Chris Towle and America's Got Talent

What a thrill to be invited to create four Howie sculptures for America’s Got Talent judges Heidi Klum, Sofia Vergara, and Simon Cowell and presenter Terry Crews.

The sculptures were given at the finale performance that will air on NBC on September 27, 2023

Howie Mandel Does Stuff

I was thrilled to go on Howie Mandel's podcast, Howie Mandel Does Stuff, with my caricature figure of him.

Howie had no idea he would receive the figure; it was a surprise.

Howie Mandel, Tiffany Haddish, and Chris Towle on the set of Howie Does Stuff

It was a whirlwind of a day; also on the show was the talented comedian Tiffany Haddish. I arrived at the building where they produce the podcast and was introduced to his manager and crew, who had kept it a secret until I entered the podcast studio.

Chris Towle in the studio of Howie Does Stuff with Howie Mandel and Tiffany Haddish

You can see Howie’s reaction to receiving the sculpture at the 51:15 mark

He loved it and now takes a proud place in his office.

We're Coming to Vegas!

We are delighted to participate in this year’s Barrett Jackson at The Las Vegas Convention Center. I will proudly displaying my mechanical sculptures along with top exhibitors at this premiere event.

For over 50 years, enthusiasts from all over the world have flocked to the Barrett-Jackson collector car auctions, named America’s No. 1 Attraction for Car Lovers in the 2019 USA Today Readers’ Choice Contest. Widely regarded as a barometer of the collector car industry, the auctions have evolved over the years into world-class automotive lifestyle events where thousands of the world’s most sought-after, unique and valuable automobiles cross the block in front of a global audience ‒ in person and on live national and international television. Barrett-Jackson produces The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions in Scottsdale, Arizona; Palm Beach, Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada and Houston, Texas. In addition to the millions watching the events via live television coverage on FYI and HISTORY, over 500,000 people are in attendance at all four auctions, looking to witness auction action at its best, capture the car of their dreams, mingle with celebrities, experience adrenaline-pumping thrill rides in the latest vehicles from America’s top automakers or shop in the vast Exhibitor Marketplace.

Visit us at Monterpalooza!

We’re so excited exhibiting my work at MONSTERPALOOZA at the Pasadena Convention Center June 3 - 5.

Living Image Studio will be at stands 57-58.

This will be an incredible show filled with creatives from the film and special effects industry and beyond. Avoid the massive lines on the weekend of the event and order your tickets in advance. I would love to see you there!

Click on the link for more details and to purchase tickets

http://www.monsterpalooza.com/spring/

The Finishing Touch

This week I’ve been in Oxnard, CA, working with the incredible team of artisans at Artisan Bronze Foundry. They are one of the most respected foundries in The U.S., working with top artists from across the nation.

In this short video, I’m working with Carol to achieve the specific patina I’m after that will accentuate the texture and form of my sculpture, “Laughing Man with Pipe.”

Chris Towle Interviewed by Patrick Keene About His Life and Work

In this candid interview between longtime friends Patrick Keene, stand up comedian, presenter and actor and Chris about Chris’ life influences on his, work, inspiration and background working in the special effects film industry.

Spirits in the Art Afterlife

My wife, Nathalie Tierce and I are so honored to be part of the group of artists curated by Gold Bug of Pasadena, who have embellished the blank canvases of the “Spirit” ceramic series created by Roberto Cambi to benefit the ACLU of Southern California

From the Gold Bug website: A group exhibition and auction featuring the sculptural art of twenty contemporary artists playfully exploring life after death.

To generate funds and support for the ACLU of Southern California.

Opening Reception 5pm-9pm Monday, November 1, 2021

34 East Union Street Pasadena, CA 91103

Gold Bug invites you to spend part of your evening, on that celebratory day of Día de los Muertos, delighting in art and drink at the opening reception of Spirit: Art Afterlife. Please join the party of Friends, Family and Participating Artists! No RSVP necessary.

For the exhibit, Gold Bug has provided 20 contemporary artists with the same blank canvas on which to work, a three-dimensional ghost sculpture made by ceramic artist, Roberto Cambi. The collection as a whole represents a broad swath of contemporary surrealist work, asking the viewer to reconsider what they know about the genre today. And, to put a smile on their face.

