I first began doing makeup as an MK Beauty consultant when I was 18 years
old.  They say that many people join Mary Kay to earn extra money and come
out with so much more.  Well, I found that I was not a very good sales person.
 In turn, I found what is now my greatest passion...Makeup Art; it came natural
to the Artist in me. It was still Art, just a different canvas.  Again, never did I
consider myself a Salesperson.  But I tell you, I did love going to those
Pampering Parties just so that I could get my hands on someones face and
give them extraordinary versions of themselves as the finishing product.  

After a couple of years with MK I decided to make a career out o f Makeup Art.
Since then I began testing or should I say "playing" with other brands as I
like to put it.  I also began reading up on other world renowned Makeup
artists and at the same time building my portfolio. Breaking out of the
conventional mold and finding yourself is such a liberating experience. That
process solidified my resolve to become a makeup artist.  I found that
through makeup there are no limits.  You can be whoever or whatever you
want to be.  Makeup has the capability of enhancing you not only in the
outside but also in the inside.  It is also a gratifying experience to see
someones smile when they see that person that they knew they had just
below the surface all along.  That is my drive!  That is why I do makeup!
     
I am a 31 year old Professional Makeup Artist/ Hairstylist based out of Miami,
FL.  It is funny that I should end up in the Makeup Art field.  Growing up I did
not have an interest in Makeup at all.  My mom used to wear it all the time and
applied it on me every chance she got.  Lets just say it was an acquired taste
and she was the first to spark my interest.  Thanks mom!  However, I did have
an interest in Art itself which is why I studied Graphic Design where learned
from professionals in the Industry how to build a corporate image.  This was
just the stepping stone for me to learn how to build a persons inner image.  
Makeup & Hair by Yaneth Gray
ABOUT THE ARTIST