GUCCI WESTMAN,
makeup artist
Her ideal beauty
« I love women. I love their elegance and beauty. For me, Hitchcock women represent ideal beauty. They're such strong women - beautiful, interesting, polished. You look at them and think 'Oh, I wish I looked like that!' »
The "Gucci Touch"
« When I'm working on someone, I try to bring out something in their personality that may be new to them - especially with celebrities. I try to make them appear a little bit different than how they've looked in other photos. It's like adding my own personal touch. »
Creative challenges
« When I'm working on a photo shoot, there's usually a story line, and a character or 'girl' you're looking for. I like being a part of that and the feeling that comes along with creating that certain character. It's great - the moods and emotions of getting what you're looking for - it's like unexpected moments of happiness or boosts of adrenaline.
For me, the creative process involves what you want to make and the technical means at hand. Creating my own vision and composing the exact image of what I see is always my biggest challenge. »