Good questions, plainly answered.

Beauty Canvas by Ov is the makeup artistry business of Oviya Kumaran, a makeup artist working in Dehiwala and Colombo, Sri Lanka. One artist, four offerings: makeup artistry, hair styling, saree draping and saree pre-pleating.

Beauty Canvas by Ov offers makeup artistry, hair styling, saree draping and saree pre-pleating.

Makeup and styling for bridal functions, engagement functions, graduations, parties, photoshoots, pre-wedding shoots, advertisements and other special occasions.

Yes. Bridal functions, engagement functions and pre-wedding shoots are among the occasions Oviya works for. Traditional bridal is one of the five look directions — and like the others, the look is decided with you: your features, your jewellery, your saree or lehenga.

Yes. Makeup, hair styling, saree draping and saree pre-pleating are all Oviya's own work, so when an occasion needs more than one, the planning happens together. The enquiry form lets you choose every service you need.

Yes. Saree draping is offered, and so are saree pleating and pre-pleating.

Oviya trained in saree pleating and draping with AK Saree Pleating, Jaffna, and learned from Tivijan, an international saree drapist from Malaysia.

In January 2025 she took part in the DUO Saree Draping Masterclass at BMICH, Colombo, conducted by Thivyan Jayareuben and Keevan Rajaratnam.

Yes. It begins with a personal measurement visit, and your saree is handed over at least four days before the event to be pleated professionally to your measurements.

Once it is prepared, it takes about two minutes to wear: wrap, secure, adjust — ready. Pre-pleating is for special occasions and is booked ahead.

At least four days before the event. That follows a personal measurement visit, and pre-pleating is booked ahead.

Yes — this is the heart of the work. Oviya believes every skin tone is beautiful: fair, medium, brown or deep, your natural beauty deserves to be celebrated, never hidden.

Makeup here is not about changing your skin tone or making you look like someone else. It is about enhancing the features you already have.

Oviya Kumaran, the founder and makeup artist behind Beauty Canvas by Ov — one artist, across makeup, hair styling, saree draping and saree pre-pleating.

That is a fine place to start. There are five look directions to browse — natural, soft glam, dewy, traditional bridal and bold — and anything in between can be described in your own words. Your comfort and preferences are part of the process.

Dehiwala, Colombo, Sri Lanka. The exact location is confirmed when an appointment is arranged.

The enquiry form asks for the details that help most — the date, the occasion, the services and the look — and opens WhatsApp with your message written out, so you can check it before you send it. You can also message or call +94 70 123 1935.

Yes. Oviya can come to you for your appointment, and clients can also come to her. Which suits your occasion is arranged when you enquire.