2026 costume contest submissions

drake larson

air Im a dedicated airbrush makeup artist with nearly five years of professional experience at Twisted Crypt Haunted House, one of Illinois’ top-rated and most interactive haunted attractions. Specializing in high-performance, long-wear airbrush makeup for live scare actors, he has helped bring the Duson Family and the haunt’s ensemble of characters to life night after night under demanding conditions—intense lighting, fog, sweat, movement, and hours of continuous performance.

My work focuses on efficient, durable, and visually striking transformations that hold up through full haunt nights while remaining practical for large casts. My experience covers pale bases, detailed contouring, texture, aging, wounds, and character-specific designs executed primarily with airbrush for speed, sanitation, and seamless results. Working in a professional haunted attraction environment has refined my ability to deliver consistent, camera-ready, and performance-ready looks under real-world pressure.