Born and raised in Hong Kong to British parents, Steph Gimson began her creative journey as a prestigious London-based celebrity make-up artist. Her undeniable creative skill combined with her professionalism and her amiable disposition made her a go-to of famed English portrait-photographer-to-the-stars Antony Armstrong-Jones (also known as Lord Snowden, of the ill-fated marriage to Princess Margaret). Gimson spent her time working with the likes of David Bowie, Judy Dench and other famous faces to prepare them for photo shoots, media appearances, and red-carpet events. In her spare time, Gimson took up painting, and found she quite enjoyed the autonomy and creative control it afforded her. After a highly successful career in London and Europe, Gimson relocated to Sarasota, Florida, where painting became her primary focus.