Lori Hicks

A skilled artist specializing in transformative costume design and makeup, this professional crafts characters with precision and a keen eye for texture, color, and silhouette. With a background rooted in practicality and artistry, they fuse research and experimentation to bring imaginative concepts to life on screen and stage. Collaboration is central, working closely with directors, actors, and designers to define mood, era, and narrative intent. Meticulous preparation, from concept boards to material selection, ensures versatility across genres. The work spans prototypes, tests, and on-set application, emphasizing comfort, safety, and performance. Beyond craft, this practitioner mentors rising makeup artists, sharing techniques and workflow strategies to foster creative growth.