Renowned for her ultra realistic and natural tattooing style; its Australian artist Katherine McCann’s edgy flair & result orientated approach towards education and tackling the more complex & technical corrective work which is really gaining traction & carving out her niche as a specialist in the ever changing world of permanent makeup.

An industry advisor, editorial journalist, award winning cosmetic tattooist and educator, Katherine brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table and she holds one of the most diverse, unique and intriguing skillsets around.

From embalming and body restoration on the autopsy tables in the mortuary to the creation of elite makeup looks on runway models at Mercedes fashion events; there isn’t a lot Katherine hasn’t done – all of which have contributed and elevated her ability to educate, create, predict and restore faces and features all over the world.

With postgraduate qualifications in HR, behavioural science and strategic business development, Katherine’s role with APAN as a strategic business and governance advisor and with Australian educational providers as a trainer and consultant underpins her commitment to bringing the highest level of education in this space to Australia and beyond.

As the former Editor of the APJ national aesthetics journal and Features journalist for APN, she’s explored the many facets of the industry through insightful articles and editorial pieces and her words resonate with her passion for working with women with injuries, scarring and disfigurement. Katherine regularly advocates about the role of micropigmentation in trauma recovery and continues to elevate awareness for regulations and standards across the country.

Having worked between corporate and clinic for over 23 years, Katherine’s unique ability to ‘blend worlds’ sees her tertiary and practical skill sets in high demand by corporate and government agencies as well as private enterprise to provide strategic position and tactical industry advice with respect to legislative and regulatory repeals, rollouts, implementation, investigation and major change management initiatives. Katherine is also recognised and considered a ‘go to guru’ by many of her cosmetic tattooing colleagues and is a huge advocate for ongoing education, confidence building, mentorship and complex skill refinement.