Makeup 365 Day 62 - Say No To Drugs

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A few projects back I did a study in track marks with my bruise wheel. It was just after I had purchased a new one and was the first time I had lain my hands on one in about two years. It was heavy-handed and pretty rough, so ever since I have been wanting to take another stab at the druggie makeup. Tonight I decided on the face. If you look at network tv when they show a druggie what part of their body do you see? Do you normally see them jamming a needle in their arm? No. Why? Because NBC, CBS and ABC are all 'family' networks still (Yes, I put that in quotes for a reason). We see the druggie's face mainly. Sometimes they are going through withdrawal, but if you watch what I watch they are generally being arrested. So, ladies (and gents?) I give you, my as a meth addict.

The makeup:

(Pictured: Kryolon concealer wheel, Kryolon bruise wheel, liquid latex)

I am beyond proud of two things. A) I used only three products and B) it took me ten minutes which is roughly how long I would have to turn an actor into a druggie. Rock on.

My results:


Mug shot! Hah.