Click here to view more detailsIn today’s glamour industry, there is one single factor that is of great importance to the photographer and model alike – the expert application of makeup.
Glamour MUA – Kerry Kaoru
This necessary component to a successful shoot is the forte of a talented and skillfull make-up artist I had the opportunity to interview upon her return from Tokyo, Japan – Hollywood Glamour and Film MUA, Kerry Kaoru!
Jett Ray: Tell me about your background – how did you get started as a MUA?Glam MUA – Kerry Kaoru: I am a Japanese native who came to the US hoping to become a MUA. I think I have a unique style. I do from beauty / glamour makeup to special effects, including drag and monsters and have knowledge in prosthetic and latex applications.I am involved in entertainment business in many ways and am also fluently bilingual. 
I started doing makeup in high school when I was involved with high school theaters.
Jett: Where did you receive your training?
Kerry: I studied makeup mostly on my own. I also studied under some professionals and went to a makeup school called ‘Joe Blasco’ in Hollywood.
Jett: What or Who inspires you?
Kerry: People with good energy. I can get my artistic inspiration from anything though.
Jett: What project are you most proud of?
Kerry: I made my mother look 15 years younger. She was so happy. Personally that was the biggest reward I ever got.
Jett: What types of special techniques do you use?
Kerry: 
I try to work with whatever I’ve got. I have all the magic tools in my makeup box.
Jett: What style do you like working with most?
Kerry: I enjoy doing absolutely everything! From small weddings to big Special FX film projects!
Jett: Where can we see more of your work?
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Jett Ray is the Managing Editor of GlamModelz Magazine. She has been a post-secondary instructor at local colleges in the Dallas area for over 10 years. Her background in writing comes from a corporate perspective in which had responsibility for composing articles regarding career development and personal-enrichment techniques. Jett is seasoned seminar speaker, event-planner and hostess, in addition to being an experienced model and makeup artist. She has obtained credentials as a Registered Medical Assistant and earned a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences Degree from Dallas Baptist University, with concentration in Psychology and Healthcare Management. Jett is currently a graduate student enrolled in the Master of Arts in Counseling Program at DBU, with the goal of obtaining a Ph.D and establishing a practice in the near future.
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Kerry WOW, Beautiful examples and beautiful work as usual!!
Hope all is well – Miss you!!
Dave
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oop’s and thank you too Jett. This is another excellent example of your awesomeness!!
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DaveDavis.me
Jett wow another amazing interview. Kerry your work is simply amazing. I am always in awe and you can ask Jett as I normally sit in amazement when we work together.. your creativity and vision is second to none.. thanks so much for taking the time to do this.. you folks make us look good everyday.. your appreciated greatly..
Jeff
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