Whiskey A-Go-Go
Monday, August 10th, 2009 by tcgThis spring I fell for Whedon’s latest show Dollhouse. It started a little shaky but strengthened considerably by the end of the season. Several of my online/convention buddies are planning to dress as dolls and ManWithPez will be a handler. What shall I do?
I picked one of my favorite characters, Dr. Saunders. She is played by the magnificent Amy Acker. Dr. Saunders was attacked left with facial scars. Here is my attempt at recreating the scars. You’ll see a few differences in some of them but that’s because I was testing different techniques.
I used spirit gum, wax, maroon eyeshadow, black eyeliner, lip liner, red lipstick, and base makeup. I used the lip line to pencil in where the scars should go. Next I dabbed on the spirit gum on one line. As it was getting tacky, I rolled the wax into a worm shape and then pressed it onto the gummy line (the wax might stick to your fingers, that’s okay). I did this one scar at a time. Stipple on the eyeshadow. Draw the eyeliner down the middle of the scars and dab off excess. Repeat this step with the lipstick. Dab some more. Blend a little with your base color. Set with powder to lessen the tacky feeling. Voila.
I need a lab coat and a new wig. So, what do you think?
Tags: amy acker, dollhouse, dr saunders, makeup, scars
August 11th, 2009 at 11:36 am
That is so cool. Wow!
August 11th, 2009 at 3:33 pm
The phrase “morbid and creepifying” comes to mind.
But I guess it would make a great Halloween costume!
August 11th, 2009 at 4:17 pm
If you want to avoid having to put on the scars, you can always just be Epitaph One Whiskey…
August 11th, 2009 at 6:31 pm
The really scary thing is how much you actually look like Amy Acker. The scars look awesome, but right now I can’t help but picture you as Illyria. I think blue might be your color.
August 11th, 2009 at 7:18 pm
very good. whatever you did different, the forehead one looks the best.
August 11th, 2009 at 7:51 pm
Thanks. I was testing different amounts of color for each one. My counter was a mess!
August 11th, 2009 at 11:00 pm
Girl- that’s damn near perfect. Joss should hire you.
August 12th, 2009 at 6:36 pm
@ Anna: or Omega flashback Whiskey…