The KOSART Effect - The Blog of Artist J. Anthony Kosar

Mask Making Student Spotlight: Brian Baity

2012-01-11T12:42:00.002-06:00

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)

ENROLL HERE

Harley Quinn & Joker Masks © Brian Baity; Photo courtesy Brian Baity.

Art of Mask Making Image © J. Anthony Kosar & Kosart Effects Studios, LLC.

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Winter ART & FX Classes NOW ENROLLING

2012-01-03T11:59:00.002-06:00

Visit our new FX class website: KOSART ATELIER

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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)

ENROLL HERE

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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)

ENROLL HERE

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Sundays: Jan 22 & 29 and Feb 5 & 12

ENROLLMENT DEADLINE: Sun January 22nd

Course Fee: $400 (Tools & Materials Included)

ENROLL HERE

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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.

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

2011-10-21T14:15:00.000-05:00

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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are registered trademarks of Dick Blick Holdings Inc.
© Copyright 1999-2011 Dick Blick Holdings Inc. All rights reserved.

First Annual MALEFICIUM Dark Art Exhibition - Opening Reception Oct 29

2011-10-11T18:17:00.001-05:00

Kosart Effects Studios and Gallery cordially invites you to the
First Annual MALEFICIUM Dark Art Exhibition

a Halloween Themed Art Show featuring Award Winning Artists of All Media!! Artist List Below!

Please join us for the inaugural event at Kosart Effects Studios & Gallery:
Exhibition Opening and Artist Reception
Saturday, October 29, 2011, 6:30pm to Midnight
Costumes and Creative Attire Optional.

The MALEFICIUM Exhibition runs
October 29th through December 2nd.
Gallery hours (Oct 30 to Dec 2nd) by Appointment Only.
Please call to schedule an appointment: 630.310.8353

At Kosart Effects Studios & Gallery
760 Burr Oak Drive, Westmont, IL 60559
Click HERE for Directions

Exhibiting Artists in the First Annual

MALEFICIUM Dark Art Exhibition

include:

Tony Akins
Charlie Athanas
Kyle Bice
Brian Busch
Melita “MissMonster” Curphy
Samantha DeCarlo
Dave Dorman
Ray Frenden
Aron Gagliardo
Ashton Gallagher
Tom Herzberg
Douglas Klauba
Kenn Kooi
J. Anthony Kosar
Rich Kryczka
Larkin
Joseph Lester
Darick Maasen

Menton Matthews III
Matthew McCarty
Aaron Miller
Bill Reinhold
Chad Savage
Jason Seiler
Tim Shumate
Ben Templesmith
Jill Thompson
Bill Ystrom

Click HERE for Artist Bios!!

The Maleficium Show is sponsored by the HorrorSociety.com

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MALEFICIUM is a Latin term meaning "mischief" and is used to describe black magic and the dark arts. The name was selected to represent this exhibit as a metaphor for the Halloween inspired artwork.

The Image used (above) for the First Annual MALEFICIUM: Dark Art Exhibition:

Nigredo Two
by Menton Matthews III

18" by 24" Oil on Wood Panel,
Published in Ars Memoria #1.
This painting will be on display for the duration of the 2011 MALEFICIUM Show.
Image courtesy exhibiting artist Menton Matthews III.

Nigredo Two © Menton Matthews III.

Maleficium Exhibition © Kosart Effects Studios, LLC.

Fantasy Costumes Open 24 Hours for 10 Days before Halloween!

2011-10-11T18:07:00.001-05:00

Be sure to visit Fantasy Costumes, Chicago’s COSTUME SUPERSTORE, featuring the largest selection of Halloween costumes, Halloween masks, make-up, costume wigs and accessories for all ages. They also offer a large selection of rental costumes, mascot costumes, theater costumes, women’s human hair wigs and men’s hair pieces. One stop shopping for ALL your Halloween needs!! Visit their website HERE

Fantasy will be open 24-hours a day

from Oct. 21st to Oct. 31st!

Also, please vote for Fantasy Costumes to be named BEST COSTUME SHOP on Fox Chicago's Mojopages!! If you write a review, you will receive 10% off your next purchase or rental on their page!! Voting ends in 4 days from this post!! So VOTE, VOTE, VOTE!!! Vote HERE

Kosart Effects Studios is proud to have Fantasy Costumes
as a sponsor of our FX Courses, . . .

so please patronize our generous sponsor!!

Logo © Fantasy Costumes HDQ: www.fantasycostumes.com

Live-Sculpting at WildClaw Theatre Gala Benefit!

2011-10-07T18:21:00.000-05:00

Be sure to reserve your ticket for WildClaw Theatre's First Annual MASQUE of the RED DEATH Gala Benefit THIS Monday, October 10th!! Come see me sculpting live during the evening!! Also featured is their special guest Doug Jones, creature actor for Pan's Labrynth, Hellboy, Adaptation, and more! There will also be artwork on display from Clive Barker, Dave Dorman, Tony Akins, Ray Frenden, and More.

Here is all the info:

Monday, October 10, 2011
Mars Gallery † 1139 W. Fulton Market, Chicago
6:30pm until the sounding of midnight upon the clock

PURCHASE TICKETS

WildClaw Theatre cordially invites you to our voluptuous scene, the First Annual Masque of the Red Death Gala Benefit. Come revel amidst members of Chicago’s own Horror Theatre. There will be buffoons, beauty, bounty and drink; amazing artists; musicians; and our special guest, actor Doug Jones (Pan's Labyrinth, Hellboy, Adaptation and more). Food will be presented by Sazon Chicago!

Witness grotesque delights and dark spectacles, including: music; silent auctions; live horror sculpting by J. Anthony Kosar; and original art from Clive Barker (courtesy of Packer Schopf Gallery), Dave Dorman, Tony Akins, Ray Frenden and more. Commence your Halloween season with a grand fete featuring drinking, eating, dark art, tricks, treats and horror in support of WildClaw Theatre’s mission to bring the world of Horror to the Chicago stage.

• Dark attire is welcome, but not required.

• All art will be available for sale or auction.

TICKET OPTIONS:

Advance Tickets: $100 ($120 at the Door)

VIP Advance Tickets: $125 - Also includes:
• Ticket to WildClaw Theatre’s Fourth Annual DEATHSCRIBE: Festival of Radio Horror Plays on December 5, 2011 at the Mayne Stage.
• Ticket to the World Premiere of Scott T.Barsotti's KILLME, opening February 13, 2012 at the Athenaeum Theatre.

More Information and

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

Images & Artwork © WildClaw Theatre and/or the respective artists.

New Site Launched for KOSART GALLERY!

2011-10-07T18:00:00.000-05:00

With the opening of my new studio in April, I am proud to announce the new website for Kosart Gallery. Please visit the site and be sure to check out the inaugural exhibition from Kosart Effects Studios & Gallery, the First Annual MALEFICIUM: Dark Art Exhibition (opening and artists reception on October 29th). More info on the Maleficium exhibition coming in a following blog post.

Visit Kosart Gallery - CLICK HERE

Artwork and Logo © J. Anthony Kosar & Kosart Effects Studios, LLC.

Enroll in the ART OF MASK MAKING - 4 Day Course!!!

2011-09-26T13:24:00.007-05:00

Create and wear your own mask this Halloween! In this intense 4-Day HANDS-ON 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.

Art of Mask Making Course Schedule:

All classes will be scheduled on Sundays from 10am to 4pm with a lunch break.

First class begins October 2, and continues October 9, October 16, and October 23.

ENROLL BY FIRST DAY OF CLASS:
Sunday, October 2nd - At Door

Enrollments accepted at the door on first class date of Oct 2nd, however, this class is filling up quick, so enroll now and reserve your seat!!

ENROLL TODAY, CLICK HERE!!

See pictures from the April and June 2011
Art of Mask Making courses HERE and below:

View the June 2011 slide show on the KOSARTeffects Flickr page HERE

View the April 2011 slide show on the KOSARTeffects Flickr page HERE

Photographs by Kosart Effects Studios, LLC, unless otherwise stated.
All Mask Designs Copyright their Respective Artists.
All Rights Reserved.

Live Sculpting at BLICK MADNESS!

2011-09-21T13:16:00.005-05:00

Come visit me THIS THURSDAY Sept 22 from 3pm-7pm at BLICK MADNESS at Blick Art Materials in Wheaton, IL where I will be sculpting live. Here is the info...

Visit Blick Art Materials in Wheaton, IL on September 22, 2011 for your Instant Win Game Piece! You could win a discount up to 50% off your entire purchase or a gift card valued up to $1,500. Every game piece is a guaranteed winner, so don’t miss your chance to win! Every store will also be raffling off a prize pack valued at $1000 full of products by major brands.

On top of these great prizes, there will be music, art, food, and giveaways. Not to mention a live screen printing demo with a takeaway canvas tote!

This is an exciting event you don’t want to miss!

Session: Dave Dorman 1p-3p
Session: Jeff Balke 4p-6p
Session: J. Anthony Kosar 3p-7p
Session: Live Music by Peter Maldonado 5p-7p

More Info HERE

I HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!

