Thanks Colm.
Clay i have NEVER EVER used masks/templates or anything to paint my masks, for 1 they do not look organic, they look like you have used a normal brush, and 2 i would never learn anything if i did that.
from day 1 , everything has been freehand airbrushed, apart from some veins in the mouths, which i use a tiny brush for, i would rather struggle for a few hours trying to get something i was happy with rather than ever try to cut corners, and if i cannot get the look i want, well i need to try harder.