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The makeup artist Maya Lewis

So, This is Me…

I’m Maya, a professional makeup artist based on the north-west edge of London.

By day I enjoy nothing more than creating beautiful looks for brides and their parties. And by night I invent spectacular character transformations for actors, models and stage performers – especially around Halloween. You can see my Halloween and creative effects portfolio here.

I have worked for high fashion ecom brands including Burberry, Selfridges and ASOS (see my fashion portfolio here). And through my 18 years of being in the industry, I have worked for many VIP clients in London, some of whom are listed below. Notable regular clients of mine include Jonathan Ross, Cirque Le Soir, Annabel’s Mayfair, The Royal Academy of Arts and others.

I come from an art background. Initially I wanted to become a fashion illustrator and photographer, and studied at the London College of Fashion before deciding to change direction, trading sketchbooks for skin, and work in makeup instead.

Years of working in the fashion and performance industries have honed my ability to create beautiful, striking looks on brief, on time and exceeding expectations – on every job I do. So that means you know you’re in capable hands.

I am also a massage therapist and yoga teacher. As a result I bring a very calm and holistic approach to your wedding. Feeling stressed on the big morning? Just let me know! I’ll arrive a little earlier so we can do a relaxing, soothing facial massage or meditation before we start the makeup.

I’d love to hear from you. Please drop me a message via my contact page, or through my Instagram or Facebook profiles.

  • Head MUA & Makeup Designer for The World of Tim Burton Exhibition Opening, The Design Museum
  • Head SFX MUA for Annabel’s Mayfair Annual Halloween Event
  • Harpers Bazaar
  • Burberry Ecommerce
  • Elle Magazine
  • Glamour Magazine
  • Annabel’s, Mayfair
  • Dear Darling club, Mayfair
  • Selfridges ecommerce
  • ASOS ecommerce
  • Jessica McCormack jewellery campaign
  • Windmill Theatre Soho – Makeup Designer for Grand Launch 2021
  • Overdue Magazine
  • Dreamingless Magazine
  • Solstice Magazine
  • French Fries Magazine
  • Grace Magazine Online
  • Huff Magazine
  • L’Officiel Lithuania
  • Glamour Magazine (Hungary)
  • Elements Magazine
  • PBL Magazine
  • Dorothy Perkins Campaign (assisting Chris Sweeney)
  • Topman Campaign (assisting Chris Sweeney)
  • Maddox night club
  • Deloitte
  • Drama night club
  • Wyld Nightclub
  • Chivaree Circus
  • Bacchus Men’s Wear London Fashion Week, assisting Maria Camparetto (A/W 2019).
  • Facebook Christmas Party 2018.
  • Katharine Hamnett Look Book A/W 2018.
  • Wunderland Magazine- Assistant to Maria Camparetto May 2018.
  • Silk Fred Online – Freelance Hair and Makeup Artist 2018.
  • New Look Online- Freelance Hair and Makeup Artist 2017-2018.
  • Jonathan Ross’s private Halloween party. Key team member & assistant to Fred Letailleur (YSL, Armani) in the House Of Horrors maze, prosthetic makeup. 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 & 2012.
  • London Fashion Week SS 2017.
  • LNCC catalogue shoot.
  • The Royal Academy of Arts Lates: A Hockney Happening.
  • 2016 onwards: MUA at ASOS headquarters, London.
  • Britain’s Next Top Model 2016.
  • Resident special FX & MUA at West End circus-themed club, Cirque Le Soir, 2011-2016.
  • Rita Ora’s Orchestra at Sexyfish opening event, October 2016.
  • London Fashion Week S/S 2016 assisting key makeup artist Lan Nguyen Grealis for Fashion Scout shows including Gyoyuni Kimchoe, Ones To Watch, Niro Wang, Belgrade and FAD.
  • Bodypainting at Wella Hair Awards 2016.
  • Graduate Fashion Week, assisting key makeup artist Lan Nguyen Grealis.
  • London Fashion Week A/W 2015, assisting key makeup artist Lan Nguyen Grealis for Fashion Scout shows including Ccuoco, Rohmir and FAD.
  • Globe Travel Awards 2015.
  • Toni & Guy catwalk show at the O2, Oct 2015.
  • Civilised Mess.
  • Google Hamburg corporate event.
  • Wink Bingo TV commercial.
  • Bearded Kitten.
  • Notting Hill Carnival: Paraiso School of Samba parade dancers 2014, 2013 and 2012.
  • Makeup and special FX artist for Cirque le Soir stage show at Download Festival 2014.
  • Torture Garden London May Ball 2014 – personal MUA to The Infamous Boom Boom (performer).
  • Official makeup artist for the launch party for TOWIE star Chloe Sims’ Beauty Bar.
  • Jessie J secret London gig, sponsored by Nike.
  • Lolo and Galago, luxury jewellery brand.
  • Tatler Magazine – Assistant Bodypainter 2013.
  • Event makeup on fashion designer Matthew Williamson.
  • Shpongle LIVE at The Troxy, October 2013 – Official Makeup Artist.
  • Ford Cars film commercial with Squeezed Media.
  • Playboy Club UK.
  • Arta Kane.
  • Whisky Mist.
  • Marie Claire Online.
  • Adidas – Olympic Games Opening Weekend.
  • Hedkandi @ Pacha, London.
  • Half Baked, Barcelona (Sonar Festival).
  • 100% Biker Magazine.
  • Shrek, Drury Lane Theatre (face painting).
  • Afira Clothing.
  • Yumi Clothing.
  • Fashion Gone Rogue with Amaia Orozco.
  • Official Facepainter and makeup artist at The Secret Garden Party Festival 2011 in the Beauty Parlour Caravan.
  • Elysian Project London.
  • In-house face and bodypainter at Wonderland, Carousel and Whirl-Y-Gig.
  • ASOS.
  • Kismet Magazine with Pearly.
  • Deluxxdigital.com Magazine (issue 3 with Luc Coiffait).
  • Bizarre Magazine.
  • Streetfighters Magazine.
  • Back Street Heroes Magazine.
  • Fairy Goth Mother.
  • Toxin Magazine.
  • Assisting Emma Cammack (former tutor and fellow bodypainter) on The Saturdays 2010 Calendar with Rankin.
  • Viktor and Rolf exhibition at The Barbican.
  • 3 Mobile event at Gilgamesh.