A Solihull make-up artist and university lecturer has won three national awards.
Gemma Richmond was crowned national professional make-up artist, best professional bridal make-up artist and fantasy make-up artist, for a Game of Thrones style design (below and main pic), at the National Make-up Awards, part of the Beauty º£½ÇÊÓƵ Show at the NEC.
She was battling against more than 50 entries from across the country the event which was attended by Doctor Who special effects make-up artist Neill Gorton and Coronation Street make-up artist Elizabeth Armistead among others.
As part of the prize package, she will have the opportunity to work on a celebrity red carpet event with cosmetic company Artdeco.
Ms Richmond told the Post: "There were three competition categories - fantasy, bridal and glamour - and I had two models to create each different make-up look.
"It was a really hot day and I had minimal working area as there were so many other competitors.
"I was so happy when they announced that I had won and I'm pleased my hard work paid off.
"It was such a high profile competition and the judging panel included some highly regarded industry professionals so to have won these awards means a great deal to me."
She is also a theatrical and media make-up lecturer at University College Birmingham and said she was always encouraging students to enter competitions.
"It has given me an insight into the pressures and time-management involved in competing, and sharing my experience will hopefully help prepare students for future success," Ms Richmond added.
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