Ep 6. Death's Doorstep

In season 10 episode 6 of Face Off, titled "Death's Doorstep," the remaining contestants face their latest challenge, which involves creating avatars inspired by the concept of death. Divided into teams of two, the artists each choose a specific location within a 'doom city' setting and must use various materials to bring their avatars to life.

As the artists begin brainstorming and sketching out their designs, tensions rise as they grapple with how to best interpret the theme of death, while also standing out from their competitors. Some contestants opt for a more literal approach, portraying traditional 'grim reaper' figures, while others draw inspiration from different cultural practices surrounding death.

Once the designs are finalized, the artists get to work creating their avatars, using a range of materials such as foam, silicone, and prosthetics. As the deadline approaches, the pressure is on to complete the intricate details necessary to bring their creations to life.

As always, the panel of judges, including Glenn Hetrick, Ve Neill, and Neville Page, are on hand to offer their feedback and critique the artists' work. They pay close attention to elements such as the avatars' overall design, accuracy to the theme, and technical execution.

Throughout the episode, the artists also face additional challenges, such as one team having to scrap their original design and start from scratch due to time constraints. Another team struggles to create a convincing 'deathly' effect, resulting in a last-minute scramble to tweak their makeup application.

Despite the challenges, the artists impress the judges with their creativity and skill, resulting in some truly stunning and haunting avatars. However, as always, there can only be one winner, and one team must be sent home.

In the end, "Death's Doorstep" proves to be another thrilling and high-stakes episode of Face Off, showcasing the artists' abilities to create complex and visually stunning makeup designs under intense pressure.