Erika with Runway Model, Lisa for Kami Shade.

Erika at a Themed Aristrocracy Ball in L.A. 

Past & Present:

As a child I was always drawing and coloring, so its not a huge surprise that I have ended up with make up artistry as my career choice.

I am a self taught make up artist and take a lot of pride in my self discipline. I feel that I am not limiting myself to following certain patterns that may hold me back. In art there are many ways to hold a brush and countless ways paint a canvas. 

I've always enjoyed researching the history of beauty and fashion which you may notice as I am especially well rounded in period and theatrical make up that I have studied from.

Though, I was born and raised throughout the San Francisco bay area, at 27 I am now living in Los Angeles with the goal being to expand my make up career into TV, film & print.

I'm extremely motivated and ecstatic about what my future is going to bring. I am following a dream that I have surpressed for quite some time, and am happy that I am able to freely go forth with it!

People, Places & Things that Inspire Me!

Anais Nin
Robert Wilson
Kevyn Aucoin
Steve LaPorte
Ve Neill
Eugenio Recuenco
Amanda Palmer
San Francisco
Hollywood
Beaches
Small Cafes
Europe
Japan
Architecture
Concerts
Orchestras
Marionette Dolls
Theatre
Opera
Art Nouveau
Burlesque
Vaudeville
Sideshow Oddities
Dark Cabaret
Vintage Showtunes
Painting
Theme Parties

And most of all, Family & Friends.