DUPE MAGAZINE ISSUE 2 JULY 2015 | Page 4

“2015 will be a year of new and exciting artwork from me” 28 year old Amber Michael from North Carolina is a Makeup Artist, Body Painter and Special FXS artist. Her love for art and makeup started from a young age...... As an only child, I spent hours creating my own fun amongst the trees and dreaming up lands of fairies and magical creatures. To this day, I create with my childhood memories held close to my heart. Back inside the house I was surrounded by strong women. My grandmother, our loving matriarch, was a hugely positive force in my life and remains a constant source of inspiration. I attempt to create images which reconcile my feelings for that strong female figure. I‟ve been creating since I could hold a stick and draw in the earth. My parents were always supportive of my artistic side, entering me in coloring and art competitions since I was 5 years old.