Introduction: After graduating from University of Illinois, with a bachelor's degree in Fine and Applied Arts and with concentration in art history and painting, Samantha decided to move to Los Angeles and utilize her artistic passions to pursue a career in makeup artistry. With over ten years of experience in makeup, hair and skincare, she has worked on countless fashion, editorial and advertising shoots, not to mention commercials, music videos and web projects.
Samantha has had the opportunity to be the key hair and makeup artist for the following musicians and bands:
* John Legend
* Ne-Yo
* Benny Benassi
* Bruno Mars
* Rod Stewart
* Boyz II Men
* Enrique Iglesias
* Matthew Koma
* Matt Nathanson
* Michael Franti
* Lee Dewyze
* Zac Brown Band
* Inna
* New Found Glory
* Nico Vega
* The Fresh Beat Band
* Charlotte Sometimes
Just a few of Samanthas fashion and advertising clients include the following:
* American Apparel
* Cyberswim
* Disney
* Four Seasons
* Front Magazine
* Garnet Hill
* Hautelook
* Holland America
* Horny Toad
* InStyle
* Kia
* LA Canvas
* Nickelodeon
* Oshkosh B'gosh
* Seabourn
* Seventeen Magazine
* Solutions
* StyleSeat
* Vera Bradley
* 805 Magazine
Samantha delivers her skills and expertise as a hair and makeup artist in combination with her good attitude and ability to collaborate creatively to every project she is involved in.