Laura is an Emmy nominated freelance make-up artist based in the Portland, OR area with over 20 years of professional experience in television and film.  Specializing in beauty, special effects, and character make-up.  

 

Laura studied fine arts at Washington State University and received a bachelors degree.  She then went on to study make-up at Joe Blasco Make-up Center West and was mentored by three-time Oscar-winning make-up artist Ve Neill.

 

After 8 years and some wonderful shows as a make-up artist and contact lens technician, she ultimately decided to move back to the Pacific Northwest where she grew up.  

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After the move she immediately jumped into working as the key makeup artist and then the Department Head on the NBC television show "Grimm" in Portland for 6 years. 

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Some of her career highlights include working on the Pirates of the Caribbean II & III and being a contact lens technician on the films Body of Lies, The Men Who Stare at Goats, Resident Evil: Extinction and Fright Night.

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If you would like to see more of the shows she has worked on please visit her IMDB page under her maiden name Laura Hill.

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Laura also has a home business creating DIY painting craft kits and home decor at www.thebeamingtoolbox.com

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When not working, Laura enjoys spending time with her family, reading and going on camping trips.

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