I am offering for just $200 a full two hour session outdoors, 10 edited images, creative consultation, and all of your images available for print ordering in a private web folder!  *(Not applicable for commercial use. Must give a deposit when booking, usually during consultation.)

I already have a Waterhouse style shoot planned, Lady Madonna and child, Dallas skyline, naked Russian Tea, and several more. That's what I do, custom portraiture. I don't offer 'sets' because I want each session to be completely unique and tell it's own story. Every piece custom, adventurous, and telling. 
 

I would also love to make it to Tulsa, Austin, and where ever else my little Honda can take me. I will travel, I just need an excuse! 

Hire me so I can create beautiful images for you that last  a lifetime! :)) 

Ok, my quick and easy kale: 
(If you didn't know, kale is one of the most nutrient dense greens out there.)

I don't use measurements on food like this because it's all by tasting. So, I'm guesstimating. 

You will need these things: 

Fresh kale, ponzu(which is a citrus soy sauce but be warned if you're watching your sodium you may want to opt for the low sodium versions), sesame oil, a knife, maybe some lemon. 

Chop as much kale as you think you'll need. In my case, I used 2 cups or so, because when you cook the greens, they will shrink and wilt a bit. 
On a med high heat add a slick of sesame oil, enough to coat the bottom of the pan. I don't let mine get too hot, but I do like to hear a nice sizzle when the greens lit the oil. I add all of the chopped greens at once. Since heat causes nutrient loss, I sautee until they are just wilted and still a bit crispy all the while adding the ponzu to taste. 

You can see the kale on the bottom of the pan is almost just right. Mmmmm. 

I finish with a squeeze of lemon and garnish with some sesame seeds. 
That's it. In about 5-10 mins have a healthy and flavorful snack or side dish. 

I would love to come back out to Midland to continue my Pump Jack Princess series, too. 


I went home to Midland for Christmas and while my family doesn't celebrate, I did some celebrating of my own and some pet photos of my sister and her babies. 
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I got to see one of my dearest friends whom I haven't seen in about a decade. She has a bright and beautiful soul. We spent until the wee hours of the morning in my mother's crazy room that is jam packed full of antiques and strange artifacts of the past drinking wine and reminiscing about the past. I wish she were closer, but she is in Portland and I'll take her when I can. 

My dog, Dasha, the guardian. 

Another old friend, Jessica and her son. We also spent into the wee hours of the morning...something about a fake gay club and the rest is hazy. :) 

And I also got to spend some time with a new friend, Shelly. We went to High School together but only connected a few months ago here in Dallas. We've grown close and I'm so happy to have found her. 

It's been a while since my last blog post. Still working hard and heavy on my book and waiting to shoot one more girl when she gets back from Russia.

In the meantime, I've been accepted for the RawArtists.org December show. You do have to buy a ticket and it's only $10. It's $20 at the door, so get em while they're hot. :) I will also be producing some brand new, never before seen pieces for this show!

Here is a direct link to my raw profile to come and support. http://www.rawartists.org/thievingmagpie

I will also be doing my first ever full body paint in the Blue Room at the girlShow through ArtLoveMagic.

From their Facebook event page:
 

• • Saturday, October 20, 2012
  • 8:00pm until 12:00am

• girlShow is back! ArtLoveMagic's annual celebration of female talent in Dallas will be on Saturday October 20th, 2012. It will be held at South Side on Lamar (1409 S Lamar Dallas TX 75215). This year's theme is "Rewind." Come be inspired by painters, musicians, poets, photographers, sculptors, dancers, fashion designers, jewelers, comedians, and filmmakers who are not just showcasing their art... but creating it live. girlShow Happenings: Violet O'Hara will host girlShow this year on the main stage. DJ A thena Hernandez will rock you while you enjoy the show. Hunter the One, Jurni Rayne, and Cassie Holt will feed your soul. Come and enjoy Just Us League girLs as they create a special mural at girlShow this year. A few of the visual artists that will be joining girlShow this year: Nicole Morrow Char McGaughy Naomi Hunter Kathyrn Petroff Nicole Dildine Kat D and more..... Blue Room Get your Blue Room tickets before they are gone. There is a limited supply. Blue Room attendees will get in one hour early, will be provided with 2 free drinks from Deep Eddy Vodka, and receive Lush product. Some of the happenings will include Appaloosa Red will host the evening away Vertical Fitness will be performing Special bodypainting performance Artist 101 live drawing and more..... To purchase tickets for the event please follow link below: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/4042176258

ArtLoveMagic shows are well, magical. We'll be painting live for everyone to see and then they will perform something magical. :)

I am also going to be in Tulsa, if you hadn't heard, the 26th&27th of this month. I am honoring my $175 special and you can book your spot by first, contacting me and second putting down a deposit. I can't tell you how disappointing it was to travel to Tulsa last time to only have half of the girls flake out. If you put down  a deposit, it lets me know that you're serious and that my time won't be wasted driving all those miles. :)

Thanks for stopping by! Be creative and live in the present!

Kamryn

Funding ranges from $1-$1000! If you gimme more than $10, you get a tangible reward (like prints and postcards). The goal to reach in 30 days is $4,000! That's a lot of bones. But after food, trains, planes, and automobiles it's going to cost a pretty penny. I have a brief capture of costs associated with this and the prints alone will cost around $1000..
I have wanted to do a meaningful Russia-based art project for many years now.. and since I have found myself unemployed there is no better time than now.

The end result will be giant, life-sized prints hung in a gallery (with any luck and my art connections here in Dallas).
Even if you're broke, you can drop $1 and I will be forever greatful.
If you believe in me, in my work then please forward this onto your friends.
If you do back me by $10 or more, please feel free to submit to me particular requests. As I intend to travel by train to St Petersburg and the surrounding villages in Moscow and even further out. If I raise more money than I need, I would also like to head to other parts of the former Soviet Union and explore this even further.

I feel like this is my all or nothing chance to leave my mark on the world and leave behind some history and thought provoking art.
I only have 30 days and the clock is ticking! :))
 

Please help me make and preserve history.

Please come help me fund my project here:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1281862895/dichotimous-russia

Save money and create lasting memories with your friends!


Get together 4-8 of your girls who want to get beautiful photos made of themselves
The cost per girl starts at $225.00..woohoo!
$225.00 includes:
• 30+minutes of photo taking time for each girl
• 2 different outfits
• 5 Retouched images!
• Print Release for personal use.
• 50-75 photos to choose from, available to view within 1-2 weeks of the session.
*Retouching can include: blemish, bruise, stretch mark, and cellulite removal,
airbrushing and slimming and of course, our signature editing.
• A private password protected gallery to view your photos in the privacy of your own home.
• Password protected gallery can also be used to order additional high quality prints in several paper choices.
• 2 – 5×7’s of your favorite shots!
• Makeup application
• Coaching on posing to get that real pinup girl feel! Oh la la!

There will also be upgrades to your package available including the following:
5×5 Album with 10 images – $150 (plus digital web-sized images)
8×8 Album with 10 images – $225 (plus digital web-sized images)
Hotel Location Shoot – $30-$60 per girl
So what does the hostess get? The host will receive an extra 20 minutes of shooting time and a 5×5
album with 10 of her favorite images…super!!! Plus her session is only $150! Or she gets hers free if she gets 6 girls
together!
 

$100 non-refundable deposit due at time of booking for each girl.

From past portrait parties: