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Bio:
Kat Flynt, Licensed Esthetician and Makeup Artist, got her start applying makeup for an Atlanta area studio's Glamour Shoots in 1993.  From there she began receiving requests to do bridal makeup and entire wedding parties. In 2002, after nine years of successfully proving her natural talent and self taught skills, she chose to continue her education and become a licensed Esthetician (Skin Care Specialist). Kat continues to enhance her God-given talent with ongoing education as well as guest teaching makeup classes at several local Aesthetic and Cosmetology programs. In 2009, Kat was hired by I.S.S.N. to plan the curriculum and instruct their new makeup program:
* The Atlanta Makeup Academy opening Fall of 2009 * click here for more details.
Kat also has experience using many of the best cosmetic lines and has served on the freelance teams of several top name brands including CHANEL, Bobbi Brown, and MAC. Over the past few years, Kat's makeup career has turned more towards the fashion industry and she is now applying makeup on numerous models and actors each week for various photo shoots and video productions. You can find her work published in several Atlanta area magazines, book covers, catalogues, videos, commercials, and recording artists' CD covers. With the advent of Hi-Def, Kat once again chose to continue her education and trained under the renown Roque Cozzette of Kett Cosmetics to learn basic and advanced airbrush for hi-definition television. Due to her ongoing affiliation and love for CHANEL - Kat still uses traditional makeup application on a daily basis for many of her clients but is also incorporating airbrush makeup techniques for photography and strictly uses Kett's airbrushed foundations for hi-definition productions; keeping her skills and techniques fresh and up to date in all areas of traditional makeup application, airbrushed makeup, and freehand face and body paints.
Kat has proven over and again her unique ability to work with all personality types even in the largest groups and proves to be an asset on any type of assignment. She continues to study and practice her art from one extreme to the other; from the most natural beauty looks to the most dramatic fantasy looks; traditional makeup applications to airbrushed makeup applications; as well as offering a wide variety of beautiful and enjoyable aesthetic services including facials, body treatments, brow designing, airbrush tans, lash extensions, and more. . .
Experience:
Video / Television / and Hi-Def Experience:
Kat is experienced in both traditional and airbrushed makeup applications for industrials, television, commercials, infomercials and all types of video productions. Some of the productions Kat has provided makeup applications for are:
Fashion Shows & Designers:
Kat has provided makeup applications for several fashion shows and pageants in several Atlanta area malls. Including:
- Fashion Boutique Website: Merino Atlanta
- Tutus for Tatas presents A Taste of Hope Fashion Show & Auction benefiting the 2008 Breast Cancer
3-Day, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, & the National Philanthropic Trust. Fashion Show by Coldwater Creek featuring breast cancer survivors as models. - August 2008
- Masland Carpet Fashion Show - January 2006
- Reba McEntire's Fashion Show at the new Dillard's in Perimeter Mall - March 2005
- Fashion Designer: Alain Patterson for his website "Alain Patterson Couture" in August 2004
Print, Ads & Catalogues :
Kat has provided makeup applications for printed advertisements, catalogues, brochures, billboards, etc.. including::
Magazine Experience:
Kat provides makeup applications for numerous magazines, including:
Makeup for Recording Artists' CD Covers:
Kat has provided makeup applications for numerous recording artists for their CD covers, including:
- Musician, Barry D's promotional shots by Eric Krumm - 2007
- Christian Recording Artist: Charity Zisengwe - March 2006
- Reggae Recording Artist: Zerby - May 2005
- Aleksonder Regal of Radio Pop Records - March 2005
- Pop Rock Band: Royal 7 - Nov. 2004
- Christian Recording Artist: Karlene Bartolo - Sept. 2004
Makeup for Author's Book Covers:
Kat has provided makeup applications for several author's headshots and covers, most recently:
Freelance Work with Photographers:
Kat has provided makeup applications for more than thirty different photographers in the past six months alone; for various fashion shoots, models' portfolios, and tests for talent agencies. Including:
Calendars:
Super Shoots, Group Shoots, & Workshops :
Kat has participated in numerous super shoots and group shoots; most of them as the head makeup artist. Some of the super shoot events include:
- Ed Selby's Play Day - Oct. 2008
- SuperShoots with J.T.Smith and Kelly G - June 2006
- Dacula Super Shoots - Throughout 2005
- Focus Workshops with Rick Hughes - Feb. 2004
Weddings:
Kat has been providing makeup applications for brides and wedding parties since 1993 working with some of Atlanta's best wedding photographers; most recently:
Glamour Shoots:
Kat provided the makeup applications for Cowan Photography's Glamour Shoots for "real women" for more than ten years (from Spring 1993 through Fall 2003).
Guest Speaker or Makeup Class Instructor:
Kat is available to speak at your event or teach makeup classes. Rates can be customized for a "per student" rate, or an hourly rate, half day, or full day rate depending on your needs. Kat most recently has been featured as a Guest Speaker or a Makeup Class Instructor for the following:
Articles and Interviews:
Kat has been interviewed by magazines; written articles regarding makeup application techniques and/or skin care tips for several magazines; as well as being interviewed on television regarding makeup tips.
Freelance Artist for Cosmetic Brands:
Kat has extensive experienced and education using many different skin care and cosmetic product lines and has served on the freelance teams for:
Training:
A strong believer in continued education, Kat has completed the following courses:
Professional Memberships:
Kat is an ongoing member of the following organizations:
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Georgia Production Partnership is a not-for-profit coalition of leaders, companies and individuals who are active in the state's film, video, music, and digital industries. Established in 1998, this proactive group has been instrumental in the grass roots organization of the production community and the development of key legislative incentives. Our goal is to bring Georgia back to the forefront of U.S. production.
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References from Clients:
Click here to read what Kat's clients say about her.
Questions & Answers:
Do you have a Skin Care or Makeup Question for Kat? Or just want to read answers to other client's questions? Click here for more.
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