Louise Ballantine Makeup Artist

On graduating from Clydebank College, Louise was offered the opportunity to continue her training at the world-renowned Make-up Designory (MUD) in Los Angeles, USA, where she gained invaluable insight and experience at the hands of the LA film industy's most respected and successful make-up artists.

Widely regarded as the perfect 'finishing school' for makeup artists, Louise's education at MUD gave her the perfect start to a now blossoming career. Having spent time learning from experts in the fields of film, fashion and print, Louise has gained an impressive and invaluable skillset which can be seen in the various portfolios on display in our gallery.

Louise has since then been an Artist for MAC cosmetics in Glasgow in addition to working with YSL, Laura Mercier, Dior, Clarins and Urban Decay. With a celebrity clientele both in Los Angeles and Glasgow, Louise is comfortable and experienced dealing with her work in the public eye

Louise's style is versatile and creative - constantly inspired by the world around her - and her gift to create and transform is unparallelled. From the most minimal look to a complete theatrical transformation, it is clear that Louise is an artist who understands the entire spectrum of beauty, art and fashion.

Her down to earth demeanor as well as her incisive level of enthusiasm and understanding of the creative process make her a vital component to a successful shoot. Louise loves the expression, freedom and possibilities that makeup provides.

With a focus in fashion and print, she transforms what is ordinary to extraordinary and what is fantasy to reality. She is making her mark in the makeup industry... one 'look' at a time. Louise is considered as one of THE chosen artists in the wedding industry, working with over 150 brides every year.