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COMPLETE AIRBRUSH FX!

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J. Anthony Kosar is an Emmy® Nominated Makeup FX Artist and Award-Winning Fine Artist, Illustrator, and Sculptor.

Anthony grew up with a passion for art, drawing and painting since he could remember. Kosar attended the American Academy of Art in Chicago, IL, earning his BFA in Illustration, and was Valedictorian of the class of 2008. Though he studied illustration to get a strong foundation in art, color theory, composition, and anatomy, he took what he learned from 2-dimensional visual storytelling, and applied those principals to further teach himself the art of sculpture, makeup, and special effects. He continued to hone these skills while interning for the legendary Stan Winston Studio and learning from FX Master sculptor / painter Jordu Schell in 2007. Since then, he has combined and perfected all his learning into the prolific, creative, and efficient way he paints today, both on set and in his studio.

Though the character and paint medium and application may change, Anthony uses the same principles, techniques, and methods when painting latex masks, foam-latex prosthetic makeups, encapsulated silicone and Pros-Aide transfer makeups, silicone props and body parts, and silicone masks (pictured above and below).

Whether it is hyper-realistic, age, likeness, trauma, fantasy, sci-fi, or horror characters or creatures, you will LEARN IT ALL in

COMPLETE AIRBRUSH FX

A 5-Day POP-UP Masterclass from Kosart Studios, taught by J. Anthony Kosar and his fellow Emmy® Nominated Makeup FX Artist Anna Cali!

ENROLL HERE!

Get Anthony's signature airbrush he designed, the Kosart PHANTOM Pro, as part of your Complete Airbrush FX Kit you keep! (kit, paint, & materials included, valued at $1,000)

And Learn all these Airbrush techniques in...

TWO DAYS LEFT FOR

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT

for COMPLETE AIRBRUSH FX!

Enroll by TOMORROW Friday May 29th

and SAVE $150 on Enrollment!

SIGN UP EARLY TO SAVE BEFORE THIS CLASS FILLS UP LIKE COMPLETE TRAUMA FX DID!

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND FOR FIRST TIME IN 2 YEARS!** ​

Learn Complete Airbrush FX Painting Techniques for Prosthetics, Masks, Make-Ups, Sculptures, Props, Model Kits, Art, & Costumes for Film, TV, Theater, Cosplay, & Haunt from the EMMY® NOMINATED MUFX Artists of Kosart Studios!

Discover ALL these airbrush FX techniques by painting three masks: a 'Grunt' Creature mask, an 'Undead Fred' Zombie mask, and a 'Huebert' Alien mask, all designed and sculpted by J. Anthony Kosar. Learn these complex painting techniques using a professional grade airbrush, the Kosart PHANTOM Pro. The master techniques taught in this Complete Airbrush FX masterclass are the techniques used for painting any mask, prop, sculpture, character prosthetic, or creature suit. This Complete Airbrush FX Masterclass will be in 3 parts...

Part 1: CREATURE

Real skin and flesh-tone is not just one color, but in fact, many layers of translucent colors. When simulating skin on something opaque like a foam-latex prosthetic, a resin statue, or a latex mask as in this masterclass, the artist must know how to add life and translucency to make a mask, sculpture, prop, or prosthetic make-up look real. It is through the use of sophisticated airbrushed layers on an opaque base that gives the appearance of depth of color. Subtle veining, spattering, and blemishes enhance the overall natural look of skin and the use of staining adds realism to horns and teeth. Highlight and shadow make certain features pop, while pushing others back, creating a composition within a face. The finishing touch are eyes that are brilliant, life-like, and glistening. NEXT, you will learn...

Part 2: ZOMBIE

Just as with living tissue, the dead skin and rotting flesh of a zombie is also composed of even more intricate layers of color. However, creatures with scales, rough skin, wood grain or elemental skin, sculpted fur or feathers, and in this case, the decomposing flesh of a withered zombie require a different approach when painting to also enhance the depth of these textures. Spattering, mottling, and stronger veining simulate the necrosis that occurs beneath the skin's surface. Decaying teeth protruding from receding gums and exposed bone from shriveling skin create a grisly nightmare from beyond the grave. The finishing touch are glazed-over, dead eyes, that make your zombie come to life. THEN you will be ready for...

Part 3: ALIEN

Now "boldly go where no one has gone before." From the creatures living in the depths of our uncharted oceans to the species yet to be discovered in the vast rain forests of our own world; from life-forms in the outer reaches of space and other dimensions to the fantastical beings lurking in our own imaginations, learn to paint the skin of aliens and other 'other-worldly' creatures. Bravely create skin tones of the most intricate layers of brilliant color. Gain confidence in your airbrushing skills to paint bold skin patterns without the use of stencils. Paint luminous extra-terrestrial eyes that have traveled through space and time. Finish your alien with an iridescent sheen and a glaze that shimmers like the stars of the galaxy.

WHEN:

Monday June 22 through Friday June 26, 2026

9am-6pm each day, with 1 hour lunch

WHERE:

Kosart Studios

760 Burr Oak Drive

Westmont, IL 60559

Students will learn in a Professional Special FX Studio setting and will learn from the Midwest’s leading Makeup FX Artists J. Anthony Kosar and Anna Cali.

