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Thanks to my great dad for being such a force for good in our lives! He taught us responsibility, respect, the true meaning of dedication and a love a science. O and how to drive a stick! Before becoming a geologist he was everything from a bee keeper to truck driver to theologian. So he …

My true Colorado spirit is being unleashed! That’s right folks, my next sculpt is a pine cone headed marmot/ chipmunk!  Part of the Tree Spirit Series, she’s a seedling child with a nose for moist, fertile soil. Her bright eyes and lively nose show her excitement for finding the best earth to nestle into so …

TWO conventions this month! That’s right folks TWO! I’ll be at Phoenix Comicon May 23 – 26, 2013, Booth 1612 and Denver Comic-Con May 31- June 2, 2013, Artist Alley booth TBA Can’t wait to show off my new sculptures! I’ll also have prints, t-shirts and postcards. Sorry, I won’t be taking any commissions this year. …

Some in-progress photos of my new tattoo! Last night was our first session, it will likely take 2 more. What you are seeing in these pics are just the preliminary outlines and first pass shading on the Witch King’s helm. This just makes me want to get a whole sleeve!! Tattoo by Christel Perkins at …

First week back in the studio… this little monster face makes me happy! These are some quickie camera phone shots of Grumpy’s first paint job. It’s not done yet but pretty close. After this “in the grass” background, I’m also doing a cityscape bg and sci-fi bg. I’ve been trying out some more subtle paint …

Things you should learn from my Mom. (The learning legacy of Jane Fox as seen by her daughter, Lyla) My mother, Jane Darlene Fox, would have been 65 yesterday. She taught me so much in life and now, pushing through the sadness of her passing, I’m trying to learn from her even in death. By …

The Making of My Monster’s Inc VM95 Mashup Part 2 (read Part 1 here) Now that the concept drawing is approved, the color comps are done and the sculptural elements are added… now its time to paint! Back before I got my sculpture studio I would just turn my second monitor around and look at …

It’s been a tough month so I thought it might be nice to do a “Making-of” of one of my past pieces. I always take tons of process photos being a bit of a reference and documentation nut. I like being able to go back and see all steps of my process. The animator in …

(April 1, 1948 – Febuary 22, 2013) My mother, the kind and loving soul, Jane Fox passed away Friday, February 22nd at 4:30pm. She graced the world with her tenderness, intelligence and humor for too short a time. She was so nonjudgmental, kind and always had a supporting word. There will be a memorial service …

I was covered in some wonderful blogs this month! Do Want (Brazil), Streets of Beige (UK) Me-Magazine (Germany) and Bizarre Beyond Belief.     Thanks to all these blogs for writing about my sculptures – Lyla