LIGHTS, LIPSTICK, LATEX: THE PRACTICAL FX OF QUEER MOXIE MAGIC

Joseph Titus has dedicated the last 11 years to the practice of Professional Body Art. Combining his love for traditional painting methods, infused with storytelling. He developed his own voice and style within Atlanta’s Artist Communities. Though he has always been inspired by all facets of art, he connects to what allowed him to use his hands.

 “I’ve been painting since I was old enough to hold a paint brush! So being able to transmute a technique that I learned to do on paper, and still tell an intricate story on someone who is breathing is most rewarding!”

Titus has had the pleasure of training and painting alongside some of the most accomplished, award winning body paint talents. Stephanie Anderson, owner of “Neon Armour”, was one of the first to give him a chance in the professional world of body art. Multiple projects as a team lead with LED Experience Design (a local immersive experience design and entertainment production company) allowed me to support their fantasy narratives, and provide integrated artistry to clients like Ponce City Market (creating The Grinch experience), and SCAD ( for their commencement entertainment events). Titus also received training from Gwynnis Mosby Makeup Academy’s very own Roberto Hernandez, Owner of “Roberto’s Artwork LLC”. They teamed up for High Rez Studios presents SMITE World Championship. Creating over 30 Cos Play Characters.  HD Beauty makeup on the commentators and hosts for the world wide broadcast

He has had the honor of competing in and winning awards in multiple body art competitions that include; “PMAC,” “Battle of the Bodies”, Dragon Con’s “Battle of the Comics”, and “Paint Nik”. Titus also assisted Stephanie Anderson while she competed at Chelko Foundation, North American Body Paint Competition “Living Art America”.

Credits include but not limited to - "P-Valley seasons 1&2" "Black Mafia Family (BMF) Seasons 3&4" " Black Panther 2" " Single Drunk Female Seasons 2&3" "Tom Swift" "Kendred Season 1" " Diaries of A Whimpy Kid 2" "Bigger with BET" "

Linda Ossowicz is an Atlanta-based professional makeup artist (HMUA) specializing in special effects makeup, character design, and hair styling. Her creative journey began in cosmetology school in Southwest Florida in 2009 and evolved through years of self-taught experimentation, often using household items to develop imaginative SFX looks. Linda relocated to New York City to attend the Master’s program at The Makeup Designory, where she refined her skills and pursued makeup design full-time.

Her mission is to collaborate with writers and visual storytellers—especially in film and television—to bring unforgettable characters to life through innovative makeup and hair design. In addition to her beauty, fashion, character, and prosthetics work, she has hands-on experience working on short films, further expanding her creative reach within the industry.

With degrees in Fashion Design, accessories design and Industrial kids toy design Tim Brucato has an eclectic background to say the least! 

His resume spans everything from designing character art and kids toys for Hasbro, to sculpting and molding prosthetics for television and motion picture. You also catch him singing live and performing as Atlanta drag personality Guyza Manelli. 

Tim is so honored to be joining you to discuss his prosthetic sculpture work on the recent short film Fishy. Tim sculpted and cast the final fish prosthetic look you see in the film.