Oscar & BAFTA Award-Winning Makeup Effects Artist
Master The Art Of Silicone Painting
Silicone Painting Masterclass: The Fundamentals
Learn to paint hyper-realistic silicone prosthetics with clean skin tones, flawless adhesion & a perfect surface finish — taught step by step by David Malinowski, whose work you've seen on screen.
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Helping You Develop Your Creative Skills
“My goal for this masterclass is to take the guesswork out of the process.
I’m not just showing you how I paint - I’m giving you a proven, professional system that I’ve refined over 30 years on the world’s biggest film sets.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to sharpen your professional edge, I want to help you achieve that perfect surface finish with total confidence.”
- David Malinowski
The ONLINE COURSE
Silicone Painting Masterclass: The Fundamentals
You will learn how to create a realistic generic skin tone that's clean, has excellent adhesion & perfect surface finish.
David shares the techniques, materials & equipment he uses in his work today, explaining each step in precise detail so you leave with the confidence to try it yourself.
Multi-Angle Perspective
Filmed with multiple HD camera angles so you see exactly how David handles the airbrush & applies fine detail up close — closer than you could in a live classroom.
The Method
Master the step-by-step layering process David uses to create hyper-realistic skin tones that don’t rub off & can be created quickly & easily.
Tools & Tricks
David recommends his favourite tools & materials, including some of his own customised airbrush accessories.
What’s Inside
More Than 50 Video Lessons Across 8 Modules
A complete, structured path from your desk set-up right through to final detail work & matting.
01Welcome
An introduction to the masterclass & what to expect, plus free preview lessons so you can get started straight away.
02Desk Set Up, Tools & Materials
The recommended tools, equipment & desk setup, David’s favourite silicone base rubber, glue & thinner, surface prep, opacity & translucency, the Paasche H3 airbrush & spatter cup, plus paint base ratios.
03Spatter Technique With Single Action Airbrush
Mixing & applying spatter colours layer by layer to build clean, realistic generic skin tone.
04Detailed Strip Down & Cleaning Of Airbrushes
Cleaning & full strip-down of the Paasche H3 & Sparmax MAX-4, with fault finding & crown cap overview.
05Matting Process
Paint base ratios for matting, the full matting process, curing the paint, troubleshooting & the big reveal.
06Painting With Double Action Airbrush
Veining, cool & warm tones across the face, the back-flush technique, mid-way curing & face comparison.
07Detail Work
Brush & airbrush detailing — breakup, eye details, capillaries, detail spots & moles.
08Final Adjustments
Real-time airbrush cleaning, additional matting & colour shifting, plus final adjustments.
30 Years
In the industry
57+ Credits
Film & TV
Oscar & BAFTA
Darkest Hour, 2018
Nearly 200
Students taught in person
Why David?
Taught By An Oscar-Winning Artist — Not Just A Teacher
David Malinowski won the Academy Award & the BAFTA for transforming Gary Oldman into Sir Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour. He has spent over 30 years working on some of the world's biggest film productions — and the techniques he teaches in this masterclass are the exact same methods he uses on set today.
He also runs in-person masterclasses from his own workshop in Buckinghamshire, with nearly 200 students trained since 2023 — travelling from across the UK, Europe, North America & beyond.
In-Person Masterclass Feedback
What Students Have Said
Feedback from artists, educators & students who have trained with David in person.
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I had a brilliant time on the course & am so happy with what I achieved! I couldn’t have imagined I would be able to get a result like this — a testament to your excellent teaching & breaking down the method so it is easy to learn. I never felt silly to ask questions, which is so important. I am leaving feeling I would be able to have a go on my own.
Victoria Poland — Makeup Artist
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I genuinely enjoyed the masterclass. You explained everything so clearly, I learnt so much & I feel like I’ve really retained what you taught — which is so important when coming away from a course. Thank you as well to you & Liz for being so welcoming & supportive throughout.
Katie Ford — Makeup Artist
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I had a wonderful time & learnt so much from you. It was everything I had hoped for & more. Thank you so much for putting this course out there.
Millie Dubocquet — Makeup Artist
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It was a fantastic workshop, exactly what I needed. Thanks for a great time & good education.
Stuart Bray — Prosthetic Makeup Artist
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I just wanted to say a sincere thank you for such an inspiring couple of days. The training was incredibly valuable for the team. We all came away with a lot of new techniques & ideas that we’re excited to apply in our teaching & practice.
Jorge Palombini — Course Leader, MetFilm School
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I’ve had a few messages from the team to say they learned so much & felt it was really worthwhile. Thanks again for looking after them!
Kate — Head of Training, Millennium FX
Want A Taster Before You Enrol?
Access The First Module For FREE
No card details needed.
Just create a free account & you can explore the first module.
See exactly how the course platform works, check everything plays smoothly on your setup & get a real feel for how David teaches — all before you decide.
When you’re ready, you can unlock the full masterclass at any time.
Inside the free module
• Introduction / What To Expect
• Lesson Preview — Spatter Colour: Mixing & Application
• Traditional vs Digital
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Silicone Painting Masterclass: The Fundamentals
One-Time Payment
£399
Unlimited access. More than 50 video lessons across 8 modules.
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