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VERONICA LYNN Hairstylist&MUA/Body Painting Apprentice A Quote from the past . . . "Why do I sing and why do I act? Why do I sketch and why do I paint? I'll tell you why. Because I'm a bird without wings . . . and singing and acting and painting gives me this . . . this vibration. Like electricity, running through my veins. It's so . . . liberating, that it's the closest to flying that I'll ever get. That's why I do it . . . because when I do it, I'm free." -Veronica Lynn On average, about 98% of children are born crying. I guess there could be the occasional laughing baby, or one prematurely picking their nose . . . I, however, was the one born singing. Creating lyrics to go with the hum of the vacuum, walking along the edge of the couch while singing "The hills are alive with the sound of music . . ." (the edge of the couch being the hills, of course.) I even remember singing something about a fish and a hamster at one point. (Why I remember that, I don't know . . . and it's probably safer not to ask.) Yet, this all lasted until I discovered whitewalls and crayons. Of course, everything got safer once the "Magic Markers" came out, at that point though . . . I'd moved onto greater heights. Theater came into the picture around 4 years old. (Haven't been able to leave it since.) I've done everything from working on a crew, to managing a crew, to partaking in the enchor, accepting a lead role, assistant directing and eventually, making it to directing. It became my get away, my release, and my forever passion. At home, though, I had this: my makeup, my hairbrushes and bobby pins, my nail polish and hand lotion. I also had my paper, my charcoals, my pastels, my pencils, and . . . my paint. What did all this lead to, though? It lead me to . . . THIS. An early grad of Gresham High School (honoring in the arts), packed up half my belongings and moved from one beautifully chaotic family in Gresham, OR, to the never ending adventure in Sacramento, CA. What is this never ending adventure? Well, you see, I moved out of my parents house and in with . . . my aunt (Imp) and uncle (Kevin). Those of you who know them, know what I'm talking about. Never boring . . . and it's AMAZING! My aunt and I share the same brain and my uncle . . . well, we all swear he was created by Jim Henson himself. Here though, is where the art of my future has already began. At the moment I am a student at Elite Progressive School of Cosmetology, focusing on the art of hair and makeup. Knowing this, my aunt and uncle volunteered me to help with my uncles painting sessions. Prepping the studio, creating something for the models hair to fully complete the character/vision they were being transformed into (if it was applicable), so on and so forth. I never thought anything of it, I was doing something I thought was completely fun! I got to play with peoples hair!! What cosmetologist wouldn't love that? Then, one day I was just sketching out some ideas for an airbrush class at school when my aunt walks by and peaks of my shoulder. She gives me a little approving "hmm..." and walks off. Next thing I know, my uncle is walking by making it seem like he was doing something important . . . peaks over my shoulder and says, "know . . . the best way to do something, is just get up and do it." I know I should have caught on, but I didn't . Next thing I know . . . Here I am. Apprenticing for my uncle and absolutely loving it! The art, the passion, the interaction, the deadline, the late nights, the hectic weekend . . . it is all so exciting and so worth it! It's the best of [most] my worlds all strung together at once. The challenge of the field is what motivates me. The colors, the lighting, the backdrops. What will work on this person that wouldn't on this person. Not only thinking outside the box but stepping outside of the box. Keeping the enviroment fun and relaxing while at the same time professional. Nothing is ever predictable and everything and everyone has a story. Not only is there a canvas, but it's 3D . . . and it moves, and it talks, and it creates along with you. Gwendolyn Brooks once said, "Every body has its art." Body painting has proven that point to me in so many more ways than one, that I can't even begin to explain. Outside of work and play, I play :) As I said before, living with my aunt and uncle is a never ending adventure. Being at school from 9 to 5:30 takes up most of my time and energy at the moment, but living here is definitely the definition of a barrel of laughs! From game nights to random road trips to Lake Tahoe, we've got it covered. Late nights around a mini bonfire singingsongs. Climbing on trees and scraping knees . . . Ok, not really. You get the picture though! Try everything once, and if you like it, do it again. I'll often be found at some little hole in the wall coffee shop, sipping on a chai tea or white chocolate mocha while reading a book or sketching in my art pad. I love reading about history, specifically the Holocaust or any sort of ancient Indian culture. Family is huge for me - so I often miss my parents and brothers in Oregon. (Yes, brotherS . . . only girl of five children.) I get along though. I'd like to say I play guitar and have it be a true statement . . . but that is even too far fetched for me to get away with as a white lie. All in all, when it comes down to it, I love living. I love the art of life, of people, and of just being here. There's no other way for me to put it. Live in love with life, and live your life in love with living . . . because every moment counts. :)
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