Ep 6. Cryptic Creatures

In season 6, episode 6 of Face Off, titled "Cryptic Creatures," the remaining contestants are tasked with creating original monsters inspired by real-life cryptids. Cryptids are creatures that are rumored to exist but have not been proven to actually exist, such as Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster.

The episode begins with the contestants meeting host McKenzie Westmore and guest judge Todd Masters, a special effects makeup artist. They are given a box of materials and asked to create a prosthetic piece that will be used on their final creature. The artists must also choose a cryptid to base their creature on and conduct research to help inform their design.

Once the prosthetic pieces are complete, the contestants then move on to creating their full creature. They must sculpt and paint the creature, as well as design any additional elements such as costumes and props. The judges, which include industry icons such as Glenn Hetrick and Ve Neill, critique each step of the process and offer feedback to the artists.

The artists must also film a short video explaining their creature and its backstory. This video will be shown to the judges during the final showcase.

Finally, the creatures are presented in the final showcase. The judges examine each creature up close and ask the artists questions about their design choices. They also watch each video and take into account how well the creature was presented and explained.

In the end, one artist is declared the winner and another is sent home. The remaining contestants move on to the next challenge, one step closer to becoming the next Face Off champion.

Overall, Face Off season 6 episode 6 is an exciting and creative installment of the series. The challenge to create original monsters based on cryptids is intriguing and allows the artists to showcase their imagination and skills. The addition of the guest judge and the use of prosthetic pieces adds an extra layer of complexity to the challenge. As always, the judges provide insightful critiques and offer helpful feedback to the artists. Fans of Face Off and special effects makeup will not want to miss this episode.