LEX TALIONIS Premieres at TEMECULA INT'L FILM FEST This Weekend!

2011-09-14T10:38:00.005-05:00

Hey California friends.... Be sure to go to the 17th Annual Temecula Valley International Film and Music Festival this weekend to see the premiere of my sister, Melissa Kosar's film LEX TALIONIS that she wrote and directed!!

Here are the showtimes:

Fri. Sept. 16th @ 9pm
Sat. Sept. 17th @ 5pm
At TEMECULA!

LEX TALIONIS is also the Officail Selection of the 2011 CENFLO Central Florida Film Festival and Officail Selection of the 2011 LA FEMME Film Festival in Los Angeles!!

I did some minor FX make-up for the short film as well as the poster and advertisements.

See the Teaser:

Enroll in the ART OF MAKE-UP FX - 4 Day Course!!!

2011-09-13T10:12:00.009-05:00

Just in time for Halloween, in this intense HANDS-ON 4-day 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. More info HERE

The Art of Make-up FX Course Schedule:

All classes will be scheduled on Saturdays from 10am to 4pm with a lunch break.

First class begins October 1, and continues October 8, October 15, and October 22.

Enrollment Deadline: Monday, Sept 19th
ENROLL TODAY!! Click HERE

See pictures from our ART OF MAKE-UP FX - June 2011 Course HERE

View the June 2011 slide show on the KOSARTeffects Flickr page HERE

Photographs by Kosart Effects Studios, LLC.
All Make-Up Designs Copyright their Respective Artists.
All Rights Reserved.

Enroll in ON-SKIN SILICONE FX Workshop!!!

2011-09-06T13:00:00.002-05:00

In this intense HANDS-ON 2-Day workshop taught by artist J. Anthony Kosar, you will learn the professional process and techniques on how create 3D "out-of-the-kit" on-skin silicone make-up FX. Learn how to create some of the most realistic injury/wound simulation make-ups, as well as unique 3D character make-ups utilizing some of the most exclusive high-end products in the Make-Up FX industry. These advanced make-up techniques were created for the new digital age of high-definition. Note: these are techniques not covered in The Art of Make-Up FX 4 day course. This workshop will consist of demonstrations and HANDS-ON learning. All materials included, including a professional On-Skin Silicone Make-Up FX Kit for you to keep! Be prepared to take notes. More info HERE

Enrollment Deadline: Monday, Sept 12th

ENROLL TODAY!
click HERE

Enroll in EXTREME FACE-PAINTING Workshop!!!

2011-08-23T18:10:00.004-05:00

In this intense 2-Day workshop taught by artist J. Anthony Kosar in Westmont, IL on September 10 & 11, you will learn the professional process and techniques on how to design and create Extreme Face-Painting effects. Learn how to push the boundaries of 2D painting to create the illusion of 3D, just in time for Halloween! This workshop will consist of demonstrations and HANDS-ON learning. All materials included, including a professional Face-Painting Kit for you to keep! Be prepared to take notes. More info HERE

Enrollment Deadline: Monday, August 29th

ENROLL TODAY!
click HERE

Enroll in Life-Casting Seminar!!!

2011-08-19T11:10:00.004-05:00

In this intense 2-Day seminar taught by artist J. Anthony Kosar in Westmont, IL on August 27 & 28, you will learn the professional process and techniques on how 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. NOTE: This is a seminar and will consist of demonstrations only, students will not be creating life-casts in this seminar. Be prepared to take notes. More info HERE

ENROLL TODAY!
click HERE

Kosart Effects Studios at FLASHBACK WEEKEND!!!

2011-08-07T13:19:00.007-05:00

Come visit me at FLASHBACK WEEKEND CHICAGO HORROR CONVENTION from August 12 to August 14, 2011 at Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare! Yes, it is the same weekend as Wizard World Chicago Comic Con, BUT RIGHT ACROSS THE STREET!! So come on over and have a scary good time with tons of Horror celebs! See me sculpting a creature mask LIVE! Be sure to ask us about our Kosart Effects FX Classes and Workshops, and see a preview of the latest collectors masks from Kosart Effects Studios, to be available later this year! Also see my masks that I designed and sculpted for Zagone Studios!

Flashback Weekend is an annual horror-themed convention held in Rosemont, IL, just North of Chicago near O'Hare Airport. FBW also owns/operates the Midway Drive In and does special genre-related events throughout the year.

More info: Flashback Weekend

Zombie Photo © J. Anthony Kosar.
Flashback Weekend Logo © Flashback Weekend.
All Rights Reserved.

Presidential MONSTERS at SDCC!

2011-07-22T17:51:00.020-05:00

About a couple months ago, I did a project for a new action figure toy line, Presidential MONSTERS! These figures are a hybrid between the classic monsters and the American presidents. They are fully pose-able, with real clothes, and styled like the vintage Mego figures. They are being officially released at San Diego Comic Con this weekend July 21-24th 2011 at the Presidential MONSTERS booth #3449!

I was brought on to do three of the seven character illustrations for the packaging cards: Richard Nixon as "Monster from the Watergate Lagoon," George W. Bush as "Zom-Bush," and John F. Kennedy as "The Phantom of the White House." The images were painted wide to fit the back of the card as well as the front.

Here is the art:
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Here are some details of the art:
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As each character has a theme color, the theme color for Nixon "Monster from the Watergate Lagoon" is orange, so the original approved colors of the final illustration were adjusted by the packaging designer for continuity of the set between artists. You can see the package version of Nixon and Zom-Bush below which you can also get as T-Shirts:

I had a very tight deadline for this project as the art had to go to the factory in order to be printed on the packaging cards in time to have everything ready to be released by this weekend at the San Diego Comic Con. Plus, I was working on these illustrations when I was finishing the creation of 3 creatures for the film Blood on the Plain, but luckily I was able to complete these 3 creatures as well as the film's 3 creatures in time! They started off as traditional gouache paintings, but once I was about 50% finished, I completed painting them digitally in Photoshop in order to meet the deadline.

Here are what the toys look like:
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Here is the whole line:
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They even are making MINI Presidential MONSTERS:
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If you are going to be at San Diego Comic Con this weekend July 21-24th 2011, be sure to stop by the Presidential MONSTERS booth #3449 where you can be the first to own these monster presidents and t-shirts featuring my artwork!! The booth is right next to the Mezco Toys booth. Also be sure to visit booths Heroes West Coast #729 and Toy Tokyo #5437! I unfortunately will be unable to attend SDCC 2011 to see the offical Presidential MONSTER release, but if you go, send me some pictures of the Monsters!!

These toys will be hitting the shelves at various national retailers, toy stores, and novelty shops very soon. Also, some REALLY BIG news about this haunted toy line is also coming soon, so keep posted!

Monster Nixon, Bush, and Kennedy Illustrations by J. Anthony Kosar.
Photos of Toys and Logos courtesy Heroes In Action Toys.
Presidential Monsters, Toys, and Art © 2011 Heroes In Action Toys, LLC.
All Rights Reserved.

The Art of Mask Making - June 2011 Recap

2011-07-19T18:11:00.005-05:00

June also marked the 2nd time the Art of Mask Making was offered by Kosart Effects Studios! Once again, many students from across Chicagoland came out to learn the Art of Mask Making In an intense 4 Saturday course. Students learned everything from creature design fundamentals to sculpting, molding, casting, painting, and finishing techniques. Check out some of the pictures below in the Flickr slideshow from the Art of Mask Making - June 2011!

"Best class I've ever taken!"
~ Mitch Martos (Art of Mask Making Student - June 2011)
See Mitch's work below with the other students!

Thank you to all my students!! I also want to send a HUGE thank you to Blick Art Materials, Zagone Studios, and Fantasy Costumes for their sponsorship and all their help and support in making these FX courses possible!

Be sure to catch the next
Art of Mask Making Course
and other FX courses from
Kosart Effects Studios !!

Photographs by Kosart Effects Studios, LLC.
All Mask Designs Copyright their Respective Artists.
All Rights Reserved.

The Art of Make-Up FX - June 2011 Recap

2011-07-19T17:32:00.007-05:00

June marked the first Art of Make-Up FX course taught through Kosart Effects Studios. 6 students from all over the Chicagoland area of all ages came out to learn various "out of the kit" techniques of theatrical make-up FX. In an intense 4 Sunday course, students learned everything from theatrical make-up fundamentals, age and corrective make-ups, 2D and 3D character make-up design, and injury make-up. Check out the Flickr slideshow to see the creative work of the students from the Art of Make-Up FX - June 2011.

"I learned a great deal more useful techniques in this short amount of time than any semester-long make-up course I've taken."
~ Justine Losoya (Columbia College Graduate & Art of Make-Up FX Student - June 2011)

"The Art of Make-Up FX was another home run for Kosart Effects Studios. I recommend it for those looking to get their hands bloody . . . I mean their feet wet in the world of Special Effects Make-Up!"
~ Scott Mitchell (Art of Make-Up FX Student - June 2011)

See Justine's and Scott's work below with the other students!

Thank you to all my students for being a part of the first Make-Up FX course from Kosart Effects Studios!! I also want to send a HUGE thank you to Fantasy Costumes, Blick Art Materials and Zagone Studios for their sponsorship and all their help and support in making the Art of Make-Up FX possible!

