I have always been an artist at heart. When I was younger, I would spend hours of the day drawing and colouring with crayons, pencil crayons, markers—whatever I could find in the box full of fax paper and various art supplies. During my elementary years, my parents put me in a fine arts school where I was able to experiment with even more mediums and art forms. It was here that I discovered a fascination and love for the performing arts. Much of my childhood and adolescent years were spent competing in dance competitions where I had my first experience with stage makeup. 

As a young adult, I explored many different creative outlets to feed my insatiable appetite for new forms of expression. I graduated from the Journalism program at the Southern Alberta Institute of Techonology and became a published writer and freelance photographer. It was through photography that I came to discover my passion for makeup. 

I enrolled in the makeup artist program at Artists Within in Calgary, Alberta, and earned my professional certification as a Makeup Artist in the fall of 2015. 

Out of all the art forms I’ve tried, makeup is the one that has truly won my heart. Every canvas is unique and presents a new set of challenges and possibilities. I love helping people find new skincare regimes. I also love creating new looks for each client and learning new techniques as products and trends evolve. With new beauty trends and styles always on the horizon, makeup continues to excite me and present potential for growth in more ways than I ever imagined. 

What started out as an effort to compliment my photography skills has now grown into a full-fledged love affair. I’d love to share my passion for makeup with you!