Amanda Rieck, an experienced makeup artist based in Sydney, Australia, always had a liking to makeup and films, the more blood and gore the better. Amanda’s makeup career started in the year 2009 where she studies her Diploma of Makeup. She has always passionate about all forms of makeup artistry. As a freelancer you will often find her working behind the camera of film, TVC, corporate shoots, glamming up models and creating Spfx makeup. Her background is in beauty therapy for 17 years, but there was always something missing in that time.

The makeup component was never enough. Eight years ago she studied at the Academy of Makeup in Brisbane. She then knew she made the right move. Holding a brush in her hand was her belonging. Her biggest achievement was being a part of the makeup department for “Unbroken”, directed by Angelina Jolie.

Nowadays she freelances in her own business working in numerous glamour studios, talent agencies, photographers and private clients, also doing cosplay designs where her work is on display. Amanda spends her much of her spare time pushing her creative limits with moulding and sculpting various creature designs, which have been on display at the IMATS museum.

She is known for her friendly attitude, passionate approach, and the high quality of her creative work. Amanda’s talent lies in making skin look radiant and flawless, with her syle being timeless and classical.

You most likely have seen some of Amanda’s work already. Her clients include Disney, Primo, RSPCA Pet Insurance, Cancer Council, Google Mini, Hey Tosser Campaign (NSW EPA), Simba, Transport NSW, Air New Zealand, AMP, Ebay Returns, City of Sydney and IFly. This work being shown on billboards, buses, TV Commercials and online material.

Amanda’s skill set is quite diverse, from sculpting and complete creature designs, to body painting and then flawless beauty makeup. She takes pride in her work and meeting the needs of the clients.
Her makeup designs have appeared in numerous award-winning productions screened at film festivals around the world. Her proudest moment when she worked on the crew of “UnBroken” – directed by Angelina Jolie, which was shot in Australia.