In 2002, just weeks after graduating high school I made the big move from Redmond, Washington to Hollywood, California, to pursue my dream of being a Professional Makeup Artist. I attended and graduated from the world renown Makeup Designory (MUD). I completed the JourneyMan Makeup Program and Hair Styling Program and began my career in Hollywood. Living in Los Angeles, I worked internationally as Key Makeup Artist for many films, television shows, photo shoots and runway shows. Formerly representing Kevyn Aucoin, Duwop, Trish McEvoy and Global Goddess Cosmetics. I have extensive experience in creating custom color palettes tailored to each individual.
While living the life in Hollywood, I was also blessed with the opportunity to be an Actress and Model. I booked several photo shoots as a model. In 2005, my teenage dream came true, when I was asked to be the Key Makeup Artist / Hairstylist for the feature film 'Teenage Dirtbag', and director Regina Crosby insisted I also play the role of teenage rebel, Tabitha. I was going to be in a movie! I had my work cut out for me, as I was the one and only Makeup, Hair and FX Artist on this film. So it was up to me to make sure all the actors, including myself, looked amazing, keeping up with continuity, working 18-20 hour days and being far away from home. It was so rewarding and awesome to walk the red carpet, do interviews and sign autographs at the Hollywood Premier of "Teenage Dirtbag". I will always cherish that opportunity I was given.
I decided in late 2007, that I wasn't in love with Los Angeles anymore and I wanted to make some changes in my life. I planned to move home to Washington and save some money, to give myself the opportunity to travel the world and rediscover Cris, while still perusing my passion for Makeup. Very shortly after moving home, my plans changed, I fell in love and less than a year later, I was married. 9 months later, my incredible, sweet, darling daughter Irene was born. Shortly after Irene's 1st birthday, we discovered we were having another bundle of joy. After 2 years of marriage, my husband and I decided to go our separate ways. Now I am a full time single Mom of a wild 18 month old and Baby Belly Bean will be joining Irene and Me in June 2011.
I have been so blessed to be close to my family. My Mom lives close by and she is and always will be my best friend and a fantastic Baba (Grandma) to Irene. Irene & Belly Bean are the reasons I live, they inspires me to be the most amazing Mother and Woman. I strive to be Wonder Woman for my children, keeping a positive outlook on life and showing them how blessed we are to share our lives with all of you.
Specializing in Beauty, Bridal, Airbrush and Editorial Makeup. I attended and graduated from Glen Dow Academy for Esthetics in 2009, and am a Washington State Licensed Esthetician and skin care specialist. I am so excited to go full force again, in my passion for Makeup and bringing out the beauty in every woman. Creating healthy, breathable skin for a naturally youthful and flawless appearance, is my beauty philosophy.
This is my story, I hope to share my creativeness, inspiration, love and faith with you.
Cris
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