Vanessa René began her artistic career as a performance artist painting live for crowds of thousands and showing her mixed-media art in galleries. Even then, she knew that her eye for beauty and gift for connecting with people would be the keys to her success.

Now an award-winning hair and makeup artist, Vanessa’s original approach to beauty and her ability to connect with others keeps her in demand for celebrity videos and photoshoots.

Her innate ability to bring out anyone’s natural beauty has resulted in her becoming a favorite of creative directors, celebrities, musicians, brides, and people from all walks of life.

She currently has worked with Conde Nast for the last 7 years including the Vanity Fair Oscar Party three years in a row as well as for the Netflix Golden Globes, Emmy’s After Parties,  and Premier Parties entrusted working with A-list celebrities for their editorial videos and official photos.  

“Through mutual trust and respect, I collaborate with each client, which inevitably results in their inner beauty shining through.” 

Vanessa’s certified training in Interpersonal Communications amplifies her ability to use empathy to appease even the most difficult clients, and spread the positive energy that manifests successful outcomes.
 

Vanessa’s steady hand and calm demeanor allow her to maintain grace in high-demand situations while eliciting her magic in a perpetual stream of creativity.