RxIxP Hr Giger

I remember where I was and exactly what I was doing when I received news of the passing of one of my heroes. Anton LaVey, Johnny Cash, and a host of others. I could tell you what I was doing each of those times. And this morning was no different when I read the first news of the passing of probably the most important and influential figures in my life, HR Giger. I never actually met the man, though we did share a couple mutual friends, but like when Dr. LaVey and Cash moved on, I cannot help but feel like a small part of me died this morning when I read that. My first exposure to his work (and virtually everyone else’s as well) was seeing the film Alien. He conjured up that unforgettable demon from somewhere deep inside his mind and unleashed it upon us all, and for me it was love at first sight. It wasn’t until many years later when I picked up a copy of Heavy Metal magazine in Renegade Comics and saw the Morpheus ad for his signed prints and books. I got the shop’s owner Ed to order for me Giger’s Necronomicon, and paid for it over months using school lunch money and store credit earned by filling subscription boxes and back issues. The day I split open the shrink wrap, similar to opening a dusty, old grimoire of black magic my life was changed forever. The mad genius, unashamed perversity, and nightmarish artistry left such a deep burn in my mind that I haven’t created a thing since where I didn’t ask myself “If Giger were doing this, how would he approach it?” Like anyone who creates and has a central person who inspired them I have dabbled in the Biomechanical style he created, but never really attempted to seriously pursue it. Because everyone who has ever tried only ends looking like a Giger hack to me. Though I know he didn’t actually invent it, as far as I’m concerned HR Giger invented the art of painting with an airbrush. I have carried his influence on me as best I can and applied it to whatever I’m working on. While compiling ideas and sketches and reference for anything I’m working on, I pour through his work for additional inspiration. He left us all an eternal well of work to marvel at and be spellbound by. An artist I was friends with a few years ago who knew Giger did a series of three portraits of him. Giger kept his favorite of the series, and the other two ended up in the collections of my pal Chris X and myself. That along with the many books and signed prints of his amazing work are what I have to enjoy and I will make sure to take a few extra looks at them tonight. Rest In Peace, Hans Reudi Giger. You will forever be missed.

Papa Emeritus II

it's been a long, long time in the making but screwbiter is mondo proud to bring the Official Papa Emeritus II mask! Papa II is the current incarnation of frontman for Swedish band Ghost (or as they are known trademark wise in the states "Ghost B.C."). sculpted by myself pulling inspiration from both the actual mask used in live performance and album artwork, this bad boy is limited to 250 pieces world wide and available NOW in the mask shop! each piece is hand numbered, and 13 specially selected numbers (of occult significance) will be known as "Ghostly Papas" and they feature a glow in the dark skull finish. Demand is expected to be high, and I anticipate many sleepless nights in the shop!

Southern Nights Teaser

The teaser for Queen City Saints' upcoming 80's slasher throwback "Southern Nights":
Southern Nights Teaser Trailer by qcsaintsproductions

goin to The Blumeys

I just got word today the the play I did prosthesis for back in February, "Beauty & The Beast" has been nominated for several awards (including best makeup design) in the 2013 NC Blumenthal Arts awards "The Blumeys". The actor I did the key makeup on has been nominated in the best actor category and will be performing a couple of numbers in full Beast makeup, so I've once again been contracted by the school to handle the gig and attend the ceremonies with the cast & crew on May 19th. nice way to cap off the day I think!

secret project revealed!

the secret project revealed! this is the sculpt for a fully licensed collectors mask of horror icon Vampira. Once complete she will have acrylic eyes, lashes, hair and sit upon a custom stand with nameplate. Edition size and price tba.

project news

The secret project I've been mentioning for a while is almost complete! I just sent images of the final sculpt for approval and it looks like we're good to go, so I'll post a little teaser here: I will be doing final texturing and tweaking this week then she goes to mold. work will begin on her eyes and base/nameplate this week as well, then she'll be unleashed on an unsuspecting human world! Also working on a second secret project that I've been at for a while it seems, but can't report much on that other than to say the sculpt it almost complete and I will be submitting it as well. Work continues on the Anton LaVey bust as well, and hope to have something on that soon as well. Last, it's not official as of yet but plans are in the works to be a part of MaskFest this year in Indiana. More news on that as it surfaces. That's all for now!

Making the beast and other news

I've been working all week on a production of Disney's version of Beauty and The Beast in Charlotte for Covenant Day School. I've been hired to do the prosthetics for the Beast character, and it's been pretty fun. I've been involved in plays before and enjoyed them, it's been along time though. I fortunately got used to the frenetic backstage pace that I'd long forgotten. It runs the rest of the week and two shows Saturday. I'll post pics when I can get a hold of some. I've been working as well on the secret mask project and hope to have it finished and submitted for likeness approval soon. I have the base ready and will be sculpting it's name plate soon too, expect it to be released in the next month or so. April 11 will also see the return of the Lords of The Left Hand Path series as well, details on that forthcoming. until next time!