MyMagicWindow-BiancaKaiser does Glamour/Boudior shoot

So, its taken me a while, but I ended up giving into doing a Glamour/Boudior photoshoot, and personally it was the BEST decision I could have made.

Just like many people, there are a good few things I dont like about myself. One thing I always get compliments about are my eyes, and it is really lovely to get compliments, but I honestly don’t see what the people see, and its not about trying to get attention, compliments are just something I struggle with. Im sure its something alot of people can relate to.

My Photographer friend said I have some what of a natural sexy thing going, haha. Yeah ok, I like trying to be sexy, but doesn’t mean I think I am sexy. If that makes any sense. So I thought i’d try the photoshoot, showcasing my make-up skills as well as showing that Big Woman, can be beautiful to (or atleast try), thinking to myself, how could Stacy and I advertise Glamour/Boudior shoots if one of us is not prepared to do it as well. Well let me tell you that, this photoshoot was an incredibly self-esteem booster for this gal. Dont get me wrong, I still see my personal flaws, not as much as I use to, but oh hell, have I felt really good about myself after seeing these photos. I would like to recommend that, if anyone has a self-esteem problem, GO GO GO for a glamour/boudior shoot, you will NOT be disappointed.

It’s been a few weeks since my photoshoot, but I still have not been able to stop looking at these photos, thinking, WOW, is that REALLY me???? Can’t be!!! But it is me!!!

 

 

Life just gets better

I’ve been sitting and thinking a lot about the last few years of my life. I have come a very long way. And I wouldn’t want to change it for the world.

In early 2012 I was still in a relationship, I was a mom who went to work at my full time job, came home, and spent time with my child and my partner and sang from time to time.

Now it’s 2016, I am not in a relationship, I am a single mother, who has grown drastically, mentally and emotionally, and proud to be who I am today. I wake up everyday to work at my full time job, but I am also a woman, who has painted and sold over 30 paintings so far, my singing career has taken off very nicely, singing more regularly. I published a book with Delaney Carpenter in 2015, which I illustrated, and I am now a professional Make-up artist, working with such an amazing Photographer, Stacy from Reay Photography.

It’s just past mid year and I have already have bookings until end of year for Make-up. Gasp!!! Going from feeling like a “nobody” to a “somebody” in a few years, it’s taken alot of hard work, but it has been incredibly rewarding thus far. And it is also thanks to my friends and family who have believed in me. Something I am grateful for everyday. Also a huge thanks needs to go to Stacy, who asked me to come on-board as her make-up artist for the photoshoots, thus showcasing my make-up skills, building a portfolio at the same time.

I have of late been registered on the make-up artist list for CATRICE make up, and currently do product testing for Essence and CATRICE. Essence products I have been using for a good few years and have been recommending them to everyone I’ve used them on, as well as people asking me for my opinion.

I see myself as the Make-up artist that will prove to people that you can look just as beautiful with great inexpensive products, as what you’d look like using most expensive, as you’re actually paying more for the name of the product then the actual product. Just my opinion. And lets face it, not everyone has the money to buy all these expensive brands.

I’ve been using social media to showcase my works, for anyone interested, you can follow me on Twitter – biancakaiser08 or on Instagram – bkaiser2007 or check out my All-Round page on Facebook – MyMagicWindow-BiancaKaiser.

 

My “Save the Rhino” piece – My contribution to awareness

So, I have currently been busy with a commissioned art piece for a client, its the biggest one I’ve done in my art career so far. Its so big I’ve had to pin it to my wall in my lounge, as I do not have floor space or studio room. Everyone whose come into my place has become so use it and said that I would need to come up with something to replace it once it is done as the place would seem empty. As I would like to support many initiatives, I wanted to challenge myself on doing something, making my own mark.

My sister was pregnant and has recently given birth to a healthy little girl. I’m a first time aunt. I cannot tell you just how much love I have for this little girl. My son unfortunately was not with us no our first meeting to the new bundle. However he will be returning home today, and my Niece is coming home tomorrow. I cannot wait to see his reaction to her.

My reason for talking about my sister’s pregnancy. I was inspired by the pregnancy, as I realise that her child, or mine, might never get to see the Rhino, a beautiful creature made to roam the earth.

Wanting there to be “hope” that there is a future for both the Rhino and a chance for our children and their children’s children to see animals. I have decided to sketch this image. Once I have completed my two commissioned pieces, I would like to take on this piece. My contribution to awareness.

(very rough sketch, but the idea in my head. Artist copyrighted – bkaiser2007@gmail.com)

 

DesertMoon gigs 2016

We have some gig dates lined up for 2016. Bookings are starting to come in now, which makes us so happy. Doing what we love….Musical entertainment.

Please diarise the following dates:

14 May – Simonstown Country Club – R50 per person – to book call 021 786 1233

9 July – Simonstown Country Club – R50 per person – to book call 021 786 1233

10 September – Simonstown Country Club- R50 per person –  to book call 021 786 1233

19 November – Simonstown Country Club- R50 per person –  to book call 021 786 1233

To book the band for a night of good music, please email either Bianca – bkaiser2007@gmail.com or Barry – buretbarry@gamil.com that we can quote you now.

