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) 

 ENROLL HERE

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.

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Winter ART & FX Classes NOW ENROLLING

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

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

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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.

 

Live-Sculpting at WildClaw Theatre Gala Benefit!

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 KILL ME, opening February 13, 2012 at the Athenaeum Theatre.

More Information and

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

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

Live Sculpting at BLICK MADNESS!

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!!

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Kosart Effects Studios at FLASHBACK WEEKEND!!!

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.
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