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Beauty Canvasby Ov

Dehiwala · Colombo

Beauty Canvas by Ov

Makeup artistry, hair styling, saree draping and pre-pleating by Oviya Kumaran.

Bridal look in a deep red lehenga with gold embroidery, standing in window light.

Why Beauty Canvas

Six things the work holds to.

  1. 01Beauty in every shade

    I don't believe makeup should change your skin tone.

  2. 02Your face, your choice

    I won't force a makeup style because it's trending.

  3. 03Skin comes first

    Preparation and technique are part of the final look.

  4. 04One artist, multiple services

    Makeup, hair styling, saree draping and saree pre-pleating.

  5. 05Real work

    A portfolio built around real clients and real results.

  6. 06Comfort matters

    Your preferences are part of the process.

Why Beauty Canvas

Signature services

Three disciplines, one finished look.

All services
  • Bridal makeup in close view, with blended warm eyeshadow, defined lashes and a gold maang tikka.

    01

    Makeup Artistry

    Looks built around the person rather than a formula — reading undertone, features and the light the day will actually be seen in.

    Makeup Artistry
  • Teal silk saree with gold temple jewellery, photographed beside banana leaves.

    02

    Saree Draping

    Draping and finishing with attention to structure, proportion and the way fabric falls once you are moving in it.

    Saree Draping
  • Long waved hair dressed with a lilac and white floral piece, seen from behind.

    03

    Hair Styling

    Styling shaped to complete the look rather than compete with it, balanced against the makeup and the outfit.

    Hair Styling

Selected work

The canvas, in practice.

See the full portfolio
Seated bridal look with layered gold jewellery and softly waved hair.
Makeup01
Fishtail braid crowned with fresh jasmine, seen from behind.
Hair03
Black batik silk saree with a copper-gold border, the pallu pleated across the body and a hand resting at the waist.
Saree05
Full-length view of the pink silk saree and purple blouse on a rooftop at dusk, the sea and a gold sky behind.
Saree02
Editorial portrait in a café at night: chin resting on both hands, a winged liner and a soft lip, long loose curls, glass bangles and an olive saree, under warm hanging lights.
Makeup04
Braided updo finished with red roses, seen from behind.
Hair06

Beauty in every shade.

I believe every skin tone is beautiful.

Oviya

The artist

Behind the canvas

Portrait of Oviya Kumaran, founder of Beauty Canvas by Ov.

Oviya Kumaran

Founder & Makeup Artist

What began with a small makeup kit and a lot of passion has slowly grown into Beauty Canvas by Ov.

Oviya Kumaran

Working between Dehiwala and Colombo.

@oviyahkumaran

Read Oviya's story

Follow the canvas

Work in motion.

Instagram is where the work appears first — finished looks, drapes in progress, and the reels that do not make it onto this page.

In their words

What clients have said

  • I absolutely loved the flawless natural look you created. The way you enhanced my features without overwhelming them was just perfect. You maintained my natural tone with all natural features which many MUA can’t do… I felt so comfortable and confident all day.

    MashaMakeupInstagram comment
  • Thank you so much Oviya, the makeup stayed flawless from early morning till evening. Everyone appreciated both makeup and saree draping. I received so many lovely compliments. I’ll definitely recommend you to many others.

    NumeshiMakeupInstagram comment

Enquiries

Let's plan your look.

An enquiry starts with the occasion, the date, and anything you already have in mind — an outfit, a colour you keep coming back to.

All ways to get in touch

Dehiwala · Colombo · Sri Lanka