Emily, an accomplished makeup artist rooted in the vibrant landscape of Los Angeles, cultivates a profound passion for the realm of SFX makeup that ignited during her formative years. Her enthrallment with the artistry was sparked at the tender age of 12, sparked by her discovery of the captivating world of makeup on YouTube. Infatuated by all things eerie and unsettling, her heart finds resonance in the enigmatic and macabre, with a favorite horror classic, 'The Shining,' holding a special place in her cinematic affections.

 

A distinguished graduate of the renowned Cinema Makeup School in LA, Emily's artistic journey has been an exploration of the arcane. Her expertise encompasses a diverse spectrum, from the delicate craft of lifecasting and sculpting in a myriad of clay forms to the intricacies of mold making, employing mediums such as silicone, fiberglass, ultracal, and 1630. Emily has mastered the intricacies of silicone and foam latex casting, and her meticulous approach extends to the art of patching and meticulously painting both silicone and foam latex prosthetics.

 

Emily's artistry extends beyond the transformative, as she adeptly navigates the nuances of applying prosthetics and adorning characters with specialized makeup, be it the wisdom of old age, the rugged allure of facial hair, or the illusion of a seamlessly fitting bald cap. Pushing artistic boundaries, she crafts intricate silicone props that range from the unsettlingly uncanny to the hauntingly surreal – her portfolio includes the creation of captivating pieces like decapitated heads. She also embraces cutting-edge techniques, venturing into the domain of 3D sculpting and printing through Z-brush.

 

However, Emily's repertoire is not confined to the eerie and the fantastical. She possesses a deft touch in beauty makeup, where her brushstrokes weave enchantment, enhancing natural allure and leaving an indelible mark of elegance.

 

In Emily's world, faces become the canvas for storytelling, every contour and stroke revealing narratives of imagination and artistry. As a fellow traveler in her spellbinding journey, you are invited to witness as Emily turns ordinary into extraordinary, infusing her craft with ardor and a dash of otherworldly charm.