Skills
SFX Makeup
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Prosthetics, injuries, wounds, and character transformations
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Silicone, latex, and clay models
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Mask and mold creation
Body Paint & Costume Design
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Concept design and airbrushing
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Wearable art
Set Design
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Texturing and scenic effects
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Prop creation
Software
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Adobe Photoshop
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Adobe Fresco / Illustrator Brush
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Procreate (digital concept development)
Teaching & Workshops
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Step-by-step tutorials
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Live demonstrations
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Online content creation
Experience
Freelance SFX Makeup Artist & Sculptor
Nashville, TN
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Collaborated with production teams to create detailed prosthetic designs for films, commercials, and photoshoots.
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Developed full-body painted characters for conventions, theater productions, and festivals.
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Sculpted and molded silicone prosthetics and masks to enhance visual storytelling.
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Partnered with stylists and photographers to create avant-garde, fashion-inspired SFX looks.
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Led educational workshops and provided virtual training in SFX techniques, teaching audiences how to work with unconventional tools and materials.
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Clients included independent filmmakers, music videos, and production studios.
NYX Cosmetics Face Awards
Remote
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Designed high-concept SFX looks combining traditional techniques with unconventional materials.
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Created detailed tutorial videos, sharing unique processes with an international audience.
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Gained recognition for conceptual designs blending sci-fi elements with anatomical details.
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Assistant Set Designer – Escuela Libre de Música ERN
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Assisted in the creation of set elements, including textured surfaces and props for student film productions.
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Coordinated with directors to align visual elements with thematic goals.
Education
Academy of Makeup Arts / Certificate in SFX Make Up and Design Jan 2024 - Dec 2025, Nashville
Awards
NYX Cosmetics Face Awards
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Top 6 Finalist & Education Award
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Featured in various publications for innovative body art and makeup techniques
MAURY NIKOlaos
Creative director
Nashville TN
615-668-4337
thelaboratoryx@hotmail.com
about
Creative and detail-oriented SFX makeup artist and sculptor with over a decade of experience blending science fiction and anatomical elements into innovative designs.
Skilled in body painting, set design, costume creation, and prosthetic sculpting. Known for transforming unconventional materials into professional-grade makeup.
Passionate about sharing expertise through step-by-step education and collaborative projects in TV, film, theater, and commercial settings.