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48 • THE ARTISAN WINTER 2025 Jason Collins applying effects to Glenn Close weighing down her lobes. is required me to schedule daily application time for the silicone appliances created by Autonomous F/X. e teeth, created by Chris Lyons, were crucial as well helping to "plump" out her lips and give her character that extra edge. As the film progresses, she declines in her appearance, and it was important to me that her make-up reflected what she was going through. We tested dozens of lashes to find the perfect balance for the daytime vs. the 'party' look which was a journey in and of itself. For a flashback scene where we see a young Ebony watching her mother shoot up, I used four sets of Mark Traynor li tapes and carefully placed highlight and shadow in key areas to create the illusion of li and youth. A winged lash not only helped to li her eyes, it was also period-specific as the scene was quick and I wanted her youthful look to read fast. For Alberta's chemotherapy reveal, it was important that the proper skin tones were reflected in the silicone bald cap and were achieved by airbrushing MAKE-UP Continued from page 43 appropriate tones to naturally blend in with her face. is was vital to really demonstrate the contrast of the damage the cancer was causing with the strong 'face' she was applying daily. Jason Collins and I created and applied the 'demon' look together. is was a four-hour process and required a substantial amount of airbrush veining, along with the aforementioned prosthetics. e look was complete with sweat and black mouth stain on set. is was an incredible experience as a make-up artist to not only work with the iconic actress that is Glenn Close, but an artist that appreciates and respects our cra. A true chameleon. is collaboration, this journey to find Alberta, was found in the little details that Glenn brought to the chair and helped to challenge me as an artist to visually articulate them. ere's a very fine line between making this woman a caricature vs. a realistic character that everyone knows and can relate to. Someone they may have grown up with. Sometimes bold, sexy and confident. Sometimes transparent and broken. Alberta reflected the best and worst in our nature reminding us that no one is beyond love and redemption. What an experience! • Chloe Sens applying make-uo to Glenn Close