The stories of the Artists behind the art of Monster Maker of the Month (3 Part Series)
This past May we were delighted to see over 100 different entries for Monster Maker of the Month! We’d like to share with you the stories of the artist behind the art in this 3 part series. Click here to go to Part One
Jefferey Taylor (@infected_fx Instagram) was a runner up for May 2019’s Maker of the Month with his piece “Uber Vamp”.
Monster Makers: How would you describe your art style?
Jefferey Taylor: A tribute to 80’s and 90’s horror, and a touch of sci-fi and fantasy.
MM: What/who are some of your inspirations for the art that you create?
JT: Todd McIntosh and Thomas Surprenant’s work on Buffy the Vampire Slayer have been a huge inspiration.
MM: How would you describe the work that you do?
JT: I served full time in the Army for the last 10 years. Special FX has given me the energy and imagination I had when I was a child. It has really become a part of my families identity.
MM: Do you have any particular goals with your art?
JT: To one day have a full time foam latex prosthetic shop.
MM: What are some of your most important art tools? Is there something you can’t live without in your studio?
JT: I can not live without my Monster Clay Medium, my effektstudion roller, and my ken tools.
“Special FX has given me the energy and imagination I had when I was a child.”
MM: Do you have a favorite project that you’ve done so far?
JT: My Uber Vamp for last year’s Atlanta Imats.
MM: What’s the best piece of advice you’ve been given?
JT: Keep practicing and never give up.
To see more of Jeffery Taylor’s work, follow him on Instagram at @infected_fx. If you are interested in purchasing prosthetics, visit his etsy.
