Mandy Gibson's passion for theatrical body art and make up began twodecades ago. As a teenager Mandy would create, film, & photograph ellaborate skits with friends & family. Creating custom,fun, and exotic characters, costumes, hair, & make up. Mandy picked up a face painting kit for her daughter's 11th birthday andhas been persuing her passion ever since.As Mandy grew her love for all things in the body art industry grew. She started toattend Special Effects ( FX ) make-up demonstrations, and found her one true love of Gore Couture, making monsters camenaturally to Mandy. Mandy studied under the great Nick Wolfe.She is well known, respected, & loved in the Washington DCMetro Area for her exceptional body art, face painting, & particularly her FX skills. Mandy has been involved in the hauntindustry for 8 years, and continues to grow her skills. Mandy's also very passionate about teaching FX. She has been a nationallyfeatured instructor at Kapital Kidvention , F.P.B.A. , Ace and Fabaic Conventions. Spreading excitement for the body art industry.