- PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY -

 

In Amy Hubbard's 15-year career in the makeup industry, she has had the honor of working on countless photo and

commercial shoots with clients ranging from CBS News for the Presidential Debate, Hallmark Cards, Vogue Italia,

Nationally and locally distributed magazines to nationally aired commercials, television shows and music videos which

include celebrities such as Kesha, Tony Gonzales, Albert Pujols, George Lopez, chef Curtis Stone and The Struts. As a

freelance brand representative, Amy worked for MAC cosmetics, Sephora, Smashbox, and DuWop. Beginning her career in wigs and makeup at the Kansas City Lyric Opera and Starlight Theater, Amy has a diverse background in period style hair and makeup. Her BFA degree from the Kansas City Art Institute also gives her an understanding of color theory, design, and sculpture that are easily carried over into the realm of professional makeup.

 

Peers and clients alike seek Amy's expertise knowing they will get experienced and honest advice, beautifully applied makeup and professionally styled hair and a professional and enjoyable working experience. Her continued success comes through listening to each of her client’s needs and thoughtfully drawing upon her years of experience to create a look that reflects and enhances the subject’s own unique natural beauty. Amy puts her clients and on-camera talent instantly at ease by making them feel comfortable, respected and, most importantly, looking and feeling their absolute best.

                                                                                         - EXPERTISE -

An accomplished makeup art & design professional & business owner with focused skills & professional development as a freelance stylist, application & trend specialist & product knowledge instructor. Providing high definition brush application, full body airbrush painting & special effects makeup. Instructional work includes makeup application education for cosmetology schools, private groups & live television instruction.

 

- WORK EXPERIENCE-

 

Freelance business providing stylist, makeup, and custom body art design services for National and local productions, brides and bridal parties. Services include HD Makeup, Character Design, Body Painting, Era /Period Consulting, Makeup Technique and Trend Instructor, Clothing, Hair and Wig Stylist, and Headdress fabrication.

 

Recent relationships and projects 2013-2020​

• Wayne Gretsky, Stanley Cup 2019

• The Game, She's Got Game TV series

• George Lopez, Very Superstitious TV series

• The Struts, Your Body Talks music video starring Kesha

• Vogue Italia fashion spread

• Chris Knight , Photographer

• Face the Nation, CBS

• Amazon, Seattle 

• Buffalo Wild Wings

• Missouri Lottery

• St. Louis Zoo

• St. Louis Magazine

• Edward Jones

• Budweiser

• Stihl

• Boeing

• Purina

• Mrs. Feilds

• Nestle 

• Ryka

• Cisco

• Dakota Grizzly

• Enterprise Car Rental

• Alamo Car Rental

• Mattress Direct Super Bowl commercial

• Ezra Brooks 

• JBL

• CNN

 

Artists/celebrities:

• Tech 9, album cover, 2010

• The Struts, Your Body Talks music video starring Kesha 2018

• Tony Gonzales, Chiefs commercial 2010

• George Lopez, Very Superstitious TV series 2018

• The Game, She's Got Game TV series 2015

 

Production

• Hallmark Productions | Hallmark Greeting Cards & Internal productions | MUA, stylist | 2007-2012

• Take 2 Productions | National commercial | MUA, stylist | 2007-2010

• MK12 | Green Day Rock Band intro video MU, hair & wig stylist, character design | 2009

• Access Hollywood, CA | Vice Presidential Debate coverage 2008 | MUA, stylist | 2008

 

Photography

• Hallmark | Period cards | MUA, stylist, airbrush FX artist, wardrobe and period consultant | 2007-2012

• RUSHWADE2 | AMC Nat. campaign | Airbrush MUA & prosthetics, character design and stylist | 2010

• Ron Berg | National ads | MUA, stylist, period consultant | 2008-2010

• Austin Walsh | Sonic and C & C Drum company ads | MU and hair artist | 2006-2010

• Thomas Gibson | Boulevard Brewery ads | MUA, stylist, period consultant 2008

 

