By Venessa Deosaran
Starting her career as a model, Samantha Boyce, also known as “Storm Jordan”, was able to gather essential skills and learn the top qualities that designers and photographers were looking for to capture that perfect shot. Although she loved being in front of the lens, it was her genuine enthusiasm to become a part of creating the overall work of art as a make-up artist.
Transitioning from modelling, Samantha vigorously worked on her craft as a make-up artist, and through different events and photo shoots, was able to gain a vast amount of experience that afforded her an opportunity to work with the internationally renowned cosmetic company, M.A.C.
The invaluable experience she gained while working for the company allowed her to fully launch her make-up career. With a forte in bridal and special events makeup, Samantha wanted a deeper understanding and additional ammunition to add to her skill set.
This led her to Aveda Institute, New York, to study skin care. Wanting to position herself above the rest, she eagerly learned waxing, facial techniques; how to properly care for skin and ultimately became an aesthetician. Shortly after, she took an extensive course in high definition airbrushing, and received her certification. Samantha has touched faces worldwide, and her work can be seen all over. Her clientele ranges from magazines, TV shows, fashion shows, video/photo shoots, weddings, celebrities and the everyday woman. The artist has done notable work for Essence.com, Georgetowner Magazine, Flywire Magazine, ‘Whose Wedding is it Anyway’ (TV Show), Jeannie Jones (also known as ‘Kitty of the City’) a popular US radio host, Pharrel’s “Qream” Liquor promotional shoot; mini film for the Smithsonian Post Museum and much more.
In one of her recent promotional videos, Samantha said her goal is to not make her clients feel as though they are wearing ten pounds of make-up; rather create a perfect look using the right amount, incorporating her artistic skills to achieve a fabulous face.
As a make-up artist since 2002, Samantha, through her company Storm Jordan Productions, has taken her work throughout the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean.
“When I approach my clients I come to them as a friend. I try to create an open dialogue so that they can tell me what their wants and needs are and any changes they might want. I want them to feel totally satisfied and happy with what I’m offering. You are beautiful already, but just wait until your face has been taken by Storm,” the enthused artist said.
