RIP master make-up artist Dick Smith

Wow, sad news. The passing Dick Smith, the man who really helped to bring make up and appliances into the 21st century.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/...ke-up-exorcist-godfather-rick-baker/13402557/

 

Yeah, just saw that. The old masters are all gone, but they will never be forgotten.

 

RIP Mr. Smith.

I was just watching Godfather 1 & 2 about 2 weeks ago.

 

RIP

 

Respect !
R.I.P

 

I was first aware of his work on the Roald Dahl hosted TV series "'Way Out" in 1961. That's where he did the frightening figure of Dorian Grey. Of course, this series and Mr. Smith were featured in issues of Famous Monsters of Filmland.

Thank you, Dick Smith.

 

R.I.P...great work!

 

My favorite magazine when I was kid. A true legend in his field.

 

Prepping Dustin Hoffman for Little Big Man, 1970:

 

The greatest there ever was.

 

My GF is a makeup artist here in Los Angeles and she has met him many times. Says he is a sweetheart in every way. She is not gonna be happy about this!!

 

He was one of the most kind and generous human beings I have ever known. He was a mentor to so many and a role model to all. He single handedly advanced the state of the art of makeup in ways that are hard to fully measure.

 

I wouldnt know anything about that, but my girlfriend fully agrees with this x 1000. She already knew and has cried about it, but I feel bad too....I guess I will feel the same when Jimmy Page dies.

 

A brilliant artist who changed the way we "see" films. We'll miss you Dick.

 

His work in 'The Exorcist' alone makes him a legend in my book. RIP & condolences...

 

His work opens the film Amadeus.

 

Nice to see a great Make Up artiste share his Knowledge
Many are secretive of their art

 

One can not overstate the significance of this. He and Johnny Chambers together completely changed a culture of secrecy and nepotism to a culture of sharing knowledge and a drive to advance technology. These two guys completely facilitated and lead this change and the result was an explosion in new technology and artistry.

 

R.I.P.

 

Scott, did you take his course?

 

I bought it as a reference. I did not participate. I was already working in the business when it came out. I still have my original copy with all the updates.

 

I hope it continues on. I know he had other artists working on critiques. It's amazing to think of someone at the top of his field being so giving to people trying to get their start. RIP, Mr. Smith.

 

He was amazingly generous. A friend of mine in Kansas City was into making foam latex makeup, and had a long correspondence with Dick who offered so much advice.