My name is Christopher Johnstone and I am a professional Sculptor, Model-Maker and 3D Make-Up Artist based in the Northwest of England. I have spent time working in the Film Industry creating Special Effects for Gorton & Painter Effects in London and have worked as a Disney Puppeteer and on various theatre productions providing make up, set design and props.

I set up my own business in 2001 working as a freelance prosthetic make-up artist and teacher in the local community whilst developing my unique sculpted characters of mis-shapen, yet friendly teddy bears, cats and bats. I am currently working on my long term project which is to bring my Reject Bears to life in a stop-motion animation.

My hand-made ceramic sculptures are exhibited and sold throughout the UK and are available to buy through this website.

Ever since I was a kid, I have been obsessed with monsters and a love of old B movies. I am passionate about Art and all kinds of monsters which I enjoy collecting. I love the Theatre and the Cinema - especially the work of Tim Burton and David Lynch. I love music, archery and I am an accomplished fire-eater!

I currently offer my services to the Film and TV Industry in the following areas:

• Sculpting
• Model and maquette making
• Prosthetic / 3D Make-Up Artist
• Stop-motion puppets
• Mask making
• Body casting
• Set Design and prop building

Click here to see my CV.