Born in Australia, immersed in clear skies and clean crystal waters I was raised in a naturally healthy environment and quickly developed a deep appreciation and respect for nature and her lively splendor. From the deep sea blues, greens and aquiline waters, to the mystical jewel tones of the Australian ranges; the rich rusty reds, bronze and burnt orange shades of the dusty Australian outback, the dark chocolate brown of the bark on our trees and the glittering golden barrels of hay scattered throughout the countryside, my eye for color became clearly discerning at a very early age. These impressions of raw beauty were powerful and permanent.
It was no surprise that when the time came for me to decide upon a career path it would involve a dedication to nature, vivid color, texture and light. It was part of my DNA and had influenced me deeply and inspired me upon my path.
Throughout the years, I have traveled the world as a makeup artist on location, discovering inexplicable beauty in the far and distant corners of the world. But my life didn't start out that way, growing up in Australia was simple, clean and wholly uncomplicated.
My childhood was happily sun-drenched and rich with wholesome pleasures; ocean swimming, butterfly catching, hop-scotch and jumping through sprinklers on our front lawn, squealing with delight; numerous family barbeques on a lazy Sunday…a wonderful life, low key and real. Yet I always dreamed of travel…
When we spoke of travel we discussed lands abundant with natural wonders, rainforests, remote islands, and mountainous terrain, lagoons and reefs that stretched forever, villages and tribes with strange inhabitants ancient and untouched for thousands of years. It seemed none of us ever really went to these places; we knew more about America, England and Japan. As a small girl, these remote destinations sounded exotic and impossibly distant. I would tingle with fascination, awe, and a touch of fear as I imagined one day exploring beauty beyond even my own wildest imagination. This could not compare to the magic and mystique found when immersed in what we would only ever hear about in geography or social studies classes.
With my bags and kit packed and at all times ready for adventure, I've trekked the earth through the lava terrain of Iceland, the streets of Old Havana, from Uruguay and Tanzania to the mountains of Ouarzazate, scuba dived The Great Barrier Reef, Sardinia, the South Pacific and the East China Sea. All the while refining an idea that came to me during a product development tenure in Japan. I would develop the first "Healthy Beauty" brand of nutrient-rich, color cosmetics featuring a palette for women of all ages and ethnicities inspired by my travels to exotic destinations around the world. These exquisite formulations rich with minerals, vitamins and nutrients would provide glowing beauty and healthy, radiant skin.
While creating and experimenting on location I've blended shades from seas that shimmer in the moonlight; created vibrant color found in the magnificent coral reefs; developed smoky purple and lavender tones at the base of Kilimanjaro and found joyous themes inspired by the characters of villagers themselves.
My personal mantra is "Beauty is an adventure"…with endless destinations. The world is my muse.
One cannot travel for any length of time and remain untouched by the earth's raw beauty and the wisdom and learning from rural communities scattered across the globe. Times have changed now, and the world moves quickly. We must live consciously and be mindful of the depletion of our most precious resources and majestic environment; our oceans, rivers, forests and reefs. We must protect our planet for our own well being and for all of us who occupy it.
I am on a mission, changed forever.
Please join me as together we create a new perception of BEAUTY.
Because beauty is more than skin deep…
I am Sue Devitt
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