# Macabre Body Paint Art This Special Effects Makeup Artist is Only 16-Years-Old By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-05-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/special-effects-makeup References: [designtaxi](http://www.designtaxi.com/news/386338/16-Year-Old-Makes-Stunning-Body-Art-Inspired-By-Wildlife-Tim-Burton-More/) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/armageddonpainted/) Lara Wirth is a 16-year-old Australian body painter who utilizes some outstanding special effects makeup techniques in her work. She posts her work though a popular [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop) page titled 'armageddonpainted' as well as a [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learning-with-buddy) channel that demonstrates the intensive process behind the looks. In her videos she includes lists of products as well as further sources for inspiration and direction, making her a great teacher for amateur body painters. Even though she is entirely self-taught, Lara Wirth's work looks ready to appear on a movie screen. Each Instagram shot appears on a black background, making the special effects makeup pop in contrast and draw full attention to the wonderfully creepy creations. Looks range from nature-inspired paintings, to underwater humanoid beings, to neon-colored demons. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Special Effects Makeup:** There is an opportunity to innovate in the special effects makeup industry by creating new techniques and products for creating realistic and captivating looks. - **Amateur Body Painting:** There is potential for disruptive innovation in the amateur body painting industry through the development of user-friendly tools and resources to help beginners learn and create their own body art. - **Online Art Education:** Innovation in online art education platforms can capitalize on the growing popularity of social media, like Instagram and YouTube, by providing comprehensive tutorials and inspiration for aspiring body painters. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Cosmetics:** The cosmetics industry can benefit from disruptive innovation in special effects makeup by creating new products that cater to the unique needs of professional special effects artists. - **Art Supplies:** Innovations in art supplies can cater to the needs of amateur body painters by offering affordable, beginner-friendly materials that are easy to use and produce high-quality results. - **Online Education:** The online education industry can seize the opportunity to disrupt the traditional art education sector by offering accessible and interactive platforms for learning body painting techniques. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Product-Inspired Halloween Looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldi-and-elladoesfx.md) - [Limited-Edition Spooky Makeup Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/annabelle-cosmetics.md) - [Grungy Movie-Inspired Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/half-magic-beauty.md) - [Comedic Horror Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyx-x-beetlejuice.md) - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Horror Doll Makeup Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-decay-x-m3gan.md) - [Body Paint Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela.md) - [Runway-Inspired Peel-Off Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-001-artistry-mask.md)