This 5-day masterclass will consist of demonstrations and HANDS-ON learning of techniques not taught anywhere else in the Midwest.  

Certificate given upon completion. All materials included, including a professional Airbursh FX kit with a Kosart PHANTOM Pro Airbrush for you to keep ($1,000 Value). Be prepared to take notes and get creative!

Enroll by Friday June 12

No enrollments accepted after deadline.

Early Bird Pricing: $2,100

Sign up by TOMORROW, FRIDAY 5/29 and Save $150!

After 5/29, registration goes to original price of $2,250. 

Enroll early to ensure your spot at discounted price.

Regular Price: $2,250

All Materials Included

Including a Professional Airbrush Kit for you to keep (kit valued at $1,000)

**This is a POP-UP workshop & may not be repeated

due to Kosart Studio’s schedule. The last time this Pop-Up Masterclasses was held was 2 years ago in 2024, and then 5 years before that in 2019, and both times they SOLD OUT quickly. SO DON'T MISS THIS JAM-PACKED POP-UP WORKSHOP, ENROLL TODAY!



ENROLL HERE

What You Will Learn:

​FUNDAMENTIALS of Airbrush Painting:

• Understanding the Airbrush from the Inside Out

​• Airbrush Fundamentals, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting

​• Eye-to-Hand Coordination & Practice

• Learn These 3 Different Approaches of Painting . . .

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Part 1 - CREATURE Painting Approach:

​• Hyperrealistic Flesh & Skin Tones Painting Simulation

​• Understanding Depth of Color for Life & Translucency

• Subtle Spattering, Mottling, & Veining Techniques

• Simple Airbrush Layering Effects

• Subtle Bone, Horn, & Teeth Staining Techniques

• Hyperrealistic Human Eye Painting Techniques

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Part 2 - ZOMBIE Painting Approach:

• Dead & Decomposing Flesh Painting

• Rough Texture Painting Techniques

• Surface Staining & Dry-Brush Effects 

• Heavy Tooth & Bone Staining Techniques

• Advanced Spattering & Veining Techniques

• Milky-Cataract Dead-Eye Painting Techniques

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Part 3 - ALIEN Painting Approach:

• Bold Fantastical Patterning without Stencils

• Understanding & Use of Extreme Color

• Advanced Airbrush Laying Effects

• Advanced Mottling & Veining Techniques 

• Creative Alien Eye Painting Techniques

• Creating an Iridescent Skin Tone

TWO DAYS LEFT FOR

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT

for COMPLETE AIRBRUSH FX!

Enroll by TOMORROW Friday May 29th

and SAVE $150 on Enrollment!

SO DON'T DELAY, SIGN UP TODAY!!

ENROLL HERE

UPDATE:

The 2026 COMPLETE TRAUMA FX 5-Day POP-UP Masterclass has FILLED and is SOLD OUT!

Sign up on our WAIT LIST on the Complete Trauma FX class page in case a spot opens, and subscribe to our EMAIL LIST for announcements on future classes!

SIGN UP HERE

In the meantime, check out our

 COMPLETE AIRBRUSH FX

class that is currently enrolling before that sells out too!

MASTERCLASS INSTRUCTORS:

This POP-UP Masterclass is taught by EMMY® Nominated Makeup FX Artists J. ANTHONY KOSAR and ANNA CALI who have done MUFX for HIM, CANDYMAN, FARGO, LOVECRAFT COUNTRY, SHINING GIRLS, PAPER GIRLS, EMPIRE, POWER BOOK IV: FORCE, CHICAGO PD, SHAMELESS, & many more!

See their Professional Work HERE

Kosart Studios has worked across the continent, from NY to LA and from Canada to Mexico, creating the highest quality, custom make-up FX for film, television, web media, photography, advertising, theater, and the haunt industry. We specialize in all forms of make-up FX, including hyper-realistic age, character, believable likenesses, true-to-life trauma, as well as creative fantasy, sci-fi, and horror creature FX. Kosart also produces award-winning illustration, concept art, sculpture, product development, and graphic design.

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Kosart Studios has the capability to work on projects large or small, both in shop and on set. With over 24 years of experience in the Entertainment Industry, and many decades of combined experience, Kosart is your one-stop-shop, not only in Chicago, but in the entire United States!

Kosart Classes & Workshops:

Between projects, Kosart has over 15 years of teaching experience doing seminars and demonstrations at schools and trade shows across the country, and has been exclusively teaching our own hands-on classes and workshops since 2011 in the disciplines of make-up FX, sculpting, painting, and the FX lab techniques.

Many Kosart alumni have become professional artists in the television, film, theater, collectibles, & haunt industries. Professionals already in these industries come to Kosart to hone their skills. Some students also use what they learn for their own creative hobbies and personal art. Several students have gone on to compete, and even WIN, on Syfy’s FACE OFF and GAME FACE. 

While our professional projects are keeping Kosart very busy living our dreams in the film and television industry, when we can, we still want to help others live their dreams by offering pop-up workshops to help get them on their way. 

Click HERE to enroll in our current pop-up workshop.

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