We had the good fortune of connecting with Olivia Jackson and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Olivia, what do you attribute your success to?
I think the most important factor of success of my business would have to be the connections I have made in the industry. Not only do I connect with people on a professional level, I also consider my clients as friends. With this mentality, I have expanded my client base and have developed strong friendships as well.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I am a self-employed makeup artist who works on a variety of projects that range from commercials to student/feature films. I traveled to Los Angeles from Georgia to fulfill my dream of becoming a makeup artist, and am a believer in hard work and perseverance. I love being able to transform my clients’ visions into reality and I want people to know that my brand represents creativity, inclusion, and fun.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
I would definitely take them to see the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. This museum is one of my favorites in the city! I would also show them Griffith Observatory as the views are amazing at night. Since I am from the South, I miss southern style cooking but, The Yardbird in Beverly Hills cures my homesickness for biscuits, gravy and delicious fried chicken!

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
One of the people that I have to recognize as a large part of my success is my former instructor at Cinema Makeup School and mentor, Michael Spatola. He has always been a source of encouragement, wisdom, and assistance whenever I have needed it. Another source of encouragement and support are my parents who have always believed in me and my dream of being a makeup artist.

Website: https://makeupbyoliviajackson.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makeupbyoliviajackson/

Other: IMDB- https://m.imdb.com/name/nm11755124

Image Credits
Personal Photo- Michael Spatola/ Lifestyle Boudoir Homeless Man Makeup- Olivia Jackson/ Gavin Gaitan Monster Hand- Olivia Jackson Butterfly Avant Garde- Michael Spatola/ Cinema Makeup School Headshot Photo- @studio_atoz Olivia Behind The Scenes- Alexander Roman

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