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 Michael Mekash:


Michael Mekash is mostly well-known for his work on American Horror Story. He has also worked on many other popular films such as: Mad Max: Fury Road, Avengers: Infinity War and Prison Break.


Mike started out as an artist and graphic artist who did tattoo work on sets. Not too long after, he began working as a makeup or special effects artist on some of the biggest films and TV shows. 


He started his career back when he lived in Seattle, working a day job and a freelance graphic artist in his spare time. He then moved on to taking a job in LA in 2000, drawing tattoos for TV and film, pushing him forward into pursuing a career as an MUA.


He has been fortunate to receive 15 Emmy nominations and 5 Emmy wins including:

 

Mike’s work inspires me as not only does his talent and passion show in his work, but he also shows off his creative and physical ability in producing all of these different looks on different people to the best of his ability.


References:

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1844624/fullcredits?ref_=tt_cl_sm#cast

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1297169/

https://www.emmys.com/bios/mike-mekash

http://www.makeartnotwar.me/2016/01/meet-artists-mike-mekash.html

https://www.instagram.com/mikemekash/?hl=en
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