Virginia Mendez has been a makeup artist all her life, bringing out the beauty within of the people she found inspiring. Whether in a cold basement of a New Jersey two-family house with her Barbie dolls as a child, or in her friends' most celebrated moments in adulthood, Virginia has always expressed herself in color. She derives much of her aesthetic from her love, respect, and exposure to opera, theater, and cinema throughout her youth. By combining these forms of art and transforming 'moments' in them with her makeup tools, she has finally found her creative expression.

Virginia is fully self-trained and based out of Miami, FL. She has nine years of makeup experience in print, television, HD video, web, theater, and film. Her background includes seven years as a freelance makeup artist, a Bachelor of Science in Motion Picture Production and Art Photography from the University of Miami, plus six years as a top performer and Senior Product Specialist for M.A.C.

Virginia is a leading makeup artist in the South Florida bridal circuit, and is a recent addition to the renowned Artistic Impression by Riviera bridal company. Adding airbrushing and Dick Smiths' Basic 3-D Special F/X course to her resume, she is truly a well-rounded makeup artist. Virginia's goal is to work in the worlds of film and fashion, and with an inspiring caliber of photographers, models, stylists, and hair stylists with whom to complement her artistic vision.

Resume and rates available upon request. Please contact Virginia.