J. Anthony Kosar

Kosart Effects Studios, LLC is the work of Freelance Artist J. Anthony Kosar, specializing in Fine Art, Illustration, Sculpture, Creature Design, Make-up Effects, and much more, including Concept Art, Storyboards, Halloween Masks, Props, Maquettes, Byzantine Iconography, Graphic Design & Product Design. Though Kosar has been using the name "KOSART Effects" since 2002, he formed the official LLC in 2008. Despite the familiar connotation of the word “effects,” the name “KOSART Effects” not only encompasses Ko

KOSART Effects is the work of Freelance Artist J. Anthony Kosar, specializing in Fine Art, Illustration, Sculpture, Creature Design, Make-up Effects, and much more, including Concept Art, Storyboards, Halloween Masks, Props, Maquettes, Byzantine Iconography, Graphic Design & Product Design.

I learned the many aspects of the FX industry, working on the major motion pictures "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" and James Cameron's "Avatar," and commercials including Xbox's Halo 3 "Believe" Campaign and the Axe Body Spray's "Dark Temptation: The Chocolate Man."

As an Intern, I learned the Product Development Industry: designing products, creating digital renderings and mock-ups of product concepts, critiquing sculpts, and painting the cast-resin sculpts. I continue doing these things as a Freelance Artist.

Mask Making and Creature Design Fundamentals