Neck Bruising Research (Claudia)

Claudia will have bruising around her neck from where she has recently been in a fight with a few of the walkers but yet she managed to get away. I wanted to research pictures and examples of bruising on the neck to ensure it looks realistic and as authentic as possible. 

http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2012/259/e/4/neck_bruising_by_kaaotickatie-d5exzp7.jpg

I like this sort of bruise because you can actually see finger marks from where someone has had a tight grasp around the neck, however I want something slightly darker and more prominent. 

https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibgR0dLecxHUCIxm5z6_Orm4aP88SzFkOZYCGZT_SMHlqqqMhNKqRXcnole_y-YTxZGBTaxnwR14H9dCx4ra12wse8eP2BAZ6D7FZ8rm7ANSpCXH2iM7-wJjTjcytO5PEIqyBv4j0ToCw/s1600/IMG00353-20121106-1126.jpg

http://www.ilovethelot.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/310.jpg

This bruise was created like so:

• Start with brown eye shadow. Apply the eye shadow to the general area you want bruised and blend outwards. Inconsistency is fine since bruises usually are darker closer to the source of impact.
• Apply purple eye shadow to where the bruise will be, copying the shape of the supposed weapon. Here you can see where the fingers held the throat.

•  Lightly apply red eye shadow over the purple, especially around the centre of the bruise. This will make the bruise look tender and fresh. Blend it into the brown eye shadow and your bruise is complete.
  
  I think that this bruise actually looks extremely effective and it is the sort of thing I am aiming to create, I will practice using the colours used above with the supracolor palette, and if I am still not satisfied, I may try using the eyeshadow like this person originally did.  Although, I want to ensure that the bruise blends seamlessly into the rest of the neck, and I do not want the finger marks to be clearly defined because Claudia would've been struggling to get away, which resulted in lighter bruising all over, rather than defined finger marks.