In Photos: Local Makeup Artist Creates Monsters

Roczane Enriquez likes to transform people…into evil clowns, zombies and fairies.

The more gruesome, the better, says the 27-year-old independent makeup artist.

"I like using blood, bruises, baggy eyes and open wounds," said Enriquez, who runs her own business, Zane Artistry.

The Hayward-based skin stylist, who has more than four years of experience as a professional makeup artist, calls on her dark side every Halloween season. She says she enjoys this time of year as a change of pace to her usual clientele of bridal parties, make-overs and spa treatments. 

"I enjoy making people feel and look beautiful. At the same time, I like the creative outlet of transforming people into other characters they don't usually get to be," she said.

When transforming her clients, Enriquez draws from her background of doing special effects makeup for independent films and theater productions. She primarily uses traditional theatrical makeup techniques and likes to experiment with different materials, like latex applications and small prosthetics. As a licensed skin care therapist, she takes pride in making sure that the material she uses is not damaging to the skin, she said.

Patch got an intimate — and frightening — look at Enriquez's makeup process as she transformed local residents into a dark fairy, psycho clown and "undead doll." Check out the photos in the gallery above!

Enriquez is available by appointment. Her rates depend on the complexity of the makeup and/or special effects and can range anywhere from $45 to $150 per person. For more information, or to get your Halloween makeover, visit www.zaneartistry.com.