Be sure to catch the next
Art of Make-Up FX Course
and other FX courses from
Kosart Effects Studios !!

Photographs by Kosart Effects Studios, LLC.
All Make-Up Designs Copyright their Respective Artists.
All Rights Reserved.

My Sister On Happily Divorced - Premieres Tonight 6-15-11 10:30/9:30c

2011-06-15T15:45:00.009-05:00

Be sure to tune in to the premiere of the new TV Land sitcom Happily Divorced tonight, Wednesday, June 15th 10:30/9:30c. The show stars Fran Drescher (The Nanny) and is based off her life with her real ex-husband. My sister Melissa Kosar has been working on this show as a director-in-training since the pilot episode WHICH AIRS TONIGHT on TV Land!! Plus, she will be in front of the camera in tonight's pilot episode as a background actor at the concert scene sitting just two seats away from Fran!

Here is Melissa with Fran Drescher, and Melissa's mentor Lee Shallat Chemel who directs this sitcom, among many others:(picture taken by G. Lurssen)

Read more of Melissa's Experience on her blog HERE and check out some of Melissa's filmwork on her WEBSITE and BLOG

Happily Divorced Photo copyrighted to respective owners at Happily Divorced/TV Land.

Blue Bunny Facepaintings!

2011-06-09T00:49:00.008-05:00

I had an early call time yesterday morning at 3:30am for a very interesting and fun job: 8 face-paintings for Blue Chip Marketing Worldwide for a guerrilla marketing campaign throughout the hot spots in Chicago promoting Blue Bunny Ice Cream which is new to the Windy City and is available at Jewel. Eight improv actors from Chicago's Second City were wearing giant Blue Bunny Ice Cream carton heads created by limebarb.com and roaming various locations in Chicago spreading the word at Navy Pier, Lincoln Park Zoo, Water Tower Place, Wrigley Field, Ogilvie Transportation Center, Millennium Park, and other places in Chicago. One of the characters even got on NBC morning news! Each face-painting took about 30 minutes.

Here are the two NBC 5 News Clips
(He totally startled the news anchors in the first clip!!):

Below are some pictures from the face-painting applications. I hope to get pictures of them in action on location soon.
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See more pictures on my Facebook Page HERE

UPDATED Inaugural ART OF MASK MAKING Course - April 2011 PICS ADDED

2011-05-08T19:39:00.018-05:00

On April 2nd, 2011, the first FX course offered through my new studio began: the inaugural Art of Mask Making. 7 students from all over the Chicagoland area ranging in age from 16 to 46 came to learn the mask making process. In an intense 4 Saturday course, students learned everything from creature design fundamentals to sculpting, molding, casting, painting, and finishing techniques. Read an article on MySuburbanLife.com HERE. Below are some pictures from the inaugural Art of Mask Making - April 2011.

"It was a dream come true to find a comprehensive mask course geared toward special effects in Chicago. The class revived a passion that I had for a long time but never had the opportunity to pursue."
~ Scott Mitchell (Art of Mask Making Student - April 2011)
See Scott's work below!

The next Art of Mask Making session begins June 4th, and we are introducing the Art of Make-Up FX course beginning June 5th. Be sure to enroll today! More info HERE.

Mask Sculpting Demo:

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Students Sculpting Their Masks:
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Finished Mask Sculpts:
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Mold Making:
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Mask Painting Demo:
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Unpainted Student Masks Cast in Latex:
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Painted Student Masks:
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Check back soon for more pictures
of the other students' finished painted masks!!

Thank you to all my students for being a part of the launch of the Kosart Effects Studios' FX Classes!! I also want to send a HUGE thank you to Blick Art Materials and Zagone Studios for their sponsorship and all their help and support in making the Art of Mask Making possible! Special thanks to Kevin Sandstom, Tony Zagone, and Rich Zagone! You guys rock!

Seating is limited,
be sure to enroll in the next course!!

Photographs by Melissa Kosar, Kevin Sandstrom, and Kosart Effects Studios, LLC.
All Masks Copyright their Respective Owners.
All Rights Reserved.

Life-Casting for BLOOD ON THE PLAIN

2011-05-08T17:52:00.008-05:00

For the past few weeks, I have been working on a short film Blood on the Plain directed by Mac Eldridge of Watercooler Productions, which is soon to be a feature. I designed the creatures for the film and am currently sculpting the monsters.

Synopsis:
Part western. Part horror. Blood on the Plain is a self-aware pulp exploration of a town in the wake of tragedy. Following a savage massacre at the Wadsworth High School Homecoming Dance, the townspeople take up arms and—under the guidance of four seasoned trackers—set out in search of justice. It's the marriage of fear and anger which fuels these efforts and ultimately signals their failure. Those who remain will be forced to square off with the assailants; a breed of man never before seen and born of a previous generation's offense.

I have a make-up / screen test on May 15th, and the creature FX scenes shoot on May 21st and 22nd. Though I cannot yet share the creature concepts for the film, below are some pictures from the life-casting session of actor Kevin Lucero Less. Working with me are my FX assistants Eric Berson and Joseph Kosar.

Having some fun with a sharpie (unknown to the actor):

My assistant Eric and I with the actor Lucero and Director Mac:

Here is the Kosart Effects Studios team with
the actor Luce (Eric, my dad Joseph, and I):

Here are the lifecasts...
3 Rigid Urethane Foam, one ShellShock, and one Ultracal-30:

Keep posted for pictures of the Creature FX designs, appliance sculpture, and applications!

Blood on the Plains © Watercooler Productions.
Life-casting Pictures © 2011 Kosart Effects Studios, LLC.

Accepted into IWS 27th Annual

2011-05-08T17:42:00.003-05:00

The Confrontation 12x5.75 Gouache on Illustration Board

My Spider painting The Confrontation was just juried into the Illinois Watercolor Society's 27th Annual Juried Exhibition. The show will be held at the The Next Picture Show Gallery in Dixon, IL from June 10th through July 16th, with the artist's reception on June 11, 2011. Be sure to check it out!

Accepted into SPLASH 13!!

2011-05-08T17:29:00.006-05:00

Never Known, Never Forgotten 14x11 Gouache & Watercolor on Illustration Board

My most successful painting to date, Never Known, Never Forgotten was accepted into Splash 13: The Best of Watercolor!!! This is my first time entering this competition, and I am thrilled and honored to be included amongst such talented watercolorists, only 115 artists selected internationally! Splash 13 focuses on Alternative Approaches and I am really excited to share my unique approach to painting watercolors to the readers of the Splash books. The tentative publication date is June 7th, 2012, so be sure to reserve or order your copy once it is printed, or pick one up at your local book store! View the winner's list HERE

A Letter from Sara Karloff...

2011-05-08T16:38:00.006-05:00

There was a great article on Trendhunter.com about by Boaris Frankenswine HERE. I can't believe how much attention he has received between online forums and news sites and television news segments! However, of all the attention and feedback, I can't tell you how thrilled I was when I received a letter back from Sara Karloff, the only child of the legendary Boris Karloff, about my Boaris Frankenswine. Here is what she said:

Dear Mr. Kosar:

I loved the photos of your Boaris Frankenswine It is such a creative and original idea and you have executed it brilliantly. I hope it did very well in the auction and with the public…it certainly should have.

Thank you so much for sharing it with me and for selecting my father as your subject.

Sara Karloff

Thank you Ms Karloff for the kind words and validation of my tribute to your father!

Boaris Frankenswine Design, Sculpt, & Paint by J. Anthony Kosar © 2011 J. Anthony Kosar.
Sculpted over “Pigs on Parade” Pig Form by Acme Design, Inc.
Studio Photo of Boaris by Bear McGivney.
Quote from personal letter sent to J. Anthony Kosar from Sara Karloff.

Kosar's Face/Body Art in Imagine FX

2011-05-08T16:21:00.007-05:00

Last year, I did some face and body painting for Full Body of Horror & WildClaw Theatre's "Monster Draw" event that they hold periodically throughout the year. In the May 2011 issue of Imagine FX magazine, there was a plug for the Monster Draw event that featured my face and body art on artist and model Sophia Rapata. Check it out here:

Face & Body Painting © 2010 J. Anthony Kosar.
Artwork © the Respective Artists.
Photos in Imagine FX by WildClaw Theatre, courtesy of Charlie Athanas.
Bottom Full Body Photo by Kosart Effects Studios, LLC.
Magazine Content © Imagine FX.

A New Door Opens...

2011-05-08T16:06:00.003-05:00

As I am slowly relocating my studio to my first commercial gallery/studio/workshop, I get geeked out by every little addition to the space. I now have my company name "Kosart Effects Studios, LLC" on the business directory marquee for the business park, as well as on the front and back door! Here is a picture of the signage on my front door taken by my sister:

And here is my studio "skull" key in the lock. The key is nothing less than "BAD ASS," a present given to me by my sister!

Photos by Melissa Kosar.
All Rights Reserved.

