MAKEUP ARTIST LONDON

What made you become a makeup artist? I was always a very creative person, I loved cinema and music videos and was very intrigued at the way that makeup, hair and costume could create a character and express their personality. A great example of this is Christina Aguilera’s ‘Fighter’ music video, where her mood and emotions are portrayed through the costume, makeup and hair styling. I loved seeing different actors and musicians transform in each music video or movie and wante

Behind the scenes of the 'Akasha' Jewellery campaign for Noor Fares. The AKASHA Collection takes inspiration from the symbols Sri Yantra and the Flower of Life. The name is derived from the Sanskrit name; meaning Ether. The Sri Yantra is an ancient symbol used in meditation to balance and focus the mind has been reimagined to created graphic pieces in 18k grey gold, white diamonds, white topaz, iolite, green tourmaline, rubelite and various other coloured stones. The collecti

Shelley Pengilly's 'Persephone' Collection has to be one of the most fun and creative collections I've work on this year! Inspired by flowers and with a pastel pink and white colour scheme, it really felt like we spent 2 days in fantasy fairy tale wonderland creating these looks. Team: Photographer: Dan Thomas Creative Director: Ryo Love Hair: Shelley Pengilly and team including Becky Wardrop from Milk_Shake Hair. Makeup & Body Art: Roseanna Velin using Spectrum Collections.

A lovely package arrived for me this morning... a full set of professional eyebrow grooming products by Angelik Iffenekker at 'Le Sourcil'. What's fabulous about these products is that they have been specially designed by Angelik herself, to match all hair shades. From blacks, browns, reds, blondes and greys  - there is a colour to suit everyone! The pencil is slim and sharp, for precision and perfect definition. See http://www.lesourcil.com/ for full colour chart and more in

The finalist collection from Brooke Evans at Tim Scott Wright contains classic black and white shots of twisted buns, expertly curled lengths and textured creative styles, complimented with a simple but striking makeup look, with the use of graphic lines and shapes. Photographer: Dan Thomas Makeup Artist: Roseanna Velin Hair: Brooke Evans and team at Tim Scott Wright Stylist: Clare Frith #beautyhair #hair

Happy to announce that our images made the front cover and inside editorial for Scratch Magazine, November 2017! Shot by fashion and beauty photographer Garcia Morales, these iconic images show nail artist Amy Ganney's work in close up detail, showing off her incredible skills with precision and angles. Model: Tuesday Rose Mullings was perfected selected for this shoot, for her striking look, piercing eyes and fierce attitude. Order your copy to read more about this shoot and

This week I worked on a summer fashion editorial with photographer Garcia Morales. We actually shot these images in a basement studio and mimicked the effect of sunlight with studio lighting. Model: Florentina @ Profile Model Management Hair by James Vincent Nicklin. #fashion #editorial #commercial #model #profilemodels #summer #garciamorales #florentina #jamesnicklin

Enya Mareine & Momo International present 'Wonders of Colours' Makeup Workshop by Roseanna Velin Make-up Artist. 2 days of creative design, fashion makeup and body painting. Feel inspired, observe live demonstrations, get involved with hands on sessions and have your work professional photographed. Taking place at on 11th & 12th October in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. For bookings and enquiries: Geline at +6010-8234087, Bernie at bernieenyamariene@gmail.com #makeupworkshop #makeu

I recently worked on an amazing new beauty campaign with Rankin at his studio in London. I can't say too much about this yet as the campaign has not been released. But it was stunning. I painted a model in gold paint be gold leaf. Also on the team: Makeup Artist Terry Barber Manicurist Ami Streets Hairstylist Nick Irwin #Rankin #Campaign #Beauty #Bodypaint #Goldleaf #AmiStreets #TerryBarber #NickIrwin #Perfume #KillianHennessey #Luxury #Designer #Brand #Advert #London #BodyAr

This week I worked on a sportswear campaign for GymPro Apparel. Photographer: Garcia Morales Models: Jolie Standford and Leon Judge. See full collection on Garcia's website. #Sportswear #Campaign #Gym

