Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Sponsored by The MONSTER MAKERS!

Kosart Effects Studios is proud to add THE MONSTER MAKERS to our list of sponsors for our FX Classes!!

The Monster Makers was founded in 1986 when owner Arnold Goldman began selling some basic mask making supplies through the back of Fangoria Magazine. Today, almost twenty two years later, The Monster Makers has grown into one of the leading suppliers of three dimensional Special Effects Materials in the Industry.

I am really excited about this!  Though I have always had a love for monsters and movies, and have been heavily inspired by Stan Winston, Rick Baker, Dick Smith, Jordu Schell, and many others, I owe my getting involved with Special Effects to Arnold Goldman of The Monster Makers.  Back in 2002 when I was only 16, I had the crazy idea of making my very first foam-latex prosthetic, The Zombie.  At that time there was little resource for aspiring make-up and fx artists, and the only resource I could find online was The Monster Makers.  I immediately ordered a catalog and was amazed by the various FX materials offered, and Arnold was always available for guidance.  Arnold walked me through the processes over the next 3 months of sculpting, molding, and casting my very first prosthetic, helping me to make a successful appliance on my first time.


In 2004, my senior year of high school, I took a 2 day seminar in Cleveland, Ohio at The Monster Makers which featured Doug Henderson teaching Make-Up FX (Day 1) and Rick Stern teaching Animatronics (Day 2).  It was a great experience to finally meet Arnold, and I learned a great deal of useful techniques in the creation of FX at this seminar that continued to further my growth in FX.

Without Arnold Goldman's continued guidance, I would never have been able to reach the level in FX I have reached today.

Here is what Arnold says of my classes:

"If you are in the Chicagoland area don't miss your opportunity to learn from one of the best artists around. J. Anthony Kosar is the real deal. And so are his classes. Monster Makers offers our highest endorsement and recommendation for these seminars! You can enroll in a high priced fx program, or you can learn from the best instructor around and not go into debt in the process!"
~ ARNOLD GOLDMAN 
(President of The Monster Makers, Sponsor of KFX Classes)
 
The Monster Makers Logo © The Monster Makers.
The Zombie © 2002 J. Anthony Kosar & Kosart Effects Studios, LLC.
Art & FX works pictured in group photo © respective artists.
All Rights Reserved.

Friday, March 30, 2012

3 Awards in SI-LA's ILLUSTRATION WEST 50

If you are in California, be sure to check out the Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles ILLUSTRATION WEST 50 Exhibition taking place at Gallery Nucleus in Alhambra, California!  The opening reception is TONIGHT, March 30th 7pm to 10pm.  I have 4 pieces exhibited in the show, and 3 of them received awards: Gold, Bronze, and an Honorable Mention in the Graphic Novel / Comic Book Category!!!  The show will be up until April 4th, so don't miss it!  If you aren't in California, you can still see everything online on the ILLUSTRATION WEST 50 website.  I am really honored to receive these awards, and I thank SI-LA for the honor!

Here are my 4 pieces in the show:

GOLD AWARD
Between the Lines
12" x 5.75" Digitally Painted in Photoshop 

 
BRONZE AWARD
Run for your Life
12" x 5.75" Digitally Painted in Photoshop 


HONORABLE MENTION
March of the Machines
11" x 17.5" Digitally Painted in Photoshop 


Monster from the Watergate Lagoon
7.3" x 10.85" Photoshop


Illustrations © J. Anthony Kosar 
Characters © & TM their respective owners.
SILA Logo © Society of Illustrators.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Mask Making Student Spotlight: Brian Baity

BRIAN BAITY
(Art of Mask Making - October 2011 Student)

"This would not have been possible without the help of Kosart Effects Studios. For anyone out there that is thinking about taking Anthony's class, go ahead and DO IT! You will walk away with sooo much knowledge." ~ Brian Baity




See Brian's HARLEY QUINN and JOKER masks:


 Enroll in the next ART OF MASK MAKING
by January 22nd!!