Live Sculpting at Blick's 100th Anniversary Follow-Up

2011-05-08T15:56:00.002-05:00

On Wednesday, April 27th, I sculpted live at Blick Art Materials' 100th Anniversary Event at the Blick store in Wheaton, IL. Blick is one of my sponsors for my FX Classes. There were a lot of people who came out to wish Blick a Happy 100th Birthday, and I really enjoyed sculpting and promoting my classes. The mask I was sculpting at the event was the sculpt I started as a sculpting demo for my inaugural mask course in April. Just like the C2E2 Hulk bust, this sculpture has to take a back seat to my real projects, but I will hopefully finish this creature soon. Here are some pictures from the event:

Artwork, WIP Sculpt, and Masks © J. Anthony Kosar.
Photos by Kevin Sandstrom.
All Rights Reserved.

C2E2 2011 Follow-Up

2011-05-08T15:19:00.009-05:00

As mentioned in my previous post, I have been a little behind on my blog entries due to all the projects I've been working on. C2E2: Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo 2011 turned out to be a great show. I was the featured artist at the Blick Art Material's booth, doing a sculpture live all weekend. Blick is one of the sponsors for my classes I am teaching out of my new studio, and was there promoting the classes, generating a lot of interest. As is any convention, it is fun seeing friends and colleagues, as well as meeting fans and making new ones. All weekend, I was working on a sculpted bust of the Hulk based off a concept sketch I did, that still is a work in progress. Soon, once my projects slow down, I will have to come back to him and finish the sculpt. A special thank you to my friend and fellow artist Kevin Sandstrom, the General Manager at Blick in Wheaton, for including me at the event! Here are some of the pictures from the show:

Artist Diosdado "Dodie" Mondero and I at my booth.

Artwork, WIP Sculpt, and Masks © J. Anthony Kosar.
Photos by Bear McGivney, Diosdado Mondero, Kevin Sandstrom.

BOARIS FRANKENSWINE Auction Follow-up

2011-05-08T14:26:00.006-05:00

I've been a little behind on my posts, so I am just now getting to a follow-up entry on the Havana Nights Live Auction & Benefits and my final farewell to my creation, Boaris Frankenswine. It was already a crazy night, rushing home from C2E2 where I was the Blick Art Material's featured artist sculpting live. I will admit, I was a little tense as I knew what was to come, the auction. Being an artist, and spending so much time on my creations (in Boaris Frankenswine's case: 2.5 months), I do have a hard time giving up my work. I put a piece of myself in every work of art that I create, my heart and soul, and blood, sweat, and tears (in a metaphorical sense of course), pushing myself to out-due all the work I've done previous. This was definitely the case with Boaris Frankenswine, as I not only pushed myself to create what I saw in my head, but I went way beyond the expectations of this project completely re-sculpting the Acme pig-form instead of only painting the pig as did the other artists.

Long story short, and a couple drinks later, Boaris was next on the auction block, in fact he was the first of the pigs up for auction! They said that initially Boaris was scheduled to go last, but they decided to put him first to get the ball rolling, get higher bids for the other pigs, and so that the bidders wouldn't hold out on the other pigs to wait for Boaris. It was a smart move as all the pigs' biddings far exceeded the expectations of the event organizers! Boaris started at $500, and kept climbing higher and higher! With each bid, the crowd went wild, until the McKendry family won the bid at $5,500, one of the highest ticket items for the night! It was such a rush and a relief when it was over. Boaris found a great home at the McKendry house, as Mr. McKendry is a collector of pop culture memorabilia, including comic books, so I know that Boaris will be taken care of. Plus, it feels really great knowing that my creation helped raise quite a bit of money for the private St.Alphonsus/St. Patrick's Grade School in Lemont, IL, and is a contribution that will not only help the current students, but students from generations to come. Definitely a cool growing experience!

Here I am with the proud new parents of Boaris Frankenswine, Mr. and Mrs. McKendry:

Here I am with the organizer of the event and all the piggy-mania, Mrs. Lisa Simone Porter:
Boaris Frankenswine Design, Sculpt, & Paint by J. Anthony Kosar © 2011 J. Anthony Kosar.
Sculpted over “Pigs on Parade” Pig Form by Acme Design, Inc.
Studio Photo of Boaris and Kosar by Bear McGivney.
All other photos by Kosart Effects Studios, LLC.
Other pigs © the respective artists.

Sculpting Anatomical Models

2011-05-08T14:10:00.005-05:00

For the past several months, I have been working for Denoyer- Geppert Science Company sculpting medical anatomical models for the medical field. This has been a new adventure for me as it is very different than sculpting monsters and masks, but has been great fun and very rewarding knowing that the art I am creating is going to help medical students at universities and doctors all over the world learn from the models I sculpt. I am really enjoying learning about how our bodies work, and sculpting them from the inside out. I have been working along side Phillip Schalekamp at his studio. He is an amazing artist of many disciplines. Definitely check out his website HERE. I can not show the work I have done for Denoyer-Geppert yet, but will post them as each prototype goes into production and is officially released by the company.

Denoyer-Geppert Logo © Denoyer-Geppert.

Kosar's Artwork Featured in Creative Painting Guide Book

2011-05-08T13:36:00.009-05:00

Three of my paintings ( Never Known, Never Forgotten; Second Thoughts; and Wrong Chord ) are featured in The Complete Photo Guide to Creative Painting. I had the priveledge of meeting one of the authors, Geri Greenman at the Norris Gallery's WATERCOLOR 09 Art Exhibit where three of my paintings were on display.

This book is a comprehensive how-to book about all aspects of creative painting. It serves as a reference and technique guide for painting with all types of craft and fine arts paints, including acrylics, oils, tempera, watercolor, and pastels. The organization provides easy access to information with step-by-step directions and 700 full-color photos for clear understanding. Galleries of artwork by a wide range of artists offer the reader examples of what can be done with each of the painting categories and inspiration to pursue the hobby for themselves.

Read an article about this book HERE

Buy this book HERE

Here are the pages my art is featured:

About the Authors:

Paula Guhin is a former educator, visual artist, photographer, and the author of the ever-popular Glorious Glue, Art with Adhesives (J. W. Walch) and Can We Eat the Art? (Incentive Publications). Articles have appeared in School Arts, Instructor, Teaching Today, and many more periodicals. She is also a contributing editor for Arts and Activities magazine.

Geri Greenman, a high school art teacher for thirty years, was honored with the Outstanding Achievement Award by her colleagues. She was a finalist for the Delores Kohl (International) Outstanding Service in the Field of Education award, a nominee for the Golden Apple, and listed in the Who's Who among America's Teachers. Geri Greenman has been writing for Arts and Activities magazine for 24 years, a contributing editor for 10 years, with 100 articles published.

Never Known, Never Forgotten ; Second Thoughts ; and Wrong Chord © J. Anthony Kosar.

All other art © the respective artists.

Book & Pages © Creative Publishing International, Inc.

Book Info & Author Bios from Amazon.com

Live Sculpting at Blick's 100th Anniversary Event!

2011-04-22T12:10:00.007-05:00

On Wednesday, April 27th, I will be sculpting live at Blick Art Materials' 100th Anniversary Event from 11am-2pm at the Blick store in Wheaton, IL. Blick is one of my sponsors for my FX Classes. Here is the info for the event...

Catch the spring fever! Join us for Blick Art Materials’ final 100th Anniversary Celebration on April 27th, 2011 at Blick Art Materials- Wheaton. We’re working hard to spread the fever with live artist demos, food, drinks, prizes, music and spring sale discounts! You'll get 25% off your entire purchase, just by showing up on Wednesday! Don’t miss our screen printing demo with free t-shirt giveaways and our block printing demo created by Yellow Owl Workshop’s Christine Schmidt (see store for times). We’ll also have a live mask making demo by J. Anthony Kosar from 11a-2p and live art by Patrick Skoff from 1p-4p! This is an event you don't want to miss! Please contact the store for more information. (630) 653-0569

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Lex Talionis

2011-04-21T20:18:00.010-05:00

Last summer, I flew out to California to work on a short film Lex Talionis written and directed by my sister Melissa Kosar. It is an intense psychological drama, and was just included in the official selection of the 2011 Central Florida Film Festival. I did some minor FX make-up for the project, and also designed the poster and title logo. You can find more information on Lex Talionis on its page HERE

Also, check out my sister's blog HERE for updates on her work, including working on films, music videos, and network television, most recently an NBC pilot with Christopher Lloyd.

Lex Talionis Synopsis:

"With every year that passes, the loss of Julia's father becomes more and more unbearable. It is a destructive cliche to say time heals all pain, and for years she has been fighting herself to get passed his death. Julia is finally ready to let her wound heal."

See the teaser here:

Soon, I'll have some pictures to post of my FX make-up work on the film once it has its first screenings. But for now, here are a couple behind-the-scenes shots from the film:

"Lex Talionis" Teaser and Poster © 2011 Melissa Kosar / Kos For Three Productions.
Photos by Melanie Augustyn and John MacDonald.
All Rights Reserved.

FX Classes now Taught from My New Studio!

