Special Effects Makeup
In my spare time, I like to do special effects makeup. I have taken a class in theatrical makeup, but I am mostly self taught. These are various makeups from multiple projects.
![Polonius](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/46e8c0_c7afdae127aa41b6a8f1c94b1e4a1743~mv2_d_4608_3456_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_735,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/46e8c0_c7afdae127aa41b6a8f1c94b1e4a1743~mv2_d_4608_3456_s_4_2.jpg)
This makeup was done as part of a Hamlet project. This makeup represents Polonius's death by his tendency to over talk. Made using liquid latex, tissue paper, thread, eyeshadow, cream paint, SFX blood
![Hamlet](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/46e8c0_5482d52880664d959fcb3cfe91f337d4~mv2_d_3456_4608_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_1307,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/46e8c0_5482d52880664d959fcb3cfe91f337d4~mv2_d_3456_4608_s_4_2.jpg)
This makeup was done as part of a Hamlet project.The makeup represents how Hamlet was going mad and "cracking up." Made using liquid latex, eyeshadow, cream paint, SFX blood
![Ophelia](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/46e8c0_d795de2973c140d0a5335c3a47ab06b0~mv2_d_4608_3456_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_735,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/46e8c0_d795de2973c140d0a5335c3a47ab06b0~mv2_d_4608_3456_s_4_2.jpg)
This makeup was done as part of a Hamlet project. The makeup represents Ophelia's death by drowning. Made using eyeshadow and cream paint
![Glass Shards](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/46e8c0_39553597bfad4ae68a909163f8fdd1f2~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_960,h_1280,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/46e8c0_39553597bfad4ae68a909163f8fdd1f2~mv2.jpeg)
Glass shards test makeup done for practice. Made using clear plastic, liquid latex, scar wax, eyeshadow, cream paint, SFX blood
![Christmas Zombie](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/46e8c0_13f595dbe86a45ac81f736c51db19f49~mv2_d_1200_1600_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_1307,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/46e8c0_13f595dbe86a45ac81f736c51db19f49~mv2_d_1200_1600_s_2.jpg)
This makeup was done for a Christmas zombie video project. Made using plastic ornament, liquid latex, scar wax, eyeshadow, cream paint, SFX blood
![Torn Face](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/46e8c0_644bd01917f7434ea4c8a4ebc9f89a03~mv2_d_1536_2048_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_1307,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/46e8c0_644bd01917f7434ea4c8a4ebc9f89a03~mv2_d_1536_2048_s_2.jpg)
Torn face makeup done for the annual Asbury Park Zombie Walk. Made using liquid latex, scar wax, eyeshadow, cream paint, SFX blood
![Double tap](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/46e8c0_4bc60f9226784023b148c66c83e2a922~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_960,h_1280,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/46e8c0_4bc60f9226784023b148c66c83e2a922~mv2.jpg)
Gun shot wound makeup based on the line, "Rule #2: Double tap," from Zombieland. Done for the annual Asbury Park Zombie Walk. Made using liquid latex, scar wax, eyeshadow, cream paint, SFX blood
![Scar](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/46e8c0_36648548a5804da1b39dd559e1453605~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_1742,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/46e8c0_36648548a5804da1b39dd559e1453605~mv2.jpg)
Test scar makeup for practice. Made using liquid latex, scar wax, eyeshadow, cream paint, SFX blood
![Just Out of Reach](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/46e8c0_f1dba652e6884749975636ec0d53a6b7~mv2_d_1638_2048_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_1225,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/46e8c0_f1dba652e6884749975636ec0d53a6b7~mv2_d_1638_2048_s_2.jpg)
Galaxy emerging through torn skin. Made using liquid latex, scar wax, acrylic paint, cream paint, SFX blood
![Dr. X](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/46e8c0_16b0f28849884a2dbc97bcfafecbfc17~mv2_d_2000_1335_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_654,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/46e8c0_16b0f28849884a2dbc97bcfafecbfc17~mv2_d_2000_1335_s_2.jpg)
Character makeup for photoshoot and play Made using scar wax, fake blood, liquid latex, cotton balls Photo Credit: Kristen Hanley
![Frosted Photo](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/46e8c0_b42e56c221bd4455b3a879bc55b88116~mv2_d_2500_1668_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_654,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/46e8c0_b42e56c221bd4455b3a879bc55b88116~mv2_d_2500_1668_s_2.jpg)
Frosted beard makeup for a photo student project Made using sugar, hair gel, and blush Producer: Lydia Dye Photography: Joe Marchetti Retoucher: Rylie Cerasani Model: Ravid Zelvon
![Optical Illusion Finger](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/46e8c0_b77e6c764b1441e5af7ebd61437c4492~mv2_d_2268_4032_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_1742,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/46e8c0_b77e6c764b1441e5af7ebd61437c4492~mv2_d_2268_4032_s_2.jpg)
Made using scar wax, cream foundation, SFX blood
![Ocean Waves](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/46e8c0_dbb4c201f3d44cfb9dce6448a6b4b705~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_949,h_1946,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/46e8c0_dbb4c201f3d44cfb9dce6448a6b4b705~mv2.jpg)
Made using Mehron Aqua Paints
![Purple Inspiration](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/46e8c0_5d968183407d47229e6d2779fda7e58a~mv2_d_1264_2014_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_1561,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/46e8c0_5d968183407d47229e6d2779fda7e58a~mv2_d_1264_2014_s_2.jpg)
Made using scar wax and Mehron Aqua Paints
![Cut & Black Eye](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/46e8c0_2c3c97a04af1444f91e526c6b8459f31~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_950,h_1266,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/46e8c0_2c3c97a04af1444f91e526c6b8459f31~mv2.jpg)
Entirely painted with cream paints