In 2006 I graduated prestigious Riga school of Art and Design with Knitting Apparel Design Degree and moved to London to study BA Fashion Design, Styling and Promotion at Middlesex University where I  received upper second class honours upon graduation.

With 10 years experience in the industry as a makeup artist in different fields from catwalk, fashion, commercial, special occasion to theatrical theme productions, I developed high interested in making bespoke pieces and face accessories to compliment the makeup brief. I used my art and fashion design knowledge to make unique pieces which made my work stand out. I use unconventional methods and materials like up cycling broken and vintage pieces, merging mediums together including- moulding sewing, gluing, and hand-painting.

I have participated in 2 makeup artistry competitions-

  • Illamasqua Distinctive makeup Artistry Awards 2013- one of four finalists

  • Olympia Beauty Art of Makeup Competition in Professional Category 2014- winner

Since opening Etsy shop in 2014, I have created various different avant-garde accessories from SFX face embellishments to headpieces, masquerade masks, face-pieces, hand-painted gloves, stick on nail art and more. My pieces can be seen on fashion magazine covers, ice skating and dance shows, music videos.

I take private commissions and can make unique pieces based on brief provided.

Hi my name is Stefanija-founder of Stefanija’s Studio. I am versatile character designer and makeup artist specialising in producing unique costume accessories and various makeup services.

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“The difference between fashion and art is that fashion is art in movement.”

— Carolina Herrera