Today we’d like to introduce you to Hannah Bolt.
Every artist has a unique story. Can you briefly walk us through yours?
When I was growing up I was always one of those kids that had a new dream every week. I jumped back and forth between hobbies until about 14 when I discovered makeup. I would spend hours watching tutorials, stalking the Sephora website and spending every penny I had on whatever makeup I could get my hands on. I was hooked. Makeup became all consuming to me. I would spend hours putting on different looks and begging my friends to do their makeup. Discovering makeup transformed me in more ways than one. It gave me a confidence I had never had before. As the years I went on I began to realize that this didn’t just have to be a hobby, it could be my career. I decided to take a leap and go to a makeup school in Dallas, Texas. I completed a six month program in 2018 and after graduating I knew it was time to start networking. I reached out to countless people. Salons, photographers, makeup counters I would take anything and slowly but surely I got responses. I began working as the in house makeup artist at a salon, working with a photographer, and booking countless weddings. I began assisting the incredible Laura Schakosky on several shoots and began to fall in love with seeing makeup I did on screen, in print, and under the bright lights. I knew I needed to do more. And I knew that meant moving. I moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in celebrity and film makeup. Since being here I have contacted agencies, photographers, and so much more. I know my hard work will pay off here just as it did in Dallas.
Please tell us about your art.
The best way to describe my style is that I like to create the best version of someone. I am here to enhance the already beautiful features of the client’s faces not cover them up. I am obsessed with creating the perfect complexion that has a healthy skin glow to it. I want people to leave my chair not only looking but feeling their absolute best. I’m here to help them realize how beautiful and powerful they already are with a little help from makeup.
We often hear from artists that being an artist can be lonely. Any advice for those looking to connect with other artists?
I feel that as an artist it’s so easy to isolate yourself. To feel secluded and alone but if you surround yourself with uplifting, driven people I promise you those feelings will fade. As artists finding your community is so important. I’m lucky enough to have several friends in this industry and I like to think my clients see me as a friend as well. As a makeup artist, our work is extremely intimate and I find it so important to click with your clients and find joy in working with them.
How or where can people see your work? How can people support your work?
You can find my work on my Instagram @hannahboltbeauty or my website on hannahboltbeauty.com!
Contact Info:
- Website: Hannahboltbeauty.com
- Email: [email protected]
- Instagram: Hannahboltbeauty
Image Credit:
Jay Fuertez
Rhiannon Rouyre
Gage Tijerina
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