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The Joker (original design)
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For over 10 years I have been portraying different versions of the Joker. Both in makeup and wardrobe. In this case I wanted to make a very theatrical, broadway style look for the iconic villain. And it was not an easy task. It was a big challenge from the vest fabric (which I had to dye into a stronger orange tone) to the poker printed shirt (I designed the pattern first and then dye-sub printing the fabric). The tailcoat and pants were made from a special purple tapestry fabric, heavy weight and textured. Its fully colored stripes make it hypnotic to look at.
Now the makeup was the toughest. The design of this look was inspired by Nick Dudman's work on Jack Nicholson's portrayal, so the prosthetics always look like smiling even when I’m not doing so underneath. In order to do that, all my face castings needed to be made in a wide smile position. First I had to sculpt and cast several prosthetic pieces made out of foam latex.
I made 3 overlapping pieces, a forehead, the nose, an upper lip and finally the lower lip/chin/cheeks.
I also used tape under my eyebags to create a Lon Chaney-style look (I have small eyes).
Then for the eyebrows I knotted green-dyed hair (one hair at the time) into an ultra-thin lace.
The teeth are my own, I just painted my gums so the mouth would be the focus of attention.
The hair is also mine (lot of time styling it).
It required a lot of time and effort to pull this makeup out but at the end I believe it was worthy.
Instagram: @alex.artfx
For over 10 years I have been portraying different versions of the Joker. Both in makeup and wardrobe. In this case I wanted to make a very theatrical, broadway style look for the iconic villain. And it was not an easy task. It was a big challenge from the vest fabric (which I had to dye into a stronger orange tone) to the poker printed shirt (I designed the pattern first and then dye-sub printing the fabric). The tailcoat and pants were made from a special purple tapestry fabric, heavy weight and textured. Its fully colored stripes make it hypnotic to look at.
Now the makeup was the toughest. The design of this look was inspired by Nick Dudman's work on Jack Nicholson's portrayal, so the prosthetics always look like smiling even when I’m not doing so underneath. In order to do that, all my face castings needed to be made in a wide smile position. First I had to sculpt and cast several prosthetic pieces made out of foam latex.
I made 3 overlapping pieces, a forehead, the nose, an upper lip and finally the lower lip/chin/cheeks.
I also used tape under my eyebags to create a Lon Chaney-style look (I have small eyes).
Then for the eyebrows I knotted green-dyed hair (one hair at the time) into an ultra-thin lace.
The teeth are my own, I just painted my gums so the mouth would be the focus of attention.
The hair is also mine (lot of time styling it).
It required a lot of time and effort to pull this makeup out but at the end I believe it was worthy.
Instagram: @alex.artfx
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