Daily Mirror (Northern Ireland)
Shawna’s made up with creative career success
Artist’s lockdown ideas cause a stir
ARLENE Foster, Michelle O’neill, Mrs Doubtfire and The Grinch are just some of the incredible looks created by a local makeup artist.
Shawna Kristine was born i n Vancouver, Canada, but moved to Northern Ireland when she was 12.
Now 30, she lives in Ballymena, Co Antrim, where she owns SK Makeup Studio and over lockdown she has used her spare hours to create some hilarious and talented makeovers.
Shawna said she’s always had a love for makeup and has owned SK for four years after having managed an Urban Decay counter.
She told the Mirror : “I have always loved makeup. I was always the friend that did everyone’s on a night out but at school it was never something that was considered a career, so I didn’t pursue it until years later, I was 25.
“My Instagram really only started to grow last Christmas when I dressed up as the grinch and walked around Ballymena on Christmas Eve giving out presents.
“It was literally the best day – the people of Ballymena thought I was crazy but loved it.
“I genuinely think I ’d have gone insane without makeup over lockdown. It’s kept me busy and focused on something other than the craziness going on in the world.”
And t o b r i n g s ome g o re to Halloween this year, Shawna has completed a few throwback looks with classic Halloween movie, Thirteen Ghosts, as she re-created the angry princess. She said: “I think it went down as more of a shock value one, but I love that.
“And of course, Mrs. Doubtfire. I wa s so pleased it gave everyone a laugh, I have so much fun messing around doing these silly wee things.
“I like to keep up to date and emul at e current events too – if it’s possible to make light of.
“I wanted to do it since the first lockdown and with talk of a second lockdown it was time everyone needed a little laugh because it’s scary what’s going on in this world.
“But if I can help lighten the mood a little bit I’m here for it.
“My advice to others out there who want to get into the makeup industry – if you want it, go get it and don’t wait.”
Follow Shawna Kristine on Instagram to keep up with her talent and adopted Northern Ireland
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If I can help lighten the mood a little bit I’m here SHAWNA KRISTINE BALLYMENA YESTERDAY