Gayle Cooper is a Prosthetic Make Up and Creature Effects Artist based in the UK.
Working primarily in Film, TV and Creative industries with 16 years experience both on-set and in workshops with a diverse skill set and credit list.
I graduated from the University of Hertfordshire in 2008 with a degree in Model Making and Special Effects. Over the years I have worked for most of the leading Prosthetic Designers and workshops in the UK including Millennium FX, Animated Extras, Mark Coulier, David White and John Nolan. Notable credits include Star Wars, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, Doctor Who and Jurassic World Dominion.
Much of my work has a particular focus in Art Finishing; I have a passion for painting, with a wide understanding of mediums and techniques. I also have a broad skillset in working with Hair and Fur techniques, an expertise that’s commonly requested; with in-depth understanding in how to produce finishing effects for animals, creatures and humans. This attention to detail and ‘full picture’ ability has been fundamental for me in the application of Make Ups and Prosthetics, and is a unique experience I can offer in this field.
I love to make things! Problem solving, education and innovation are the things that really drive me, and I will always try to seek out projects that speak to these values and drive me creatively. I have more recently branched out into departments and projects such as Costume Props, Prop Painting and Private commissions which gained me new and valuable experience and knowledge, which I hope to explore further in the future.
From 2013 I also gained experience in teaching Prosthetics, Hair Techniques and Postiche at Degree level and Tutoring for Private Courses.