Character Design Sculpture

Creative Features Academy

This studio-based workshop focused on the design and sculpting of characters for screen and performance. Following a design process to realisation including character design, sculpting, moulding, casting, painting, hair-punching, and final dress to create a realistic 3D silicone bust. The exhibition will happen in November as part of the CFA official opening.

For my bust I decided to bring an aspect of Baba Yaga to life as the personification of Mother Nature, It was important to me to use natural forms and sculpt her so that she appears as if she could step out of the flora and fauna around her in any moment. I played with themes of life and death as well as ancient Slavic symbology and runes. The glowing crystal at the centre is the heart of the Baba Yaga and in turn the most sought-after gem, the heart of the forest.

CFA WEBSITE: https://creativefuturesacademy.ie/news/character-design-for-fantasy-fiction-the-results/

Paul McDonnell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CfQ4wiqsejt/

Oddity

Dir. Damian Mc Carthy

Uncovering the truth behind sister's death with the help of a wooden mannequin.

Part of the prosthetics department led by Paul McDonnell. incl. Emma Moffat, Miriam Mc Carthy, Caitlin O’Donnell, Paddy Hoyne,

Electric Picnic

Creating and designing latex Alien masks for the Transmission Stage at EP working alongside Aisling Doyle.
https://www.electricpicnic.ie/stage/transmission