Molly Warkentin

Bio

Molly’s first make-up inspiration was as a toddler standing by her Mother’s vanity in the 80’s watching her apply blue eyeshadow and red lipstick … yearning to do the same. This combination was not to become her signature look for she is well known in the industry for her flawless, beautiful skin created with subtle innovation and a sophisticated palette. Freshness and understatement are key whilst the use of colour and texture are also a vital part of her creative extension. “Makeup is an art of constant, very imperceptible, change in colour, texture, volume and touch. The mutability of seasonal fashion, the shifting conditions of light, the natural features of a model and the changing nature of each new brief means my approach is always transforming.” Attracted to the full spectrum of colour and extremely deft in its application, Molly likens her work to painting in that she seeks to illuminate rather than disguise the originality of the face : “I like to emphasize the beauty that is already there and even if the brief calls for theatricality I always highlight the integrity of the skin and clarity of the model’s best features” Molly is one of the leading make-up artists in Australia and in high demand. She works consistently with top photographers and creatives across leading magazine titles, fashion advertising and celebrity. Her client list is extensive and includes BASSIKE, Myer, Country Road, HERMES, Bird+Knoll, Venroy, The Upside, Camilla and Marc, David Jones, Cotton On, Ultra Violette, MECCA, We Are Kindred, Go-to Skincare, Glasshouse, State of Escape. With magazine credits in VOGUE, Harper’s Bazaar, ELLE, Marie Claire, RUSSH, GQ, Grazia and JONES. Working with photographers : Nicole Bentley, Simon Upton, Duncan Killick, Darren McDonald, Steven Chee, Georges Antoni, Stephen Ward, Bec Parsons, Hannah Scott Stevenson, Daniel Nadel, Simon Lekias, Pierre Toussaint, Jake Terrey, Jesse Lizotte, Levon Baird, Kelly Geddes, Eddie New, Justin Ridler, Peter Van Alphen.