Steven West, one of the most original artists I have known. A shadow you will never see, but remains in the darkness creating this awesome works. I agree with Mister Casey Love own words: "This guy rocks"...

Influences: My biggest influences would have to be Frazetta, Vallejo and Wrightson. As for sculptors it would be Takeya, Kiya and Kuntz.
Companies: Geometric, Bowen Designs, Franklin Mint, Earth Bound Studios, D-Boys ( Polydata) and Enchanted Arts
Expectations: I'm constantly trying to improve with each sculpt I do. Basically theres this idea in my head or an image I see and I've got to sculpt it. I like sculpting things that I'm interested in, its almost impossible guessing what's going to sell really good so I do what I want , what gets me excited. That's when you do your best work.
Advice to new sculptors or amateurs sculptors: My best advise would be to practice, you don't become good at something without putting time and effort in to it. You also need to learn how to see, study your surroundings. For instance if you want to sculpt clothing look at the real thing, how it flows where the wrinkles are etc. Anatomy is another key, it can make or brake a sculpt. I've seen kits that have good detail but don't look right because the anatomy was off.

Name: Steven W. West
Birth date: 6/30/63
Studio name: CELLAR CAST
Headquarters location: Sculpting in the basement. Molding and casting in a small shop out in the back yard. Seattle, WA. USA
Experience: Started sculpting in 1991, released first kit in 1993.
Material preferences: I prefer to use Super Sculpey ( grey color ) and Aves Apoxie Sculpt. I also use Wed Clay ( water based ) its deferent, but I like it allot it saves time and money on larger projects. I've also experimented with Chevant ( oil based ).