Trying Out That Demon Paint
Alright, let me tell you about this thing I tried related to Fergal Devitt. You know, Finn Bálor. Specifically, his whole ‘Demon King’ look. I saw it and thought, man, that looks cool. Maybe I could try something like that? Not for anything serious, just messing around, maybe for a costume party or something down the line.
So, I decided to give it a shot. First step, figure out what I needed. Looked up a bunch of pictures online. So many details! Way more complex than it looks on TV. I went down to the craft store, thinking I’d just grab some black and red face paint. Found some basic stuff, wasn’t sure if it was the right kind, but figured it was good enough for a first attempt. Also grabbed a couple of cheap brushes.
Got home, set myself up in the bathroom mirror. Put down some old towels ’cause I figured this would get messy. And yeah, it did. I started with the black base on my chest and shoulders. Dipped the brush in, started slapping it on. Okay, first problem: getting it even. Some parts were thick, others streaky. And this stuff felt weird, kinda sticky.
Then came the patterns. The teeth around the mouth, the symbols on the chest and back. This was way harder than I thought. Trying to copy the designs from a picture on my phone while looking in the mirror? Tough stuff. My lines were shaky. Getting the symmetry right was a nightmare.
- Getting the chest design somewhat okay took ages.
- Trying to paint my own back? Forget about it. Had to twist like crazy, still couldn’t reach properly.
- The red highlights just ended up smudging into the black half the time.
I spent, no joke, probably two hours on this. My arm was aching from holding it up. The paint started to dry and crack in places. It looked… well, it looked like a kid’s version of the Demon King. Recognizable? Maybe, if you squinted. Impressive? Definitely not.
Washing it off was another whole process. Scrubbing away, black paint getting everywhere. Took a good while to get clean.
So, what did I get out of this little experiment? Mostly, a huge appreciation for the patience and skill it must take for Fergal and the artists to do that paint properly, especially under pressure before a show. It’s not just slapping on some paint; it’s real artwork. My attempt was pretty clumsy, honestly. Would I try it again? Maybe, but I’d need better paint, more time, and probably someone to help with the back!
