concept of the shoot or show, if known

Contact:
[email protected]
773.263.4517

Some Notes About Me:

1. I definitely lean towards the glam rather than gore. Focus is fashion, editorial, weddings, glamour, head shots, and theatrical (see my credits).

2. My schedule is very busy, as I am still an active singer and have other commitments. Last-minute gigs may not work, but you never know!

3. I love to teach and am open to makeup consultations/lessons for individuals and groups.

Some Highlights:

Designers: Bryan K Osburn Custom Collections, JM Couture, Joy Scott Millinery

Theatre/Makeup Design: Children's Theatre (Alice in Wonderland, Willy Wonka); Adult Theatre (Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, The Gondoliers, The Women).

Magazine: My work has been featured in Me:In Focus Magazine and Cover Chicago Magazine.

Promotional: I have done makeup for an author for a book cover, and makeup for a promotional shoot for Chicago Red Dress Party, a benefit event for HIV/AIDS charities. I also assisted with makeup for a Cuervo Silver promotional event and was a makeup artist for a GAP 1969 fashion show/promo event in Chicago.

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