ABIA 2022 MUA Artists’ of the Year

BIG WINS FOR MAKE UP ARTISTS AT THE AUSTRALIAN BEAUTY INDUSTRY AWARDS 2022!

MEET THE WINNERS…

ABIA High Fashion/Editorial Make Up Artist of the Year 2022 WINNER: Shella Martin

Shella Martin

A self-confessed beauty and fashion addict, Shella Martin has been working as an events and editorial makeup artist for over 20 years with her extensive experience leading to many commercial shoots, shows and editorials.

Her list of accolades is impressive, as the current tittle holder for the AIMA Editorial and Australian MAOTY for 2020, Australia Hair Fashion Awards Makeup Artist of the Year 2019, AMIA Editorial Makeup Artist of the Year 2019 and the MAGAP Awards saw her claim 5 awards which included Editorial MAOTY 2019, Best Makeup Direction for Film Clip or TVC 2019, Beauty Video Clip of the year 2019, Victorian MAOTY 2019 and Australian MAOTY 2019.

She has worked with icon Pat McGrath in Milan during Fashion Week as well as Lucia Pieroni, Val Garland and Diane Kendal in Paris. While on the fashion circuit she has partnered with Dion Lee, Maticevski, Sass & Bide, Strataus Carlucci, Gucci, Uniqlo Japan, Jack & Jones, Selected China, Vero Moda China, Top Shop, Target and Bonds.

Martin’s celebrity roster is equally impressive ranging from the likes of Australian Vogue Editor Edwina McCann, Marie Claire Editor Nicky Briger, Vera Blue, Julia Stone, Damon Herriman, Tash Oakley, Ashley Hart, Montaine, Kimbra and Sahara Ray.

ABIA Bridal/Formal Make Up Artist of the Year 2022 WINNER: Jane Truong

*Jane Truong is featured in the main image receiving the ABIA trophy from Gaia Minerals.

The Make-Up By Jane freelance makeup service by Jane Truong, specialises in not only bridal make-up, but also special occasions, personal make-up lessons and editorial and campaign shoots and her acclaimed work has featured across the pages of Cosmopolitan Bride, Wedding and Bride, Brides, Polkadot Bride and Aisle Society to name just a few.

With no doubts about her passion, Jane stepped straight out of high school into the Napoleon Perdis Makeup Academy, as well as completing a Diploma of Specialist Makeup Services at the Academy of Makeup. From there, she worked as a freelance makeup artist as well as at various cosmetics companies including Shiseido, Lancome and MAC and now passes on her knowledge to the up and comers of the industry through her work at the esteemed Chisholm Institute as an Educator.

Much more than just an artist, she is often dubbed ‘honorary bridesmaid’ due to her experience in assisting with scheduling and vendor recommendations as well as advice on looking after the skin in the lead up to the big day and personal grooming tips.