Irish born Liz Kelsh is one of Australia’s most established makeup artists having worked with most recognisable names in the world: Jennifer Aniston, Cate Blanchett, Ruby Rose, Rihanna, Hugh Jackman, Vanessa Hudgens, Rebel Wilson, Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Hawkins, Alex Perry, Naomi Watts, Delta Goodrem, Ricky Martin, Megan Gale, and Nicole Kidman name a few.
After relocating to Australia from Ireland and with no formal make up training, her career breakthrough came when she set her sights high and endeavoured to work alongside the makeup greats, Pat McGrath and Val Garland in Paris and Milan Fashion week in the early nineties.
From this coveted work experience, Liz’s platform of work was catapulted into the Australian fashion arena twofold. Along came her first celebrity client, Australia’s break out star of the time Nicole Kidman, whom Liz continues to look after to this day.
Liz’s diversity is what makes her work stand out, with the ability to move seamlessly between famous faces, directing fashion shows and collaborating with the leaders of the fashion realm on publications such as Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Vanity Fair, Marie Claire, Russh, Madison and InStyle. Her editorial work has the depth and variety that editors seek.
To add to Liz’s illustrious portfolio, she is a longstanding brand ambassador for Max Factor.
With over 20 years’ experience in the make-up industry, Liz Kelsh has captured the hearts of a long and worthy list of celebrity and the fashion elite, charming them with her warm, quick-witted persona and impeccable hand at make-up artistry.
