Experience: 20+ years
Education: I was trained in theatre makeup by the best at West Chester University in PA as a music/theatre arts major. I relocated to New York City, where I worked for major beauty brands such as Lancome and Urban Decay. I was a trainer & sales rep/artist in the North East and represented Urban Decay for one month throughout South East Asia.
Other notable brands were Smashbox Cosmetics who employed me for 6 years as a makeup artist/sales consultant. Then Regional Trainer and also key artist at QVC for on-air shows. I traveled nationally and internationally for Beauty Addicts Cosmetics as a Makeup Educator and Artist. I have been employed as a resident Makeup Artist at Joseph Anthony for 14 years. I recently became a certified Permanent Tattoo Makeup Artist. Trained in Microblading & machine hair strokes and shading for eyebrows. Eyeliner tattoo and lip tattoo were also part of my training.
Specialities:
- Bridal makeup
- Makeup instruction/tutorial for teens and adults
- Product knowledge
- Makeup on “mature” women
- High Definition makeup
- Makeup for commercials/video shoots/Stage makeup
Kathleen is:
- Personable
- Life-experience!
- Experienced as a pro makeup artist both nationally and internationally.
- I’ve applied makeup on individuals of every nationality.
Style:Talkative (Chatty Kathy)
Somewhat trendy but more classic. Black is my go to!
I love accessorizing every outfit with jewelry and of course makeup!
You will never catch me without mascara and shimmer somewhere…
Fun Fact: I have performed makeup on celebrities and news anchors such as Lisa Loeb, Billie Jean King, Kate Flannery, Charles Esten, Chris Carmack. Some more local personalities include Adam Joseph, Cecily Tynan, Alicia Vitrrelli, Rick Williams, the Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleader’s (7 seasons)
Fun fact: I’m a singer in a classic rock band. I used to perform in professional stage musicals both nationally and internationally. I am a member of the Actor’s Equity Association (Stage Actor’s Union) I am a wedding ceremony vocalist.
Find Kathleen on Instagram at @Makeupbykathleendavoine