2011-03-29T00:36:00.005-05:00

It has been an exciting start to 2011 so far, and I am proud to announce the new location of Kosart Effects Studios, my very first studio space outside the home! It is an awesome 2,600 square foot gallery/studio/workshop located in Westmont, IL, and I am excited for this giant leap towards my creative future, and future of Kosart Effects Studios! Once things get in order, with the gallery and studio all set up, I will be having an Open House & Gallery Exhibition sometime in the next few months, so keep posted!

However, beginning this upcoming Saturday, April 2nd, Kosart Effects Studios is proud to present its first FX Course: The Art of Mask Making sponsored by Blick Art Materials and Zagone Studios. The second course in May (TBA) will be "The Art of Make-Up FX."

The Art of Mask Making (April 2011):

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. Be prepared to take notes.

Course Fee: $350

Tools and Materials Included

(Enrollment information HERE or Paypal "Pay Now" option below)

Art of Mask Making Course Schedule:

All classes will be scheduled on Saturdays from 10am to 4pm with a lunch break.

First class begins April 2, and continues April 9, April 16, and April 30.

THERE WILL BE NO CLASS ON APRIL 23^RD.

LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE, ENROLL TODAY!
For enrollment information, please click HERE, or "Pay Now" via Paypal
to enroll for The Art of Mask Making (April 2011) Course
(Please type student's name in required field and click "Pay Now")

More Info on the second course, the "Art of Make-Up FX" for May 2011 coming soon! Also, keep posted for updates from C2E2 including pictures of the HULK bust I sculpted live all weekend at my Kosart Effects Studios booth sponsored by the Blick booth! However, here is a sneak peak of my HULK w.i.p. sculpture (that still needs hair added) in this quick interview about my FX Classes at C2E2 filmed by Khristian Abasolo of Second City Social:

Photo Credits:
Raphael Colman (2 Pictures: top right, center injury make-up & bottom middle injury make-up process )
Craig Malmquist (1 picture: top right clown make-up with bunny top hat)
All other photos by Kosart Effects Studios, LLC.

Interview © Khristian Abasolo of Second City Social.

Mask Designs © J. Anthony Kosar and Zagone Studios, LLC.
Make-Up Designs © J. Anthony Kosar and Kosart Effects Studios, LLC.

Boaris Frankenswine ... "IT'S ALIVE!!!"

2011-03-14T14:20:00.026-05:00

Here he is.... creation complete... and.... ALIVE!!!! Meet Boaris Frankenswine (More detailed photos below). Very similar to Chicago's "Cows on Parade," the "Pigs on Parade" is for a fund-raising benefit for St.Alphonsus/St. Patrick's Grade School in Lemont, IL, and will be auctioned off (auction information below) at their March 19th Gala event. For the event, 10 pig forms were created by Acme Design, Inc in Elgin, IL led by Clint Borucki, sculpted by Jon Olimb, molded by Dean Millermon, and cast by Kenn Kooi. 9 artists were then selected to paint the pigs in various themes, such as sports, music, etc. I came up with the idea of doing a Boaris Frankenswine as a tribute to the great Boris Karloff, and of course, I couldn't just paint the pig...

GIVE BOARIS FRANKENSWINE A HOME:

Being that this was a complete construction sculpt in Apoxie Sculpt, while hand-painting the final sculpture, there are no molds or castings of this sculpture, making Boaris Frankenswine a one-of-a-kind custom work of art. He is the only one, and as there are no molds, he can not be replicated or reproduced. If you are interested in owning this one-of-a-kind 30"w x 30.5"h x 32"d custom life-size hand-sculpted and hand-painted Boaris Frankenswine sculpture by J. Anthony Kosar, you can take part in the auction without even being at the event. Just contact Lisa Simone Porter at 630-235-3466 or by email: Lsimoneporter@aaart.edu on or before the event on Saturday March 19, 2011. According to Lisa Simone Porter, you will be connected to the auction by phone, able to bid live, and possibly win this original work of art, all while helping out a good cause. More info on the event HERE

Monster and it's Maker:

I want to include a special thank you to Bear McGivney for capturing and archiving my Boaris Frankenswine sculpture in the most beautiful way, capturing the mood, color, and personality of Boaris Frankenswine, and especially for documenting every sculpted and painted detail that I strived to include. Thanks Bear!! Here are more of his amazing photographs:

(click pictures to view larger)

Keep posted for the time lapse process video of Boaris Frankenswine, from concept to completion. The video will contain my Photoshop concept painting process (in screen capture time-lapse) through the different directions Boaris Frankenswine could have gone before bringing him to a traditional Boris Karloff look. It will then include a time-lapse of me carving into the original pig form, sculpting Boaris onto the original pig form with Apoxie Sculpt, and then finally the painting process to bring Boaris to life. I am hoping to finish this video within the next month between projects. Until then, you can see some process pictures below and more on my website: HERE

Here is the concept drawing of Boaris Frankenswine, and several options on how ridiculous, goofy, traditional, and serious I could have made him before pulling him back to see what Boris Karloff would have looked like as a pig. The larger, top 3/4 and side views are the final concepts I ended with, but still took on some minor changes in the sculpting stages. Ultimately, I gave him the name "Boaris Frankenswine" as a tribute to Boris Karloff.... these were painted quickly in Photoshop over a photograph of the original Acme pig form:

Unprimed / Unpainted Final Raw Sculpture:

ABOUT THE PROCESS:

I carved into the original Acme pig form to remove the smile and the bulk in its cheeks, and also removed the initial ears. The original Acme pig form is made of primed urethane foam-filled rotocast resin. Then, I completely sculpted Boaris Frankenswine in Apoxie Sculpt over the entire Acme pig form, finishing one section at a time, and re-sculpting new ears. The eye balls are the only part of the original pig form that is still visible. The dimensions of Boaris Frankenswine are 30"w x 30.5"h x 32"d. I also used bead foam that I carved into a flat-top head piece, some aluminum armature wire I formed into 164 small staples and 9 large staples, 4 stainless steel screws, 2 galvanized steel pipes and unions for the neck bolts, and a plastic button. About 44 lbs of Apoxie Sculpt was added to the already 15 lb pig form to create Boaris Frankenswine, then painted with acrylic paints. Being that this was a complete construction sculpt in Apoxie Sculpt, while hand-painting the final sculpture, there are no molds or castings of this sculpture, making Boaris Frankenswine a one-of-a-kind custom work of art. He is the only one, and as there are no molds, he can not be replicated or reproduced.

(click pictures to view larger)

Original "Pigs on Parade" Pig Form by Acme Design, Inc:

Boaris Frankenswine Creation Process:
You can see the NBC 5 Chicago interview with Boaris Frankenswine and myself. (This was shot and aired while Boaris was still in the prelimiary painting stages)...

Also, read my interview in an article on Lemont.Patch.com about the event HERE.

More info on the Pigs on Parade HERE

Boaris Frankenswine Design, Sculpt, & Paint by J. Anthony Kosar © 2011 J. Anthony Kosar.
Sculpted over “Pigs on Parade” Pig Form by Acme Design, Inc.
Finished Studio Photos by Bear McGivney.
Finished Studio Photos © 2011 Artist/Sculptor J. Anthony Kosar & Photographer Bear McGivney.
News Segment & Interview © NBC 5 Chicago
Article Quote © Lemont.Patch.com

BOARIS FRANKENSWINE on NBC 5 Chicago

2011-03-01T21:42:00.009-06:00

My interview and the first look at BOARIS FRANKENSWINE aired today on NBC 5 Chicago! It was a fun experience, but I am fighting to get this pig done and ready for the upcoming events. He is still a WORK IN PROGRESS as there is much painting left to do. Here is the NBC interview...

Here are some pics of my finished sculpture before priming and painting.
(Click on picture to view larger)

And below is the original pig form created by Acme Design Inc led by Clint Borucki, sculpted by Jon Olimb, molded by Dean Millermon, and cast by Kenn Kooi... You can see how cute the pig used to look before undergoing his surgical procedures in the Kosart Effects dungeon...

Finished or not, Boaris Frankenswine will be at the Gallery Show this Thursday at the Bill Parks Gallery at the American Academy of Art in Chicago, IL from 5-8pm with all the other pigs. Plus, there will be more events announced soon, along with more pictures as the Frankenswine nears completion.

Also, read my interview in an article on Lemont.Patch.com about the event HERE ... here's an excerpt from the article explaining the fund-raising event Frankenswine and the other pigs are for...

"In an effort to raise awareness for St. Alphonsus/St Patrick School's fifth annual Winter Gala on March 19, the School Advisory Board’s creative committee decided to pick items for the event’s silent auction that the whole town could fall in love with: 10 life-size, professionally-painted sculptures of pigs that will be on-the-go for the next few months." ~ Lemont.Patch.com

More info on the Pigs on Parade HERE

Boaris Frankenswine Design & Sculpt by J. Anthony Kosar © 2011 J. Anthony Kosar.
Sculpted over “Pigs on Parade” Pig Form by Acme Design, Inc.
News Segment & Interview © NBC 5 Chicago
Article Quote © Lemont.Patch.com

NBC 5 Interview with Me and Boaris Frankenswine postponed...

