TV makeup artist to speak in Astoria

Published 3:00 am Monday, February 13, 2017

In season two of “Grimm,” makeup artist Christina Kortum transformed actress Mary McDonald-Lewis, inset lower right, with stretch and stipple makeup into the aged character Frau Pech (main image), with collaboration of Laura Loucks and under supervision of department head Jojo Proud. The wig was applied by the “Grimm” hair department.

ASTORIA — The Clatsop County Historical Society’s Thursday Night Talks lecture series continues at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16 with a presentation by special FX makeup artist and prop maker Christina Kortum.

Kortum’s work has appeared on television shows such as “Portlandia,” “Leverage,” “The Librarians” and “Grimm” as well as numerous independent features. She is also the owner of Ravenous Studios, a makeup effects company that supplies custom makeup and props for the film industry.

The TNT lecture series is a free event at the Fort George Lovell Showroom on the third Thursday of each month. Doors open at 6 p.m. Seasonal beers on tap, food and other beverages are available for purchase. Minors are welcome with an accompanying adult.

For more information, call 503-325-2203 or e-mail cchs@cumtux.org

Clatsop County Historical Society is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit educational organization dedicated to preserving and presenting the history of Clatsop County Oregon and the surrounding area. The Society operates the Flavel House Museum, The Heritage Museum, the Oregon Film Museum and the Uppertown Firefighters Museum.

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