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Make-up artist Tourism
Age
Sarah 34

Holmes

Talent / Creative make-up artist
specialising in editorial style projects
Passion / Combining rad textures,
colour and a mood to deliver on a
creative vision

Who inspires you?
Alex Box, the revolutionary
London-based creative make-up artist
renowned for discovering a
relationship between art, science and
nature. She embraces individuality
which is so important to me. Shella
Ruby Martin, a dear friend of mine
from Melbourne in the fashion beauty
industry who specialises in editorial
work. My family and friends really
inspired me to be the very best I can
be. Their love and support is endless.
Having a strong network is one thing
but having support from your loved
ones is everything. 17mm 10mm
Is there a supportive culture of young
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people in Cairns?
Yes of course. I have found so many
other inspiring creative people working
together to make beautiful projects
locally. But I feel we could have more
support from local council and
government with artistic grants or
even organising more competitions
locally. To support and encourage our
future generations we need to push
the creative boundaries, not just in
high school but in our current industry.
We should come out from behind those
palm trees and let the world know who
we are.
What are the unique attributes and
advantages you bring to your work?
Variety. I love my job because the
possibilities are endless. There is
always freedom to create new and
different concepts with make-up from
bridal to body painting. I get to meet
new and beautiful people every day
and clients come to me for a point of
difference. You see a lot of generic
styles being produced but truly it’s
about finding the inner personality of
the client and helping them express
their individuality. It’s about
confidence.
What do people under 40 years of age
have to offer Cairns?
A fresh perspective, enthusiasm, drive,
individuality, tech savvy advantages
and advancements, optimism, a
light-hearted outlook on life, a new
voice and new stories to tell. 20mm

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