Today we’d like to introduce you to Tiffany Griffin.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
Makeup honestly wasn’t at the top of my mind growing up. I’ve always felt that God gave me a gift for artistry, but at first that gift showed up through painting. I loved colors, I loved blending, and oil painting was my favorite medium. I also loved graffiti and creating art in different forms. Art has been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember.
As I got older, I realized that breaking into the painting industry can be a little tougher than people expect, and I wanted to find a way to continue expressing myself creatively. At the time, I was working a nine-to-five job in accounting software, and my best friend constantly told me, “You need to do makeup.” I was always the one in our friend group doing everyone’s makeup, and she kept encouraging me to pursue it.
I would always tell her I was too shy. I’m the type of artist who would rather have my work seen than be seen myself. I never wanted the spotlight on me, I wanted it on what I created. But she gave me the confidence and courage to step out and take a chance on myself.
I eventually left my nine-to-five, and from that point on, I’ve felt incredibly blessed. I truly believe God has led my path and guided my career every step of the way. I’m so thankful because He is the reason I’ve made it this far in my makeup artistry journey. I’ve now been a full-time makeup artist for six years, and I’m grateful every day that I took that leap of faith.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
One of my biggest struggles throughout my journey as a makeup artist has been finding and growing into my own artistry. Because I’m always looking for ways to improve myself, I tend to outgrow seasons of my career pretty quickly. I’ve always been open to learning and open to constructive criticism because I believe growth comes from being teachable.
For example, I started out doing soft glam because it was a space I felt comfortable in at the time. But as I evolved creatively, I realized I wanted more. I wanted to step into editorial looks, graphic liners, bold colors, and artistic concepts, things that go beyond the everyday “get ready with me” style of makeup and move more into high-fashion and magazine artistry.
I think one of the challenges that comes with entering a new space is learning how to navigate it while still staying true to yourself. It’s important to make sure your journey remains your journey and that you’re not measuring your progress against someone else’s. A lot of people feel like they have to compete with others to become better, but I’ve never looked at it that way. I believe the biggest competition is becoming a better version of yourself than you were yesterday.
What God has for you is for you, and no one can take that away. I’ve always viewed other artists as peers rather than competitors. I’m naturally someone who wants to encourage people and help others grow, because I believe there’s room for everyone to succeed.
Another challenge has been keeping my faith strong throughout the process. My relationship with God is something I take very seriously, and sometimes in this industry, when things feel uncertain, it can be easy to lean on your own understanding. But I’ve learned that God ultimately knows what’s meant for me better than I do, and trusting Him has helped guide me through every season of my journey.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I’m a full-glam makeup artist, but what truly sets me apart is the emphasis I place on the word artist. I think sometimes people focus so much on the makeup itself that they forget the artistry behind it. At my core, I’m simply an artist, makeup just happens to be my medium.
I don’t look at products as just products. I look at them as tools to create art. I approach every face as a canvas and every look as an opportunity to think outside the box and create something unique. Whether it’s soft glam, editorial work, bold color, or creative concepts, I bring an artistic mindset into everything I do.
What I’m most proud of is staying true to who I am as an artist and allowing my creativity to evolve naturally. I believe that perspective is what makes my work different and what truly sets me apart.
Can you talk to us a bit about happiness and what makes you happy?
What truly makes me happy is Jesus. Through every season of my life, the highs, the lows, the struggles, and the blessings, He has always been there. Everything I have and everything I’ve accomplished, I give credit to Him because I truly believe the blessings that are meant for me come from Him.
When I’m stressed, I go to Him. When I’m happy, I go to Him. He has been the center of my journey and the reason I’ve been able to grow so much, not only as an artist but as a person. I’m incredibly grateful that He has allowed me to use my artistry to create a life and career for myself.
What brings me the most peace and happiness is the comfort of knowing I don’t have to carry everything on my own. Whenever I feel overwhelmed or frustrated, I always find myself sitting in silence and saying, “Jesus, take it, because I can’t do it today.” And there’s comfort in knowing I don’t have to have all the answers because He does.
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