Kosart's TEENAGE MONSTERS in Spectrum 22

Due to current and new projects that came in, I unfortunately will be missing Spectrum Fantastic Art LIVE 4 but wish I was there with all my artist friends and colleagues.  Though, with SFAL4 happening right now in Kansas City, MO, I am honored to announce that the Teenage Monsters created by Kosart Studios has been accepted into Spectrum 22: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art!  I also have a personal sculpture of mine that was accepted as well, but I am waiting to release the entire series that the specific sculpture is part of before I share that particular sculpture, which will be released later this year.  However, though I have had personal works selected for both Spectrum 19 and Spectrum 20, and I judged Spectrum 21, this Spectrum 22 marks the first time that Kosart Studios has work accepted into Spectrum as a studio, and we at Kosart are extremely excited and honored to be included in a book with so many extremely talented artists and studios!

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Teenage Monsters by Kosart Studios
Foam Filled Latex Sculptures and Mixed Media.
Drac: 14.5"w x 25"h x 12"d    -    Frankie: 14.25"w x 30.5"h x 18"d
Wolf-Boy: 15.25"w x 22"h x 16"d

The Teenage Monsters were originally a collaboration between world-renown horror photographer Joshua Hoffine and me, and created by Kosart Studios for an ad campaign for Sony UK, titled Monster Prom.  Here are Joshua Hoffine's photos of Kosart's Monster Boys:
 

The Teenage Monsters were designed by J. Anthony Kosar for client Joshua Hoffine and brought to life by Kosart Studios.  Here are the concept designs by Kosart Studios' lead artist J. Anthony Kosar:

KOSART STUDIOS

Kosart Studios' contributors to the Teenage Monsters along with their contributions, include:

 

J. Anthony Kosar

Concept Designer of Teenage Monsters: for Teen Drac, Frankie, and Wolf-Boy.

Art Director / Supervisor: Overseeing Production of the Teenage Monsters.

Lead Sculptor: Complete Sculpting of Teen Drac and Drac Teeth, and Sculpture Block-In of Wolf-Boy and Block-In of Wolf-Boy's Teeth, Sculpture of Frankie's Teeth and Tongue.

Lead Mold-Making and Casting:  for Teen Drac, Frankie, and Wolf-Boy.

Lead Lab Work: Seaming and Patching Latex Seams for Teen Drac.

Lead Painter: Complete Paint of Teen Drac, Frankie, and Wolf-Boy.

Lead Assembly and Hair Application:  for Teen Drac, Frankie, and Wolf-Boy.

Costume Designer: Street / School Clothes for Teen Drac, Frankie, and Wolf-Boy.

Neil Viola

Sculptor: Complete Sculpting of Frankie and Refining Sculpture of Wolf-Boy.

Mold-Making Technician:  for Teen Drac, Frankie, and Wolf-Boy.

Hair Application Assistant: for Frankie.

Scott Mitchell

Sculptor: Complete Sculpting of Feet for Wolf-Boy, and Detailing Sculpture of Wolf-Boy and Detailing Sculpture of Wolf-Boy's Teeth.

Teeth Painter and Assembly Assistant:  for Teen Drac, Frankie, and Wolf-Boy.

Mold-Making Technician and Casting:  for Teen Drac, Frankie, and Wolf-Boy. 

Lab-Tech: Seaming and Patching Latex Seams for Wolf-Boy.

Hair Application Assistant:  for Teen Drac.

Stevie Calabrese

Mold-Making Technician and Casting:  for Teen Drac, Frankie, and Wolf-Boy. 

Paint Assistant: Base-Coating of Teen Drac, Frankie, and Wolf-Boy.

Hair Application Assistant:  for Teen Drac, Frankie, and Wolf-Boy.

Assembly Assistant:  for Teen Drac, Frankie, and Wolf-Boy.

Matt Kapolczynski

Teeth Painter and Assembly Assistant: for Teen Drac, Frankie, and Wolf-Boy.

Mold-Making Technician and Casting:  for Teen Drac, Frankie, and Wolf-Boy. 

Lab-Tech: Seaming and Patching Latex Seams for Frankie.


And thank you to my father Joseph Kosar for all his help and support through the project!

 


Here are some additional photos from Kosart Studios of the creation of the Teenage Monsters:

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The final studio photographs of the 3 Teenage Monsters sculptures is school / street clothes against the red background, and the photo that will appear in Spectrum 22 is by photographer Bear McGivney.  Here are a couple other views of the Teenage Monsters photographed by Bear:

So if anyone is in or near Kansas City, MO, be sure to visit Spectrum Fantastic Art LIVE 4 this weekend, and be sure to pick up your copy of Spectrum 22 when it hits bookshelves this winter to see Kosart Studios' Teenage Monsters!!!

Teenage Monsters & Behind-the-Scenes photos © 2014 Kosart Studios, LLC.

Monster Prom photos © Joshua Hoffine Photography.  All Rights Reserved.

Kosar's FRANKENSWINE in SPECTRUM 19 & at Live Show!

After entering Spectrum over the past few years, I finally got a piece in!  Boaris Frankenswine, my life-size monster pig sculpture was accepted into SPECTRUM 19: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art!!  This annual book features the best of the best, artists who I have long admired and studied their work.  I am so incredibly honored and humbled to be included amongst such talent!  As I do all forms of art, many of my paintings and illustrations have received recognition in various international and national competitions, but it is very encouraging that my sculpture now has been recognized.  Thank you so much to Spectrum and all the accomplished judges for this honor!  Be sure to order your copy HERE!  And thank you Bear McGivney for the beautiful pictures he took of my Boaris!

Back in Spring 2012, I exhibited my work at the Spectrum Fantastic Art LIVE in Kansas City, and had Boaris Frankenswine on display.  So far, it was my favorite of all conventions and trade shows I have been to as I had a blast bumping shoulders with some of the finest artists in the industry.  Boaris received a warm welcome from artists and fans alike, and many visitors to the show said Boaris was one of their favorite pieces they saw all weekend!  There is nothing better than having artists like Boris Vallejo, Julie Bell, Thomas Kuebler, Tim Bruckner, Travis Louie, Michael Whelan, and more stop to see my monster pig!  Here are some pictures from the event (click to view larger):

Boaris guarding my booth at Spectrum Fantastic Art LIVE 2012.

With legendary artists Boris Vallejo & Julie Bell.

With the amazing artists Brom and his wife Laurielee.

With master painter Donato Giancola.

With internationally renowned artist Iain McCaig.

With Spectrum Grand Master Michael Whelan.

With talented illustrator Mark Nelson of Grazing Dinosaur Press.

With Bobby Chiu, Kei Acedera, and Peter Chan of Imaginism Studios.

Bobby is holding my Squiddles mask with a custom paint job, given to Bobby at the show.

With the "Sculptor of the Bizarre" Thomas Kuebler.

With master sculptor Tim Bruckner.

With monster artist Travis Louie.

With fellow Presidential Monster artist Jason Edmiston.

With my dad, my right hand man!

If you missed the first Spectrum Fantastic Art LIVE, be sure to mark your calendars for Spectrum Fantastic Art Live 2 in Kansas City May 17 to 19, 2013.  More info HERE.  I will be exhibiting there again, bring along a whole new body of work consisting of original sculptures and paintings.  And who knows, Boaris may make another appearance... we'll see ;)

Boaris Frankenswine © J. Anthony Kosar.

Boaris Frankenswine Photo by Bear McGivney.

Spectrum 19 © Cathy Fenner and Arnie Fenner / Spectrum Fantastic Art, LLC.

Artwork in pics © respective artists.