From a young age, Theresa has always enjoyed expressing herself through many forms of art. She spent many hours immersed in her sidewalk chalk art as a young person.

Theresa's sidewalk art

The passion of makeup artistry first ignited when she was pursuing her art degree at the University of North Carolina in Asheville. Portraits were her senior focus, utilizing chalk as the medium of choice once again. She always enjoyed applying the makeup to the portrait drawings. As her senior thesis was coming to a close, she started to dabble in costume makeup.

Alter Ego Art Show

Senior Art Show at UNCA 2010

After school, she started working and training in makeup at Sephora. She loved learning all about skin care, makeup, and working with a wide variety of clientele. After about a year at Sephora, Theresa knew she had found her calling and so she attained an Esthetics License with the state of North Carolina.

Theresa Makeup Artist

Mina von Feilitzsch Photography

Her continued education includes adventures to makeup shows and conventions in different areas of the US from the east to west coasts. She receives training from various Master Artists. In her eagerness to improve her craft, she hopes to someday travel to Paris, France and visit the headquarters of her most loved professional makeup brand, Viseart.

Theresa's Makeyp VMA

VMA Studios

Theresa’s background in art and design allows her to see faces through an artistic lens. All of her knowledge from being an artist greatly informs the techniques and creativity of makeup applications. With each new face as a fresh canvas, she strives to create a unique look for each person that reflects their personal style, creating a timeless, original work of art.

Contact Theresa to begin your beauty journey together.

Glossy lips and lashes

Mina von Feilitzsch Photography

UNC Asheville - Bachelor of Arts with a Distinction in Art

Wake Techincal Community College - Graphic Design

License

Mitchell's Academy - Licensed Esthetician with the state of North Carolina

Master Classes

The Perfect Bride by Ester Aiden at The Makeup Show, New York City

Emphasis Eyes by Bethany Townsend at The Makeup Show, New York City

Women of Color by Lija Jade at The Makeup Show, New York City

Makeup for Photography by Danessa Myrick at The Makeup Show, New York City

Skin Architect By Danessa Myrick at Lilly’s Makeup Bar, Wendell, NC

Terri Tomlinson Color Theory Dallas, Texas and Raleigh, NC

Kevin James Bennett & MG Hair and Makeup Bridal Beauty Master Class Charlotte, NC

Women over 65 - Lashes, lips, brows with Eugenia Weston in Portland, Oregon

Camouflage, conceal, and correct with David Hernandez in Portland, Oregon

Skin Theory with Michela Wariebi in Portland, Oregon

Vintage Metamorphosis with Jessica Padilla, Chris Milone, and Michelle Coursey in Portland, Oregon

Creating Character with Melissa Street in Portland, Oregon

Extraordinary Beauty with Christian Schild in Portland, Oregon

Beyond Beauty with James Molloy in Portland, Oregon

Beauty is Boring with Robin Black in Portland, Oregon

Makeup for a Beauty “Glampaign” with Gregory Arlt and Romero Jennings in Portland, Oregon

Inspiration, Conception, Action with Roshar in Portland, Oregon

Bold eyes, Insatiable Skin with a Twist with Lena Koro in Portland, Oregon

Color, Texture, Pretty with Marika D’Auteuil in Portland, Oregon

Face Fanatic with Phyllis Cohen in Portland, Oregon

Total Transformation with Francesca Tolot in Portland, Oregon

A "Tru" Makeup Technique with Andy Truong in Bountiful, Utah

Advanced Makeup Classes with Terri Tomlinson in Addison, Texas

James Molloy - Beauty Demo at the Makeup Show in New York City - May 2023

Glam + Go: Techniques for the Business of Glamour: Lijha Stewart, The Makeup Show in New York City - May 2023

Hale & Hush Skincare Training - June 2023