As an artist, my ultimate goal is to provide each client with a design that is both age and situationally appropriate. Whether it's a look for prom, a theatrical special effect or a runway fashion shoot, I deliver the required look in a manner that is fast, friendly and cost effective. The greatest challenge and the biggest reward comes from creating a look that doesn't look like makeup! Helping a client achieve a beautiful appearance without a lot of product or hassle is the hallmark of a real artist.
I began my career in the entertainment industry as an actor. Theater by its very nature is an art where everyone learns to do everything out of necessity. I began by learning how to do my own makeup then progressed on to designing and executing designs for other local productions. From there I began working steadily with many professional companies such as Goodman Theater and Circle Theater in Chicago, ACT and Artful Theater in San Francisco and many others. This led to some wonderful associations with many models and actors who I've continued long associations with today.
Oak Park, IL 60302
Complete makeovers including fashion advice for all occasions including weddings, proms and pageants.
Solutions to special problems including acne, scars, birthmarks and other coverage solutions.
Complete cost effective designs for theater and film.
Special effects such as scars, proshtetics, blood packs and age effects.
Horror designs for haunted attractions.
Hair and wig designs including period styles.
High fashion looks for photo shoots or runway shows.
708-574-8179 (cel)
1990-1995
Key Rotator - Aramis, Inc.
Responsible for meeting and surpassing sales goals, motivating associate sales team , planning and executing at counter and other special events. Minimized loss by controlling damages and tester unit stock.
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1994-1995
Guest Makeup Artist
Color consultations, makeovers, and sell-thru
1998 to Current
Guest Makeup Artist
Color consultations, makeovers and sell-thru
Dangerous Liasons, Miss Reardon Drinks a Little, Greater Tuna, Bent, Evita, La Boheme
Goodman Theater - Chicago, IL
A Christmas Carol (key makeup for Ebenezer Scrooge) Master Harold and the Boys (Key makeup for James Earl Jones)
Candleight Dinner Playhouse - Chicago IL
Phantom, Nine, Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Reallt Reflect Up?, Oklahoma, Little Shop of Horrors (key makeup for Audrey and special effects)
Artful Circle Theater - San Francisco, CA
Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? - The Musical!, Psycho - The Musical, Nighthawks, The Importance of Being Earnest
La Strada Theater - Los Angeles
The Real Live Brady Bunch, Cabaret, Chicago
KSYS Public Television - Medford, OR
Key makeup for all original productions and pledge drives.
WCW - Universal Studios, Orlando FL
Yes, even big tuffguy wrestlers need to be made up. A few of them even enjoy it...
Universal Studios, Orlando FL
Key makeup for Halloween Horror Nights 1999
