Trained under the late Franklin Chaloner in 1993, Narelle is an accomplished makeup artist with experience in beauty, corporate, bridal, fashion and photographic makeup.

She was one of the first to bring spray tanning and airbrushing services to Brisbane, and for many years worked within one of Australia’s most renowned modelling agencies where she applied makeup for a few of today’s world-famous models. Some of her previous clients also include B105, Fox Sports, Harpers Bazaar and Girlfriend.

Her role as an educator began in 1999 when she started working with the late Craig Hartley. It was through teaching that Narelle discovered the true value of her skill, and throughout her career, she has utilized this to assist with community service programs such as Look Good Feel Better, Lifehouse and The Amira Project.

Narelle has become a strong advocate of using personal grooming and cosmetic services as tools for building positive assertiveness in women of all ages. It was this philosophy that led her further into training, and she has been overseeing the Academy of Makeup’s Brisbane campus since opening in 2007.

Narelle’s role as Head Lecturer is supporting her students as they grow as artists and individuals, and she feels that she is rewarded with every graduate that enters the industry as a qualified professional.