GHOULS & CREEPS

What became known as the "Gary McGhoul" makeup began as loose inspiration from my failed head cast. Noting how much the plaster rendering looked like a mutant burn victim, I emphasized ghastly deformities with clay eventually making a 3-D mold. The first latex cast proved too thick, but was valuable practice.

Using ever-thinner layers of latex for subsequent casts, I then reverse fit it onto a face cast for the snuggest fit around my eyes and nose. Everything else was roughed in during trials.

Here's a video documenting a second generation test.

Come shoot day for "MONSTER MAKEOVER" the finished McGhoul makeup assumed a more neutral color scheme, and extended down the neck.

With each application came improvements...

For more images, click here. See the"FOOTAGE SAMPLER"below.