AJ Crimson
Celebrity Makeup Artist
AJ Crimson is one of today’s premier makeup artists. With an established reputation for his clean makeup techniques and luxe skin, AJ’s attention to detail, innovative, and creative beauty solutions make him first choice for artists and celebrities. With an impressive clientele list including Fergie from Black Eye Peas, Amerie, Letoya Luckett, Keyshia Cole, Mya, Missy Elliot, Christina Milian, Raven-Symone and Persia White. Crimson’s work has been featured in fashion and music magazines worldwide – including Glamour, Marie Clare (uk), Interview, In Style (UK), Ocean Drive, LA Confidential, Essence, Zink, Vibe Magazine and leading Japanese Entertainment magazines, Blenda and Luire.
Crimson continuously challenges himself to reach the highest caliber of artistry, seeking out the top industry leaders to gain knowledge. He has worked with Pat McGrath for Paris fashion week, and created cutting edge beauty under the masterful instruction and eyes of makeup impresario’s Joann Gair and Mathu Anderson.
“Talented and imaginative” describe Crimson’s work. “Unpretentious and pleasant” are adjectives constantly used when describing his personality. His strong commitment to succeed and willingness to learn have paved the way for his success. Never one to turn away from a challenge, no job is too big or too small.
In fall 2007 – Crimson will add ‘entrepreneur’ to his resume, with the launch of his first cosmetic product, a luxury collection of lip-glosses called “Kissable Couture” with his business partner Keisha Nash-Whitaker (wife of Actor/ director/producer Forest Whitaker).
Currently, Crimson divides his time between New York and Los Angeles, bringing beauty into existence.
Keisha Nash Whitaker
Biography
Keisha Whitaker, mother of three girls (Autumn fifteen, Sonnet ten, and True nine) is the wife of actor/ director/ producer Forest Whitaker. Once a former model with the prestigious Ford NY and Elite agencies, Keisha’s flair for fashion and eye for style have made her a must-see in Lucky Magazine, In Touch, In Style, WWD, Essence, Entertainment Weekly, etc. always having fun on the red carpet at various prestigious events.
She has been featured as a writer for Boston Common Magazine (A Niche Media Publication) and HMC Magazine, which is an online magazine for mothers. Keisha previously worked as a co-host/party planner on E’s ‘’You’re Invited,” as well as co-hosted the Style Network pilot entitled “A Modern Girl’s Guide to Life.” She is currently freelancing as a correspondent on “Extra” focusing on fashion and beauty segments.
Although originally from Massachusetts (where she received her degree in Communications), Keisha has made Los Angeles her home, finding herself at the center of the entertainment world, while managing her career and family,
Two short years ago, Keisha partnered with her make-up artist AJ Crimson to create Kissable Couture. A luxury cosmetics line that debuts in the Fall of 2007.
Keisha shares her magic touch with charitable causes as well. She is a member of the Cedar Sinai’s Brain Trust, which raises awareness and finances for brain cancer research. Forest and Keisha are on the Honorary Committee of Artists for a New South Africa, while supporting Hope North, an orphanage based in Northern Uganda that cares for misplaced child soldiers from the war.
