Learn "Out of the Kit" bodypainting and how to paint skin with master Creature FX artists John Cherevka (AVATAR, DOGMA, IRON MAN) and Jamie Grove (AVATAR, TRANSFORMERS, IRON MAN 3).

Painting alien skin, gore effects, armor and more, Cherevka and Grove call upon their 25+ years of combined experience on Hollywood blockbusters to show you how to transform flesh into the ultimate creature canvas.

Beginner Level

2h 37m of duration

English (auto), Spanish (auto)

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Curriculum

1. Title & Introduction - 15s

2. Intro - 2min

3. Tools & Materials - 2min

4. Blocking Out Areas & Applying a Base Coat - 11min

5. Model Etiquette For Airbrushing - 3min

6. Water-Based Paints vs. Alcohol-Based Paints - 2min

7. Mapping Out the Gore & Adding Detail - 41s

8. Using Bodypaint Creams - 12min

9. Adding the Scales - 35min

10. Adding In Veins - 6min

11. Creating an Alien Leg - 24min

12. Adding the Lava Paint - 22min

13. Painting a Predator Leg - 16min

14. Adding Muscle Tissue - 18min

15. Wrap Up - 4min

Materials

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Naimie's Beauty Center

GreatArt UK

FOR YOUR WORK STATION

Air Compressor

Model

AIRBRUSHES

Airbrush (Paasche H)

PAINTS

Water or Alcohol Based Paints - Assorted Colors

THINNERS/SOLVENTS

99% Alcohol

SUPPLIES

Paper towels

HEALTH/SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

When working with toxic and/or dangerous materials or tools:

ALWAYS read labels for appropriate use guidelines

ALWAYS wear a high-grade respirator

ALWAYS work in a well-ventilated area

ALWAYS protect your skin

ALWAYS wear eye protection

Artist BiographyJamie Grove and John Cherevka

Jamie Grove and John Cherevka

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