Katie
"Growing up with all boys made makeup pretty non-existent in my life. However, Art was always a part of my life. When makeup found its way into my life I saw it as an art form more than a way to cover up flaws. In high school I was head of the hair & makeup department for drama club and that is where I fell in love with the creative process. I loved how makeup could evoke an emotion and make people feel powerful. It was at that moment that I knew makeup was going to be what I would do for the rest of my life. After high school I immediately enrolled in the masters program for Esthetics at Empire Beauty School. Once in school I learned the more subtle makeup that I do today as well as the importance of skin care. After school I was lucky enough to continue learning about makeup and skincare from some of the greats in NYC, Boston and RI. In 2013 I joined the Powder Group where I continued taking courses for makeup and business. In 2016 after years of working with multiple brands of makeup and skincare, a friend and I opened up our own skin care line called Potion. We wanted to focus on truly natural recipes that were reliable and brought back a sort of old-world minimalistic approach to skin care. I believe incorporating good skin preparation into a makeup application is so important to the final look. My journey with skincare and makeup has allowed me to bring a unique approach to a career that may seem to be just be about glitz and glam. Makeup is a true art form and I am forever grateful to be able to create something beautiful with every client I meet."
