Bloomington 2023

Halloween Weekend

fx by Allyn

archive of selected favorites

pro haunter since 2010

photo credit: Aunt Frank

The Terrifier inspired

  • sculpted silicone (Smooth-On) application
  • foam latex prosthetic pieces
  • crepe wool facial hair
  • airbrush makeup
  • handpainted detailing

photo credit: Megan Cowans Photography

(blood by Liz)

  • silicone prosthetic ​application


  • bald capping ​(plastic/vinyl and latex)


  • crepe wool tufted hair


  • beauty techniques


  • safe removal

photo credit: Megan Cowans Photography

  • cream/grease makeup


  • brow blocking


  • clowns--antique and modern

Pandemic-Era Performance for Instagram

featured model: Jerome DuCommun

Evil Dead 2 inspired

  • cosplay and DIY
  • full face foam latex prosthetics and fitting
  • original character concepts

location: Old Zoom Flume, Lake Monroe

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers inspired (Snaga the orc)

#stayhome (#unlessyouareatwork) times

  • silicone sculpting (and removal)
  • water-based body paints
  • found materials
  • powders and shadows
  • false lashes
  • invented textures with cotton

featured model: self

costuming: Kari Jones

2018-2020

  • makeup for haunt
  • makeup for photoshoots
  • makeup for news TV

photo credit: JK Life

photo credit: Amy Garza

  • model/actor ​safety tips


  • communication


  • allergy check-ins


  • awareness of​ sensory ​sensitivities
  • 15-minutes-or-less


  • liquid latex


  • costume contact ​safety
  • line/queue characters (and crowd techniques)
  • Day Glow and UV-light body painting

photo credit: Richard O’Dell

set painting: Damien Brooksbank

photo credit: Amy Garza

Creative Director from 2013-2015

  • pop-up haunted attractions in historic locations


  • set design, character design, and event logistics


  • TransWorld Halloween & Haunted Attractions trade show


  • all makeup work by paid artists (it is not my own)


latex mask by Zagone Studios

model: self

silicone mask by CFX

location: 16th Street Station, West Oakland

formerly the “end-of-the-line” of the Transcontinental Railroad

makeup direction: Julian Bonfiglio

ScareCo feature on “Zombie Special”

Season 11, Episode 11

2010-2013

2017

& a guest appearance in 2022

Hollywood Gothique

  • haunt acting in a variety of roles
  • early makeup training on self


photo credit: Alena Silberman

makeup: self

photo credit: Robert Downs Photography

(makeup credit unknown)

makeup: self

makeup: SpookySparkles

my portrait by SpookySparkles Artworks, haunt ​artist extraordinaire and my earliest makeup mentor


a great honor to continue haunting Trail after my ​departure from San Diego

thanks for viewing

happy haunting

booking: artbyallyn@gmail.com