This is the photo I did for a 2007 Pinup Calendar... it's very similar to Alberto Vargas's Pinup only in real life, the model couldn't twist the way he swayed the women in his drawings. So beautiful but not quite real. Here I brought to life, in my vision the real life Pinup Alberto I hope would be proud of. I tried to channel as much of his energy as I could while doing this project, aka I put my whole heart into it!!! And here it is, August...my favorite photo ever so far... because august is my birthday, lol... Here is the Beautiful and talented Holly!
Makeup, Hair styling & photography x Karen Inez MaxwellHere is another one of my favorite photos I did in the pin up style... after we took the picture the model and I ate all these chocolates!!! Mmmmm, they were good! I don't talk about it much but I am a chocoholic!!! :)
And here is my friend, Stephanie who was "October" in the Calendar taking a play break with my cat who was on set, as our feline entertainment! ;) Stephanie was a wonderful model and came the closest to the Alberto Vargas poses. I did the hair, makeup and photography and used adobe photoshop 7.0 to edit the photo to look like a painting of sorts. It was awesome to realize how to extend my talent via graphics. I can't say I had the kind of respect I have for graphic artist as I do now, which is the Ut most respect, to digitally create art. I do love this picture...As a photographer, Romantic at heart, to visit Paris was a dream come true and this past July I returned from Paris with beautiful photographs of the city. I am sure it's a friendly place, if you speak french, but I don't really, I only fake it and that doesn't cut it in France! I am a night owl, so photographing the city at night was such a pleasure for me, hope you enjoy the pictures! xoxoA beautiful display of visual affection...
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Karen Inez Maxwell...
Makeup Artist Designer & Photographer...
Denver, CO... Contact phone : [720-394-7008]I returned from London this past Spring with the most awesome experience under my belt. I was able to do some makeup for the westend musical "Wicked" Thanks to the fact my brother Adam played Fiyero, he allowed me to be part of the makeup crew one night and I got to turn him in to the scarecrow!
I am so thankful to all the beautiful women who posed as an Alberto Vargas inspired pinup model and to Shotgun Willie's for supporting my talents.
Below is a slideshow of some of the photo's I did for Shotgun's 2007 Pinup Girl calendar.
Published 2007 Calendar - Shotgun Willie's Salute to the pinup girl... I am a Makeup Designer & Photographer - Inspired by the late Alberto Vargas, I brought to life his most adored and favorite pinup girls.
By utilizing my skills as a makeup artist and hairstylist, on set designing skills, Photography and post editing photoshop skills I reproduced 20 different poses,
12 of which made it into Shotgun Willie's 2007 Salute to the Pinup Girl.....
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++++Shotgun Willie's Show Club - Key Makeup Artist, Dept. Head June 2004 to present September 2007. Responsibilities include makeup application glamorous & beauty makeup & hairstyling for entertainers in a very fast paced atmosphere,
Responsibilities include providing Beauty & Glamour makeup application & hair styling, specializing in up do's and Eyelash application in a fast paced turn around of entertainers....
Photographer for Shotgun-Willies.Com behind the scenes photographs of Entertainers....xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo ******
 Published photo's in High Times Magazine for Miss High Times - Makeup & Photography for Sweet.Melissa.......Little Miss Pageant; On Set Hairstylist  June 2006.....Evil Angel Films-Key Makeup Artist for Adult Film Star Belladonna.....Belladonna Productions: On Set Makeup Artist 10/03 - 5/04.....David Tucker, Music Video Production, New York City, 12/19/04.....
Sublime, Everything Under the Sun DVD music video, Directed by Kevin McVey Filmed out in the Los Angeles Dry Lake, Bradley was the only one who would let me get near him with the makeup. 1995.....
**** ** ***Pamela Anderson - hired as on set manicurist for Playboy's 2004 Calendar photo shoot for Pamela Anderson: December 7, 2002, & January 18, 2003, ~ Yes,of course I remember the exact dates on this one, wouldn't you? It was a pleasure to work with Pamela Anderson as her onset Manicurist, I did silk wraps and french tip polish for her hands and feet......Key Makeup Artist for films:
[Harbinger], Hollywood, Ca 1996 Beauty makeup & Special Effects, Character injury wounds....
[Moneyshot], Hollywood, CA 1997 All Male Cast - gangster type film.
[Whirl], USC Production Starring Nicole Tom of the "Nanny" & Michael Goorjian of "Party of Five"
[Tryst], UCLA Film Production, 1800s Period Piece filmed at Greystone mansion in Beverly Hills, CA 1996 Special Wig Application and Period makeup techniques used The Greystone Mansion, a 55 room castle on 18 acres of land.
[Stained], Mercury Records Music Video, directed by Kevin McVey, Los Angeles, Ca 1997
[Take Care of Daddy] - Starring Tom Konkle
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[Alien Fashion Show] - Surfdog/Hollywood Records, Makeup Artist - Inside cover of band 7/98
[Hollywood Reporter], Lester McFwap Comedy Troupe- 5 Baldcaps
[Club International Magazine], Adult film star Monica Mayhem 2003
[Larry Wilcox] of CHIPs, Safety Infomercial, Los Angeles, CA 10/99
[ASDC - American Society for Deaf Children ]- Key Makeup Artist for Educational film for worldwide distribution...
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*** Training:***Learning Tree University Program for Certification as a Makeup Artist of TV/FILM/PRINT 1994-1995***
Certification in Beauty & Glamour, Hair & Beard Application, Baldcaps, Character & Injury, Aging techniques & light prosthetic work.
Awarded Best Beauty & Glamour Makeup Artist Award, Learning Tree University 1995
Awarded Best Makeup, Baldcap Application, 1995
Received and have maintained a State of California issued Manicure License since June 2000Mac Pro Member: Mac Makeup Artist training series, Wedding Makeup, Portfolio Makeup
As a freelance makeup artist for weddings and portfolio's I rely exclusively on MAC Makeup Products and maintain a full kit of MAC Products and brushes.** I enjoy working on portfolio's ~ it's completely creative fun and a lot of work! But thats because I insist on being & doing everything except the Model! A dream come true for a Leo like me! Below is a sample of Elena from her portfolio photo's I shot:
