ABOUT
Gemma Elaine is a highly experienced commercial and editorial makeup artist based in Brisbane, Australia. She completed her degree in visual arts at the Queensland University of Technology in 2001 and pursued a career in makeup artistry shortly afterwards.
Gemma is known for her love of skin and creating looks that celebrate the individual beauty of the talent in her chair. Her intuitive understanding of briefs and client needs allows her to work across a diverse range of genres.
Two decades into her career, Gemma’s work spans fashion, jewellery and beauty campaigns, commercial and lifestyle advertising, editorial projects, and creative direction as well as servicing celebrity, music and media personalities.
CLIENTS
The Calile Hotel
Queensland Ballet
Queensland Music Festival
Queensland Symphony Orchestra
Shake & Stir Theatre
Virgin Australia
Griffith University
Lorna Jane
Billabong Australia
Christie Nicolaides
Outland Denim
Michael Hill Jeweller
Hardy Brothers
Wallace Bishop
Oakley USA
Cricket Australia
Mecca Cosmetica
Nak Hair
Pillowtalk Australia
Dissh
Vrg Grl
Spell Designs
Frankie 4 Footwear
Peony Swimwear
Universal Store
Perfect Stranger
Footlocker
Nike
Saba
The Emporium Hotel
Brisbane City Council
EDITORIAL
Harper’s Bazaar (Arabia)
Marie Claire (AU)
Women’s Weekly (AU)
Body & Soul (AU)
Stellar Magazine (AU)
Who Magazine (AU)
Forbes Magazine (AU)
Fin by AFR (AU)
Black Magazine (NZ)
Laud Magazine (AU)
Jane Magazine (AU)
Boys by Girls (UK)
Lucy’s Magazine (US)
CELEBRITY / MEDIA
Jamie Oliver
Amy Shark
Julia Stone
Dami Im
Laufey
Brooke Candy
Kim Petras
Chris Hemsworth
Erin McNaught
Example
The Script
Jonathan LaPaglia
Grace Tame
Missy Higgins
Kasey Chambers
Chrissie Swan
Osher Gunsberg
Lorna-Jane Clarkson
Bronte Campbell
Cate Campbell
Jesinta Franklin
Bernard Fanning
Ash Barty
EVENTS / TV / SHOWS
Gucci - Trunk Shows (hair + makeup)
Max Mara - Store launch (makeup team)
Delorenzo Hair Showcase (makeup director)
Tony & Guy Collection Launch (makeup director)
Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols (makeup director)
QUT Fashion Graduate Show (makeup director)
Eurovision Australia Decides SBS (makeup team)
Jimmy Kimmel Live ABC USA “Sexiest Man Alive” (grooming for Mr Hemsworth)
Australian Women in Music Awards (hair + makeup co-ordinator)
The Lovers Musical - Shake & Stir (makeup design)