Participating Artists listed in alphabetical order by first name:

Brett Alan Nelson

Brooke Weston

Catherine Gisez

Chris Towle

Douglas Little

Gustavo Rimada

Johnny KMNDZ Rodriguez

Kristina Drake

Laura Kramer

Liz Huston

Mark Villalobos

Michael Campbell

Michael Schmidt

Nathalie Tierce

Roberto Benavidez

Rooted and Stitched

Sasha Camacho

Somsara Rielly

Steven Daily

Vincent Van Dyke

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Opening Reception for Solo Show at The Neutra Museum

It was a fantastic experience having a solo show at The Neutra Museum in Los Angeles. The knowledge that the museum will be closed for two years, starting in January 2022 for a significant renovation, made the experience all the more poignant. This show would be one of the last exhibitions in this historic space for a long while.

The exhibition had a vibrant turnout. It was terrific seeing everyone enjoying the work.

Solo Show at the Neutra Museum and Gallery

Delighted to announce my solo show at the Neutra Museum and Gallery in Los Angeles.

I’ll be showing a collection of my recent automatons and bronzes.

The opening is September 4, 2021 from 6pm to 10pm

Call for an appointment to view the show until September 25

(818) 482 7046

Interview on Sway T.V.

This morning I had the opportunity to be interviewed by the lovely Candace Kita on Sway T.V. about my work in the industry on films like: Gladiator, Star Wars, Phantom Menace,The Borrowers, Pirates of the Caribbean, Star Trek, War of the Worlds, Avatar, World Trade Center - Directed by Oliver Stone, League of Gentlemen, Team America, Witch Mountain, Evan Almighty, Click, Castaway, Sleepy Hollow, Jurassic Park 3, Time Machine, Wrong Turn

Click here and queue up to 1:27 to see the full interview

Welcome to Living Image Studio

This video is a behind the scenes peek at the studio and some of my works in progress.

All aspects of the special effects process, from sculpting to molding to casting, painting and the building the internal mechanisms that move the kinetic pieces, happen here.

I usually have several projects on the go at a time with separate stations for sculpting, engineering and finishing.

My workshop is located in North Hollywood, CA

Living Image Studio

I'd like to give a little background about my studio. Located in North Hollywood, CA, it's part of a larger building shared with Norton Sales Inc. and 41 Sets.

Norton Sales is a company that deals predominantly in aerospace props for T.V., movies, and commercials. They have a fantastic collection of rockets, satellites, and other space enterprise paraphernalia. You can see some of their inventory here: http://www.nortonsalesinc.com/

Also, within the same building is 41 Sets. They build sets for movies, T.V., Youtube, and commercials. Their website is here: http://tgtos.com/41sets/

These businesses cross over with my skillset, and we often collaborate on projects. Recently I created a futuristic jetpack for Norton Sales.

Covid-19 has heavily hit the Entertainment Industry in Hollywood. So, one has to adapt to other creative avenues. I have been busy working on my personal projects; steampunk mechanical sculptures, gadgets, and vehicles. I just finished my tenth steampunk creation!

Alongside all this, I am feeding my passion for puppets by developing caricatures for a show with animatronic silicone puppets. Hopefully, as Covid becomes under control, I will do some comedy sketches with the puppets.

Lastly, I am excited about my collaboration with a jewel trader. He asked me to reproduce raw opal still embedded in petrified wood. I will be incorporating a rare opal sample into my piece.

Stay tuned here for updates on these and other projects.

I of L.A. @ Mash Gallery

I’m so excited to be a part of Mash Gallery’s exhibition, I OF LA. This show features the area’s best discoverable artists—selected from almost 200 submissions and single-handedly curated by MASH Gallery founder and artist, Haleh Mashian. This breathtaking summer show provides a much-needed and safe opportunity to bring the community together to find solace through art. Mash Gallery added every precaution to make this an exciting outdoor event while being totally safe. The show runs until September 26.

The link for the gallery is here