Jo Clayton trained at Media Makeup Academy in 2003. She has an Advanced Diploma of Makeup Artistry and Technology, and is qualified in all aspects of Makeup Artistry, specialising in makeup for Weddings, Fashion, Photography, Film & Television.

Her fashion & photographic work has been published in local and international magazines, newsprint & exhibitions, while her film & television credits include the Award Winning drama Angela's Decision and Carmilla Hyde, by local hero Dave DeVries.