ABOUT:
Casey Love – Creature Designer

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Casey Love’s passion for monster masks began in childhood. Growing up in the 1980s, he was mesmerized by the Halloween masks displayed in local mall stores—looming from ceilings and perched on high shelves, staring down at passersby. These early experiences left a life long lasting impression on the young monster enthusiast. Influences like Dungeons & Dragons, Thundarr the Barbarian, Saturday morning cartoons, comics, drawing, and a love for collecting toys all fueled his growing imagination.

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At the age of 24, Casey began crafting his own latex monster masks. What started as a hobby quickly evolved into a full-time career. In 2004, he got his first break in the special effects industry, working on the film The Cave. That opportunity launched his career in special effects makeup for film and television. Over the years, he has worked with some of the most respected names in the industry, including A.D.I., Tatopoulos Studios, Steve Wang, The Character Shop, KNB FX, Rick Baker’s Cinovation Studio, and director Guillermo del Toro.

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With hard work and perseverance, Casey rose to the top of his field while simultaneously building a name for his personal artwork. Through trade shows and selling original creations, he gained recognition for his unique style and exceptional skill. From 2016 to 2024, he served as Lead Paint Designer at Sideshow Collectibles. Today, Casey runs his own business—teaching classes on creature design sculpture and painting. Commissions in statue prototypes, working with private clients, and continuing his work in SPFX for film and television and more recently his own YouTube channel "Casey Love Monsters".

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Casey's art is collected worldwide. He is a recognized name in creature design, mask making, and professional painting. His film credits include: The Cave, Resident Evil: Extinction, The Messengers, AVP: Requiem, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Cirque du Freak, Race to Witch Mountain, Trick 'r Treat, Priest, Predators, Blood: The Last Vampire, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief, The Thing (2011), Wolves, The Walking Dead, Men in Black 3, and Pacific Rim.