Scenic Sculpting :: Thor (2009-10), Cowboys & Aliens (2010)

Thor

Worked from October 2009 to February 2010 with a big team of union sculptors on this Marvel offering. Main work was on frost giant lair in Jotunheim, the Asgard Vault, and Asgard Gate/Rainbow Bridge. At one point, we had two crews working 24 hours a day to meet some shooting deadlines. 

Jotunheim, View from the Ice Flow

Jotunheim

Jotunheim (Green Screens Rolling In)

Jade Palace with Ice

 Crew on the set for some perspective

 Asgard Gate

 We sculpted the shape of "frozen lightning" in foam pictured here, which was then covered with a clear resin. The foam was then removed and...voila, frozen lightning shape.

Cowboys vs. Aliens

Worked with a team of union sculptors from July to August 2010 on this film. Main work was on the alien caves and the alien mothership exterior (not pictured).

Alien Caves / Universal Studios

Alien Caves / Universal Studios

Alien Caves / Universal Studios

Freestanding "stone" columns

A little perspective for the scale of the caves.

Scale Reference Model

Alien tunnels (Daniel Craig wiped out quite a few of them in here)

Just another early morning in an alien tunnel...my job is pretty cool!

Scenic Sculpting :: Feature Film & TV

Since 2008, I have worked 4-6 months per year building and sculpting a wide variety of environments, statuary and props for various feature films and television pilots. Some samples of the work my fellow sculptors and I create can be seen here:

"Land of the Lost" / 2008
Prehistoric Forest and Canyon
Universal Studios

"Land of the Lost" / 2008
Universal Studios


"Land of the Lost" / 2008
River Canyon and Bone Pile
Universal Studios


"Land of the Lost" / 2008
Universal Studios


TV Pilot / 2008
Warner Brothers

TV Pilot / 2008
Warner Brothers

TV Pilot / 2009
(On Location LA Convention Center)

TV Pilot / 2009
(On Location LA Convention Center)

TV Pilot / 2009
(On Location LA Convention Center)

Scenic Sculpting :: Cartoon Network

In 2006, I was asked by a leading Hollywood scenic sculptor to create various cartoon characters for a pilot on Cartoon Network. Finished sculptures before the paint job shown below.

"Tux the Penguin"

16" x 16" x 7"

Carved foam

"Tux the Penguin"

"Tux the Penguin" Relief

44" x 38" x 4"

Carved foam

"Mr. Pickles"

16" x 9" x 7"

Carved foam

Closeup of "Mr. Pickles" with Hat

Scenic Sculpting :: Statuary / Maquettes / Props

The following are samples of various scenic and props related work I have done since moving to Southern California in 2003. Click on the image to see an enlarged view.

Poor Yoric (for UTC Production of Hamlet). 2004.

Gesso, papier mache, bubble wrap, packing tape.

Good King Hamlet (for UTC Production of Hamlet). 2004
Gesso, papier mache, bubble wrap, packing tape.

King Hamlet (for UTC Production of Hamlet). 2004
Clay maquette for life size statue.

Uncle Claudius (for UTC Production of Hamlet). 2004
Clay maquette for life size statue.

Set Design :: BUS STOP

The following are some pictures of the finished set for BUS STOP by William Inge. I served the production in the capacity of set designer and props designer.

The show opened Jan. 22, 2005 and runs thru Feb. 27, 2005 at the Fremont Centre Theatre. Get ticket information at http://www.busstopplay.com/ and read a review at www.reviewplays.com/bustop



BUS STOP. 2005. Mixed Media. 25' x 24' x 9'



Closeup of BUS STOP Central Window and View of Kansas Plains.



Closing Time at the BUS STOP (Approx. 5:00AM).



Action on the Set of BUS STOP.



Cast of BUS STOP (Front Row, L-R: Mark, Julie. Back Row, L-R: Tom, Bill, Lancer, Wade, Shannon, Clarinda)

Set Model & Concept Art :: BUS STOP

The following are shots of the finished set, model and original concept drawing for the design of WHF Production's version of BUS STOP. This is the original play from which the movie of the same name starring Marilyn Monroe was derived. BUS STOP opens Jan. 22, 2005 at the Fremont Centre Theatre in South Pasadena, CA.

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Set Design :: MACBETH

Shakespeare's MACBETH as performed by The Uprising Theatre Company. The Los Angeles Premiere is Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005 at the Court Theatre. The following are shots of the set as it looks in the theatre and a couple of me with the central staircase as it was being built and painted in my studio. Check out http://www.uprisingtheatre.com/ for more details.


Act I - Castle Courtyard, Staircase, Forest


Act I - Closeup of Staircase and Forest


Act II - Throne Room


Act II - Macbeth On Throne (Staircase in background)


Act II - Macbeth With Three Witches


Me with central staircase in my studio.