2011-02-28T17:37:00.005-06:00

Well..... NBC 5 gave a teaser clip for the interview, my Frankenswine, and the other pigs but ran out of time... NBC said they had some technical problems at the station and that it will air tomorrow (Tuesday 3/1/11) at 5pm, which just so happens to be National Pig Day! ... go figure! ... So watch tomorrow at 5! See my previous post HERE about my Boaris Frankenswine on NBC.

First Look at Kosar's BOARIS FRANKENSWINE on NBC 5 Chicago!

2011-02-28T16:00:00.003-06:00

Be sure to tune in tonight to NBC 5 Chicago at 5pm to see the first look at my "BOARIS FRANKENSWINE!" He is still a WORK IN PROGRESS as there is still much painting left to do, but the interview should include a bit of me painting the pig. Here is a teaser...

Boaris will be finished for the Gallery Show this Thursday at the Bill Parks Gallery at the American Academy of Art in Chicago, IL from 5-8pm. There will be more events announced soon with the release of the Frankenswine pictures online later this week! Read my interview in an article on Lemont.Patch.com about the event HERE ... here's an excerpt from the article explaining the fund-raising event Frankenswine and the other pigs are for...

"In an effort to raise awareness for St. Alphonsus/St Patrick School's fifth annual Winter Gala on March 19, the School Advisory Board’s creative committee decided to pick items for the event’s silent auction that the whole town could fall in love with: 10 life-size, professionally-painted sculptures of pigs that will be on-the-go for the next few months." ~ Lemont.Patch.com

More info on the Pigs on Parade HERE

DON'T FORGET...
TONIGHT 2/28/11 at 5pm
on NBC 5 Chicago!!!

Boaris Frankenswine Design & Sculpt by J. Anthony Kosar © 2011 J. Anthony Kosar.
Sculpted over “Pigs on Parade” Pig Form by Acme Design, Inc.
Article Quote © Lemont.Patch.com

My Sister's TV debut --- be sure to tune in!

2011-01-12T17:44:00.002-06:00

(Photo copyrighted to The Middle/abc)

Be sure to tune in to The Middle Wednesday, January 12th as my sister Melissa Kosar will be making her television debut as a background shopper in a GAP store!

The episode is called "The Big Chill" and airs tonight 8|7c on ABC.

Check out some of Melissa's filmwork on her WEBSITE and BLOG

"Satan's Murder Machine" wins Bronze!!!

2011-01-07T12:21:00.007-06:00

Satans Murder Machine 7.3" x 10.85" Photoshop

I just received an email from the Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles that my illustration was selected to receive the Bronze Award in the Graphic Novel / Comic Book category in Illustration West 49! This digital painting is the front cover for a graphic novel/novella adaptation of Norvell E. Page's epic SPIDER story (Satan's Murder Machines) retold as The Spider: The Iron Man War that is to be released in April by Moonstone Books! I am doing 33 illustrations total for this trade paperback, including front and back covers, a pin-up, and 30 interior illustrations. The SI-LA Illustration West 49 Show will open at Gallery Nucleus in Alhambra, CA on January 21, 2011 and will be up through January 31st. The show will also be online for viewing on the SI-LA website. Right now, I am not sure if I am able to travel to California for the show, but my painting will definitely be there!! I am so excited as last year I received the Gold Award in Illustration West 48 for my Spider illustration The Hunt, and this year I have another Spider illustration that placed!! This is a great way to start the New Year!!

Illustration © J. Anthony Kosar
Comic Book © Moonstone Entertainment, Inc.
Spider Character © its respective owners.
SILA Logo © Society of Illustrators.

DAILY WARM-UP 12/17/10: Giant

2010-12-17T14:04:00.003-06:00

Today's daily warm-up is a man-eating giant with beady little eyes... spent about 2 hours on him.... Here he is in grayscale ...

...the painting process ...

... and here is a detail ...

Also view on my website HERE

Artwork © 2010 J. Anthony Kosar.

DAILY WARM-UP 12/14/10: Wild Thing

2010-12-14T12:31:00.003-06:00

Today's daily warm-up is a wild-thing ape creature. Spent about 3 hours on him; I got really carried away by his facial details and texture. He went through some changes while designing him, but I am happy with how he turned out. Here he is in greyscale...

Here is the process... you can see the changes he went through...

...And here is a detail...

Also view on my website HERE

Artwork © 2010 J. Anthony Kosar.

Kosar's CLOWNIN' AROUND Mask Featured in New SEILER Illustration

2010-12-10T11:21:00.044-06:00

When my friend and amazingly talented caricaturist and illustrator Jason Seiler asked to use my CLOWNIN' AROUND mask I designed and sculpted (pictured left and below) as reference for one of his illustrations titled CLOWN BE GONE, there was no hesitation from me. Jason and I attended the American Academy of Art together, and it has been really fun following Jason's work over the years and seeing how far he has come, especially now to have my work honored in his work! Check out his new illustration painted as a promotional piece for Richard Solomon Artists Representative...

(Click images to view larger)

Here's what Jason said in his blog:

"I need to thank my good friend and talented artists Anthony Kosar for lending me a clown mask that he designed and made. I used his mask for reference and decided to keep my character close to his design as a nod to him and his great work. Check out Anthony's work here.
Thanks Anthony, you da man!" ~ Jason Seiler

Thank you Jason!
Make sure you check out Jason's AMAZING work on his website and blog!!

My CLOWNIN' AROUND Mask is a half-mask designed and sculpted for Zagone Studios in 2009 for the Halloween 2010 season. With the half-mask design, the wearer's lower jaw and chin is exposed and becomes part of the mask, giving it a much more unique, animated, and life-like quality than most masks. The version Jason used as reference was my prototype paint sample with a jester hat. The final production version the studio went with for cost and fit is the version pictured with a baseball cap, which is the version available for purchase at Halloween stores everywhere.

And here I am "CLOWNIN' AROUND" in the mirror

after painting the mask at Zagone Studios in 2009...

Final Mask with Baseball Cap Available for $30 USD + S&H

Contact me if you would like to purchase this Halloween mask signed.
NOTE: Jester Hat Version NOT available for purchase. Baseball Cap Version only Available.

To see the mask sculpting process,
visit my website HERE.

More Art for The SPIDER: The Iron Man War

2010-12-10T10:51:00.015-06:00

Master of the Machine 11.5" x 17" Photoshop

Here is my recently released pin-up art for Moonstone Books for their graphic novel/novella adaptation of Norvell E. Page's epic SPIDER story . . .

The SPIDER: The Iron Man War

. . . scheduled to hit comic shops and book stores April 2011. I will be doing front and back covers as well as all the interiors!! ... A total of 33 illustrations all together!

Originally meant to be 3 separate issues, this piece was to be the cover for the 3rd and final issue. But instead, it will be released as a single graphic novel! This piece will now be used as a pin-up inside the book. The 2nd issue cover being used on the back cover, with the original 1st issue cover illustration remaining on the front cover. Here is an article from Newsarama.com before the three issues became a single graphic novel HERE (the black and white painting used in the article isn't one of mine...My black and white illustrations will be posted when the book is released)

Here are some details of the painting (click image to view larger):

Art and Details can also be seen on my website: HERE

Story: Norvell W. Page, Howard Hopkins
Cover and Interior Art: J. Anthony Kosar
Moonstone Books 66pgs, greyscaled painted b/w, squarebound, $7.99

A HISTORIC UNVEILING!

A story so action packed, that it wouldn’t be fair to have anyone wait to read it as separate issues! A Wide-Vision graphic novel by award-winning painter J. Anthony Kosar, based on the novel published in the Dec. 1939 issue of THE SPIDER!

THE SPIDER—cloaked, fanged nightmare in black—delivers swift justice with a pair of .45 automatics. Midnight shadows cast doom over exclusive Sutton Place—under attack by new evil in terror warfare—a sinister criminal mastermind in power armor named The Iron Man!

Read the story (originally The SPIDER: Satans Murder Machines) that Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster used for a 1940 SUPERMAN comic strip and that Stan Lee/Larry Lieber used for the 1963 story in TALES OF SUSPENSE #39!!

Make sure to read the interview at Newsarama.com!!

Artwork by J. Anthony Kosar.
Comic Book © Moonstone Entertainment, Inc.
Article © Newsarama.com
Characters © its respective owners.

DAILY WARM-UP 12/9/10: Edward Who?

2010-12-09T14:50:00.006-06:00

Today's daily warm-up is the worlds most eligible bachelor, an old vampire reflecting on the good ol' days when he was the only "Edward" around.... Spent about 2.5 hours on this guy. Click images to view larger. Here is is in the classic greyscale look...

Here is the process...

... and here is a detail ...

Ladies, can you believe this guy is still single??
Edward who?!

Also view on my website HERE

Artwork © 2010 J. Anthony Kosar.

DAILY WARM-UP 12/8/10: North Pole Night Shift

2010-12-08T14:11:00.003-06:00

This poor little elf has been working the night shift at Santa's shop for over 1000 years, and is still waiting for his promotion! Today's daily warm, my sleep deprived elf, took about 2.5 hours. I had fun on this one. There is still more I'd like to clean up, but as always, I have to move on to my real projects. Here he is in greyscale...

