War & Resin Studios

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What/who got you into working in this field?

Background:

I was born in 1985 so as I was young a huge influence to my childhood was the original transformers cartoon, He-man, Thunder cats and GI-Joe. When I Got a little older The X-men animated series came out and I was instantly hooked. It only came on Saturday mornings so I discovered comic book stores and comic books to hold my interest in between shows. There my love of comics and Statues materialized. I bought my first statue which was a Moore sentinel series Gambit that took months to save up for. We lived in a bad area I was 70lb and looked like Harry Potter so I didn’t go out and play much. I’d stay in and draw and play with my action figures. I used artists like Jim Lee, Andy Kubert and Michael Turner to learn from and I am 100% self-taught. I was just a kid in the basement with his comic books and dream, lol.

Fast Forward to Current time.

I saw others working on and customizing statues so decided, I could do that. I started off small as I was scared to start chopping up and potentially ruining something so expensive. That quickly subsided; I showed my work and started getting commissions. I am now currently booked almost a full year out.

I also do custom Metal work, claws, swords, etc. This has become a secondary commission platform. However I handle my commissions differently from most and also will not work with everyone. The time I have to work on these projects is quite limited considering the nature of my actual career so I do pick and choose the people and projects I take on. It’s been fun and I see improvements with each piece so far. Therefore I believe everything is going well I think is been 3-4 years since I first started statue work, So there is still a lot to learn which is the part I most I look forward to.

Where would people have seen your work?

I started out on StatueForum, then made a YouTube channel and later made a Facebook page. I’ve worked for a few different license holding companies. Notable recently I won XM studios Design a statue contest for She Hulk.

I designed a few other pieces I can’t really discuss at the moment and am currently working on 2 paint masters/prototypes among the wait list of other commissions. I also have a FaceBook group geared towards other painters and customizers. If you go there please read the pinned post, it’s kind of the mission statement. Link Below

https://www.facebook.com/groups/668445676537647/

https://www.youtube.com/user/KineticCapt

What is your favorite piece you have worked on?

This changes a lot but currently did a complete overhaul of the SS Red Sonja PF, including lots of mixed media and metal work all scratch built which was a challenge and very fun. It also showcases sewing, tailoring, fabrication as well as a style of painting I hadn’t done before. I like being able to do whatever a job calls for. Mixed media options and being versatile style wise I think is my best attribute.