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Trying out split paints, they're interesting and I think they look really cool. I couldn't make a decision for a while as to which version of Other Mother to paint, but I think it worked out pretty okay :) also this song is a bop
Thanks to the people who are super kind and not inappropriate on my posts, it's appreciated.
Faq:
I use body paint and do these in a mirror
It's from Coraline (a film)
No, it is not AI.
I painted my teeth with teeth paint.
I use professional body paint covers
I paint these by looking in a mirror, with brushes, and paint
It takes between 6-10 hours each
Body painting myself is my hobby/passion
I do own clothes
I did not go to art school, I am self taught
If you want to see more I am MCroft07 on IG, twitter, Tiktok, YouTube
I paint them live on twitch
I like doing the lip syncs, they're fun for me while I paint them
I can promise you there is not *someone else* painting them and I am pretending to paint myself. I am genuinely painting myself.
Gruesslibaer
These are my favorite costume/makeup videos.
januarylover
That other-mother arm WOAH
losersmanual
Amazing work, horrendous format.
SoGrosslyIncandescent
Gonna preface this by saying I am genuinely not trying to be a creep. But it's really neat that you're able to make one side of your chest look so flat compared to the other just with contour and highlights in your painting. Very skillful!
certainlynotaserialkiller
Pretty, funny and talented. Some just have all the luck.
Leninghola
People accuse you of not doing any of this yourself? Never crossed my mind.
MCroft07
It never crossed my mine either, but the internet will internet
Akurei00
You're very talented. All your posts are interesting and appreciated.
My only disappointment with this one is not seeing a semi profile angle so each half could shine independently. Half and halfs like this are really cool because it has that deceptive nature to it.
I get there's some limitations to that, with details like the artificially slender arms and ability to apply paint in places you can't see, though.
ISofaKingWeeToddDid
Super kind and not inappropriate at all comment. Nice Job!
SometimesOthertimesAnytime
Way better than my sad stick figures! But seriously, that is a freaking amazing talent!!
MCroft07
stick figures are a great starting point for any artist!
ProfessorBanesworth
I'm not you (obvs) and it seems quite tedious to me (as someone who just has to sit and passively watch a clip) to have to add a list of FAQ/disclaimers to try and get ahead of "the experts". Bless you and your patience.
GravyEducation
Yeah you might want to follow the Keith David cat
GravyEducation
ICannotStressThisEnoughBut
This is epic OP - so much talent! I have a genuine curiosity question and have no idea how to ask it without sounding creepy... So I'll just go for it and hopefully not be judged too harshly by you or the Imgur jury... Assuming you're not wearing a top (I think), do you have anything (e.g. tape) over your nipples? Or do you just paint straight onto yourself!
MCroft07
FAQ number 5
ICannotStressThisEnoughBut
ah ok - didn't know that meant that... thanks for the answer
joeyecho101
Cool
Like2Fox
I love the answers to preemptively stupid questions
MCroft07
this is quite literally, the story of my life
Like2Fox
As long as you don't let it get to you and affect your mental state. You can always disconnect and just not read the comments, well try at least. You're a very talented person, love your creative ideas
atownmanx
I'll have you know this is more than "mildly interesting" it's AMAZING
Huor
Those stitches down the middle tho
Nikolai5
Why would someone not believe you about you painting yourself, you can literally watch you do it on Twitch.
WaxDragon
Conspiracy theorists be wacky
Jawesome19
That was a cool movie but way too scary for the age range it was sorta projected towards. All 3 of my sons were terrified
MCroft07
everyone I have mentioned this to thought the same! it's really disturbing as a concept and it's creepy!
GravyEducation
I haven't read the book but people say it's way more messed up than the movie. Hmm I should probably read it
marsilies
The author stated that parents tend to find it scarier than kids. Parents project reality onto the events, while kids understand its a story and Coraline will be fine.
wilagames
I love this song and I hope the rest of the music TMBG wrote for the musical version eventually gets released.
marsilies
"However, the song "Careful What You Pack" came out of the Coraline sessions and, after not being used for the film, was released on The Else. " https://tmbw.net/wiki/Coraline_(Original_Motion_Picture_Soundtrack)
TheSkuf
That's really cool! I love making horror costumes and I've been trying to learn the body paint aspect of it, but the water based colors I've used just didn't really look right. What colors do you use?
MCroft07
mehron - paradise paints :)
TheSkuf
I'm check it out, thank you!
Dawgsarethebestpeople
Why is it teeth paint and not teeth brush though?
MCroft07
it is technically tooth paint. But I have tried to single handedly start the "teeth brush" movement
Dawgsarethebestpeople
There are dozens of us!
GravyEducation
Hello Yashdeep
yourelivingalloverme
Dang! This is amazing! I’m glad you’ve become a regular poster on here. I love seeing your work.
MCroft07
thank you! I'm always worried I'm posting too much, so this is nice to hear!
Nikolai5
With how long it takes you to produce this, I don't think it's possible for you to post too much.
