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Halloween is here!

Lately I’ve been getting into special effects makeup and curious to learn more about it, not just for Halloween, but for some of my potential film work. I stumbled across the instagram page of Shanice Wadell, an artist and self taught make up artist, and was blown away. Her creations are imaginative and insane in the best possible way. I thought it would be a good idea to share images of her work as well as links for you to see more yourself. She also uploads tutorials on her fairly new YouTube channel which I’ve been watching like an addict. It’s very cool and interesting, and definitely worth a look…a gaze…a stare…a spontaneous combustion.

Tumblr: @slwcrea8

Facebook: www.facebook.com/slwcrea8

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/slwcrea8/videos

Website: http://slwcrea8.wixsite.com/slwcrea8

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I know I’ve been receiving messages about my lack of posting and to be completely frank...when I first started this blog I was posting a lot of images of models and after awhile it made me unhappy. It felt so superficial and that’s not what this culture is ALL about. Yes fashion is my shit but I felt I could do more than that. Hell...I’m still saving up for those 10 inch platform monster boots I want. I started writing again and got my film degree and I’ve been volunteering at horror festivals an noticing the lack of color. I’m finally believing in my skills and I hope to make some dark shit. What I’m trying to do will be hard but I’m up for the challenge. I’m still learning, however, and in the mean time I’m still trying to figure out the direction of this blog.

If you haven’t seen my film thesis, The Virgin & The Prey, please check it out. Thanks.

Until then.....

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LFW: Dilara Findikoglu SS18

Dilara Findikoglu is definitely a designer I’m falling in love with. Her style is a mixture of everything I love: goth, punk, art both modern and medieval, and lots and lots of Bowie. It’s dramatic in all the right ways with an eclectic aesthetic. I definitely appreciate the diversity of the models and had to show it...

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LFW: Dilara Findikoglu SS18

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When a young entomologist begins her research on the sexual selections of various insects, it begins to bleed into her personal life as sexual tension arise between her and her significant other. As he appears more and more interested in taking their relationship to a new level, she becomes more reclusive as she struggles with the realities of being a sexual being. Hit by a sudden illness from a mysterious bite, she spirals out of control as the two worlds of her scientific research and love life collides. Her repressed sexuality is now complicated by a sudden urge that grows into an insatiable hunger. Once comforted by her virginity, she becomes consumed by her sexuality and develops a new mechanism of defense.

Directed + Written + Edited by Jeromey Martinez

Starring: Chanté Odom as Jaleese Rudy Guerrero as Dinsky

If you have 15 minutes to spare to watch this I’d appreciate it and I would also appreciate any feedback you might have. Thank you for your time and patience and for still following me during this very slow time in my life.

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The Virgin & The Prey (COMING SOON)

This is a still from my upcoming psychological horror short, The Virgin & The Prey. This film took the life out of me but it was definitely worth the pain. Not only did I write it, but I directed and was the cinematographer as well. Now I’ll be putting on my editor’s cap as I spend the next two months piecing this puzzle together.

It’s been a long journey for me. Is this my best work? Maybe...maybe not but the thrill of creating and realizing my potential as an artist was an invaluable experience. Now I’m at the end of my undergraduate degree and I’m excited to finally be able to work on my art and make contributions to the movement of diversity in cinema in every respect.

Peace & Love

[kickstarter]

For #Make100, Mildred Louis — creator of the webcomic series Agents of the Realm — is making a series of tarot-inspired pins and prints celebrating Black mysticism.    

Learn more and support the project here.

Ready to launch your own Make 100 project? Get started here.

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The Cowgirls of Color: the black women's team bucking rodeo trends

Rodeo has remained a sport dominated by white men, but the two-year-old team whose members met in Maryland is inspiring girls as they seek victory

This is amazing...had to post.

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This is kind of random but do you watch the walking dead?

Oh my gosh YES!!! I’ve never seen a show like this and this popular with strong characters of color. Especially black female characters. It’s mind blowing to me. Of course I’m team Richonne! :-p I think the writers did something very cool by pairing Michonne with Rick as opposed to the plotline in the comics. Wow...I can go on and on haha.

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Who can stand against me?

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Love this photo

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Model: Sperohh

Photographer: Paul A

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Model: Sperohh

Photographer: Marc Turnley 

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What is it like being black in India? That's what BBC Pop Up wanted to find out after Benjamin Pratt, a student from Sierra Leone now living in India, told us that many African immigrants are victims of racism and prejudice. BBC journalists Christian Parkinson and Vikas Pandey joined Benjamin on the streets of Delhi to find out more but ended up in a small village in the western state of Gujarat. There they discovered a surprising and little-known culture alive and well. 

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Model: Moniasse Model

Photography by @kezcoo

MUA: @viktorvictoriamusic