Let’s face it. The kids in heaven. I’m working TNG for Mikey Westmore. I’m working thoroughbred Star Trek. I’m working Gene and Bob Star Trek. I’m working STAR TREK- STAR TREK.
I had just headed makeup on one of the biggest shows in Hollywood, Dick Tracy. The TNG cast and crew was pleased that I was there. “But shouldn’t you be off doing features? ” They would ask. ”Are you kidding?” Came the answer. “This is it! Ground zero! Challenge Central, and no place I’d rather be!” I meant it. I loved that cast and crew, and it was without a doubt some of the most fun set time I’d ever spent. We worked hard, we had some ungodly late nights, and the later it went, the funnier and sillier it got. Stories to come.
Because it was such a family, in between takes I could sit on my makeup kit and do on the spot sketches. This one was from “Conundrum”. I had my back against the ready room door.
Cool post! Did you every have time to sketch any of the cast,and show it to them?
Joe, Most of the time I did my drawing directly on their faces, and not on paper! I have a few amusing stories about which I will relate in future blogs! – Doug
Mr. Drexler, how did you go from prosthetics-type makeup to visual effects?
Hi Mike! That’s a very interesting question. I will probably write an entry about that in the near future. – Doug
You know, I always wondered how they got the “in close” shots.
The unbridled enthusiasm just leaps off the screen and pokes me in the chest. I need my inhaler.
lol True, I was thinking like a sketch you would give them as a gift.
Again Can’t wait to read the amusing stories . 
Oh Mike, if you can’t wait for Doug’s Post, then you can check out “Star Trek:The Magazine” Issue 21 and 22. The magazine is out of print, but you can still find the back issues on Ebay. Part one (Issue 21) is about Doug’s Makeup work and (Issue 22) is about graphics. I hope this helps.
That’s just cool all the way around the galaxy dude; from your account, the content thereof, and the wonderful piece you produced here.
Thanks man, love those “on the set” feelings shared, and extra cool with a personal “production” sketch.
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