Mark Newman, a true artist; a man who can go from the ol' traditional sculpture school to the grotesque and fantastic style in just a blink of an eye... just look how his works look like they were alive!...a master, an imspiration...

Advice to new sculptors or amateurs sculptors: Like everyone else says ... Practice a lot. Draw a lot. Observe Form, it's all around you. Study people and their faces where ever you are ... without getting into trouble. Surf the net for other artist work. It's very inspiring .

Name: Mark Newman.
Birth date: June 1962.
Studio name: Mark Newman Sculpture Inc.
Headquarters location: Oakland, CA. USA.
Experience: Professionally ... 19 years.
Material preferences: Super sculpey / Super sculpey firm gray and Oil Base clay ( Chavant and J-Mac Classic Clay) .

Sculpture’s size: I've worked in all sizes but I prefer around 1/6 to 1/2 life size.
Influences: There are so many... Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Michelangelo, Alphonse Mucha. Then there's Frank Frazetta, Alan Lee, Thomas Blackshear, Tony McVey, Randy Bowen, Richard Macdonald ....
Companies: Activision, Electronic Arts, Terry Smith Creations, Playmate toys. and privet commissions such as Stanford University.
Expectations: To always do the best work I possibly can. To inspire others. Try to always enjoy what I'm working on. To achieve more of a presence in the "fine art / gallery" arena.