I am a professional make-up artist and hair stylist with over thirteen years experience. I work in HD Film, Television, Commercial, Political, Interactive Media and Print. I utilize Beauty, Airbrush, Special Effects, Prosthetics, Lace, Tattoos, Face and Body Painting to design and create compelling  works of art. 

I am able to interpret the make-up and hair requirements of clients and produce both a creative and technically accurate visual representation.

My celebrity client list includes:
•Susan Sarandon
•      Elisabeth Shue
•Abigail Breslin
•Alessandro Nivola
•Peter Stormare
•Joel David Moore
•Frances Fisher
•Brittany Snow 
•Frank Whaley
•Chris Masterson
•Shawn Johnson 
•Laurie Smith 
•Rocco Dispirito
•Sandra Lee 
•Ellie Krieger
•      Slipnot

Political:
•     Rick Santorum
•     Newt Gingrich
•     Rick Perry
•     Michelle Bachman

My work has appeared on:
•      Rachael Ray
•      Today on NBC
•      CNN Nightly News
•      CBS Early Show
•Fall Fashions MSN Life Style Channel
•Miss America Pageant Tucson, Arizona WE TV
•Kraft Incorporated 

My work has been featured in:
•ESPN the Magazine
•Glamour Magazine
•Parents Magazine
•Disney Books
•Nordstrom 
•Walmart 
•Better Homes & Gardens Magazine
•Ladies Home Journal
•Pepsico Hispanic Publication for Pepsi Corp.
•Kraft Food & Family Magazine
•Publix


My work has also appeared on the front covers of:
•Figure Magazine
•Diet Magazine


I have been featured on the front page of the Wall Street Journal and interviewed on ABC World News Tonight.

I have taught Make-up courses at Iowa State University and have conducted Make-up Workshops for a number of top modeling agencies. 

I have received extensive make-up training with Jane Galli in Los Angeles California. I am a licensed cosmetologist  and IMDB listed.




"I was first exposed to this industry as a model/actress myself. I was absolutely fascinated by the make-up/hair artists and their amazing abilities to completely transform an individual. It was then I discovered another form of ART. My passion and talent for art lets me experience life as an artist, truly free to create, design, dream, love, inspire and be inspired. I truly enjoy all aspects of my profession and look forward to many more years within this industry"!
Mary-Kate Makeup & Hair     phone: 515.240.5242     email: mkgales@msn.com