New Photo

I recently shot with the talented Juan Lopez. Check out my Model Mayhem page http://www.modelmayhem.com/member.php?id=527693

Here is one shot to tease you...

dreams do come true

So I watched the Oscars tonight and have to say that I was inspired. Dreams do come true and family is important. That was the theme as far as I'm concerned. Wow. Such amazing work. It was so exciting to see the reactions and hear the speeches. Such humble artists thanking the ones that helped them get to where they are today. I want to be there. I want to stand on that stage and be rewarded for my work. I want to wake up every morning and be thankful that I'm doing what I love and making a comfortable living at it. I don't need the fame and fortune, I just want to do what I love every day of every week of every month of every year. Honest, passionate, challenging work. That's what I want.

Until next time...

Eat, Pray, Love

Wow. I just finished reading the most amazing book called Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert. Wow. It was so good, and exactly what I needed at this point in my life. Thanks to my friend Lisa for telling me about it. We've been reading it at the same time and checking in with each other...kinda funny...our own little book club.

I just wanted to share a snippet from the very end of it. Don't worry, I promise not to ruin it. It's just the last little bit of the authors notes...

"In the end, maybe we must all give up trying to pay back the people in this world who sustain our lives. Maybe it's wiser to surrender before the miraculous scope of human generosity and to just keep saying thank you, forever and sincerely, for as long as we have voices."

Interesting right? I mean, how many times have you felt guilty because you felt you couldn't pay someone back for what they did for you? When I do something for someone it's because I truely care about them and I want to give. I don't give because I want something in return. So why do I have a hard time just saying thank you and being truely gratefull for what I've just received? Next time someone gives something to me I'm going to say thank you and not worry about paying them back or returning the favour. I'll try to remember all the times I give with no strings attached and realize that it has come full circle back to me.

I've said it before and I'll say it again...There are so many things to be thankful for".

Until next time...

upcoming photoshoot

Doing a photoshoot on Sunday with photographer Juan Lopez and I'm super excited. check out his website http://www.juan-lopez.com/

Oh yeah, I'm moving to the West End of Vancouver as of March 1st! Can't wait!

Until next time...

makeup application class

Next weekend I'm teaching a super fun makeup application class in Victoria, B.C. I'm really excited about it. If you know of anyone who would like to attend please pass along the following information...

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Would you like to know how to bring out your best features with makeup? This course offers professional and fun advice on skincare and makeup application. The first part of class will be a demonstration and breakdown of each product. The second part of class will enable you to apply your makeup professionally with the help of a trained artist. Bring your makeup and brushes along with you to find out what colours best suit you and how to apply them. Behind every face there is a beautiful woman!

Space is limited in order to give personal attention to every student. This course will run 2.5hrs and cost $48.

Please contact Dianne Dennis or Elaine Abbott. Call 250-386-8367 or email ddennis@sd61.bc.ca to register. Thank you.

TEACHER:
Krista was born and raised in Victoria, B.C. She is a professional freelance makeup artist living and working in Vancouver and Toronto. Her work has been seen in movies (Toronto International Film Festival), on TV (The History Channel), Commercials (The Food Network, Scream TV, United Way, Kids Help Phone etc.), in Print Ads (Lululemon), Magazines (Lou Lou Magazine), and Corporate Videos (Bell, Boston Pizza, London Drugs, TD Bank). She has also worked for L’Oreal Paris, Maybelline New York, Annabelle, and MAC Cosmetics.

WEBSITE OF WORK:
To view Krista’s work please go to:
http://modelmayhem.com/member.php?id=527693

Until next time...