 Sundays: Jan 22 & 29 and Feb 5 & 12 
ENROLLMENT DEADLINE: Sun January 22nd

Create, wear, and display your own mask!  In this course taught by artist J. Anthony Kosar, you will learn the professional process on how to design, create, and finish your own latex half-mask, beginning with character/creature concept design fundamentals. Next you will learn sculpting techniques used by FX masters in the industry, how to properly mold your sculpture in stone, and how to cast your mask in rubber latex.  Finally, you will learn various professional approaches to painting and finishing your mask for display, portfolio, and for wear.  This course will consist of lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on learning.  All materials included, including a sculpting tool set for you to keep!  Be prepared to take notes. 


Course Fee: $400 (Tools & Materials Included) 



Harley Quinn & Joker Masks © Brian Baity; Photo courtesy Brian Baity.
Art of Mask Making Image © J. Anthony Kosar & Kosart Effects Studios, LLC.
All Rights Reserved.

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Winter ART & FX Classes NOW ENROLLING


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Saturday January 14 & Sunday January 15 
ENROLLMENT DEADLINE: Mon January 9th

In this intense 2-Day workshop taught by artist J. Anthony Kosar, you will learn the professional process and techniques on how to take a full-face (half-head) life-cast utilizing alginate and a full-head / shoulders life-cast utilizing silicone.  You will then learn how to cast and clean the life-cast, as well as to prepare it for creating custom prosthetics by creating a corrected positive from the original life-cast.  Students will participate by taking turns assisting the instructor during the life-casting processes of the model.  Finally, students will make a life-cast of their own hand that they get to keep!  This workshop consists of demonstration and HANDS-ON learning.  NOTE: students will not be creating their own head life-casts in this seminar, but will be working together on one model.  Be prepared to take notes.
Workshop Fee: $275  (Materials Included)

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 Saturdays: Jan 21 & 28 and Feb 4 & 11 
ENROLLMENT DEADLINE: Mon January 9th
In this course taught by artist J. Anthony Kosar, you will learn the professional process on how to design and create Make-up FX for film, theater, media, and fun.  Beginning with theatrical make-up fundamentals, you will learn how to design character and age make-ups, as well as injury and wound simulation make-ups.  Next you will learn various 2D make-up application techniques and basic "out of the kit" 3D construction make-ups used by FX masters in the industry. Finally, students will learn various professional approaches to acting through make-up and building your Make-up FX portfolio. This course will consist of lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on learning.  All materials included, including a personalized Make-Up FX Kit for you to keep!  Be prepared to take notes. 



Course Fee: $425  (Make-Up & Materials Included)



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Sundays: Jan 22 & 29 and Feb 5 & 12 
ENROLLMENT DEADLINE: Sun January 22nd

Create, wear, and display your own mask!  In this course taught by artist J. Anthony Kosar, you will learn the professional process on how to design, create, and finish your own latex half-mask, beginning with character/creature concept design fundamentals. Next you will learn sculpting techniques used by FX masters in the industry, how to properly mold your sculpture in stone, and how to cast your mask in rubber latex.  Finally, you will learn various professional approaches to painting and finishing your mask for display, portfolio, and for wear.  This course will consist of lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on learning.  All materials included, including a sculpting tool set for you to keep!  Be prepared to take notes. 




Course Fee: $400 (Tools & Materials Included) 



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Need a creative gift for the Holidays
or a special occasion?
Kosart Atelier Gift Certificates are a great way to show your support for your loved one's creative interests and aspirations.  Purchaser can choose any amount.  Gift certificates are redeemable by the recipient for enrollment into any classes and/or workshop offered by Kosart Effects Studios on the Kosart Atelier website.  More information HERE
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Images © J. Anthony Kosar & Kosart Effects Studios, LLC.
All Rights Reserved.
 

Friday, October 21, 2011

EXTREME FACE-PAINTING Demo at Blick TONIGHT 10/21!

Come visit me TONIGHT Oct 21st from 5pm-7pm at BLICK ART MATERIALS in Wheaton, IL where I will be doing an EXTREME FACEPAINTING demonstration... not just your pretty little butterflies, hearts, and rainbows... we are talking MONSTERS!!!  Blick will be having a DOUBLE DISCOUNT EVENT all weekend Oct 21-23rd with various demos, so be sure to stop by! Here is the coupon... (click to enlarge and print)



I HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!

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