Marsha Shearrill

Originally from Chicago, Marsha Shearrill at first resisted having a career as an artist despite her acceptance to the prestigious School of the Art Institute of Chicago and pursued a career in the sciences. While attending school, however, the many opportunities that came about convinced her to pursue her first love, art. Having decided to transfer her skill at drawing and painting to the human canvas, she started her early career as a professional makeup artist in television and soon found herself heading a local station's makeup department. After several years and branching into video, print and film she had the privilege of working with Monty and June Westmore. The following apprenticeship and encouragement from them was very influential in her development as a makeup artist. Her eye for color, natural instinct for dimension and attention to detail has consistently aided productions to bring characters to life. Her ability to put talent at ease with her quiet, calming and down to earth demeanor has continued to give her the opportunity and privilege of working with some of the industry's most talented people.