Here is the process...

... and here is a detail ...

So, to all those artists who pull regular all nighters (myself included)... be careful, you may end up looking like this!

DAILY WARM-UP 12/6/10: Alien Abduction

2010-12-06T12:03:00.003-06:00

I guess humans aren't the only victim of alien abductions, aliens abduct aliens too! Here is my daily warm up for today, just having fun. Spent about 1 hour and 15 minutes total. Here is the process...

DAILY WARM-UP 12/3/10: Alien - Part2

2010-12-03T15:10:00.003-06:00

Well, I started this guy as my daily warm-up on 12/1/10, didn't get a chance to continue him yesterday, so I finished him as my daily warm-up today. Spent an additional 2.5 hours on him. If I were to make him a finished piece, I'd go even tighter on his details, and give his hands more expressive character, but I came to a point where I just had to move on to my actual projects and start a new character for the next daily warm-up. Above, he is in a violet misty setting. Below he is in "classic" green in a bluer setting. I thought he worked both ways, but I favor the violet one. What do you think??

And here is the final greyscale version...

Here is the process...

And here is a detail, a portrait which kind of is like the way my other warm-ups have been, so perhaps, I got two in one...

I really got carried away by his ribcage and abdomen, and if I were to continue him, I'd really go to town on those details...

Aidan's Monsters!!!

2010-12-01T23:36:00.011-06:00

About a month ago, I came across Aidan's facebook page and was instantly moved. Aidan is an amazing 5-year-old boy who was recently diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia on September 13, 2010. To help his family cover the medical bills and all the 3 years of chemo treatments he will have to go through, this brave little boy is selling his drawings of monsters! He has sold over 7,000 prints of his monster drawings so far!! His story is touching so many lives and inspiring so many people!

Sharing Aidan's love for monsters and all things scary, I purchased one of his prints! Having a love for werewolves, I got his Wolf-Man No. 1 print:

He reminds me a lot of myself at that age. Like him, I've been drawing monsters since I can remember, and am still fascinated by them. However, Aidan is a lot braver than I ever was, and my heart goes out to him during his road to recovery. To help keep his spirits up, I sent him a few monster goodies! Here is a picture of Aidan wearing one of my Gargoyle masks that his family posted on the Aid for Aidan Facebook page!

In fact, last week, Aidan and his monsters were featured on ABC World News with Diane Sawyer and John Berman. In his interview, Aidan is holding the Gargoyle mask I sent about 45 seconds in, you will see the horns! Watch the interview here and see more of Aidan's amazing story...

...And read the accompanying article on ABC World News HERE

Support his Facebook Page HERE
Follow his Blog HERE

BUY HIS ART ON ETSY HERE!!!

So please, take some time and support this special little boy!

Artwork and Photos courtesy of AidforAidan
News Clip from ABC World News

DAILY WARM-UP 12/1/10: Alien (W.I.P)

2010-12-01T12:30:00.003-06:00

Though my favorite thing to draw and paint are faces, for today's daily warm-up, I decided to zoom out a bit. So I did an alien monster. I painted for about an hour and 45 minutes, but still have a ways to go. I have to get going on my real projects, therefore, I will continue painting this one as tomorrow's daily warm-up and will hopefully have a finished piece then. As I mentioned before, I LOVE to paint faces, so that is where most of my attention was at today. Tomorrow I will focus on the body and arms and hands. Anyway, I wanted to share this work in progress. Here is a detail:

CHECK BACK TOMORROW FOR A COMPLETED PAINTING (hopefully)!!

DAILY WARM-UP 11/27/10: Furry Beast

2010-11-27T16:08:00.007-06:00

Today's daily warm-up is a continuation of my warm-up from 11/24/10 of a demon. I wanted to see what it would have looked like with hair, and well, here he is. I spent about an additional hour and forty-five minutes on him, building off the hour and a half demon face I did on 11/24. Above, the beast has stripes, but below is without stripes... Which do you prefer?

Here is the greyscale...

Here is the process beginning with the demon into the furry beast...

Here is a detail of the striped version...

Here is the original demon I did as a warm-up on 11/24/10 in case you forgot...

Happy FANGSgiving!! - Daily Warm-up 11/25/10

2010-11-25T12:31:00.003-06:00

Here's to wishing everybody a Happy FANGSgiving!!! I thought, for today's daily warm-up painting, what better to do than an evil monster turkey! Be careful because this turkey bites back!! This one took about 1 hour and 30 minutes from beginning to finish. Here is the grayscale version...

... And here is the process...

Here is a detail...

Quick Edit on DAILY WARM-UP 11/24/10: Demon

2010-11-24T16:06:00.004-06:00

His eye was bulging out a bit too much, thanks Mark Molnar for the helpful comment! So, I thought I'd quickly slightly adjust it and repost....

See original post with process HERE

DAILY WARM-UP 11/24/10: Demon

2010-11-24T13:34:00.002-06:00

Today's daily warm-up is a Demon that took about 1 hour and a half. Here he is in grayscale...

And here is the painting process...

J. Anthony Kosar on ArtOder

2010-11-24T13:17:00.003-06:00

Visit J. Anthony Kosar's work on ArtOrder, a website and forum for fantasy and science fiction illustrators. Its a pretty cool site with a great community of illustrators. Looking forward to exploring it!!

Visit my ArtOrder Profile - HERE

DAILY WARM-UP 11/23/10: Ogre

2010-11-23T14:47:00.002-06:00

Today's daily warm up is an Ogre creature that took about 2 hours, painted in photoshop. Here is the greyscale version...

Here is the painting process from beginning to finish...

And here is a detail....

DAILY WARM-UP 11/22/10: Goblin

2010-11-22T14:50:00.003-06:00

Here is today's daily warm-up, a goblin creature. Spent about 1 hour and 45 minutes on this guy. Check out below to see the grayscale image. I always enjoy having one in grayscale as it gives an old black-and-white horror film feel.

And here is the process from beginning sketch to final color....

Here is a detail....

KOSARTeffects on DeviantART

2010-11-20T22:43:00.007-06:00

A couple days ago, I added a bunch of work to my Deviant Art site. I plan on keeping it more current. In today's day, so much is focused on social networks, it is very difficult to give each a healthy amount of attention. As soon as I sign up for one, it seems that there is another and another that just started. Anyway, check out my Deviant Art site when you get a chance and don't forget to add me to your Deviant Watch!!!

Visit KOSARTeffects on DeviantART

Deviant Art Image from www.spletno-mesto.com

DAILY WARM-UP 11/18/10: Hunchback

2010-11-18T14:06:00.003-06:00

Today's Daily warm-up is a hunchback that I spent about an hour and 45 minutes on. Here again is the painting process to from start to finish... I think I may revisit this one sometime as I feel I lost some of the abnormality and character in the quick rendering process, such as the brow and cheek...

DAILY WARM-UP 11/17/10: Zombie

2010-11-17T13:11:00.003-06:00

Today's daily warm up is of a Zombie. This one ended up being really quick, about an hour and a half beginning to color finish. Here he is in grayscale....

Eventually I would like to get a program that records what I am painting into a speed-painting time-lapse video, but until I figure that out, here is a frame by frame painting process...

DAILY WARM-UP 11/15/10: Sasquatch

2010-11-15T13:12:00.005-06:00

Here is today's daily warm-up that I actually started yesterday and finished up today. Spent about 3 hours total. I know I have to eventually cut the time down, but speed will come with the practice. Here is a detail...

DAILY WARM-UP 11/13/10: Bat Creature

2010-11-13T14:23:00.004-06:00

I'm trying to get back into the practice of doing daily warm-ups, and will be posting them as they come. Here is the first in a loooong time, a Bat Creature. Spent about 2.5 hours on this guy. Here he is in black and white....

Also view on my website HERE

BLAGOWEEN: BLAGO with BLAGO

2010-11-04T10:48:00.005-05:00

I just was sent this picture from Zagone Studios showing the real Blago posing for a picture with a trick 'r treating family, one of which is wearing my BLAGO Mask! I guess that means the BLAGO Mask is BLAGO approved. Thank you to the trick r' treaters for sending this picture to Zagone!

Please let me know if you find any other articles that I may have missed!! If you purchase one of these masks, be sure to post the pics on my Facebook Page!!

Purchase this mask HERE

Ex-Gov mask sculpted by J. Anthony Kosar.
Ex-Gov Mask © 2010 Zagone Studios, LLC and Kosart Effects Studios, LLC.
Ex-Gov mask made exclusively for Fantasy Costumes.
Picture © its respective owners.

What was I for Halloween???

2010-11-02T15:32:00.006-05:00

I always get asked...

"What are you going to be for Halloween?"

Usually, I'm too busy with others' Halloween to think about my own, having just finished my 2011 Halloween masks last week and doing some freelance make-fx work on other people for Halloween and for a Photography Class (will post pictures when I get them). However, on the night before Halloween and without much thought, I quickly painted my face like a werewolf before I went out. I HAD to be something!! No prosthetics in this one, just 2D Face Painting with a few Photoshop additions! Take a look below at the original facepaint (left) and the quick tweaks in Photoshop (right) to make a cooler picture . . .

