I have come across a video of Conor Mccullagh, SFX artist, who worked on the Hunger Games. He was the one who created the camouflage tree/bark makeup on Peter.
I started by creating my own bark out of kitchen roll and PVA glue. I added in ridges to create a bumpy bark effect and painted it brown using acrylic paint. I used a light brown as a highlighter and black as a shader to add depth to the bark to make it look more realistic. I can now cut this into particular shapes to suit the makeup/styling look that I would like to achieve.
Here is the base to the creation
I added more depth to create a more realistic effect
I am happy with the outcome, but I would like the bark to be more realistic. I would like to try another way of doing this.
After researching different techniques to create a camouflaged tree effect, I came across the following:
Using gelatine, create lines onto the skin, creating a branch effect. Cover with skin colour foundation to create a realistic skin effect
Using real leaves and twigs, paint with aqua colours and apply to the skin. Also some fullers earth is used
Using fullers earth, apply to the whole body except for the face. Paint face with a matching colour and add makeup on top
Cover body in fullers earth and paint the face using a matching colour. Add natural makeup to the face
I really like the idea of using fullers earth all over the body and face to create a bark effect, followed by contrasting colours on the eyes and lips.
Makeup design that will go on top of the fullers earth.
Makeup design that will go on top of the fullers earth.
Final Design
Makeup design that will go on top of fullers earth.
Styling Ideas:
I would like to incorporate real leaves or twigs into the styling to add to the bark effect of the fullers earth. I have found some amazing styling ideas..
Alongside the fullers earth, I feel that the above styling would look too much and take away from the makeup design. I would like to try and create something like this:
Although the above is made from fake leaves, I would like to keep my design realistic by painting real leaves gold and using a hot glue gun to stick them to a bra. I will need to do this on the day to ensure the leaves stay in shape and do not die.
I collected real leaves from a tree
I painted them gold using aqua colour and sprayed them with a very strong hairspray
This is how they appeared. I allowed them to dry for a few hours
Using a hot glue gun, I stuck the leaves to a bra and allowed to dry for an hour
I also made a hair piece with the spare leaves
This is the final outcome
Hair:
In order to help stick with the camouflage, I will paint the fullers earth into the hair. This should blend the face and hair to give a more realistic feel to the image.
Photography Style:
To ensure the book flows nicely, I would like to stick to the same photography style as the previous shoots that have been shot. I would like to get some close up photos for this shoot, as well as head and shoulder shots and half body shots.
I have now completed the photoshoot for the Siren look and I am very happy with the results. I altered the makeup slightly by using a dark red lip colour instead of natural lips. Here are two of the photographs from the shoot.
For the Siren photoshoot, I would like to use a model instead of an actress as I would like this look to be very contemporary. I need the model to be seductive and luring, just like a Siren would have been.
I chose to use Tara Edwards-Jones for this shoot, as I feel that she will portray it perfectly. Her skin tone looks perfect with the feathers and she has previously modelled for some big companies, such as Asos and Hollister.
Since the Siren's are beautiful, yet luring creatures with bird-like features, I would like to create a natural image showing the bird features through styling.
Miranda Kerr - Victoria Secret fashion show
Makeup:
I would like to create quite an elaborate design on the eye in order for the viewer to really feel the creatures persona.
In the first design I created, I applied colour to the eyelids. I also added black eyeliner onto one eye to see how it would appear. As much as I like the design, I don't think it would be appropiate for the type of dark bird that is known in Greek mythology.
For this design, I made the eyes darker, but used gold to help create the seductive look. I have applied both a black and gold line onto the lids, in which i wasn't sure about.
This is my final design sheet. I have chosen to go for dark eyes with gold as a harsher highlighter. I want to fill the eyebrows in with a dark colour and ensure they are arched a lot.
Hair:
To stick with the bird theme, I would like to brush the models hair back to show a sleek look. Birds are streamlined creatures, so I also want this to come across in the overall outcome.
Styling:
Stylist: Alexia Serghiou
I asked a stylist to help me create a bird-like outfit for the model to wear. We came up with the idea of covering a bra with feathers and making hand pieces for the model.
Here is an image of the styling altogether. I decided to go against the head piece as I felt it was too over top.
The bra covered in feathers.
The two hand pieces. I can wrap them round the models wrist easily and use a bobby pin to hold.
Here is one of the hand pieces already set up for the model to wear.
Photography Style:
I would like to keep the photography style the same as 'Echidna' and to be shot in a studio. This will ensure that the book flows well together.I will also stick with a black back drop to keep it very similar too.
For this look I have decided to use a model instead of an actress. I want to achieve a 'sexy' look in order to portray the seductive 'mother of all monsters'.
Kalreece Crow:
I have decided to use Kalreece, as she has fantastic modelling photographs and is natural in front of the camera. I was also looking for a blonde model for this look as I feel it will portray the image better.
