Parlights is delighted to present renowned Washington makeup artist Roger Riggle for an advanced special effects makeup seminar on September 13, 2014 from 1-5 pm at the Performing Arts Factory, 244 S. Jefferson Street, in Frederick MD.
The seminar will begin with an overview of four–color bruise wheels, and techniques for creating new bruised effects. Next, students will explore use of color combinations to show how the trauma site ages one week. Finally, students will practice the art of “Moulage” (French for “to mold”) with Ben Nye’s Nose and Scar putty, cotton, and Spirit Gum Adhesive. They’ll add liquid Latex, and learn to seal and color the realistic wound.
Demonstrations will include: burns and blisters, swelling bumps, cuts, larger gashes, large open wounds. Wounds will also incorporate the uses of stipple sponging, thick blood and liquid blood. After the demonstration, students will apply techniques learned during the seminar to create wounds on their models.
How do I sign up?
- Seating is limited to a maximum of (12) registered attendee/ model pairs
- Early Bird Registration is available for $ 75.00 prior to August 1, 2014
- Standard Registration fee of $90.00 applies after August 1
- Registration Fees are non-refundable, and include necessary makeup & supplies for the session
To register, email us using the link below or call 301-698-9242.
About Roger Riggle
Roger Riggle is the Primary Make-up consultant for Parlights. As a part of our commitment to continuing education, and bringing resources to the community, Parlights is proud to host regularly scheduled hands-on DIY seminars with this local treasure and industry professional.
Mr. Riggle has been a licensed, professional make up artist for over 20 years. Roger has hosted numerous Washington , D.C instructional seminars for area artists; everything from beauty and photography make up to Halloween transformations and special effects make up techniques. During his 10 years at Kinetic Artistry, Roger managed the make up department – 7 different lines; sales, consultation and artistry. Roger worked for over 10 years as the make up artist for Tom Radcliffe, a leader in headshot photography at the Point of View Studio also in Takoma Park, MD. Roger applied the photographic make up to thousands of actors, sports celebrities, musicians and opera singers.
Roger specializes in Halloween make-overs and the transforming of personalities for diverse, special events. In addition, Roger has created special make up effects for disaster simulation used in the training of nurses, doctors and EMS personnel. His credits include triage exercises at the Baltimore/Washington International Airport, for the Secret Service, and for the UHUHS military training facility. Roger has also designed for numerous theatrical productions which entails researching and articulating the authenticity of period styles.
Roger has a degree in drama from the Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. and, since 1978, has choreographed, directed and produced numerous operas and musical theatre productions. For eight years, Roger was the Associate Producer of TheatreFest, theatre-in-residence program, at Montclair State University in Montclair, N.J. Roger has worked with many celebrities including: Leslie Uggams, Susan Lucci, Debbie Reynolds, Kim Zimmer, Pattie LuPone and Betty Buckley.
Mr. Riggle has directed operas at the annual Amalfi Music Festival in Italy. He is a member of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers.
Parlights is very proud, and fortunate, to have Roger Riggle as a resource for our customers.
