Scotia-leigh Kauppi
I am a Certified Esthetician, Certified Nail technician, Certified Lash Artist and Certified Makeup Artist.
I have been in the business for 15 years. I come from a more strict and health based background (from the mortuary sciences and working in tattoo parlors) along with being a college instructor for Everest College’s esthetics course. I am semi-bilingual in French and am learning German as well. Don’t let the bright hair & tattoos fool you ; I’m very serious, and take great pride in my career.
I love makeup and anything that you can do to beautify oneself… even if beauty to you is avant garde! I started working as a makeup artist when I was an apprentice mortician. From learning all the special effects tricks they have to make people look more alive and fix any post mortem visible issues I fell in love with special effects. I started teaching myself, while in school, special effects for film and halloween. I then took courses(listed below) to keep improving myself after taking makeup, nails and esthetics at Confederation College.
I love to try new styles in nail art and makeup to match! Working with clients in the spa, on set and for weddings is my passion. Booking with me is relaxing, educational and fun!
| Education + Experience | Studios | Film + Media |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Nail Technician Confederation College /LCN level 1-3 Certified Esthetician- Confederation College Certified Makeup Artist- Canadian College of Mortuary Sciences/Confederation College/ SST workshops Rectofil Brow and Lash Tint workshop Certified Lash Extension technician- Confederation College/ Ardell lashes workshop/ Micha Lash workshop Lead Instructor La Visage makeup class 2015-present Esthetic’s instructor – Everest College Esthetics program 2011-2013 Manager and Lead eshteician/MUA/Nail tech Merle Norman 2010-2012 Thundercon SPFX makeup workshops/panel 2015 – 2017 Special Effects Makeup Design for Conflix workshop 2017-present Makeup Artistry Career Workshop for schools 2011- present |
Acension Photography DZ Photography Scott Hobbs photography Indulge Photography for Women Spun Photography Focus Portraits Tammy Wende photography Shannon Lepere photography Apple Wagon Films Epica Pictures Darkside pictures Conflix They Media Sheba Films Vox Films |
Shaw Cable Halloween special 2008 Beauty Tips hosted by Scotia Waddell – Shaw cable mini series 2009 “Basketcase” -Corey Nickalous 2010 Halloween Makeup hosted by Scotia Waddell –Shaw Cable mini series 2010 “Funnel of Love” -Corey Nicaklous 2011 City of Thunder Bay’s office staff FAQ video 2011 + first aid video 2012 “Schism” -Curtis Jensen 2012 Real estate commercial for Remax realty 2013 “Blood 2 Blood” Campaign Apple Wagon Films 2013 “Till Death” -Andres Johansen 2014 Feel Good Spices commercial Apple Wagon Films 2015 “The Miners” film Promo They Media 2015 “Breaking Free” PSA 2015 Narvis Auto commercial 2015 “The Discarded” film 2016 “Was It Worth It” campaign 2016 “Gates of Heaven” film Martin King 2017 “Mercy” They media Scott Hobbs 2018 “Lakehead At War” Sheba Films 2018 |
| Live Events | Published | |
| Sponsor for Definitely Superior Art Gallery HUNGER 2013- present Sponsor for Definitely Superior Art Gallery Derelict Fashion show 2013- present Definitely Superior Art Gallery Urban Infill art installations 2013-present Sponsor for the Howard Ball 2014- 2017 ZASTA’s Zombie walk 2013 – 2016 Lead makeup + Hair -Silver Cedar Studio Fashion show 2014-present Wedding Wishes Bridal fashion show 2015, 2017 Redd Lingreie fashion Show 2014 Community Auditorium -Cheech & Chong ft. Shelby Chong 2013 Shrek the musical 2012 Wig Wars Drag competition 2012-2016 (Winner 2014) Passion for Fashion show 2012 Camp Quality spa day 2013 10 by Ten play showcase 2013-2016 |
The Walleye 2009 Oct cover + article, 2015 photo credits, Articles: “Sweet Cherry Spa moves” 2017 “Lakehead at War” 2018, “Whats Inside a Makeup bag?” 2019 Chronicle Journal front page 2009 + articles 2009, 2010, 2011 Offbeat Bride article Jan 1 2015 + March 2015 CBC /radio one Aug 2013, Nov 2015, Nov 2016 Elfarrow Apparel lookbooks spring 2015, fall 2016 Silver Cedar Studio lookbook 2016 Mission thinpossible – Movati Athletics 2015 Maddie Penko branding package 2016 High Tide Tattoo marketing 2012 Monstermosielle Magazine 2013 article |
Scotia Kauppi MUA + SFX Art 