Known as a connoisseur of beauty, this jack of all trades has spent the last decade uniting his passion and fierce aptitude for all things makeup, hair, and fashion.  

Gabriel has combined his artistic abilities with his acute knowledge for the industry receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fashion Management from Columbia College Chicago. In addition to being a licensed cosmetologist Gabriel’s undeniable charisma and work ethic position him as an asset both in front and behind the camera.  

His fun personality and strong portfolio foster a positive work environment that has provided him a long list of celebrity clientele including Jennifer Love Hewitt, Kristen Bell, Vanessa Hudgens, Sheila Kelley, Jennifer Grey, Sarah Ferguson, Paris Hilton, Cassandra Hepburn, and Carrie Ann Inaba. 

His varied repertoire of editorial, television, and runway work has been both nationally and internationally recognized. His work has graced the pages of some of the nations premiere publications such as Shape, People, Lucky, Los Angeles, Beverly Hills 213, and Femme Fatale. His print work has extended into national advertising campaigns for Torrid, Bally’s Total Fitness and Oster.  

Gabriel has played an integral role in New York and Los Angeles Fashion Weeks’. As a former member of the NARS makeup team, he has contributed to the overall look of some of the industry’s top designers including Ellen Tracy, Tory Burch, Tibi, Alvin Valley, Rodarte, and Yana K.   

As Gabriel enters the next phase of his career he excitedly announces the launch of his name brand makeup line coming Summer 2009. The collection represents Gabriel’s artistic point of view and modern take on makeup application. He has united his use of color, unconventional techniques, and irrefutable taste to create a line which he feels, “enhances the individuality of beauty.” 

Currently the Resident Makeup Artist at Peter Ishkhans at JosephMartin in Beverly Hills, he splits his time between his devoted clientele and demanding freelance work.