BLU Artistry

In his heart, is where the man plans his course, but God determines his footsteps.

–Proverbs 16:9

     Growing up in Charlotte, N.C. , Nikki Campbell has always had dreams of singing and traveling the world. Due to shyness, low self-esteem, and self hatred, she never believed that she was good enough to live her dreams. Being brought up by an educator, her mother had her own plans for Campbell's future. Her mother wanted her to go to college and become a teacher. Being that Campbell lacked belief in herself, she decided to just do as her mother said.

    In 2000, Campbell enrolled in Winston Salem State University , in Winston Salem, N.C. In school, Campbell continued to have a hard time loving herself and felt unworthy to achieve her dreams. It wasn’t until she heard the sweet soulful sounds of Neo-Soul Artist, India Arie that made her want to stop her self pity. She even began to take interest in growing spiritually in Christ. Once she found who she was in Christ, her level of confidence arose and she gave her life to him one year later.

   While still in school, Campbell befriended a young girl whose makeup was consistently flawless and became interested in learning how to apply it. She would watch her apply her makeup at every chance given. The young lady taught her all about using various makeup brushes and choosing the best colors for her face.

   In 2006, a year after returning home to Charlotte, Campbell ran into a High School friend, Cynthia Ndelo, who had taken up an interest in Photography and who had a photo shoot scheduled and needed a makeup artist. Being that Cynthia knew of Campbell’s skill in Makeup, she asked Campbell to assist with the photo shoot, as well as another High School friend, Jania Massey, who had an eye for fashion. After seeing the end result of the shoot, all three friends, whom also all cheered together in high school, started a business together called "CNJ, INC". One year later, the three separately ventured off to start businesses of their own.

   After finding a new church home in Charlotte, Campbell ran into a college friend and MAC Cosmetics Makeup Pro Artist, Kendrick Black. After being asked, Black agreed to mentor Campbell . They worked together for two months and then he sent her on her way. Since then, Campbell has become a freelance MAC Makeup Artist and has become a Personal Makeup Consultant to over 100 clients, Join forces with over 10 photographers throughout North and South Carolina, 5 photographers in Tennessee, Collaborated with 6 Fashion and entertainment companies; two being Flava Factory Company and Maestro Clothing Company, 2 TV production projects; one being "Charlotte VIBE Talk Show", Editorial work in Carolina Bride and Social Magazine, Co-designed over 75 shoots, Sol makeup artist to over 20 weddings throughout North and South Carolina, 5 Swimsuit/Lingerie calendar projects and 3 fashion shows; one being "Rip the Runway" during Charlotte's Urban Fashion Week, for well known host Billy Bad Ass. She has also provided services for birthday parties, proms, princess parties (for children age 12 and under), and 1 Music Video featuring new up and coming Hip Hop Artist, Ice Cold J; directed by Shayne Edwards in Nashville, TN(Click link to see the Music Video). She loves to work with women that suffer from having low self esteem. She shows them how to enhance their natural beauty through her unique vision using earth tone shades of makeup and adding beautiful highlights to bring out specific features.  

   Campbell has never given up on her dreams to sing and travel the world. She still plans to do so, and is currently in the process of recording her inspirational soulful librettos.

Campbell has always had a dream but now her dreams stand on a purpose. She wants to reach out to women that suffer from low self-esteem and self hatred. She hopes to inspire them through her many artistic abilities. She has a plan, but she puts full trust in God to guide her footsteps.