Jessica Mercury is a visionary, an artist, a creative soul and a doer. She loves to empower others through beauty with her work and to share her knowledge with others.
Jessica has graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Health and Physical Education and completed Masters Makeup Artistry Diploma Program almost at the same time. She’s been published in numerous fashion magazines, worked on features and other movie sets, and created imaginative characters with makeup, hair and body painting.
She is resilient, kind and giving, and will cheer you on with your endeavours. She is a proud mom and a great friend. She pursues her dreams in full force and her aim is to bring more creativity, beauty and authenticity to Calgary.
-Jenia Kos, Photographer at Toi et Moi Photography
Behind the scenes at the 2018 Make Fashion Runway Show of me doing makeup touchups, alongside a professional photo of the model wearing Lumen Couture on the runway. Credits: Makeup Art by Jessica Mercury; Hair Art by Jason Mellor; Photography by Juan Rivera.Behind the scenes of a creative boudoir shoot, where I am creating visual art on a human canvas, accompanied by a sample of the finished product. Materials used: Genuine silver leaf, glitter and gemstones. Location: Toi et Moi Photography Studio. Credits: Hair, Makeup & Body Art by Jessica Mercury; Photography by Toi et Moi Photography; Model: Katarina OscarBehind the scenes of my body painting final, next to a photo of me standing with my model and my mentor. Location: One Beauty Academy. Credits: Hair, Makeup & Body Art by Jessica Mercury; Photography by Rick Hand; Model: Angie Boyle; Mentor: Angie Spa Makeup
Behind the scenes of a coral creative shoot, accompanied by a sample of the finished product. Location: Emelia Kim Creative Studio. Credits: Hair & Makeup Art by Jessica Mercury; Photography by Emelia Kim Creative; Temporary Tattoos printed by Bleeding Arts Industries; Model: Cathrina TorresBehind the scenes of a personal branding shoot, and a sample of the finished product. Credits: Creative Director, Makeup Artist & Model: Jessica Mercury; Body Art by Nadines Dreams; Hair Art by Anika Pierik; Photography by Toi et Moi Photography; Model: Caitlyn Oravkin.Behind the scenes of a peacock editorial shoot, and a sample of the finished product. Location: Emelia Kim Creative Studio. Credits: Hair & Makeup Art by Jessica Mercury; Photography by Emelia Kim Creative; Makeup Assistant: Laura Claudine Mailhot; Headpiece by Belles Bonnet Bridal; Model: Angie BoyleBehind the scenes of a portfolio development grunge shoot, next to a sample of the finished product. Credits: Hair & Makeup Art by Jessica Mercury; Photography by Toi et Moi Photography; Model: Elly Mae Watt
What ‘hood are you in?
Shawnessy
What do you do?
Hair, Makeup, Body & Special Effects Artist
What are you currently working on?
I’m working on several projects at the moment. From editorials, to workshops to programs. I am here to bring beauty One thing is true. Makeup heals. aim is to bring beauty
