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Known for his remarkably star-studded roster of celebrity clients as well as an intense passion for illuminating the unexpected beauty in each of those clients’ faces, Troy Jensen is an example of a makeup artist at the top of his game in Hollywood. Whether he’s going for a fresh-faced, dewy look on a TV starlet or unusually dark, mythic visage for a bandmember in a music video, Troy always has a specific vision for the person with whom he works. Most notably, Troy’s unique background in art and music contributes to the overall effect of raw glamour so consistent in his work.
A self-described former street kid, Troy got his start in the industry over seventeen years ago, during a time in which he socialized with members of the burgeoning art and punk scene throughout clubs in Los Angeles. He never worked in a salon nor apprenticed for another artist; instead, inspired by the strong, feminine icons of retro-Hollywood, women such as Marlene Dietrich, Sophia Loren, and Jane Fonda, Troy devised his own aesthetic, a signature look that he applies today and which is characterized by bold colors that never overwhelm the face or appear unnatural. An intensely creative person, Troy brings his love of design, art, and music to each job he performs, hoping to ignite a collaborative process with the celebrity or model whose appearance he is enhancing. Countless photographers have been inspired by Troy’s artistic influence; among those who have used his skills on shoots are David LaChapelle, Sante D’Orazio, Mark Seliger, and Brigitte Lacombe.
Currently residing in Los Angeles, Troy is looking toward expanding his work with well-known celebrities and artists into a spokesperson role, through which he hopes to share his love of makeup and individual style with an even wider audience. |
