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36 • THE ARTISAN WINTER 2019 artist hammered out the looks needed to portray the progression of aging that the storyline called for. This collective effort resulted in a design that not only looked realistic on film, but actually fooled the human eye from just a few feet away. An achievement that Bale and Cannom both have come to share equally with one another. During principal production, Gallaher handled the bulk of the make-up application on Bale with key special make-up effects artist Erik Porn. Porn also handled the gore required for the story's enhanced interrogation scenes. Contact lens technician Jessica Nelson added the finishing touch to the aging make-up. Key special make-up effects artist Kenny Myers and Cannom also did Bale's make-up when logistically necessary, but they mainly concentrated on Amy Adams. Good old-fashioned stretch and stipple techniques and a single silicone waddle prosthetic, sculpted by Wade, helped transform the actress into Lynne Cheney. Cannom points out that his team's artistry does not stand alone. He is quick to credit the other excellent artists who lent their talents to the project. Patricia DeHaney, Department Head Hair, and key hair stylist Karen Asano-Myers did the final styling on all the character's wigs. Both artisans working to perfectly tweak the ventilated hair and expertly trim the lace for a flawless look and fit. Old friend Wesley Wofford designed and applied the prosthetic make-up on Tyler Perry who played Colin Powell. Key make-up artist Jamie Kelman designed and applied the make-up that turned Sam Rockwell into President George W. Bush, and Adrien Morot designed and applied the make-up for Steve Carrell who had the role of Don Rumsfeld. And last, production tabbed Kate Biscoe to be Department Head Make-up. Biscoe lead a crew that handled the other 150- plus scripted speaking roles, as well as the myriad of background performers with her usual artistic and professional aplomb. Cannom approaches every project with one simple question. "What would Dick Smith do?" and it has fueled his career goal to design a realistic old-age disguise make-up that would have impressed his mentor and friend. Cannom feels that with this make-up, he has finally achieved this goal. • Below: Rockwell (left) and Bale (right) with director Adam McKay.