I've always been an art lover, loving most of it's varied forms.
Through poetry and literature I discovered the magic of words. However at the University I soon discovered that the aesthetics of objects and everything around me is very important.
After University, where I got my Portuguese and English degree, I decided to dive into Aesthetics, getting a degree in Cosmetology and, a specialization in professional makeup and special effects for theatre and cinema.
Even so, I felt that something was still missing. I needed a stronger concept of art and, that's when I found out the world of photomanipulation. I instantly fell in love with it. With the help of Tutorials and Photoshop, I soon developed my Pohotmanipulation skills. I still have a long path ahead of me but every days I want to learn more and be better in what I do.
Now I'm addicted to share my emotions and the beauty of my dreams, whether their colorful or dark, through my images, my words and my facial work.
All combined , they are my drug, my yoga, the air that I breathe.

:: Degree in Portuguese and English from Escola Superior de Educação de Beja.
:: Degree in Cosmetology from CEN.
:: Specialization in professional makeup and special effects from CEN.
:: Self taught in Photoshop 7, Photoshop CS2 and CS3.
:: Self taught in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 1.3.
:: Starting to learn photography techniques, using as tool a Sony DSC-H5.

Literature/Teaching

:: Probationary teacher in Escola EB 2, 3 de Beja.
:: Private tutor of 3 children, teaching Portuguese and English classes for 5th and 6th year.



Makeup

:: Makeup artist for Angélica Martins' fashion show on her final year's fashion desing presentation.
:: Makeup artist for several weddings.
:: Makeup artist for other social events.
:: Private requests.
:: Makeup artist for Sofia Alves (photographer) photosession with Allyson.
:: Private requests for photo sessions, including non-professional.



Digital work

:: Currently working with galen Wilson on photo treatment and editing. - http://www.galenwilson.com/
:: CD Cover for Netherbird.
:: CD Cover project for Epping Forest.
:: Private photmanipulations requests.
:: Photomanipulation work to illustrate Anna Mróz's "Volume of Poetry". - Polish poet.
:: Second place winner in Halloween Contest held on deviantArt.com in 2005. - www.deviantART.com
:: Daily Deviation award on deviantArt.com, in 2005. - www.deviantART.com
:: Best Photomanipulator award from Future Art Magazine in 2006.
:: First place winner in Victoria Francés Contest held on deviantArt.com in 2007. - www.deviantART.com
:: 9 Daily Deviations awards in the art community Shadowness.com, in 2007. - www.shadowness.com
:: Feature on Snap Magazine (PDF and paper issue). - http://publishing.forbiddenwhispers.co.uk
:: Online feature on Future Art Magazine in 2007. - www.deviantART.com
:: Feature on Future Art Magazine paper 2nd issue.

I do comissioned work in all areas here exposed. Please have in attention that my photography and makeup work is restricted to Portugal.

In case you are interested on working with me, either is photography, makeup, digital work or literature, please send an e-mail to anacruz.arts@gmail.com.
Info needed: the type of comission you need, budget and general conditions. Extra info or doubts, please add them also in your e-mail.
Thank you!


Presently I do comissioned work for:

:: Literature
:: Photomanipulation
:: Illustration
:: Book covers
:: CD covers
:: Image treatment
:: Photography