Hey there! I’m Marquita, the face behind Battalash! In regards to how this became my career, my story probably sounds like yours…
At the tender age of 4 I was a self-proclaimed Rembrandt armed with my trusty crayons and colored pencils. Drawing was my passion and how I expressed myself. This continued well into my teenage years and drove me to enroll in Art Classes for a number of years perfecting my art. While I honed my craft, my aspiration was a career in Fine Arts & Illustration.
In the meantime, I'd apply my passion on paper to the next wonderful canvas; the face. As portraits were my first love, I found many similarities in the rules of creating a marvelous portrait and applying makeup to frame, shade, and highlight the unique and beautiful features of the face. All the while doing my own makeup was quickly becoming one of my favorite past times.
It wasn't until 2012 when a friend of mine asked me to do her wedding makeup that I realized my true calling. I felt a real sense of fulfillment when she expressed how beautiful she felt. I knew from that day forward that I wanted to focus wholeheartedly on becoming a Makeup Artist.
Since then I have focused on the educational aspect of my craft and have invested in many training courses to enhance my Artistry. I still love Fine Arts, but for the past 7 years, my client's lovely faces have been my canvas.
It’s so important for women to feel confident and beautiful in their special moments. When you book a glam session with me you are on the right track to looking and feeling like your best self! With 7+ years of experience and training as a Freelance Makeup Artist and a background in Fine Arts, allow me to perfect your look and create true art.