March 22nd, 2012

PORTRAIT OF AN ARTIST {FERNANDO MASTRANGELO & CYNTHIA K.}

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I had the pleasure of working with Fernando Mastrangelo,  one of the creators of “Al One” … which happens to be a very impressive art piece / project.  More on Fernando, and “Al One” aka Alone, in our forth coming Karin + Raoul magazine – Advertisement “Remix” issue.  Keep your eyes on the prize…Comes out late April 2012.

Btw, I took a self-portrait with the artist Fernando, in his work studio, and yes, on his bike! Hot!!!!

xoxo Cyn

February 22nd, 2012

IVANKA “IF WE EVER MEET AGAIN” by {SACHIKA} BACKSTAGE

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IVANKA , If We Ever Meet Again“…


    Sachika Twins inspiration… A Russian secret agent, bond girl, Femme Fatale!
    {Btw, my kind of a girl!}

Someone asked me once, if I wasn’t a photographer, what other career path had I chosen?  My answer:  A Secret Agent – A Femme Fatale!

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February 8th, 2012

“TASTE” {KARIN} KARIN + RAOUL MAGAZINE ISSUE 5

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Pick your K+R “TASTE” magazine issue today!

xoxo Cyn

January 25th, 2012

TASTE IN MOTION {MONICA WATKINS}

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The beauty of Monica Watkins is not just a reflection of the external, but her true beauty comes from within… her selflessness, charitable heart, and will to help children, and young women is empowering – A true philanthropist – this honestly should be contagious!!

This woman has been nothing but an inspiration to me, and those she has come in contact with. It was a great pleasure to work with Monica, and I look forward for more opportunities in the near future. Cheers to an amazing woman!!!

A full featured story on Monica Watkins in: Karin + Raoul.

Story written by Christine Creamer.

xoxo Cyn Karin

January 25th, 2012

KAORU KIKUCHI {HONG KONG} MODEL, ACTRESS

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Meet lovely Kaoru Kikuchi from Fashion One in Hong Kong.  She, and I had the pleasure of shooting together while I stayed in Hong Kong this past summer.  She btw, is a co-actress in the forthcoming film  “SnowBlade” produce by: Bey Logan… You can read the rest of the story in Karin + Raoul Magazine “TASTE” issue {pg 32 in – Ma Maison section.}

Kaoru is simply breathtaking! Thank you beauty!!!

xoxo Cyn

December 14th, 2011

FUNDRAISER: ‘THE ART of BEAUTY EXPERIENCE’ DEC. 15th 7-10pm @ THE EMMANUEL FREMIN GALLERY

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I would be delighted if you can join us!!!

Date: Thursday, December 15th, 2011

Time: 6:00 pm until 10:00 pm

Location: The Emmanuel Fremin Gallery, 547 W. 27th street #508, New York, NY

PLEASE RSVP AT: artofbeautyexperience@gmail.com

The Art Of Beauty Experience is a bi-national initiative using the healing power of Art and was created for young, disadvantaged women and children living a world apart to celebrate and embrace their common inner-beauty and charitable hearts. Orphanage in Carrefour, Haiti are starving for the educational and artistic opportunities that we take for granted in the U.S. GEMS is committed to ending commercial sexual exploitation and domestic trafficking of children by changing individual lives, transforming public perception, and revolutionizing the systems and policies that impact sexually exploited youth. By linking the two organizations and inspiring a myriad of supporters across all disciplines, the possibilities for personal growth and future success for the children are limitless.
The children of the Diakonos
Beauty Activists, Ford Model & Founder of Art In Motion (www.artinmotionshow.com), Monica Watkins, and “Makeup Artist to the Stars”, Leora Edut (www.makeupbyleora.com), realized that fashion and beauty can serve as a catalyst to empower young, at-risk women and children in the areas of self-esteem, creativity, diversity, and access to financial freedom through the arts. The ‘Art Of Beauty Experience’ art auction and gala event will be a group exhibit featuring the paintings created by the young women of GEMS and the children of The Diakonos Orphanage. The young women of GEMS will be auctioning their work and the proceeds from their half of the exhibit will be donated to The Diakonos Orphanage. The children of Diakonos will be auctioning their work and the proceeds from their paintings will be donated to the young women of GEMS.
The healing and the empowerment created by young women and children expressing themselves through artwork is the ultimate goal of ‘The Art Of Beauty Experience’. SRC recording star Shontelle will donate a special musical performance at ‘The Art Of Beauty Experience’ Art Auction and Gala Dec.15th. This will be an event you don’t want to miss! Please come out and support this beautiful movement with a night filled with music, art, cocktails, and hope.

Donations would be greatly appreciated at the door. All proceeds from the art auction and all donations will go directly to www.gems-girls.org and www.diakonosintl.org.
More on: Daily News

“This is a good time to bring difference to a young ones life with art… We have the power, and the hearts to do so. I myself donated one of my images in the hopes that my small effort can create a grander effect to these young children – to our future! I hope to see you all there tomorrow, and please make your donation to this amazing cause.” oxox Cyn
December 11th, 2011

THE ART TRADE PRESENTS {KARIN + RAOUL}

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TheArtTrade Presents – Karin+Raoul from TheArtTrade on Vimeo.

An interview with:  Cynthia Karin Cortes + Hassan Raoul Kinley – and creative director Ronin {Sheldon Smith} the team behind Karin + Raoul Magazine.

Interview By: Jennifer Lindsay Sullivan

Video by: Jennifer Lindsay Sullivan, Cam Be & Vivian Sinya

Music by: David Axelrod & Miche

xoxoxo Cyn

November 22nd, 2011

ADVERTISEMENT for {ARTSTRONG}

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I shot this AD this month for ArtStrong – a company that packages Artwork {the bag you never knew you always needed.}  You will find them in the Art Base / Red Dot event this year.

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November 6th, 2011

PRESTIGE HK MAGAZINE {HOWARD BILTON}

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Was a great pleasure to have had Howard Bilton in front of my lens. I loved his charming demeanor. Gerrie Lim, who was the writer for this article; he too was wonderful to work with!!

I shot this on September 2011 in Hong Kong for prestige Magazine. Thank you Prestige!!!

xoxo Cyn

October 10th, 2011

JUSTINE

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Her name is Justine. I love capturing beauty. This image happens to be part of my earlier series.

xoxo Cyn