3 lights and a tiny fog machine will do the trick. This is how I quickly set up a shot if we’re making something atmospheric. - Scene from La Bruja. . . #sculpting #artprocess #labruja #dollmaking #puppet #jimmckenzie #puppetmaking #marionette #sculpture #clay #apoxiesculpt

3 lights and a tiny fog machine will do the trick. This is how I quickly set up a shot if we're making something atmospheric and cant burn insense at the studio. #sculpting #artprocess #labruja #dollmaking #puppet #jimmckenzie #puppetmaking #marionette #sculpture #clay

I’ll be in Portland next month for the “Is It Still Life” art show. Come by and hang! 3/8/25 Brassworks Gallery.

Mattel’s 80th Anniversary Exhibition, 3/15 at Corey Helford Gallery - Los Angeles. This is my work in progress. Really phoned it in. . . . . . #sculpting #mattel #toy #art #jimmckenzie #clay #coreyhelfordgallery #mattelcreations #mattel80thanniversary #fisherprice

Sculpting on the plane. Apologies to the airlines for stealing your cup. This one’s called “Cup of Tea and Sugar” for the “Is It Still Life” art show. Thanks to KRK Ryden and Brassworks for inviting me. #sculpting #cup #tongue #mug #clay #sculpture #jimmckenzie #isitstilllife

Visiting the studio of my favorite artist Mark Ryden and all my son wants to do is draw squid games characters..

The “Gilded Gabber Phone” for Mattel’s 80th Anniversary Group Exhibition “Toys As Art” at Corey Helford Gallery, Los Angeles. OPENING RECEPTION March 15, 2025 | 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm Corey Helford MATTEL Mattel Creations #gildedgabberphone #jimmckenzie #sculpture #mattel #toyart

Had fun playing pretend at MATTEL ‘s 80th Anniversary show at Corey Helford this weekend with Mattel Creations . Thank you to all the people who stopped by to chat! #gildedgabberphone #phone #sculpture #jimmckenzie #mattel #mattelcreations #coreyhelfordgallery

Animation I made for Tim Burton‘s official new documentary. I designed and painted these watercolor characters in a style reminiscent of Tim’s drawings. #timburton #ducumentary #burtondocumentary #timburtondocumentary #timburtondocuseries #jimmckenzie #animation #johnnydepp

I teamed up with Xbox to bring you this! #sculpting #southofmidnight #sculpt #jimmckenzie #clay #characterdesign #xbox #compulsiongames #shakinbones

A little Making-of for my collab with Xbox ‘s new game South of Midnight. #southofmidnight @compulsiongames #xbox #sculpting #jimmckenzie #sculpt #shakinbones #makingof #game #gamedesign #south #guitar #film #filming #guitarmaking #miniature #clay #apoxieclay #painting

Who remembers this guy? The Scarecrow - 2016. Might bring him back for some more fun this year 🎃 . . . . #thescarecrow #sculpture #scarecrow #clay #jimmckenzie #art #process #film #handmade #stopmotion #puppet #stopmotionpuppet #animation #sculpting #sculpt

Caw Caw 🐦‍⬛🎃⚡️ . . . #scarecrow #mascot #thescarecrow #magichour #LA #jimmckenzie #scarecrow #handsewnheads

Watching the sunset. Head by Hand.sewn.heads The Scarecrow Mascot. #mascot #thescarecrow #sculpture #jimmckenzie #character #costume #handsewnheads

Directed by David Fincher Character Design by Jim McKenzie Love Death and Robots - May 15th on Netflix #Redhotchilipeppers #lovedeathandrobots #marionette

Sculpted this for my wife for Mother’s Day. Happy Mother’s Day, mothers. . . #marcus #sculpture #sculpting #clay #roflgator #vrchat #jimbojames #art #jimmckenzie #meme #mothersday #funnymemes #marcustheworm #marcusvrchat #painting #vrchatmemes

I had the pleasure of working on a new puppet of Pinocchio for the video game Lies of P! Lies of P . #liesofp #pinocchio #sculpting #marionette #puppet #xbox #neowiz #jimmckenzie #bobbaker #bobbakermarionettes #gaming #videogame #puppetmaking #sculpture #liesofpoverture

Lies of P marionette puppet we made for the new game with handmade light up arm! #liesofp #marionette #puppet #videogame #LiesOfPOverture #jimmckenzie #art #bobbaker #bobbakermarionettes #xbox #doll #sculpture

Art directing a new spot for LEGO at Stoopid Buddy ! What a dream project! #lego #stoopidbuddy #stopmotion #jimmckenzie #art #animation #legobrick #buildthechange

Very excited to share this new spot for LEGO “Playful Cities” that I art directed AND narrated... (yes that’s my voice.) Big thank you to Stoopid Buddy and LEGO for having me! #lego #stopmotion #buildthechange