Samantha Kowal
West House
Topic: Horror Film Make-up
EQ:What is most important in order to be an accomplished Horror Film Make-up Artist?


Wednesday, October 26, 2011

What I've Learned So Far

1) Since I started my senior project I have learned how to properly apply make-up in the most efficient way possible. I have also learned some secrets of the trade that I would not have been able to learn from simply reading make-up books. I have greatly increase my skills since I began my commitment to this project and I am very please to see the outcome of all the time I've put into my senior project.

2)
Mastering the art of bruising and knowing the anatomy of ones face in order to create the most realistic illusions.

My first professional zombie creation. This shows my work and how I've grow since I've began my make-up classes.


Learning broken noses and puffy black eyes. Again it's all about knowing the anatomy of a face in order to create an amazing illusion.











3) The research that has helped me would be from the book "How to Make a Monster." The book contains the secrets of some of the great make-up artist of the past and how they've manage to create such unique creations. It has opened my eyes up to old techniques and lead me to experimentation which has made my work stronger. Although this book has helped me greatly i still have to admit my best research comes from my mentor Liz Mendoza, who truly is a make-up encyclopedia. She has helped me grow so much to greats that I've never dreamed of accomplishing.