TV/Commercial/Film

• Missouri Lottery | Fairy tale commercial | MU, hair & wig stylist, character design | 2010

• Green Day Rock Band | Intro video | MU, hair & wig stylist, character design | 2009

• Hy-Vee with Chef Cutis stone | National commercials | MUA, stylist | 2008-2011

• Access Hollywood with Tony Potts | Vice Presidential debate, St. Louis, MO | MU & hair | 2008

• Disney Channel | National commercial | MUA, stylist, set and prop consultant and designer | 2006

• CNBC and Fox National News | Live broadcasts | MUA, stylist | 2006-2009

 

Live Performance

• Palms Casino, Las Vegas | Character design MUA for Midsummer Night Dream event | 2013

• Lyric Opera of Kansas City | MUA, Wig Stylist, Era/Period Specialist | 2004- 2010

• Music Hall of Kansas City | Internationally touring Broadway productions | MUA, wig stylist, wardrobe | 2006-2010

• Starlight Theatre | Internationally touring Broadway productions | Wig Stylist, Era/Period Specialist, Wardrobe | 2003-2010

• Quixotic Fusion | Internationally touring performance | Lead MUA and hair design | 2006-2008

• Frank Boehm with Williams Gerrard Productions, CA | Touring entertainment group | MUA, Prosthetic/FX artist | 2007

 

Personalities

• LA Chef Curtis Stone | Hy-Vee National Commercials 2009-2012

• Tech 9, Krizz Kalico, Kutt Calhone, National touring hip hop artist and producer | Album art | Key airbrush and body paint artist /designer, MUA, stylist | 2008

• Tiffany Shepis, IMDB | Bonnie, Bonnie and Clyde vs. Dracula | Period specialist MUA, hair stylist, airbrush special effects artist | 2008

• Tony Gonzales, Chiefs, NFL All-star | Key MUA | 2007

 

Makeup Instructor & Trend Consultant

• Sole Instructor of makeup application, airbrush, brush and stage, technique for Mitsu Sato Hair Academy and Cutting Edge Hairstyling Academy

• Makeup Trends, Cosmetic Consultation and Application Instructor for private group lessons and Paul Mitchell Salons  

• Appearing on local news channels and KCPT for makeup demonstrations and product knowledge

• On camera Makeup Artist for application demonstration for Paris II Educational Center

• MAC Freelance Artist, serving as Artist and Instructor of MAC Cosmetics and trends

 

Acknowledgements

• 3 Nationally distributed CD’s for Tech 9, Krizz Kaleco, Kutt Calhone

• Numerous published cards through Hallmark card company with period style hair and MU

• 1 nationally distributed body paint calendar

• 3 billboards for Community America’s national campaign and Tech 9

• 2 national campaign print collateral advertisements for Community America and C & C Drum Company

• 2 national magazines for Hallmark and MPN, motor sports magazine

• 1 local newspaper displaying performance fusion groups MU & design

• 3 local magazines displaying theatrical and couture MU & Design by Amy Hubbard

• 2 Nationally distributed magazines, Exercise For Men Only

 

- SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS -

 

• Studied under The View’s, 5 time Emmy award winning, celebrity makeup artist and author, Eve Pearl, and celebrity artist, Billy B, and national body painter, Pashur and Mario Ink

• Worked as special FX makeup assistant to Emmy Nominated MUA Kelly Belmonte

 

- EDUCATION -

 

• Master of Science, Clinical Nutrition, University of Bridgeport, CT 2016

• Bachelor of Fine Arts, Design, Kansas City Art Institute, Kansas City, MO 2006

• Masters Human Nutrition, University of Bridgeport Connecticut, CT 2017

 

- RECOGNITION & ACHIEVEMENTS -

 

• AIGA Omni Award Winner, Kansas City-C & C Drum Co. 2007

• Dean’s Honorable Mention, KCAI, 2003 to 2005 / Dean’s List KCAI, 2004

• Academic Grant, Kansas City Art Institute, 2003-2004