PERSONAL DESCRIPTION

As a freelance makeup artist working between NYC and Milan, Italy, I feel privileged every day to be surrounded by a great mix of international clients and colleagues .

On request I also do hairstyling and the majority of images in my portfolio are of both my makeup and hair work.

Biography:
At the age of 13 Kristen Arnett already knew she wanted to be a makeup artist and with an eye towards the cosmetics industry, she earned her bachelors in Business and studied photography. Arnett then worked in cosmetics product development, and some time later she shifted gears to become a free lance makeup artist.
In 2006 Arnett was the Education Director for the International
Makeup Artist Trade Show where she was responsible for the creation, organization and execution of 34 educational workshops featuring top industry makeup artists including Dany Sanz, Gregory Arlt, Joanna Schilp, and Joanne Gair. Additionally, she wrote the feature story covering the event for Makeup Artist Magazine.

In 2007 Arnett relocated to Milan, Italy to expand and hone her skills in the fashion industry. After 2 years abroad, she is now based in New York.

Arnett has written articles for magazines, appeared on TV numerous times as a beauty expert, acted as an educator for cosmetics brands, and teaches workshops for makeup artists.

She has worked with such icons in the field as Pat McGrath, Peter Philips, Charlotte Tilbury, Mark Carrasquillo and Diane Kendal.

Selected Clients:

Advertising: Olay, Nike, L'Oreal, Canon, Intel, Sony, Adidas, Macy's, Qwest Communications, Santacroce, Phard, Getty Images, Ugo Cacciatori, Giorgio Brato, Corbus Images, Papier Couture, Davines, Toni & Guy

Runway: Antonio Marras, Belstaff, Blumarine, D&G, Etro, Fendi, Giorgio Armani, Just Cavalli, Pollini, Prada, Pucci, Roberto Cavalli, Versace

Magazines: Vogue Accessori, GQ Italia, Wallpaper, Twill, Playboy Italia, Gioia, Grazia, Men's Journal, Extra for Fashion, Gals, Girlfriends, Volume

Speaking/Event Artist: L'Oreal, Lancôme, MAC, Mirabella, Regular guest on KATU's AM Northwest TV show

AGE 32

STATUS Partnered