Original Predator suit painter and award-winning FX legend Steve Wang (Predator, Blade: Trinity, Planet of the Apes) teaches you how to take your creature mask painting to a new level.

In this in-depth tutorial, Steve demonstrates his monster mask paint secrets on a latex character mask of his own making, "The Vampire King."

Beginner Level

2h 29m of duration

English, Portuguese (Brazilian), Spanish (auto)

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Curriculum

1. Title & Introduction - 27s

2. Materials - 59s

3. Materials - 5min

4. Materials - 6min

5. Starting the Base Coat - 4min

6. Continuing the Base Coat - 9min

7. Mottling - 24min

8. Photoshop as a Training Tool - 8min

9. Adding Spots - 2min

10. Veining - 12min

11. Blood Vessels in the Eyes - 5min

12. Accenting the Vein Work - 6min

13. Splattering - 4min

14. Applying the Top Coat - 4min

15. Top Coat Clean Up - 3min

16. Adding Highlights - 3min

17. Softening the Eyes - 3min

18. Skin Tone, Washes & Blending - 9min

19. Skin Tone, Washes & Blending - 6min

20. Skin Tone, Washes & Blending - 6min

21. Finishing Touches & Adding Black - 6min

22. Finishing Touches - 6min

23. Ornamentation - 2min

24. The Final Touches - 3min

25. Deepening the Reds - 3min

26. Gloss Coat - 7min

27. Super Gloss for the Eyes - 2min

28. Wrap Up - 51s

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 Regulator

Fan or Vent

Latex Gloves

Nitrile Non-Latex Glove

Portable Compressor

Respirator with organic cartridge

Small Garbage Can

AIRBRUSHES

Iwata HPCS Eclipse

CLEAR COATS/GLOSSES/MATTING AGENTS

Liquitex Gloss Matte Medium

Liquitex Super Gloss

PAINT/BRISTLE BRUSHES

1” Chip Brushes

Bristle Brush Set

PAINTS

Black Badger Air Opaque

Blue Badger Air Opaque

Rubber Inks – (Union Process – Stamping Ink)

White

Red

Yellow

Blue

Burnt Umber

THINNERS/SOLVENTS

99% Isopropyl Alcohol

Naptha

TOOLS

Electric Cocktail Mixer

SUPPLIES

Paper Towel

Small Disposable Cups

Wooden Stir Sticks

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 BiographySteve Wang

Master artist Steve Wang creates memorable characters as a designer, effects artist, entrepreneur, and film director of creature effects-driven feature films.

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