Learn Complete Airbrush FX Painting Techniques for Prosthetics, Masks, Make-Ups, Sculptures, Props, Model Kits, Art, & Costumes for Film, TV, Theater, Cosplay, & Haunt from the Professional FX Artists of Kosart Studios.

Discover ALL these airbrush FX techniques by painting three masks: a 'Grunt' Creature mask, an 'Undead Fred' Zombie mask, and a 'Huebert' Alien mask, all designed and sculpted by J. Anthony Kosar.  Learn these complex painting techniques using a professional grade airbrush, the Kosart PHANTOM Pro.  The master techniques taught in this Complete Airbrush FX masterclass are the techniques used for painting any mask, prop, sculpture, character prosthetic, or creature suit.  This Complete Airbrush FX Masterclass will be in 3 parts...

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PART 1 - CREATURE Painting Approach:

Real skin and flesh-tone is not just one color, but in fact, many layers of translucent colors.  When simulating skin on something opaque like a foam-latex prosthetic, a resin statue, or a latex mask as in this masterclass, the artist must know how to add life and translucency to make a mask, sculpture, prop, or prosthetic make-up look real.  It is through the use of sophisticated airbrushed layers on an opaque base that gives the appearance of depth of color.  Subtle veining, spattering, and blemishes enhance the overall natural look of skin and the use of staining adds realism to horns and teeth.  Highlight and shadow make certain features pop, while pushing others back, creating a composition within a face.  The finishing touch are eyes that are brilliant, life-like, and glistening. 

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PART 2 - ZOMBIE Painting Approach:

Just as with living tissue, the dead skin and rotting flesh of a zombie is also composed of even more intricate layers of color.  However, creatures with scales, rough skin, wood grain or elemental skin, sculpted fur or feathers, and in this case, the decomposing flesh of a withered zombie require a different approach when painting to also enhance the depth of these textures. Spattering, mottling, and stronger veining simulate the necrosis that occurs beneath the skin's surface.  Decaying teeth protruding from receding gums and exposed bone from shriveling skin create a grisly nightmare from beyond the grave.  The finishing touch are glazed-over, dead eyes, that make your zombie come to life. 

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PART 3 - ALIEN Painting Approach:

Now "boldly go where no one has gone before." From the creatures living in the depths of our uncharted oceans to the species yet to be discovered in the vast rain forests of our own world; from life-forms in the outer reaches of space and other dimensions to the fantastical beings lurking in our own imaginations, learn to paint the skin of aliens and other 'other-worldly' creatures.  Bravely create skin tones of the most intricate layers of brilliant color.  Gain confidence in your airbrushing skills to paint bold skin patterns without the use of stencils.  Paint luminous extra-terrestrial eyes that have traveled through space and time. Finish your alien with an iridescent sheen and a glaze that shimmers like the stars of the galaxy.

This 5-day masterclass will consist of demonstrations and HANDS-ON learning of techniques not taught anywhere else in the Midwest.

Certificate given upon completion.  All materials included, including a professional Airbrush FX kit with a Kosart PHANTOM Pro Airbrush for you to keep.  Be prepared to take notes.