Behind the Brush

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From a very early age Kendra has had an artistic edge, a passion for beauty, and a natural instinct to create different looks using the face as her canvas, and makeup as her medium. In 2001 Kendra moved to Nashville, TN for an adventure. Little did she know where this journey would lead her. One day she was asked to do makeup for a friend’s appearance on a national award show. This became her moment of awakening. That night she decided to chase her dream. Not long after, Kendra found herself on a flight to Los Angeles, CA where she pursued makeup at Westmore Academy of Cosmetic Arts. There she studied under the guidance of Emmy nominee artist, Marvin G. Westmore. There she learned makeup for print, fashion, film, and television. After graduating she added hair and styling to her resume.

Kendra now serves as a freelance makeup artist and has worked for companies such as Estee Lauder, Aveda, and Clay de Peau. She also enjoys partnering with photographers on various photo shoots, for agencies such as Heffner, Sports Unlimited, Mode Models and Ryan Artists.

You can find some of Kendra’s work in magazines such as Fast Company, Antler Mag, and in Grenade Gloves product catalog. She has worked on film/television shoots for ESPN, CNN, and more locally, OPB. Kendra has also had the opportunity to work on shoots with some of Nikes top executives.

In addition to her love for print, television and film, Kendra also does makeup for brides and bridal parties.

Television/Film: Polar (Key), Country Crock Butter (Key), The League Season Premiere 2011 (Assistant), OPB, ESPN, CNN for Nike Interview, Nike, Sunset Med Spa

Magazine Publications: Fast Company Cover Shoot with Nike CEO Mark Parker, The Violet Online Magazine, Wall Street Journal, SoBe Fit, Antler Mag, Fast Company with Maria Eitel (Nike), Cover of New Era Mag with Silver Medal Olympian Danny Kass

Companies: Nike, Grenade Gloves, World Vision

Fashion Shows: CHOICE Bridal Fashion Show, Weddings Of The World Fashion Show, Haiti Relief Fashion Show fundraiser, Leanna NYC Fashion Show, Bridgeport Anthropology Fashion Show, Dornbecker Childresn Hospital Fashion Show Fundraiser

Cosmetic Companies: Estee Lauder, Aveda, Cle de Peau

Modeling Agencies: Heffner, Sports Unlimited, Mode Models, Ryan Artists

Designers: Captain Apticus, Janeane Marie (a contestant on Project Runway), Amai Unmei

Celebrity Clients: Phil Knight (Nike), Mark Paker (CEO of Nike), Danny Kass (Silver Medal Olympian), Picabo Street (3-time Olympic Winner), Joy Williams of The Civil Wars (2-time Grammy Winner)

For inquires about her day, half-day and Bridal rates please refer to the contact section and she will respond promptly.