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shane paish

Makeup Artist
Los Angeles, CA
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poggie40@gmail.com
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310 777 0019
Shane Paish is Australian-born and globally recognized as one of the most successful makeup artists in the world. He began his career in Australia where in his first two years landed nine Australian Vogue covers. He quickly moved to the US where he landed his first American Vogue cover shot by legendary Herb Ritts. He has lived in the US since and has shot covers and editorials for Elle, Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, W Magazine, Glamour, Vanity Fair and others. He has led advertising campaigns for Chanel, Dior, Ralph Lauren, Revlon, L’Oreal, Maybelline and more. After moving to Los Angeles Shane became quickly in demand by Hollywood actresses, particularly after his first movie as Rene Russo’s personal makeup artist for The Thomas Crown Affair, where his work was noted due to her iconic beauty. Shane met with The House of Dior garnering him an international contract with Dior as their Beauty Expert/Advisor for a decade working closely with Oscar winner Charlize Theron among other international celebrities. Now, the Beauty Editor-at-Large for Australian Vogue, he is able to be creative with fashion editorials around the globe while also providing epic looks for Charlize Theron, Mariah Carey, Michelle Monaghan, Olivia Munn amongst others.
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Work Experience

Crosby Carter Management

Freelance makeup artist
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Jan 2000 - Current

Regular bookings for A-list celebrity red carpet and press events. Photographic shoots for high fashion magazines, luxury brands and celebrities.

Vogue Australia

Beauty editor at large
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Jan 2014 - Current

Directing beauty editorials from concept to execution. Predicting current and future beauty trends.

Christian Dior

International makeup and beauty expert for Dior.
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Jan 2002 - Oct 2012

Makeup for print and television advertising campaigns. Product development. Spokesperson for Dior beauty requiring public appearances at launch events. Ambassador for the brand.

NBC/Universal Pictures - Snow White and the Huntsman

Makeup artist to Charlize Theron
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Aug 2011 - Dec 2011

Creation of character makeup for Evil Queen Revenna played by Charlize Theron.

Sony Pictures - Hancock

Makeup artist to Charlize Theron
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May 2007 - Aug 2007

Creation of character makeup for Mary played by Charlize Theron

Paramount Pictures - Aeon Flux

Makeup artist to Charlize Theron
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Aug 2004 - Oct 2004

Creating character makeup for Aeon Flux played by Charlize Theron.

Sony Pictures - Head in The Clouds

Makeup artist to Charlize Theron
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Mar 2003 - Jun 2003

Creating character makeup for Gilda played by Charlize Theron.

HBO Films - Life and Death of Peter Sellers

Makeup artist to Charlize Theron
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Apr 2003 - Jul 2003

Creating character makeup for Brit Ekland played by Charlize Theron.

Paramount pictures - The Italian Job

Makeup artist to Charlize Theron
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Jul 2002 - Sep 2002

Creating Character makeup for Stella Bridger played by Charlize Theron

MGM - The Thomas Crown Affair

Makeup artist to Renee Russo
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Oct 1998 - Jan 1999

Creation of character makeup for Catherine Banning played by Renee Russo.

Education

Mitchell Highschool

High School certificate
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Feb 1984 - Nov 1988

Skills

  • Creating on trend beauty looks for a variety of clients.
  • Working well within a team of creative professionals
  • Communicating with Actors, Directors and Producers and interpreting their vision in regards to makeup