Batman Returns Penguin Inspired Make-Up

[Sleepyhollowstu]

Hi everyone!

I sculpted, molded and cast this Penguin inspired appliance back during the summer and I finally got a chance to apply it this past week.

Like I said, it's inspired by the Penguin make-up from Batman Returns. I've just always liked the shape of that sculpture.

Anyway, thanks for looking!

-Andy

 

[Sundowner]

That is spooky! Nice work!

 

[Sleepyhollowstu]

Thank you, sir!

-Andy

 

[TigerStoneFX]

Thats great work man! I've been planning on a DeVito style piece myself. What did you cast it in?

 

[Sleepyhollowstu]

Thanks, man! It's just regular foam latex. I pulled it way back in July and I was getting tired of seeing it sit there on my lifecast. Stuff for my portfolio always gets put on the back burner for whatever reason.

Thanks again for the kind comments, guys!

-Andy

 

[XtcofPain]

Very Very cool work. Blends in very well. Have you any pics of the sculpt?

 

[SonOfPumpkinhead]

Great blend work! Do you have pictures of the original sculpture?

 

[Jedifyfe]

awesomeness!!!! Your seems blending is damn near flawless!!! And your make-up work is spot on.

 

[Doh2]

Nice beak!

 

[Sleepyhollowstu]

Thanks so much, guys! I appreciate it greatly!

Unfortunately, no, I don't have any pictures of the sculpture. I do, however, have pictures of the mold if anyone is interested in seeing those.

I always remember to take pictures of the sculpt about the time I have three layers of Ultracal on top of it. I'm AWFUL at remembering to document my work.

Thanks again!

-Andy

 

[Sleepyhollowstu]

Like I said earlier, I unfortunately don't have any pictures of the sculpt, but here are the pictures of the mold, as well as my lifecast.

Still haven't cleaned it after the first pull of the Penguin appliance. This lifecast has about had it, but it's still got some life in it.

Anyway, hope you find the pictures of the mold interesting, and thanks again for the comments, guys!

-Andy

 

[WickedGamer]

I just stumbled upon this, and have to say it is excellent. I've tried to do a bit of appliance pieces myself, though not to the success you achieved here. I think part/most of my issues related to my process. If you do not mind, what was your start-to-finish process to make this? I realize that could be... a lengthy post. If you (or anyone else for that matter) know of a good thread to point me towards, I'd be very appreciative! I'm thinking ahead for Halloween 2K13!

 

[Too Much Garlic]

I can't even spot the outline of the appliance. It's blended in that well. The sculpt is very well done too. Not going too excessive with detailing, but rather keeping the detail work in line with how detailed your own skin is.

Can't wait to see more.

 

[Sleepyhollowstu]

I just stumbled upon this, and have to say it is excellent. I've tried to do a bit of appliance pieces myself, though not to the success you achieved here. I think part/most of my issues related to my process. If you do not mind, what was your start-to-finish process to make this? I realize that could be... a lengthy post. If you (or anyone else for that matter) know of a good thread to point me towards, I'd be very appreciative! I'm thinking ahead for Halloween 2K13!

Hey WickedGamer! Thanks for the kind comments! I started writing a detailed description of how I do my make-ups, but then I realized I was rambling and most likely incoherent, so I decided just to refer you to this video.

Part 1
Dick Smith - Old Age Make-Up (part 1) - YouTube

Part 2
Dick Smith - Old Age Make-Up (part 2) - YouTube

Dick goes through the entire process of make-up appliances and does a much better job of explaining it than I would have.

I hope that helps!

Thanks again!

-Andy

 

[Sleepyhollowstu]

I can't even spot the outline of the appliance. It's blended in that well. The sculpt is very well done too. Not going too excessive with detailing, but rather keeping the detail work in line with how detailed your own skin is.

Thanks for the kind comments, TMG! That's one of the rules I've learned and worked on over the years: match your actor's pore structure and skin texture. You can sculpt a beautiful make-up, but if it doesn't match at the blending point you've ruined your illusion.

Thanks again for the kind words!

-Andy

 

[WickedGamer]

Hey WickedGamer! Thanks for the kind comments! I started writing a detailed description of how I do my make-ups, but then I realized I was rambling and most likely incoherent, so I decided just to refer you to this video.

Part 1
Dick Smith - Old Age Make-Up (part 1) - YouTube

Part 2
Dick Smith - Old Age Make-Up (part 2) - YouTube

Dick goes through the entire process of make-up appliances and does a much better job of explaining it than I would have.

I hope that helps!

Thanks again!

-Andy

Very helpful, thanks!

 

[made007]

The way you blended it to your face its awesome, very real