Local Make-Up Artist is Back With Epic Halloween Looks You HAVE to See
Last year, I interviewed local content creator and freelance make-up artist Heaven Maddox. She was posting transformation videos of herself creating mind-blowing looks for Halloween. Thankfully, she is back at it again! Heaven has already shared a few so far this spooky season. Her creativity and incredible skills have me refreshing my feed to see when the next one will pop up. I mean, this is WILD! SO GOOD!
Keep scrolling for a whole gallery of amazing looks. This kind of talent takes years of practice, and I would even say at least a hint of natural ability, because some of her looks are so perfect you'd think it was AI. If you know Heaven, though, she's as real as it gets. Her makeup journey started in 2015 when live tutorials became popular online.
"I actually just watched other people and learned that way," Heaven told me. She earned a degree in cosmetology, but other than that, she is totally self-taught. When it comes to SFX makeup, it's a whole different ballgame. You're working with latex, foam, papier-mache, and other products that may have a bit of a learning curve.
Heaven has been doing SFX makeup for about nine years now. "I actually saw one of my favorite creators on TikTok doing Halloween makeup, and it inspired me to start." She told me she is constantly critiquing her looks, trying to become better.
I know how long it takes to do a full face of glam, so I could only guess the time it takes to transform into a skeleton queen or Frankenstein. Heaven confirmed my suspicions: "My SFX makeup looks usually take me anywhere from 3 to 8 hours, depending on the details."
That's dedication to her craft! This is more than mascara and a powder puff, though. This artist is sculpting pieces with clay, prepping her skin with multiple products, and gluing down her eyebrows. All while documenting the process for us to enjoy!
"The Grinch usually takes me the longest because it’s not only face makeup, but I do wig and outfit, etc."
Overall, this is Heaven's hobby. She does offer freelance services, but this is her creative outlet to play around with and learn new things. "I honestly just enjoy the process of the artwork. It’s very calming for me, and I love being artistic and exploring, learning." This is NEXT LEVEL:
Heaven said, "I just enjoy entertaining people and seeing people enjoy my artwork and people supporting the process of me becoming what I am today, and hopefully even better next year." You can follow Heaven on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok to show her the love! NOW, without further ado, let me show you these stunning SFX makeup looks Heaven has created...
From Glam to Gore: Owensboro Make-up Artist Slays SFX Looks
Gallery Credit: MKAT