Look, we all have our hobbies. Some people bake sourdough, others binge-watch a 17th-century documentary series. Then there’s Argenis Pinal, a dude from Temecula, California, who apparently decided his hobby would be to literally become a walking, talking comic book.
Forget your lame Halloween costumes. This guy doesn’t need a cape or a mask—he just needs a few brushes and a whole lot of talent. Argenis is a master of makeup and body paint, but what really makes him a superhero is his ability to contour his face so it looks like a 2D drawing ripped straight out of a comic panel. We’re talking about a level of detail that makes you question reality. Seriously, you’ll have to double-check to make sure it’s not some high-tech Photoshop wizardry.
He’s not just a one-trick pony, either. His transformations include heroes and villains alike, from Superman and Wonder Woman to Wolverine and the Joker. He shares his mind-blowing creations with over 199,000 followers on Instagram, and his feed is pretty much a geek’s paradise.
And get this—he’s not just some random artist who went viral. This dude’s got some serious cred. Back in the day, he won the makeup reality show “Glam Masters,” which was produced by none other than Kim Kardashian. As part of his prize, he even got to create a line of stick shadows for KKW Beauty. That’s like a makeup artist winning the lottery, but instead of cash, you get a legit collaboration with a beauty mogul. He’s also judged makeup competitions and worked with major brands like MAC Cosmetics.
So yeah, while you were trying to master the perfect wing tip, Argenis was out there turning himself into a goddamn work of art. The guy’s an absolute legend, and his work proves that sometimes, the only superpowers you need are a steady hand and a metric ton of makeup.
Want to see more of his incredible transformations? Check out his Instagram: @argenis.pinal
Makeup Artist Turns Himself Into Superheroes With Nothing But Makeup
