WHO WE ARE!
The People Behind Toby Wayne Studios
Toby Wayne Studios is owned and operated by Oregon based Toby Wayne Larson and David Sherman. With a love of horror, sculpture and special effects, we combine them all to create high quality collectible busts, masks, silicone prosthetic FX appliances, and various other forms of horror-inspired artwork.
Serious Creations for the Serious Collector!
The signature trait among all our products is the utmost care and attention to detail put into everything we do. From the finest textures on every surface of our sculpts, to the final paint and finish work -- we don't compromise on quality! All products are individually hand-made in the USA - by us!
TOBY WAYNE LARSON
Business Founder and Sculptor
SPECIALTIES: Sculpting and Painting
LIKES: My wife Katie, Mountain Dew, Horror Films, Playing Video Games, Batman and of course... Sculpting!
DISLIKES: "The Rock", Onions and Mushrooms, Sharks, and Crowds.
"I grew up with art all around me. I remember drawing when I was a young boy and how I competed with my brother and his art work. I was always encouraged throughout my younger years to express myself through art and I took it seriously. I took every "art class" there ever was through all my school years. So by the time I hit my junior year, I felt I had done all there was to do in the school's art department. That's when my art teacher, noticing my boredom, decided to give me a lump of clay and my life as I had known it would change forever."
DAVID SHERMAN
Business Partner and Creative Director
SPECIALTIES: Mold Making and Casting
LIKES: "The Undertaker", Star Wars, Batman, Freddy Krueger, Costuming for Charity, Learning and Being Creative!
DISLIKES: Dancing, Waking Up Early in the Morning, and Ewoks.
"For me, even at a young age, I was always interested more in the "behind the scenes" aspect of movies. Growing up in the '80s and being a huge fan of horror and sci-fi films, I dreamed of being able to use my artistic talents in the creation of movie special effects. In addition to art, I am highly technical and decided to combine my two passions and pursue a degree in Computer Animation with a focus on interactive entertainment. Throughout the years, my love for practical effects remained strong and the timing worked out perfectly to pursue this dream alongside my good friend and business partner, Toby Wayne!"