Hello all, how was your weekend? Mine was productive!
First off, I know a lot of you have been asking where my fairies have gone. Well, they're sort of in computer-file-limbo for the most part. Most of the files of my Fantasy Art are on a different computer from the one I have now and copying those files over proves to be a big job. My trusty webguy Matt, may resurface once more to transfer those files.
However, I do have some of the files! Many of you have asked me about shirts, prints, and other products for my fairies, and now it's possible!!!! *wheeeee!*
Yeah... So I'm not sure which of my videos are more scary, my Special FX Gore where I sew up arms or this, the Miley.
So, this is my Miley Cyrus makeup tutorial inspired by the infamous VMA performance. I'm not condoning anything Miley does (or did) but just wanted to try out the look for my portfolio. Also, I love her. I never used to pay attention to her (I was a bit old for Hannah Montana). Once she became a bit more outspoken (Can't be Tamed song era), she piqued my interest. When the whole VMA thing happened, it was talked about by everyone. Three days later, I actually watched it at school with my Art-Husband, Noah. We giggled and screamed all throughout the video. It was crazy! And then came... The Miley Cyrus Face
Since then, I've been in love with her. She literally does not care what people think about her. And while that mentality doesn't work too well in the real world, I think most people enjoy living vicariously through her attitude. However if I was to actually meet her, all I'd want to do is take her home, put a Snuggie on her, feed her some nice whole food with veggies, and let her sleep at the foot of my bed. Y'know, just take care of her and keep her indoors.
If you would like to see more makeup tutorials for every day makeup, smokey eyes, celebrities, characters, etc or even hair/face/body product reviews, please let me know through my twitter @ClaireNobles or other various social media outlets!
Music by my friend, Melissa Harding "Til You're Gone"
So earlier this week, I crawled out of my hermit cave and went to see How to Train your Dragon 2. I wrote a little blog (which you can view here) about the first movie and how my cat, Jasper and the main dragon, Toothless are completely the same.
Exhibit A
So anyways, the movie started out with more of the same adorableness as the first one. There are lots of scenes where important things are being said and Toothless is romping through the background being too hilariously cute and completely distracting. A good directing choice in my opinion.
They introduce a few new characters who start off really strong, but in the end just fade out and have little purpose or resolve. Though seeing as this is a sequel, I can let it slide.
The message about love, family, and being true to yourself was prominent throughout. However, then they did something that was sadder than Leo dying in Titanic. And Leo dying in Romeo and Juliet. And Leo dying in the Great Gatsby. And Leo dying in Blood Diamond. And Leo dying in-- well, you get the point. Leo dies in every movie.... There was totally room on that door!! I would never let go!! (it still hurts me)
But honestly, this scene in How to Train your Dragon 2 was not only ridiculously sad, but so dark and twisted!!! It was like, Lord Voldemort dark and twisted!! I mention this because I literally had tears streaming down my face. And quite a few of my "Manly" friends admitted to doing the same. Though I suppose I could question the manliness of these friends....
Anyways, I figured I'd warn you guys. I'm not saying it's not a kids movie. Well, Bambi was a kids movie and we all know what happened there. Honestly, every time I think about HTTYD2, I am reminded of that one scene and sob loudly.
All in all, it was highly entertaining and had a good moral message. Definitely take your kids and just remember to hold them tightly during the sad parts. If you take an adult friend, it's ok to get mushy with them.
If you're already a pet-person, the dragons will constantly make you smile and remind you of your own little furry children back home.
Speaking of pets! I made another Pop Cat. This time I created Winston the Cat, who is actually Jasper the Cat's best friend!
Being 800,000,000 times adorable. Those faces urge to check out my shop!
See, I wasn't making it up, these kittens love each other. Winston is my bestie, Rachael's cat. So we have play dates for the children-- I mean kittens!
Winston and Japser come in throw pillows, cards, prints, tote bags and so on! Visit my Shop and take a look!
That's my randomness for today... Dragons, movies, kittens, Leo dying over and over.... *WHY!!* OH SWEET LEO!! *sobs in a corner*
I may have mentioned that I started a youtube channel for my makeup art.
Some of the videos will be normal makeup videos such as natural looks and special occasions. Other videos will be costume or stage type makeup jobs. And of course, there's the GORE.
Back in the fall of last year as I was eating a bagel at my favorite cafe on campus, I overheard some film students mentioning the need for a makeup artist. I wasn't eavesdropping, that was the only word I heard. I immediately spun around and said "Makeup artist? I'm a makeup artist!"
This led to a 20 minute discussion about their horror-slasher inspired short film. The guy told me that they needed someone who could "create gore." Like, cuts, burns, bruises, faces getting ripped off, etc. The only kind of experience I had with special effects makeup was maybe this one day in high school drama class (eight years ago) but otherwise I knew zilch. I also don't watch scary movies. I'm afraid of them. I had literally nothing going for me in the field of Gore Makeup so I told them "I'm sure I can figure something out."
That evening after a full day of school and a long train ride home, I played around with whatever makeup I had for about 20 minutes to create some "gore." The following is the result.
SFX Makeup by me
I used all sorts of luxury brand and cheap makeup. I blended Kat Von D's Mi Vida Loca palette colors for the bruising, some of Urban Decay's Naked 2 Palette, Makeup Forever lip gloss for the blood, and so on.
The next morning I texted my "school-husband," Noah the above picture and wrote "Some crack addict just attacked me on the train!" I knew my friend Noah, a laid back guy, would appreciate the prank more than say, my family.
I believe poor Noah responded with something to the effect of "Oh %@$&!" and other condolences.
After being fully prepared to walk into class and tell our professor "Yeah, Claire's not gonna make it to class today...." Noah strolled in, saw me looking normal and his reaction was priceless.
He first thought I had sent him an old picture of a random injury, then he thought I had makeup on to cover it, I finally convinced him that the whole thing was a prank and I just wanted to know if it looked real or not. Mission: Accomplished. (And don't worry, Noah liked the prank. None of Noah's feelings were harmed during the making of said prank.)
So, I never did hear back from the short film guy, but he is the one who got me started in this so for that I am grateful.
In the following weeks, I used more of my art friends as models to gore up and I've been doing it ever since whenever I have the time.
The video above was made around February for my painting class homework. (our homework was pretty laid back with what was considered "painting"). I needed more practice with gore effects so I used myself as a model. I created the cuts and blood entirely on my own without any sort of SFX or Halloween kit. The video features Jasper the Cat for a brief period, my chipmunk voice, and I nearly poke my own eye out with scissors (not really).
I am entirely self taught in the Gore Special Effects Makeup field, So I experiment A LOT! I don't use prosthetics or professional SFX kits, I just make it up as I go along.
So check out my youtube channel for more videos (gore and normal makeup), like, comment, subscribe, tell your friends and feel free to send video requests!!!
Also, my friend Noah is single... And straight. For reference on his appearance, you can see him getting tortured on my youtube channel. So, um, date him? (He asked me to tell this to "the ladies")
