Gothic Horror- Final Evaluation ♰

This Gothic Horror project has been full of situations where I had to organise my own time- especially when planning photo shoots as there were two that we had to do completely on our own with out any guidance. This made me learn how to be independent as an artist and the fact that we could have interpreted the brief in any way- made me feel like I could really express myself when it came to designing the looks for both of my characters. The thing about this project that I found the hardest was making sure that the way my characters look is the way I have imagined them to, the practical side of the make up and that I was able to do it up to the standards of the brief, and also that they fit in with the TV show that I have chosen to base my characters on. There was a lot of elements I had to pay attention to, for example at first I thought Claudia’s make up can’t be abstract because Dexter is not that kind of a show, however I was able to explain why it looks that way, and that made me learn that not everything has to always be straight forward when it comes to the brief. Finding the right models was difficult and I feel like I should have started the process earlier than I did in order for me to find the right person. Overall, I am very happy with my work, but I also know I have a few things left to learn.

Quentin- Final Photographs ♰

This is my interpretation of Quentin...

I have really enjoyed doing this photoshoot as I felt like my idea was finally turning into something real. The photographs look like stills from a film, which is definitely the effect I was going for. I decided to photograph Quentin in a restaurant as he is a cannibal, therefore I had to create some connection through the location at which the photos were taken. The lighting is also good, even though it was natural. My model was very easy to work with which made the shoot go smoothly, with out any problems. It was one of the most fun shoots I have ever done! 

(Even though it doesn't look it!) 

Claudia- Final Photographs ♰

This is Claudia. Photos were taken in the studio as I felt that would help to focus more on her, then the surroundings she was in. Her character is so specific and abstract enough- I felt like it did not need anything else in the background. I chose the black paper because it goes more with her personalty- mysterious, lonely and lost. I am very happy with the outcome and absolutely loved doing this make up! 

Claudia - Hair Research ♰

Images taken from:

http://www.raniamaria.eu/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Untitled-11.jpg

http://cdn.buzznet.com/assets/users16/esmeraldapirate/default/large-msg-133082008388.jpg

http://cdn.buzznet.com/assets/users16/esmeraldapirate/default/large-msg-13308200855.jpg

http://s1.favim.com/orig/15/bw-brunette-dreadlocks-dreads-face-Favim.com-186196.jpg

I want Claudia to have dreads as I feel like that would represent her personality more. At first, I wanted her to have long, black hair so that it went with the Gothic theme. However, now that I have thought through the concept more, I realised it wouldn't be her (or who I would want her to represent).  I have asked some of my friends what dreads represent in their opinion. They all said unusual people with sensitive hearts/souls. I must say- I totally agree with that. This made it easy for me to decide what kind of a hairstyle I would want Claudia to have. 

I have also done some hair charts to show my ideas:

Quentin - Hair Research ♰

This is the sort of hairstyle I would want Quentin to have. Sleeked back and perfect looking. He is meant to represent a smart looking, handsome guy who looks after himself and I feel like this sort of hair would demonstrate that pretty well.

Here are some hair charts I have done to show my ideas:

Practising Claudia's Final Look ♰

-FINAL FACE CHART-

This is my final face chart for Claudia. I wanted to make it look like Claudia has no idea about what kind of make up people wear outside of the house, as she never leaves it. As I have mentioned earlier- make up is the only way Claudia expresses herself therefore it is not subtle even though it is a character from Dexter. I wanted to make her seem like she has been isolated from the world, and she doesn't not really follow the trends... She has her own rules when it comes to make up, hair and everything else in her life. 

The make up is meant to symbolise the pain Claudia is going through as that is the way she shows it to the 'world'. It looks like it is running down her face, and the two dots on her cheeks are meant to symbolise the tears. I decided to leave the lips nude/pale to keep that gothic feel to the make up. 

This is one of my favourite looks that I have done in a long time as I feel like it really represents the character and their story. It was very fun to create something that I could have interpreted in my own way!

Claudia's face charts + practising the looks ♰

I have sdone two face charts which demonstrate the kind of look I would want Claudia to have. I have looked at the work of Francoise Nielly, who is a painter and his work really demonstrated the sort of idea that I have in my head for Claudia. 

This is some of his work that intrigued me the most:

http://store.francoise-nielly.com/img/p/4/8/1/481-large.jpg

http://lookslikegooddesign.com/home/lookslik/public_html/
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http://main-designyoutrust.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/
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However, while practising I realised that doing this sort of a look would not go with the brief... The make up looks too colourful and not gothic at all, which is what I was going for. The first look is way too colourful, that is why the second one has nude lips. It looks like there is way too much going on and it simply doesn't reflect my idea for Claudia's character. 

Face chart 1

Face chart 2

Look 1

Look 1

Look 2

Face chart 3

In this face chart I decided to incorporate the heart as Claudia is very much in love... But then I drew a line over the eyebrows to create that Gothic feel to the look