Katie Grist Hair and Makeup Artist

My name is Katie Grist, and I am a Freelance Hair and Makeup Artist. I have been working Freelance for over 12 years, having graduated from a 3 Year Degree studying Hair and Makeup for Film and Theatre at Northbrook College, Sussex and have gained competent skills over the years in a number of areas, including makeup for everyday and theatrical wear, special effects (which is my main passion!) as well as hairstyling for all historic periods.

Key Skills:

· A keen interest and knowledge in special effects makeup and prosthetics.

· Experience with natural, fashion and bridal hair and makeup. Competent in a variety of period hair and makeup styles, from Grecian through to present.

· Skills in wig knotting and making postiche, having made a wig including foundation.

· Cutting and barbering experience.

· Skills in airbrushing and bodypainting.

· Experience of theatrical makeup and hairstyling, including work experience at her Majesty’s Theatre, London on 'Phantom Of the Opera' and UK and Ireland tour of 'Houdini' in 2013.

· Car owner – Happy to travel to location.

· Experience of working with Adults and Children.

I have recently been expanding my portfolio with various Model shoots alongside my film work and am keen to try all genres of photoshoot.

Publications

- Sanctuary Magazine Issue #8 - 4 Page Spread with Model Pete Butchers for Portrait X Zodiac Shoot. Photography by Jon Snapaway Photograph

- Twisted Edge Magazine - Zodiac Shoot for Portrait X.

- Gorgeous Freaks Valentines Edition - Front Cover with April Storm Photography by Busha.

- Digital Dead Magazine Issue 3 - 'Resident Evil Shoot' with Team Synister photography by Jimmy Deas and Busha

- Malevolent Magazine - February 2015 'Women In Horror' Special - 'Twisted Miss Muffet' Model Jo Narcissa photography by Jimmy Deas

-Malevolent Magazine - January 2015 Team Synister/Evil Twins Special Edition - 'The Bride and Igorina' - Models Luna Wolf and Missy Poison Photography by Busha

- Malevolent Magazine December 14 - 'Sick Xmas Fairy' Model Jo Narcissa and Photography by Busha

- Ms Bombshell Magazine December 2014 - Christmas Issue Model Ria Fend Photography by GWJ Photographic

- Ivy Magazine Issue 14 - Christmas Issue 2014 Model Ria Fend and Photography by GWJ Photographic

- Gorgeous Freaks Magazine Halloween Edition - 'Maman Brigitte' Model Savra and Photography by Busha

- Sanctuary Magazine October 2014 Vampire Issue - Model Savra and Photography by Busha

- Gorgeous Freaks Issue 33 October 2014 - Model K-Jey and Photography by Busha

- Delicious Dolls September 14 Issue - 3 Page spread feat model Ria Fend, photography by GWJ Photographic

- Fashion Bombshell Magazine - Patriotic Edition July 14 - Model Ria Fend, photography by GWJ Photographic

- Proper Eye Candy eMag July 2014 (cover + feat. Hollie Rebecca) photography by Emma Shamaya

- CT Magazine double-page spread feat. Jack Eyers photography by Emma Shamaya

- KULTUR Magazine Issue 34.1 - June 2014 as part of 'Parkinson's Charity Body Paint Shoot' - Body paint for models Neechee Neeko and Beth-Rose, photography by Tara Hills photography

*Standard rates for shoots:

Makeup/ Hair Only - £50.00 a day plus travel

Hair and Makeup - £75.00 a day plus travel

Special effects/ Body paint shoot - £80.00 a day plus travel - This covers small/medium scale effects, anything larger rates will be discussed prior to shoot.

Travel expenses will be confirmed prior to shooting as I drive but can travel by train as well. Please note the above rate covers all material costs (unless anything extra is needed for specific shoots that I cannot reuse of course!) and up to and including 3 models, any additional models rates will be negotiated prior to shoot.

NB I also work on a TFP basis depending on the shoot, but ask for travel to be reimbursed *

I can also be found on Instagram and Twitter under @KatieJMUA and at [url removed]

Feel free to get in touch!