Today we’d like to introduce you to Shanice Jones.
So, before we jump into specific questions, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.
I just loved wearing makeup as a teenager. Fresh out of high school, I got my first makeup job at a department store where I learned the fundamentals of applying makeup. Which eventually led me to getting hired at MAC cosmetics when I was 20. I worked my way up in the company throughout the five years I worked there. That chapter of my life is what gave me the skills and confidence to become a freelance artist.
We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
Definitely not easy, but I knew pursuing the dreams I sought out for myself would require real work. It would require that I made huge sacrifices and practice self discipline. There’s no solid blueprint for a creative, it’s all trial and error. I had zero connections when I moved to La. Building from the bottom in a new city was the most challenging, and still is.
We’d love to hear more about your work and what you are currently focused on. What else should we know?
I’m a makeup artist. I’m most known for my makeup style. Which is editorial, meets dreamy glam, meets street style. (If that makes any sense lol) My makeup style is mostly influenced by Fashion. I’m always inspired by wardrobe and runway. My proudest moment was the campaign I did with Hanifa clothing. It was the first time I felt seen as a professional makeup artist in LA. Most importantly, I was seen by a Black woman. A Black woman in fashion. It was such an honor. I want to continue to bring beauty and fashion together. Right now my biggest focus is to keep challenging my art to grow and evolve.
What were you like growing up?
I was really active growing up. I was into dance, cheerleading and had a social life at an early age. I come from a big family that poured a lot of love into my upbringing. My mother is Filipino so I’m deeply rooted in culture. I’m an empath. I’m a feminist. I studied Criminal Justice in college and thought I would become a juvenile counselor or a social worker. I always enjoyed art through many mediums growing up, but it wasn’t until I became an adult where I explored the idea to pursue a career as a professional makeup artist.
Contact Info:
- Email: [email protected]
Image Credit:
@exquisiteeye
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