Linda Mason is known for her creative and exciting use of color in both Makeup and Art. Born in Sunderland, in the northeast of England her mother inspired in her a fascination for artistic expression through her expert imitations of the hottest designer fashions of the day and eccentric home renovations which transformed their neighborhood.
In 1967 Linda studied with Lancome in Paris then worked for them in Beirut Lebanon .  On returning to Paris in 1970 she modeled for five years before starting a Freelance career as a makeup Artist.
In 1976 she became the premier makeup artist for Helena Rubenstein.
 In the late 70's, the fashion world was rocked by a revolution, with makeup artist Linda Mason at the forefront. Designers brought fashion to an art form creating runway shows that weren’t simply a marketplace, but full throttle theatrical performances.

Since 1985, Linda has published six books . “Makeup, The Art of Beauty” is used as the handbook for her classes; it is now out in paperback and sold across the world. “Teen Makeup” published in 2005, “Eye Candy” released in May of 2008, a best seller already in reprint in the US, Japan and Russia. Her latest book “Makeup for Ageless Beauty” was launched in the spring of 2011 together with her Freestyle Makeup video Glorious Technicolor.

Linda continues to break boundaries with her fusion of Beauty and Art and to continue to develop, show and sell her visual Art, painting, mixed-media collage, photography and glass art.   Her pieces range in style from classical to abstract, reflecting her dynamic personality and variety of sources of inspiration. A selection can be seen online at www.lindamasongallery.com. She is currently working on three shows for 2014-2015.

CELEBRITIES:
Cameron Diaz, Uma Thurman Charlize Theron, Sarah Michelle Gellar
Courtney Cox, Kim Cattrall Iman, Christie Turlington, Demi Moore,
Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Famke Janssen, Claudia Schiffer, Kate Moss
Aimee Mann, Debbie Harry, Joan Jett, Claire Danes, Sarah Ferguson,
Paloma Picasso, Belinda Carlylse, Isabelle Rossellini, Linda Evangelista,
Lauren Hutton, Billy Joel, Whitney Houston, Elizabeth Berkley, Brooke Shields
Camryn Manheim, LL Cool J, Rob Lowe, Diane Keaton, Candice Bergen,
Matthew Broderick, Paulina Porizkova, Molly Ringwald, Susan Sarandon,
Kelly Lynch, Andie McDowel,l Kirk Douglas, Christy Brinkley,
Laura SanGiacomo, Chaka Kahn, Marsha Gay Harden, Cybil Sheppard,
Jeff Goldblum, Duran/Duran, Judd Nelson, Frederique Van De Velde, Shari Belefonte, Iggy Pop, Sonia Braga,Jerry Hall, Terry Farrel, Bette Midler, Christina Ricci.

DESIGNERS:
Anne Klein, Liza Bruce, Basile, Nina Ricci, Commes de Garcons ( Rei Kawakubo), Norma Kamali, Cynthia Rowley, Patou, Fendi, Perri Ellis, Giorgio Armani, Steven Sprouse, Issey Miyake, Thierry Mugler, Jean Paul Gaultier, Versace, John Galliano, Vivienne Westwood, Laura Biagiotti, Yojhi Yamamoto, Levi Okunov

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