Maybe next year I will have more time between projects to work something up for a crazy costume... but if not, I still have fun wearing one of my masks or doing a quick face-painting or make-up FX on myself!! ... and if I get a few scares, which I always do, Halloween is even more complete. BEWARE!! lol.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

2010-10-31T13:14:00.003-05:00

Wishing everyone a Happy and

EXTREMELY HAUNTED HALLOWEEN
from KOSART EFFECTS STUDIOS!

If you purchase one of my masks, be sure to post the pics on my Facebook Page!!

BLAGOWEEN: BLAGO Mask on FOX 2010 Election Discussion with Sirott, Flannery, Kay, and Shaw

2010-10-29T22:01:00.023-05:00

With Halloween right around the corner, and the 2010 elections taking place on November 2nd, the BLAGO Mask keeps appearing in the media. The latest was tonight on FOX News Chicago. Political reporting powerhouses Mike Flannery, Dick Kay, and Andy Shaw sat down with Bob Sirott for a conversation on the upcoming 2010 election. The mask is mentioned right in the beginning of the discussion and regularly referenced. Plus, look about 15 and a half minutes into the discussion to see a reenactment of Blago's political career.

"...Blago has not yet gone away, but he's resurrected for Halloween."

~ Andy Shaw

Watch the news segment here . . .

. . . or watch it on FOX News Chicago - HERE

HERE IS ANOTHER ARTICLE ON THE BLAGO MASK:
RedEye: ChicagoNow

Please let me know if you find any other articles that I may have missed!! If you purchase one of these masks, be sure to post the pics on my Facebook Page!!

Purchase this mask HERE

Ex-Gov mask sculpted by J. Anthony Kosar.
Ex-Gov Mask © 2010 Zagone Studios, LLC and Kosart Effects Studios, LLC.
Ex-Gov mask made exclusively for Fantasy Costumes.
Articles and Video clip © their respective owners.

BLAGOWEEN: BLAGO Mask on FOX Chicago & More!

2010-10-28T14:47:00.011-05:00

Here are some more mentions of my EX-GOV BLAGO Mask, some missed that were recently brought to my attention and some new, including more video clips from FOX Chicago News!!

Watch the news clips here:

...or you can watch it on FOX Chicago News HERE

Another article on FOX News Chicago states:

"Rod Blagojevich might want to hold off on his desire to jump back into politics. The group Public Polling Policy found that around the nation, no other politician is as disliked in their own state as Blagojevich. He has an unfavorable rating of 83 percent . . . As for Blagojevich, he can take some comfort that he is popular as a Halloween mask."
~ FOX Chicago News

More Articles on the EX-GOV BLAGO Mask:
FOX Chicago News 10/1/10
FOX Chicago News 10/4/10
City's Best CHICAGO 9/28/10
City's Best CHICAGO 10/26/10
Chicago Parent
MyHaunted.com
Gapers Block

Please let me know if you find any other articles that I may have missed!! If you purchase one of these masks, be sure to post the pics on my Facebook Page!!

Purchase this mask HERE

Ex-Gov mask sculpted by J. Anthony Kosar.
Ex-Gov Mask © 2010 Zagone Studios, LLC and Kosart Effects Studios, LLC.
Ex-Gov mask made exclusively for Fantasy Costumes.
Articles and Video clip © their respective owners.

BLAGOWEEN: BLAGO Mask Mania on ABC7

2010-10-26T18:10:00.008-05:00

It seems that Halloween 2010 will forever be known as the year of BLAGOWEEN! There has been such a huge BLAGO craze.... the masks paired with business suits, jail jumpsuits, or with Elvis jumpsuits... the mask used in lawn displays.... and even Blagoween parties with Blago-themed costume contests. I'm humbled and humored by every new article, newsclip, and photo of people wearing the mask or creating displays with the mask. Watch the news clip on ABC7 Chicago news:

...And here is a quote from an article on the ABC7 Chicago website:

"With more than 3,000 masks in stock, customers can find just about anything they can dream up. But one mask is more popular than most. 'Well of course it's the ex-governor,' said Chuck Giovenco, manager of Fantasy Costumes. He said the store has sold more than a hundred Rod Blagojevich masks at $39.00. 'We have plenty left for the rest of the season.' "

Read entire article and watch the news clip HERE

Please let me know if you find any other articles that I may have missed!! If you purchase one of these masks, be sure to post the pics on my Facebook Page!!

Purchase this mask HERE

Ex-Gov mask sculpted by J. Anthony Kosar.
Ex-Gov Mask © 2010 Zagone Studios, LLC and Kosart Effects Studios, LLC.
Photo of Ex-Gov mask in Orange Jumpsuit courtesy of Fantasy Costumes.
Articles and Video clip © their respective owners.

Art for BUMP - A Collaboration with Horror Artist/Author Mark Kidwell

2010-10-25T14:24:00.013-05:00

Here is the cover for artist, author, and friend Mark Kidwell's Novel of Extreme Horror BUMP, based on his horror comic book series of the same title. This is the first novel to be published by The Scream Factory, and I am proud to be a part of it! Kidwell did the initial drawings for the front and back cover illustrations and I digitally painted them in Photoshop. Pre-orders begin October 26, 2010 HERE

Here is the top of the back cover:

I also did an additional composition for other purposes such as advertising for the novel
(click image to enlarge):

And here is to show the Kidwell / Kosar collaboration:
(click images to enlarge)

Also see the images on my website

ABOUT THE NOVEL:
"Expanding the horrific story told in the sellout four issue graphic comic mini-series (now also available as a collected edition graphic novel), Mark Kidwell’s BUMP is presented here, for the first time, as a brutal, novel-length roller coaster ride through hell. Praised as a classic cautionary tale with all the trappings of a haunted house story, a blood-soaked slasher film and a no-holds-barred monster movie, BUMP will crawl under your skin…And leave splinters on its way out." ~ScreamFactoryStudios.com

Pre-order HERE

BUMP: A Ghost Story With Teeth

Publisher: The Scream Factory; First Edition (December 2010)

Language: English

Product Description and Dimensions: Paperback, 6 x 9 inches

Price: $14.95

Artwork by Mark Kidwell and J. Anthony Kosar 2010.
Bump Novel © Mark Kidwell & The Scream Factory.
Bump & All Related Characters TM & © 2008 Alder County Entertainment, LLC. A.R.R.

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A Letter from Sara Karloff...

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FX Classes now Taught from My New Studio!

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NBC 5 Interview with Me and Boaris Frankenswine postponed...

First Look at Kosar's BOARIS FRANKENSWINE on NBC 5 Chicago!

My Sister's TV debut --- be sure to tune in!

"Satan's Murder Machine" wins Bronze!!!

DAILY WARM-UP 12/17/10: Giant

DAILY WARM-UP 12/14/10: Wild Thing

Kosar's CLOWNIN' AROUND Mask Featured in New SEILER Illustration

More Art for The SPIDER: The Iron Man War

DAILY WARM-UP 12/9/10: Edward Who?

DAILY WARM-UP 12/8/10: North Pole Night Shift

DAILY WARM-UP 12/6/10: Alien Abduction

DAILY WARM-UP 12/3/10: Alien - Part2

Aidan's Monsters!!!

DAILY WARM-UP 12/1/10: Alien (W.I.P)

DAILY WARM-UP 11/27/10: Furry Beast

Happy FANGSgiving!! - Daily Warm-up 11/25/10

Quick Edit on DAILY WARM-UP 11/24/10: Demon

DAILY WARM-UP 11/24/10: Demon

J. Anthony Kosar on ArtOder

DAILY WARM-UP 11/23/10: Ogre

DAILY WARM-UP 11/22/10: Goblin

KOSARTeffects on DeviantART

DAILY WARM-UP 11/18/10: Hunchback

DAILY WARM-UP 11/17/10: Zombie

DAILY WARM-UP 11/15/10: Sasquatch

DAILY WARM-UP 11/13/10: Bat Creature

BLAGOWEEN: BLAGO with BLAGO

What was I for Halloween???

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

BLAGOWEEN: BLAGO Mask on FOX 2010 Election Discussion with Sirott, Flannery, Kay, and Shaw

BLAGOWEEN: BLAGO Mask on FOX Chicago & More!

BLAGOWEEN: BLAGO Mask Mania on ABC7

Art for BUMP - A Collaboration with Horror Artist/Author Mark Kidwell

Tony Akins
Charlie Athanas
Kyle Bice
Brian Busch
Melita “MissMonster” Curphy
Samantha DeCarlo
Dave Dorman
Ray Frenden
Aron Gagliardo
Ashton Gallagher
Tom Herzberg
Douglas Klauba
Kenn Kooi
J. Anthony Kosar
Rich Kryczka
Larkin
Joseph Lester
Darick Maasen

Menton Matthews III
Matthew McCarty
Aaron Miller
Bill Reinhold
Chad Savage
Jason Seiler
Tim Shumate
Ben Templesmith
Jill Thompson
Bill Ystrom

UPDATED Inaugural ART OF MASK MAKING Course - April 2011 PICS ADDED