About me
Hi, My name is Leigh,
I am a freelance Make-up Artist based in Glasgow. I trained at Clydebank College in Glasgow and qualified with a Grade A, HNC and HND in Make-up Artistry.
Whilst training, I won 1st place for Theatrical ageing make-up in the U.K`s National Hair and Beauty Awards.
First and foremost, I have to say, I love my job and everything about it. I love making people feel great about themselves. I have a lot of fun, I meet new people from every walk of life and no two days are ever the same.
I am friendly, dedicated, open-minded and professional. I like to think I have first class customer service and a good rapore with everyone I work with. I believe my client`s requirements are of the utmost importance and I am committed to meeting those needs. As a result, a high percentage of my business is from repeat customers and referrals.
I am currently Account Manager for Max Factor @ Boots and have been with the company for nearly three years now, so feel I have a good knowledge of skin types and tones and many different products. This also helps with staying on trend and I am always aware of the new and innovative cosmetics that are available.
I also volunteer with "Look Good, Feel Better", the breast cancer charity. I help woman who "have had" or "are going through" chemotherapy. I advise them on how to use make-up to feel better about the changes in their appearance, like eyebrows, eyelashes, skin tone etc. Check out the website for details on how you can help or receive help from this amazing charity.
Work
Films/tv
"Night is Day", sci-fi series - Silly wee films - 09/10
"Bashtoon", shortfilm - RSAMD - 09
"I heart you", shortfilm - silly wee films - 09
Bridal/fashion shows
*Bystorm bridal fashion show - Cameron House - 09
*Edinburgh charity fashion show and calendar - 09
*Braehead S/S fashion show with Mark Heyes from GMTV - 09
*James Lakeland, Silverburn, fashion show - 09
*Braehead S/S fashion show with Mark Heyes from GMTV - 10
*Opening of Laura Reece bridal gowns, Dumbarton Road , Whiteinch
*In collaboration with Westend Wedding Boutique, Whiteinch
*The Scottish Wedding Show, S.E.C.C, Glasgow, 10
*Braehead A/W fashion show with Mark Heyes from GMTV - 10
Theatre
"Oliver" - Helensburgh Players - Victoria Halls - 09
"Dick Whittington" - Paisley Operatic Society - Eastwood Theatre - 09
"The Producers" - Paisley Operatic Society - Kings Theatre - 10
"Oliver" - Paisley Operatic Society - Kings Theatre - 11
Bodypainting
Tatty Bon, Merchant City Festival - 09
Music videos
Horse Macdonald, music video - "Something wicked this way comes" starring Lorraine Kelly - 10
Ned Zeppelin - Glasgow`s tribute to Led Zeppelin - (SFX make-up) - 10
*I am nearly booked up completely for 2010, only a couple of spaces left so contact me for availability.
(Thank you to everyone who booked me as their make-up artist and for also recommending me to friends, much appreciated)
*Bookings for 2011 and 2012 are now being taken.
Leigh x