Lucallia
I love how you have to reassure people you're painting yourself 4 times. By which I mean god damn are there a lot of sad, lame, skilless people out there to doubt that you can actually do this. By no means am I saying what you do is easy but it IS a real learnable skillset. Just enjoy cool things people JFC.
MCroft07
preach
ahorseelbowdeepinme
I somehow just found out at the re-release this year that this song is performed by They Might Be Giants
TechnoPositronic
They Might Be Giants are great. Basically the masters of writing songs about random things.
ahorseelbowdeepinme
@BlueCanaryInTheOutletByTheLightSwitch haven't seen you around in a while
IAmGodot
What does it take to get all the paint off afterwards? Like does a regular shower do it? Or is your makeup remover wipe budget just huge?
MCroft07
normal shower - 15 minutes
iwin
15 minute showers? In this economy?!
valen00
Do you feel sad or relieved to see all that work literally going down the drain? Sad because it's gone or relieved that it's gone and you don't need to worry about touching yourself or moving lol
IAmGodot
Easier than I thought. Thank you.
Violaquin
MCroft07
my absolute favourite character in spy x family
Violaquin
I almost forgot! The Elusive Samurai is also wonderful.
Violaquin
Spy x Family is awesome! Anya is such a smug little idiot goblin and I love her for it!
You might also enjoy;
• Michiko & Hatchin
• Ranking of Kings
• Noragami
• Dan Da Dan
• Space Dandy
BladeTurMoiL
Dan da dan has been ridiculously funny while at the same time keeping me interested plot wise. Amazingly well done
IceWeaselX
Thanks for all the stuff you post here.
valen00
This is the first time I've ever seen this persons content. I liked that she said the things she said about her process. No I didn't think the pre-emptive defence was specifically required but presumably there are going to still be other people for whom this is their first time seeing this kind of thing who would have similar assumptions about others doing the painting etc.
IceWeaselX
She's been active here for a few years and several of her other posts have included the statement that she paints live on Twitch. The fact that she added the last line here suggests that people are still accusing her of faking the work, which really has to be frustrating for an artist.
studog2010
> I didn't think the pre-emptive defence was specifically required
You mean the FAQ?
scaredshirtless
That is an incredible talent! It looks awesome! If I ever tried something like that the best I'd do is -
MCroft07
this is what my first one looked like
hanmerhack
TEETH PAINT?! wow. How does that work, tast, last? I stand in amazement, but I have questions
MCroft07
it's basically alcohol based paint. So alcohol based paint dries quickly and won't come off with water. This is the same thing that's used on skin for people like Gamora - so when she runs she won't sweat it off. You just dry the teeth out with a towel, paint it on, leave it to dry for a few seconds and then later on you can brush it off. It doesn't touch my tongue so I don't know how it tastes.
somerandomusernamebecauseididntlikemyoldone
wasn't expecting my main takeaway from this post to be new knowledge of Teeth Paint. also I can't read it without thinking of paint made of teeth (like ground up or some such) because my brain is broken
hanmerhack
This is so fascinating. I must have seen multiple cosplayers who have done this and never thought about it. Thank you.
MCroft07
pressed enter too soon, sorry. They use it to discolour teeth in films and theatre - think of how beetlejuice has nasty yellow/green teeth. Or when they make people look like they have nicotine stained teeth :) special fx makeup is cool!
StellarJay77
Are you involved in the special effects makeup industry at all and/or want to do that as part of your career?
Bombadorfe
Thanks! I was wondering about this too. That's really cool!
butcherfan0301
Never heard of this before but makes perfect sense. Learned something new
zsquare
TIL about teeth paint. Thanks! Also, keep up the amazing work!
trinxter
When you create your own posts about your own art, people on Imgur are very appreciative, especially with such a great FAQ. Makes the conversation much better.
MCroft07
thank you! I saw some people before taking my makeup looks and posting them on here so thought I might as well post them myself lol
rusrsdude
It's free real estate
TheRicM
Imgur started out as mostly OC (original content). It was something similar to a DeviantArt almost
Trunkmonkay
Dawg imgur used to pull most of its content from reddit automatically and the rest came from reposting reddit content.
TheRicM
Other way around, Imgur was originally an image hosting site for reddit
Trunkmonkay
That's not "other way around" you vapid skunk. Stuff on reddit that got up voted would end up on the imgur front page even if it was down voted on imgur. Literally all content here was meant for reddit and there was no "oc culture" other than posting softcore porn and reporting pictures of cats.
TheRicM
No need to call me a vapid skunk or anything. imgur was originally created as the image hosting site for reddit, so for any images to even be on reddit, they had to pass through imgur first. Calm down, it’s not that serious to call anyone names lol. The automatic reposting stuff came later. I’m talking about the early origins
TheRicM
There was definitely OC culture and lots of artwork on imgur, you must not have been around or you just forgot lol. Imagine getting so mad about imgur that you call someone names about it