KJ Shields

Karen Shields has over a decade of experience as a freelance make-up artist and is committed to offering a professional service. Karen has worked on numerous TV Commercials, Documentary, Live Broadcast, Short Film, Animation, Editorials, and her work has also been published in Magazines.

She has numerous qualifications gained at Jewel & Esk Valley College, Telford College Edinburgh, Northumberland college, Studio London, Newcastle Academy of Beauty and Academy Glasgow,

She has worked with Celebrities, Professional Models, and Actors including professional Film companies, Directors, Producers, Designers and Photographers.

Specialising in TV/Media Make-Up including Natural, Airbrush, Paramedical / Prosthetic Make-Up, she can accommodate any Make-Up requirements you may have from fantasy and glamour to temporary tattoo or paramedical cover-up of scars and blemishes.

Karen is also a qualified Hairdresser, Fashion Stylist & Beauty Therapist.

Hair and Makeup - David Attenborough and the Mammoth Graveyard - BBC

SFX Hair and Makeup - STV ZERO Sustainability promo campaign - STV

Credits with BBC, STV, BBC Scotland, CBS News, Channel 5, Cagoule TV, Eyebolls, Scottish Government, Visit Scotland, Ardbeg, Baillie Gifford, Tanami, MTP, Infinite Content, Lux, Story UK, Blink, Freshbase Productions.

Please contact for full CV.

Based in East Lothian.

Own Transport.

ABT Insured.