Boudior Photoshoots

Marilyn Monroe inspired boudoir shoot that Stacy and I did at the end of 2015
Hair & Make-Up done by me : My Magic Window – Bianca Kaiser
Photos by Stacy from Reay Photography

If you would like to surprise your husband/spouse with some private & Classy boudoir images (in and around Cape Town only), contact Stacy from Reay Photography for enquiries/bookings 

Stacy: 082 940 7318

email: reayphoto@gmail.com

Reay Photography Website: http://www.sjreayphotography.com

Stacy also does:

Glamour portraits.
Couples.
Engagements.
Weddings.
Maternity.
Newborns.

 

Please note: images are copyrighted

2016 A new year, new challenges, Living the Dream…

(photo taken by Stacy from Reay Photography)

So 2016 has finally come….Where did 2015 go? The year just flew by.

From what I have seen 2015 was a tough year for alot of my family and friends. It was for me by far one of the best years. Publishing a book with Delaney Carpenter for starters, Never in a million years did I think I would do something like that. I also had my first art exhibition and my paintings are doing insanely well. So no complaints here.

Although my year starts off with surgery, I am sure that its going to go well and will make me feel normal again… let me tell you, Hernia’s are NO JOKE!!!

I am confident that the year ahead, 2016, is going to be yet another amazing year, filled with many more amazing things to come. Many great art opportunities for me to grow further with what I love doing.

My music career started off with a bang on New Years, what a way to end a year and start a new one. Although my son was not with me (visiting his father) I had the opportunity of celebrating the new year with my best friend. My friend in a million, the only person whose really stuck by my side through everything I have been through, good and bad. The one person who pushes me and wants to see me grow in everything I do.  The one person who knows me, knows my flaws and still wants to be part of my life. The person who makes me smile and laugh even on days where I just don’t want to face another day. I made the mistake of letting him go once, WORST DECISION OF MY LIFE!!! But I am so grateful everyday that we were able to overcome that hurdle. Because it was honestly the worst time of my life not having him around. I wish alot of people could be this lucky.

Let me also say he is THE MOST AWESOME GUITARIST EVER!!!

He has written a few tunes, still working on lyrics for some of them. But they are amazing. I could listen to him play on the guitar for hours. Haha, I’ve referred to it as my happy place (other than being with my child). I wish someone would take the time to listen to him, I know he would get very far.

I have recently met with my singing partner of 15 years, and we have brought on-board another musician friend, who we’ve had the privilege of singing with for a few years on and off with various projects, and we are going to attempt a music project with just the 3 of us. Seeing our biggest love is music as well as harmonies, we are going to focus on those. I’m have a good feeling it will take off, but we will have to see how things go.

I hope that this year is going to be truly great for everyone, especially for those who need it . Positivity is key!!! Something I really believe in. May the year ahead be filled with colour and lots and lots of music and LOVE LOVE LOVE.

 

 

 

 

Little one not so little anymore

(first sketch for 2016)

 

Today my little guys Started Grade 1.

It was 6am, the alarm went off, time to get up and face a new day. Not just any day, but the first day of Grade 1.

I woke him up and handed him his porridge and hot chocolate. I recorded the entire “waking up” session. Something I remember my father doing when I was my little ones’ age.  I was referred to an “inkie-kara-bientjie” a name we’ve called the little ones in our family, since I can remember, who start the first day of school.

My son asked me to help him get dressed as he wasn’t quite sure what went on first, and he wanted to know so he could do it himself the next time.

Its only while I was dressing him, that the tears started to fill my eyes.

I realised in this moment, that my little boy is not so little anymore. Where has the time gone? Remembering back to the day I held this little fragile body in my arms for the first time. I could see the excitement in his eyes, and he was excited to be going to “big school” for the very first time. He saw my tears, I was still smiling. And he looked at me and smiled back.

I am so proud of my son.

I wish him only happiness and hope that the year ahead (and years) are going to be great. I hope that he learns a lot. He is an amazing child, and I know that he will go far in life.

 

 

 

New Painting – Going Vintage – My Precious

So my previous paintings I have decided to start working a bit more with mix medium. Normally my paintings are just painted normally, paint to canvas, but I’ve been wanting to make the paintings stand out a bit more giving it a more realistic feel. I have been looking around the house for items that I could use, and alas found a few things. This is the outcome.

The borders were inspired by the look of my mother’s dressing table, which has a old vintage look to it also giving the painting a more textured feel.

Painted a purple poppy, as mentioned in the section “about me”, poppies represent new life, a flower that I’ve really loved painting, so delicate, yet so beautiful.

artist copyrighted – bkaiser2007@gmail.com

My precious

My Paintings

Experimenting with Mix Media

Painting Sold to a lovely lady in New Zealand

Given as a gift to a colleague who went on retirement

 

Illustrations

I was asked last year 2014, by Delaney Carpenter, to Illustrate her book “50 things I wish I’d known when I started climbing”. The book is about Rocking climbing, something I knew NOTHING about. I asked Delaney to give me a …