To most people, make up artists are just people who make them look good during weddings, beauty fashion events and those flashy moments infront of the camera. To one make up artist by the name Brenda Mokeira Oyaro, being an make up artist is like a dream she has been having since the day she was concieved.
Mokeira Oyaro is a 23 year old professional freelance make up artist from Nakuru but currently based in Nairobi, Kenya. ‘I have always had a passion for arts,’ she says. Finishing her Bachelor of Arts (Fine Arts) at Kenyatta University.
Today she loves to paint, draw and express her creativity. While in campus she worked at a makeup counter, it is then that she discovered her passion for makeup as well. With no formal training, she perfected the art as years went by. Educated herself on the current trends and what is new in the Fashion makeup industry.
Attending events became her norm, just to learn and see the different skills and techniques to deliver to her clients. After a few events, she decided to invest only in the best products for her kits, so as to ensure her clients may look their best. She continued to inspire her clients and the creative collabos that she had the pleasure of working with.
Working with different brands and cosmetic companies including Muthoni Drummer Queen, Phy, Kaka Empire, H_Art The Band, Amina Abdi, Pauline cosmetics, Zaron cosmetics among others has really helped perfect her skills.
Project FX Africa is the first makeup reality show in Africa; set to impact the next generation of creative makeup artists in Africa, one country at a time. It is a platform for every young makeup artist to showcase their winning masterpiece as they compete against one another.
Project FX Makeup Show Africa is all about creativity, education and versatility. these are key to a career in make-up artistry, and PFXAfrica provides that across Africa. Established in 2016, this show gives you the tools you need to grow as an artist in theater, film, TV, fashion and editorial. PFXAfrica is Africa’s first and largest celebration of creative make-up artistry.
Kenya has become a hotbed for makeup and beauty. Hosting PFXA on 27th Oct in Kenya with the aim of uniting the makeup and beauty community with the creativemake-up effects community under one roof in Nairobi.”
With Project FX Kenya; it was there hope to continue discovering talents in makeup artistry, inspiring them and developing them for their successful careers in Makeup and beauty by providing the education and tools for these young make-up artists to succeed and thrive!
Mokeira was among the artist to showcase at PFXAfrica, her theme being Breast Cancer. She managed to beat all odds and emerge the best of them all.
This was the first look, a beautiful woman going about her business in life and is suddenly diagnosed with Cancer, this news devastates her. She sees herself dead, six feet deep and the scared part is the representataion of how she feels about herself.
The second look is a representation of her defending herself from the disease. When going through Chemo and the removal of cancer cells, she needs to be strong and believe that she will get through it. this is to show how strong she is throught the whole treatment process.
This is the master piece, representing the lady after going through the whole process, from the diagnosis, to the treatment process and is ready to conquer the world with positive vibes only. She is stronger than ever, ready to share her experiences and create awareness to other women fighting breast cancer.
Mokeira will be representing Kenya at IMATS (International Make-up Artists Trade Show) in Atlanta Georgia, an all expense paid trip to the trade show. She will also get an year mentorship with professional makeup artist in a long and continuous process and lastly make up products from PFXAfrica makeup sponsors.
Congratulations to you Mokeira. For bookings email, mokeiraoyaro@gmail.com
Follow her on Instagram; instagram.com/mokeira_oyaro
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