ABOUT
Gemma Elaine is an experienced commercial and editorial makeup artist based in Brisbane, Australia. She is known for her love of skin and ability to showcase individual beauty.
After completing her Visual Arts degree at the Queensland University of Technology in 2001, Gemma pursued a career as a makeup artist and quickly established herself as one of the state’s most sought-after creatives, highly skilled in makeup application together with commercial hairstyling.
Gemma’s talent for creating clean, fresh looks and interpreting briefs with ease keeps her in demand as a working artist in the advertising industry; while her diverse skill set, creative background, and love of collaboration enable her to design and execute creative works for editorial and avant-garde projects.
Two decades into her career, Gemma’s work spans fashion and beauty campaigns, commercial advertising and editorial projects, creative direction as well as servicing celebrity and media personalities.
Gemma Elaine is available for bookings both locally and further afield.
CLIENTS
The Calile Hotel
Queensland Ballet
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
Medley Jewellery
Cricket Australia
Mecca Cosmetica
Nak Hair
Pillowtalk
Dissh
Vrg Grl
Spell Designs
Frankie 4 Footwear
Peony Swimwear
Universal Store
Perfect Stranger
Footlocker
Nike
Saba
The Emporium Hotel
Brisbane City Council
EDITORIAL
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
Brittany Higgins
Levi Miller
Chrissie Swan
Osher Gunsberg
Lorna-Jane Clarkson
Elyse Knowles
Bronte Campbell
Cate Campbell
Jesinta Franklin
EVENTS / TV
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)
The Morning Show Channel 7 live + prerecorded location content (makeup artist)