About
In 1998, Alissa Maree successfully finished a year-long, full-time Diploma Course in Professional Makeup Artistry at Film Makeup Technology, now known as ACMUSE – Australian College of Makeup and Special Effects, one of Sydney’s premier makeup colleges. She pursued a freelance makeup artist career spanning vast makeup disciplines, accumulating extensive knowledge and skills across different genres. Currently, she specializes in providing studio services specifically for special occasion/event makeup.
Her love and passion for art and science inspired her to delve into color theory and facial anatomy studies, also earning certification in infection control. She takes pride in her exceptional skill in analyzing clients’ coloring, eye shape, eye set, and face shape to craft uniquely tailored looks that enhance clients’ natural beauty. Emphasizing meticulous hygiene practices, she ensures makeup products are free from cross-contamination, employing thoroughly cleaned and sanitized brushes and opting for single-use tools whenever feasible. This commitment to high standards defines her business, Creative Illusions Makeup Design, where she believes that adept makeup application is about skillfully crafting illusions on the canvas of the face.
Alissa’s Make-up Style and Philosophy:
Her approach embraces natural, fresh beauty infused with a hint of glamour. She holds the belief that every woman possesses beauty, and as a makeup artist, her role is to enhance clients’ confidence in their appearance, ensuring they both feel and look beautiful.
She believes that beauty transcends mere attractive facial features; instead, it emanates from within. True beauty is found in contentment and self-confidence, in possessing a beautiful heart and a positive perspective on life.
Experience in the film industry includes:
– Working with International Award Winning Director Justin Case (Oscar short-listed, nominated for Palmes d’Or at Cannes, Winner Best film at the Toronto Film Festival).
– Working on distinguished Australian actor Arthur Dignam (known best for The Devil’s Playground (1976), but more recently, Moulin Rouge(2001) and Australia( 2008)).
– Feature Film Babe 2
– And many Tropfest and private films
Experience in the TV industry includes:
– Channel TEN – Stand TV, Chief makeup Artist
– Corporate Videos for The Prince of Wales Hospital
– Corporate commercials and documentaries
International Dream Beautiful Contest:
Alissa Maree made the top 50 finalist list (Aus/NZ) in the International Mary Kay Dream Beautiful makeover contest out of 1300 entries from Aus/NZ in 2014. Certainly a prestigious achievement!
Other Experience:
Alissa Maree has had extensive experience in Bridal and Photographic makeup (including photographers Suzie Mitchell at Patrick Jones Studio and Paul Britton), has worked at the Sydney Hair Expo, and was employed as a Makeup Artist at Hairacy Hair and Makeup.
With the establishment of her own studio, she is now empowering women of all ages to both look and feel beautiful!
