Makeup artistry · Selected work

Beauty,
in every
detail.

The artistry of Avida Thompson.
A collection of faces, color, and moments.

The beauty lookbook

Portrait with luminous skin, smoky eyes and crystal earrings — Sculpted radiance01

Selected company credits

VH1MTVParamountBETComedy CentralCBS

Recognizable faces.
Signature artistry.

FEATURED TALENT

Loren Lorosa with polished makeup and long auburn hair — Makeup by Avida Thompson
Loren Lorosa
The Breakfast Club · The Latest with Loren

MIABELLE with red lipstick and long dark curls — Makeup by Avida Thompson
MIABELLE
HOT 97 Mornings with Mero · BET Talks

Ceasar from Black Ink Crew New York with makeup by Avida Thompson — Makeup by Avida Thompson
Ceasar
Black Ink Crew New York · VH1

Avida Thompson applying makeup to Walt from Black Ink Crew New York — Behind the scenes · Avida at work
Walt
Black Ink Crew New York · VH1

The beauty edit

01 / PORTRAITS & EXPRESSION

Gold headwrap and jewelry with golden eye makeup — Golden accents04

Portrait with natural textured hair and softly defined makeup — Soft definition02

Vibrant patterned outfit with colorful makeup in a garden setting — Color & character03

Portrait in a pale green dress with soft glamorous makeup — Fresh-faced glamour08

Color, after dark

02 / CREATIVE STUDIES

Creative beauty portrait with neon pink lighting and graphic eye makeup — Creative color / I05

Beauty portrait with green and purple lighting and dramatic eyes — Creative color / II06

A different light.
A different kind of beauty.

The portrait collection

03 / SELECTED FACES

Portrait with bronzed makeup and a gold halter top — Warmth & definition09

Portrait with a red lip and smoky eyes — A classic red lip10

Portrait with colorful purple eye makeup — A wash of color11

Avida Thompson applying her own wedding makeup beside a window — Avida Thompson — her wedding day07

04 / A personal moment

The artist.
The bride.

For her own wedding day, Avida created her own makeup look. A personal expression of the artistry behind every face in this collection.

Behind the beauty

Avida
Thompson.

A makeup artist whose work moves between beauty portraits, expressive color, and the world of entertainment.

Her company credits include VH1, MTV, Paramount, BET, Comedy Central, and CBS.

Avida Thompson

Credits & credentials.

04 / FILM, TELEVISION & PRESS

Film & television

2023Glam SlamTV Mini Series · 7 episodesAssistant Makeup ArtistIMDb ↗ 2019PrematureAdditional MakeupIMDb ↗

Featured talent & press

VH1Black Ink Crew New YorkCeasar & WaltMakeup by Avida Thompson

Radio & TVThe Breakfast Club · The Latest with LorenLoren LorosaMakeup by Avida Thompson

Radio & TVHOT 97 Mornings with Mero · BET TalksMIABELLEMakeup by Avida Thompson

Company credits

VH1 · MTV · Paramount · BET · Comedy Central · CBS

IMDb profile · Glam Slam IMDb profile · Premature

Beauty,in everydetail.

Recognizable faces.Signature artistry.

Loren Lorosa

MIABELLE

Ceasar

Walt