Today we’d like to introduce you to Patricia’s Canvas.
Patricia, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
Growing up in Montreal, Canada from Caribbean parents really made me a free spirit. I’ve been embracing my artistic side ever since I can remember through dance, drawing and writing. I remember doing makeup on myself and friends for dance performances and being glad I had received that base from home. I took notes from the women in my life who made getting dolled up look like a piece of cake. It really set a standard for me on how a woman should keep up with herself on a daily basis.
Makeup holds a special place in my heart but it wasn’t until college that my loved ones helped me realize that it was much more than a passion. I decided to attend makeup school (LaSalle college) to get certified at the same time as I was attending UQAM university for my bachelor. After graduating, my first makeup portfolio turned my world around. I launched my own mobile makeup services and quickly started working in fashion, doing photoshoots, video shoots and bridals. I ended up quitting the international banking job I had at the time that was draining me, dived headfirst into my dream and never looked back.
After going strong for three years in Montreal, I followed my heart, took a leap of faith and brought my talent to my second home, Miami. Since, I’ve been exploring different makeup fields from red carpet events to festivals, TV, fashion shows, bridals, bodybuilding, personal sessions and teaching internationally in French, English, creole, Spanish and Italian.
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
It hasn’t been smooth but like they say “no pressure, no diamonds”. I’ve gotten a lot of lessons along the way and I’m still getting them every day. I’ve cried a lot, got rejected, had broke days, struggled with discipline, lost friends, got tested back to back and even got injured. I learned the hard way to balance health (physical and mental), hustle and spirituality, as I am physically my business. It’s really about rising in the face of adversity and overcoming. Nothing worth having comes easy.
We’d love to hear more about your work.
Patricia’s Canvas is a makeup service company that reaches all makeup needs specializing in beauty, special effects and teaching. All services are available for travel. I’m known for being a chameleon, speaking multiple languages and getting in my zone when it comes to makeup. I go from doing makeup for Ultra music festival to handling makeup for 40 women running a conference to doing an entire bridal party overseas, video shoots, photoshoots even giving live seminars on how to do your everyday makeup. Everything is possible with Patricia’s Canvas and that makes me proud.
Any shoutouts? Who else deserves credit in this story – who has played a meaningful role?
God. My family for always pushing my fire especially my sister Sarah. My inspirations, my close friends, my happy clients, those who refer me, talk about me, follow me, show me love & give me advice. It’s so much deeper than makeup. I’m grateful for every single connection, no matter the age.
Contact Info:
- Website: Www.patriciascanvas.com
- Email: Patriciascanvas@gmail.com
- Instagram: @patriciascanvas
- Facebook: Patricia’s Canvas Makeup Artistry
Image Credit:
S Larsen Photography
Andres Cuervo
Lia Borsellino
Miami Fashion Week
Ultra Music Festival x Ultra Angel Katherine Realpe
TM88
Tammy Rivera x T Rivera swimwear
Mike Cantalupo’s centenarian documentary series with Mr. Garth C. Reeves Sr.
Money Bo
Assi Iman
Santiago Betancur Z
Mr Boomtown
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