‘The Ood’ Recreation

When prepping for this assessment I did feel very nervous as I wanted to challenge myself to create a look which was

bold and that would stand out from the rest. I wanted to create a look that would top everything else that I have created.

I feel like I really achieved that with this character. I am especially happy with how my prosthetic pieces turned out and

how well they sat on the skin.

I found it complex at the beginning of my assessment as I did not know where to actually start the look from. I decided

to apply the tentacles first by threading wire through each one and gripping the wire into either side of the ears. I did

this because I knew the bald cap would cover the grips. I layered each tentacle on top of each other to add more

definition. I then attached the wire to the face by using cotton wool and latex so it was more secure to the model as the

tentacles were very heavy. These were already pre coloured but I went over them again to add more shadowing and

effect. I then attached my bald cap to the model by using spirit gum on the outer edges. (The hair was already pinned

back at this point). I then used grease paint to colour the eyelids in a bright red as I was unable to get contact lenses for

the model. I applied my final prosthetic piece to the model which was the face itself. I had to trim the edges and around

the eyes to fit the models face properly. I also attached this with spirit gum. Once I had stuck that down I went back in

with my greasepaints and drew pupils on the eyelids, this would create the effect of the eye being open when

realistically the eyes are shut. I then went back in with dark toned purples and blacks to create more definition on the

tentacles and to make the texture look more intense. I used a nude coloured greasepaint on the front of the tentacles to

create some highlight, to make them look more realistic. I then used a stipple sponge and liquid latex to dab over where

the join was between the bald cap and the prosthetic. This was to make them look more in sync and together, to avoid a

join line. It also gave the prosthetic mask the same texture as the bald cap which was bumpy and ridged.

I then took a grey toned foundation and a buffing brush to paint all over the bald cap and prosthetic to create a

dirty/deceased skin tone for the character. I powdered this all with translucent powder, then went in and contoured with

a grey/brown eyeshadow to create depth on the cheekbones and the head, I wanted the character to look structured and

angled so all eyes would focus on the face. I used the same colours to shade all the ridges, wrinkles and lines on my

prosthetic to make it more lifelike.

Done