Last week I worked on the Bat Out Of Hell World Premier red carpet event at The Institute of Directors in Pall Mall, London! I body painted models: Lou Bones and Jakob Flash in flames, bats and skulls using Kryolan Professional Makeup. #halloween #Batoutofhell #Theatre #Redcarpetevent #Jakobflash #Theinstituteofdirectors #PallMall #London #Bodypaint #Bodypainting #Bodyart #Costume #Fancydress #Horror #Meatloaf #Skullmakeup #LouBones #Event #Promotionalmodels #Promo

Updated my portfolio with these gorgeous new images shot by photographer Garcia Morales. I used my new Urban Decay Naked Palette on the eyes and Vice Palette for the lips! Hair by Will Lamb at Daniel Granger. Model: Stacey Hannant at  NEVS.

Happy to see the results from a campaign I worked on earlier this year for The British Athletics with the women's 4 x 100m relay team: Dina Asher-Smith, Daryll Saskia Neita, Desiree Henry and Asher Phillip. I loved working on this photo shoot, creating these abstract looks with body paint. The girls were fab to work with and looked incredible on camera. Big thanks to Lisa Harper at Run Communications. Photography by Clive Rose at Getty Images. Photo shoot location: Big Sky St

This week I have been busy preparing for my next professional makeup workshop... In Malaysia! I am very grateful and excited about my trip, and meeting all of my new students! I will be demonstrating: Fashion and Editorial Makeup Creative Makeup Body Painting I will also be talking about: How I built my career My experiences in the makeup industry Photographic makeup techniques Brushes, tools and products More details coming soon! #makeupworkshop #Makeuplesson #Makeupclass #M

Behind the scenes on this week's hair and beauty shoot with photographer Garcia Morales, model: Stacey Hannant, and hair by Will Lamb @ Daniel Granger. Images coming soon! #makeup #makeupartist #staceyhannant #behindthescenes #fashion #beautyhair #hairdresser #photoshoot #biringham #london

Behind the scenes on the L'Oreal Colour Trophy photoshoot for Ben Brown Hair at his salon in Derby. Photographer Deborah Selwood. Models: Nancy E Morris & Siobhan Cronin. #lorealcolourtrophy #benbrownhair #nancyemorris #photoshoot #behindthescenes #derby #eyelashes

Alex Maxwell 'Signs' music video I worked on with Hollywood Records & Rubbernecker Films, Disney Music Group. Director: Kenny McCracken, Exec Producer: Sean Stuart, Art Director: Oliver Hogan, Assistant: James Early, Production Assistant: Darren Blackwood, 1st AD: Will Jasper, 2nd AD: Wayne Bentley, 3rd AD: Jack Green, Runner: Joe Cox, Steadicam: Mihalis Margaritis, Focus Puller: Oleg Poupko, 2nd AC: Nick Ball, DIT: Nick Allsop, Band: Lawrence Insula, Tonez, Mafro, Location:

Interview on Bangstyle about the Fellowship for British Hairdressing's Colour Project photoshoot I worked on with Richard Miles Photography, Michelle Griffin, Sophie Bailey, Dani Race, Georgie Riot, Florence Andrea, Rachel Bowler Model, Will Lamb at Daniel Granger Hairdressing, Aimee Goodwin at Jeff Goodwin Hair, Lauren Davey at Baroque Hair, Gareth McAughey at Becky Candy Salons, Luke Batham at Zappas Hair Salon, James Nicklin & Tim Scott Wright, Brooke Payton at Abacus Hair

This week I spent two days on set with the team at Graftons, shooting a new campaign for Eyelash Emporium at One Zero One Studios in Birmingham with photographer Matt Canon & team. We had 3 gorgeous models from Nemesis Model Agency in Manchester - Gee Burridge, Anna Tyburska & Sandra Martin. Here are some behind the scenes shots. Watch this space to see new campaign coming soon! #eyelashes #campaign #birmingham #onezeroone #mattcanon

Super pleased to see my work on the cover of Hair Magazine - November 2016 Issue! This image was taken on a photoshoot earlier this year with Celebrity Hairdresser Mark Hill. Model: Bridget Valentine. Stylist: Juli Molnar. Lighting: Martin Coceres + team. Makeup by Roseanna Velin. See full collection here. #commercial #makeupartistlondon #markhill #hairmagazine #bridgetvalentine