MONSTER MASK GIVE-AWAY! Begins Oct 11th!

Announcing the first give-away contest from J. Anthony Kosar & Kosart Effects Studios!

Win a signed GARGOYLE Mask or a signed VENUSIAN Mask, FREE!! Two Contests Before Halloween Beginning Monday October 11th, one for each mask!!

To enter, go to

www.facebook.com/KOSARTeffects

This is something that will take place more often with free prizes ranging from art prints, comics, masks, and even original artwork, all signed! First is a double Halloween Mask Giveaway! My 1st masks for Zagone Studios, the GARGOYLE & VENUSIAN can be yours, FREE!

Contests are open for only 5 days each! Don't miss this opportunity!!

GARGOYLE Contest begins Mon, Oct 11th & ends Fri, Oct 15th at Midnight (central standard time).

VENUSIAN Contest begins Mon, Oct 18th & ends Fri, Oct 22nd at Midnight (central standard time).

To enter, go to

www.facebook.com/KOSARTeffects

Join page by clicking LIKE and answer question for that contest. First question for GARGOYLE Mask will be posted on October 11, and the question for the VENUSIAN Mask will be posted on October 18th. Anyone can enter!! Pass it on!

Entry Rules:

One entry per person per contest. Make sure to enter each contest! Questions will be posted on beginning dates. GARGOYLE Contest begins Monday, October 11th and ends Friday, October 15th at Midnight (central standard time). VENUSIAN Contest begins Monday, October 18th and ends Friday, October 22nd at Midnight (central standard time). Comments have no bearing on outcome of contest, there is no right answer! Inappropriate answers, however, will be removed and disqualified from contest. Comments are printed, divided, and raffled to randomly select winners. Only ONE winner per contest, only ONE mask per winner. Winners will be announced on the following Monday, and contacted for mailing address to have masks ready for Halloween! Masks signed by artist J. Anthony Kosar!

Each mask was designed and sculpted by J. Anthony Kosar, and is handmade in Chicago, IL USA by Zagone Studios, LLC. Masks are made of Rubber Latex. J. Anthony Kosar, Kosart Effects Studios LLC, and Zagone Studios LLC is not responsible for misuse of wearing mask. Gargoyle and Venusian Masks © 2008 J. Anthony Kosar and Zagone Studios, LLC. Facebook not affiliated with this contest.

Part of My Mask Sculpting Process...

This is how my masks start off... I quickly sculpt a very rough head form with facial features first... Not only does the studio like a solid mass of clay for molding, but I enjoy doing this for added practice as sculptor just as a painter (the other side of me) does quick gesture drawings of the figure to quickly train the mind, eyes, and hands.... then I start turning it into a MONSTER! ... hmmm what will it be??


Last visit to Zagone Studios to mold up a new mask for 2011, I saw my first mask GARGOYLE of 2008 still on the production line waiting to get painted!


I will hopefully be posting my 4th and final mask for the 2010 Halloween Season end of this week once it is officially released.

Head Form Sculpt © 2010 J. Anthony Kosar and Kosart Effects Studios, LLC.
Gargoyle Mask © 2008 J. Anthony Kosar and Zagone Studios, LLC.

A LITTLE PUFF - Dragon Mask Posted on Website...

The third of my 4 new Halloween masks for this 2010 Halloween Season is A LITTLE PUFF. This cute dragon mask has special cartoon eye lenses and an action-moving mouth that moves with the wearer. It was designed and created for Zagone Studios' 2010 Line. Anyone who knows me knows that "cute" just isn't in my vocabulary, as I usually enjoy making things look ugly and scary, dark and dynamic. However, I really enjoyed working on this mask, finding it a challenge, and I am very happy with the results. The Final Production mask available for purchase is the green version pictured above. If you are interested in purchasing a signed A LITTLE PUFF mask, contact me HERE.

To see the mask sculpting process,
visit my website HERE

A Little Puff Mask © 2010 J. Anthony Kosar and Zagone Studios, LLC.

LINK Mask Posted to Website...

The next of my 4 new Halloween masks for this 2010 Halloween Season is LINK, the Missing Hominid. This mask was designed and created for Zagone Studios' 2010 Line complete with 54 individually sculpted teeth! The final production mask available for purchase. If you are interested in purchasing a signed LINK mask, contact me HERE.

To see the mask sculpting process,
visit my website HERE

Link Mask © 2009 J. Anthony Kosar and Zagone Studios, LLC.

CLOWNIN' AROUND Mask Posted on Website...

The first of my 4 new Halloween masks for this 2010 Halloween Season is CLOWNIN' AROUND, or as I like to call him, Nosey the clown. This half-mask was designed and created for Zagone Studios' 2010 Line. The Final Production mask available for purchase is the mask with baseball cap bottom left, version with jester hat not available. If you are interested in purchasing a signed CLOWNIN' AROUND mask, contact me HERE.

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

Clownin Around Mask © 2009 J. Anthony Kosar and Zagone Studios, LLC.

Sketch Cards posted on Website...

These are quick original drawings and paintings on 2.5" x 3.5" collectible trading cards created for the 10th Anniversary of the Chicagoland Entertainment Collectors Expo held in September 2010 to benefit the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation. Each card took about 20-30 minutes each, done in watercolor and/or gouache on the 2.5" x 3.5" cards, some I used a bit of watercolor pencils for accents. I did 20 total for this great cause. Click images to view larger.

See more cards on my website HERE

See more cards on my website HERE

Sketch Cards © 2009 & 2010 J. Anthony Kosar.

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I apologize for my blog hiatus, lots of projects in the works, most of which I haven't been able to post, and won't be able to post for some time yet. However, as time has progressed, I am finally able to post some new work, including masks and more. Also, I have many events to followup on, including C2E2, ICON6, even FANGORIA in Las Vegas from Halloween 2009!!! Geez, I fell behind on updates, but I guess being busy on projects is a good excuse, especially these days in these times, I'm lucky to have had the work. New masks and more in the coming posts, but for now, check out my FACEBOOK page, as I have finally begun uploading more and more of my work. And to all those who "like" my Facebook page, thank you all for your support! 900+ fans and growing!

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