CINEMATIC AIRBRUSH MAKEUP, HIGH-END ARTISTRY, PROFESSIONAL FACE PAINTING FOR WEDDINGS, CONCERTS, PARTIES, FILM + TV, & SPECIAL EVENTS.

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Creative Airbrush Makeup

Concerts • Performances • Weddings • Film + TV • Photoshoots • Special Events

Transformative, camera-ready airbrush makeup designed to perform under lights, movement, and long event days. From editorial glam to character work, I bring cinematic artistry to every look.

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Face Painting & Event Face Art

Birthday Parties • Corporate Events • Community Events • Weddings • Festivals

Professional, hygienic, and photo-ready face painting for guests of all ages. Clean lines, bold colors, premium products, and elevated designs that fit any event theme.

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Creative Art & Custom Designs

Murals • Custom Paintings • Party Banners • Announcement Banners • Custom Painted Signs

Bring your vision to life with hand-painted, one-of-a-kind artwork. Maria creates custom pieces tailored to your style and purpose — including murals, canvas paintings, decorative panels, fan art, event banners, and specialty projects. Perfect for gifts, home décor, small businesses, events, and collectors looking for something truly unique.

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Meet Maria Monsters

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Meet Maria Monsters *

Maria Monsters is a Pittsburgh-based creative artist known for her bold, cinematic airbrush makeup, elevated face art, and vibrant hand-painted creations. With a decade of artistic experience and a unique background in performance, anatomy, and character design, Maria blends professionalism with personality to create art that feels alive — whether it’s on skin, canvas, or a party banner.

Maria’s artistry spans multiple creative lanes, giving clients a rare combination of editorial quality, event-friendly execution, and fun, memorable experiences for guests of all ages.

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A glimpse into my latest work — straight from the chair to the camera

The energy of a frontman. For Cameron Whitcomb’s Halloween show at the Roxian, I designed his signature zombie look — bold, detailed, and built for the stage. Every highlight and bite mark was crafted to move with the performance, not ag
Under the lights, everything changes. This black-and-white series captures the rhythm, grit, and aftermath of creation — every smear of paint, every shadow backstage, every breath before the music hits. For Cameron Whitcomb’s Halloween
Halloween at the Roxian 🧟‍♀️ I had the honor of creating the zombie looks for Cameron Whitcomb and his entire band for their Halloween show. Every detail—from the matching bite marks to the stage-ready airbrush—was designed to survi
’Til death — and beyond. I had the absolute honor of creating this Skeleton Groom look for Mary & Kyle’s private Halloween wedding reception — a night straight out of a gothic fairytale. They tied the knot in Mexico, the
Mary & Kyle understood the assignment — ’til death do us part. 💀🖤 After saying “I do” in Mexico, they came home to Pittsburgh for a Halloween reception costume party that was straight-up life goals. I had the honor of c
Beyond honored to paint the stunning Mary and bring her Skeleton Bride vision to life. 🕯️ Fresh from her wedding in Mexico, she returned to Pittsburgh for a Halloween reception straight out of a ghost story — elegant, eerie, and unforgettable
The last sermon was for Rulos. The faithful didn’t pray — they burned. 🔥 This Demonic Pope was airbrushed using an Iwata Eclipse Airbrush, EBA Performance Endura Alcohol-Activated Paints, the Mehron Paradise AQ Palette, and Mehron Thick
He touched the wrong wire—and the haunt lights haven’t stopped flickering since. This electrocution victim makeup was created using EBA Performance Endura Alcohol-Activated Paints, Mehron Thick Blood, and Mehron Charcoal Powder to build
Under the haunt lights, the line between human and ghoul disappears. This look was built using an Iwata Eclipse Airbrush, EBA Performance Endura Alcohol-Activated Paints, and the Mehron Paradise AQ Paint Palette — layered for cold undertones,
She’s not the kind of witch you find in storybooks. This one was born from fog, dirt, and whispered curses. 🕯️ Created for a haunted attraction using an Iwata Eclipse Airbrush, EBA Performance Endura Alcohol-Activated Paints, and the Mehron P
Agent C — Demon Investigation Unit Bitten. Bruised. Still reporting for duty. After a run-in with the infected —and one uncomfortably violent doll — Agent C’s hanging on by a thread (and a pulse). This haunt SFX makeup was cr
Fresh bite. Still warm. This haunt-style makeup was created using an Iwata Eclipse Airbrush, EBA Performance Endura Alcohol-Activated Paints, and the Mehron Paradise AQ Paint Palette — finished with Mehron Thick Blood for that perfect fresh-te
A fractured beauty built under haunt lights. This Broken Doll look was created using an Iwata Eclipse Airbrush, Mehron Paradise AQ Paint Palette, and EBA Performance Endura Alcohol-Activated Paints. Layers of airbrush detail gave the skin that porce

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