Matt Goodlett is a Louisville-based avant-garde makeup artist and body painter who transforms faces and bodies into powerful works of visual storytelling. With a background in fine art and theater, Goodlett approaches makeup as a narrative medium—one that communicates mood, identity, and emotion beyond words. His work blurs the lines between fashion, fantasy, and performance, creating imagery that is as captivating as it is unconventional.

Known for his fearless use of color, texture, and form, Goodlett’s style is both surreal and refined, often combining elegance with the uncanny. He thrives on contrast—where beauty meets distortion, where symmetry gives way to chaos. Each creation carries his signature artistic voice, no matter the genre—whether he’s crafting abstract body art, editorial fashion looks, or conceptual character makeup.

What distinguishes Goodlett is the diversity of his portfolio. His work spans high fashion, horror, theatrical productions, immersive live experiences, and everything in between—yet always retains a cohesive, unmistakable vision. For him, every face and body is a canvas for transformation, and every project is a chance to build a world, evoke a feeling, or tell a story.