Special FX Wound

I began by separating toilet tissue into single sheets so the layers were thin. I then laid liquid latex and the the toilet tissue onto a clean area of the skin. I continued to add layers until the patch was to the desired thickness.

Next, I cut out the central part of the patch to create a deep cut affect. I then used layers of foundation, powder and suitable flesh toned eyeshadows to make the latex and tissue look more like skin.

Then, using black, brown and maroon eyeshadows I filled in the open area to create depth and make the wound look more realistic.

The final touches were to add fake blood and to remove the excess latex around the wound in order for it to blend into the real skin better. The blood really gives it a much more realistic look.

In order to explore the construction of the human skull I decided to create this half skull mask on my own face. I used makeup, paint and some photoshop to produce the final image. To read a step by step method of how I did this and watch a video of the application please click here

This is a poster I created for a local sport club (Cobo Cricket Club) to advertise their quiz night in order to raise money for the sport.

After a visit to Durrell Wildlife Park I felt inspired to transform myself into a bird. I was inspired by the wide variety species Durrell had and followed a tropical theme. Click here to see how I achieved this transformation and how I made the beak.

I created this wound using Special FX makeup. I chose to do make the fake wound on Henry's left shoulder as he already has a large scar on his right shoulder (as you can see in the image). This image shows both the scar and the Special FX wound and almost been seen as a 'before and after' shot. To read a step-by-step description of how I did this, click here.

 "Skulls and butterflies - they are life and death in the most obvious form imaginable".
To see my inspiration for this piece and how I got this final result, please click here.

My inspiration for this piece of work was an artist called Kelly Durette. I used makeup and paint to produce this final look. I used a green background to contrast with the purple on the eyes and to accentuate the green makeup on the forehead and the green in my eyes. Click here to read a step-by-step method.