Dulce Alma

Behind the scenes:
Medusa

Long before my photo sessions could begin I gathered materials to build my "head of snakes" and "snake skin" makeup. I wanted to play on light and dark colors so every shade of light was layered over a flat black.
My rubber snake cap was coated in primer first then sprayed flat black. The eyes were painted a slick more shiny black when my model arrived on shoot day the same concept was applied to her make up to keep the look as realistic and consistent as possible.

Wig cap on first I applied flat black powder on then worked on the placement of individual scale clusters. Layer after layer of makeup and applying the same to the snakes, I created my own spin on Medusa and her serpents.
It's the little things, each step that slowly builds the larger picture, that tell a story, those are what matter most and are seldom seen.

You can find more from the set in Sanctuary Magazine Issue #19
http://www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/1044119

Enjoy!!

Model: Stephanie Donna McCurdy

Evocation is the magical art of calling forth spirits, angels or demons to bring spiritual inspiration, do the bidding of the magician or provide information. Methods of this exist in many cultures that feature a belief in spirits, such as the shamanic traditions. Daoism, Shintoism, Spiritism and the African-American religions (Santería, Umbanda etc.), have particular systems of evocation.

I know Ive been away due to my wedding madness but I have several surprises on the way and several things to take care of before I pick up where I left off. Come September I'll be available to book sessions, events, weddings and special occasions.

Wishing everyone a happy 4th!! Blessings for your weekend, be safe!!!!