Featured Queen: Maxxxy Rainbow

Max Johnston is from Pittsburg, PA and aged 16. He started drag in 2013, and adopted the name Maxxy Rainbow. Maxxy is now a well known name in drag, thanks to his viral video of a Trixie Mattel transformation look which was featured on The World of Wonder blog WOW Report. The video, which now has over 300,000 views is one of his many entertaining and captivating YouTube videos which leaves you wanting more of Maxxy Rainbow. Read Maxxy's Q&A below.

When did you start doing drag?

I started doing drag on October 3, 2013! I had finally bought my first eyeshadow palette and some brushes from Coastal Scents and although I was thinking about doing drag for months before, that was the first time I had finally put what I had in my head and [Unsuccessfully] executed it!

What inspired you to start doing drag?

I had always been dressing up since I was a little kid, back then however I thought I was trans. Later on however when I saw my first episode of Drag Race, I realized that I didn't want to be a women, I wanted to be an entertainer... a queen!

How does drag make you feel?

I feel like a whole new person! I am not the most confident when I am out of drag, so when I put on all the makeup and hair and corsets etc. I feel beautiful and confident!

Who are you inspirations for your drag persona?

Bjork, Nature, Leigh Bowery, Sharon Needles, Manila Luzon, Kim Chi, Vogue (The Magazine)

Who are your all time favourite Queens?

Sharon Needles, Alaska 5000. Manila Luzon & Kim CHi

Do you have a specific look you like to go for, or does your look vastly vary?

90 Degree Eyeliner

What would be your ultimate ambition you would like to achieve through drag?

I want to take that offer I received from James St. James and go on transformations firstly, then I want to just be a successful queen who can do drag full time!

Do you perform in drag?

Nope! I am only 16 years old!

Which songs would you like to perform?

"It's Oh So Quiet" by Bjork, "OctaHate" by Ryn Weaver, "Gave Me Something" by Jess Glynne. These songs just make me feel some type of way and make me want to get up and dance!

If you could only have 3 makeup products to do your complete drag makeup look for the rest of your life, what would they be and why?

MAC's Full Coverage Foundation, Colourpop's Lipliner in "Brink", La Femme Eyeshadow in "White"

What is your one favourite piece of fashion or accessory from your wardrobe?

It is this gorgeous mink scarf! I have had it since I was pretty young and I have always been attached to it! (Photo: Right)

Where do you see yourself in 5 years time?

I see myself performing, and maybe even on [RuPaul's] Drag Race! But who knows!

What's your opinion on the recent increase in popularity of drag, due to things such as RuPaul's Drag Race?

I dont have a problem with it! I mean my only issue is now everyone who watches drag race thinks they are experts on everything drag which is not the case!