Join master monster maker & creature FX designer, Casey Love (PREDATORS, THE THING, AVP: REQUIEM) as he demonstrates techniques & tips for painting photo-realistic sculpey creatures and characters. In this tutorial from one of Hollywood´s finest character designers, you´ll learn the secrets to creating a totally lifelike paint job for your monster maquettes.

Beginner Level

1h 55m of duration

Painting

English (auto), Spanish (auto)

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Curriculum

1. Title & Introduction - 46s

2. Materials - 5min

3. Mixing Paints: Determining Color - 6min

4. Airbrushing the First Pattern - 10min

5. Warm Red Tones - 7min

6. Green Veining - 6min

7. Green Undertone - 3min

8. Defining the Pattern with Darker Tones - 12min

9. Mottling with Darker Red Tones - 11min

10. White Mottling - 7min

11. Yellow Toning - 3min

12. Brown Toning - 2min

13. Fine Detail Work - 9min

14. Freckles and Age Spots - 2min

15. Dark Blue Tones - 2min

16. Bold Patterning with Liquitex - 16min

17. Nacreous Overspray & Fine Veining - 5min

18. Finishing the Bust for Display - 1min

19. High Gloss Varnish - 3min

20. Eyes, Ears, & Mouth Final Epoxy Coat - 4min

21. Wrap Up - 58s

Materials

CLICK on the links below to find the materials you need for this lesson.

Some items might be harder to find, but a little internet scouring usually finds you everything you'll need.

Naimie's Beauty Center

Reynolds Advanced Materials

Smooth-On Inc.

GreatArt UK

FOR YOUR WORK STATION

Air Compressor

Lazy Susan

AIRBRUSHES

Iwata Micron Double Action Airbrush

CLEAR COATS/GLOSSES/MATTING AGENTS

Liquitex High Gloss Varnish

EPOXYS/GLUES

6 Minute Pro Epoxy

PAINT/BRISTLE BRUSHES

Small Detail Paintbrushes

PAINTS

Acrylic Paint – Black

Acrylic Paint – Magenta

Acrylic Paint – Purple

Acrylic Paint – Red

Acrylic Paint – White

Badger Acrylic Paint – Crimson

FW Acrylic Ink – Bright Green

FW Acrylic Ink – Brilliant Yellow

FW Acrylic Ink – Burnt Umber

FW Acrylic Ink – Gray

FW Acrylic Ink – Indigo Blue

FW Acrylic Ink – Light Blue

FW Acrylic Ink – Prussian Blue

FW Acrylic Ink – Raw Sienna

FW Acrylic Ink – Red Earth

FW Acrylic Ink – Shimmering Blue

FW Acrylic Ink – Turquoise

Liquitex Acrylic Color – Light Blue Violet

Liquitex Acrylic Color – White

THINNERS/SOLVENTS

99% Alcohol

SUPPLIES

Paper Towels

Small Plastic Mixing Cups

Water Spray Bottle

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 BiographyCasey Love

Creature Sculptor, Master Monster Maker & Makeup Effects Designer

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