Ian Austin

Illustration, Puppets, Costumes, Set painting, Photography and more

Oneonta, NY

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I am currently a photographer for The Freemans' Journal/ Hometown Oneonta Newspaper. I also am a Coordinator at the Oneonta Teen Center where I teach art classes in various mediums including mask making, drawing, giant puppet making and more. I am frequently hired by Orpheus theatre to paint drops for their performances.

I recently finished my first book cover for 'The Einstein Sisters Bag the Flying Monkeys" by Irving Wesley Hall.

Attended two years at Sage college in Albany , three at The School of Visual Arts in NY under such great artists as Steve Brodner, and Ju Chung
Awards

March 2014: Komainu mask earns Best in Show in at the CANO Members art show.

Nov. 2013: Alien Costume featured in UGM annual conference during a demo skit as well as the executive address.

March 2013: Created 8ft tall talking head of Oz was featured in Milford Central Schools' production of The Wizard of Oz.

March 2013: Alien costume featured on Dailycosplay.com.

Feb. 2013: Photography featured in SUNY Oneonta course book.

Nov. 2012: Alien Costume earns 3rd place in Instructables.com Halloween Costume Contest.

Oct 2012: Created large scale Grim Reaper puppet for First Night Oneonta.

Oct 2012: The Maitlands masks come in at #10 of the 25 Best-Ever Halloween Costumes by Readers of Buzzfeed.com, with the Alien Xenomorph coming in at #2.

Sept. 2012: Audrey II plant puppets stage 1-4 created for and featured in Orpheus Theatre of Little Shop of Horrors.

Aug 2012: Designed logo for S.H.I.F.T

Dec 2011: Best Puppets in Parade award for Cymbal Monkey and Owl Spirit..

Oct. 2011: The Maitlands masks receive First place prize in NECA Costume Contest, Paranormal Phenomena Contest and several others online and locally.

Oct 2009: Capresso Best Costume Award, Foothills Best Costume Award for Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robot costume

April 2008: Created cover illustration for "The Einstein Sisters Bag the Flying Monkeys" by Irving Wesley Hall

April 2008: Designed logo for "Tuning In...Tuning Up"

Dec. 2007: Featured in UCCCA show 'Many Faces'. Work featured on advertising card.

July 2007: Featured in UCCCA Regional Art Show

Apr. 2007: featured on national STEP IT UP '07 website for art installation and mural "Metropolis Down Under"

June 2006: Excellence in Painting Award at UCCCA

May 2004: Martin J. Geischen Award

SAGE Alumni Association Certificate of Merit

Nov 2003: Design selected for Sage College annual Thanksgiving card

April 2003: Work featured in Opalka Gallery

1997: Designed logo for Oneonta Boys and Girls Club
Skills
- Photography
- Illustration
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@mostlymade, member since 2008
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Photography

Photography from Ian Austin

Photography

The Yard: Dead Ringer

The Yard: Caged Bottles

The Yard: Two-face

The Yard: Railings

The Yard: Boarded entrance

The Yard: Buddah was Framed

The Yard: Cat That ate the canary

The Yard: Garden Nymph

The Yard: mowers on parade

The Barn: Loom

The Barn: Chairs on the ceiling

The Barn: Quilt and Bocce

Compartments

The Barn: Planes

The Barn: Word rolls 2

The Barn: Silent Stare

The Barn: Viewpoint

The Barn: Whispers

The Barn: Knobs

The Barn: Caged Couple

The Barn: Cracked Gaze

The Barn: Hide and Seek

The Barn: Horse

The Barn: Workshop

The Barn: Flake

The Barn: Word Rolls

The Barn: Edison Blue

The Barn: Lincoln's Wheel

The Barn: Saddle

The Barn: Mirrors

The Barn: Shoes

The Barn: Blank Eyes

The Barn: Luggage

The Barn: Caged Couple 2

The Barn: Your Biggest Fan

The Barn: Not on speaking terms

The Barn: Crack head

The Barn: Containers

The Barn: Keys

The Barn: Whispers 2

The Barn: Manequin

The Barn: Doll 1

The Barn: Doll 2

The Barn: Doll 3

The Barn: Leg up

The Barn: Office

The Barn: Wicker portrait

The Celler: Door hangings

The Celler: Old Typists

The Celler: Bottles

The Celler: Box Ox

The Celler: Windows

Bicycle Cafe

Staten Island: Wake

Houseboat and Tugboat

Barn in yellow field

The Barn: Door gazer

Pink Barn

Pink Mansion

The Yard: Men Working

Number One

Bulk:

Bulk: Chestnuts

Bulk: Avacados

Bulk: Onions

Things in Bulk: Fish

Things in Bulk: Crawfish

Things in Bulk: Red Snapper

Things in Bulk: Lettuce

Things in Bulk: Cucumber

Things in Bulk: Squash

Things in Bulk: Artichokes

Things in Bulk: Brussel Sprouts

Things in Bulk: Dice

Things in Bulk: Milk Tops

Things in Bulk: Keys

Old Lovers

Things in Bulk: Stove Tops

Old Barn

Things in Bulk: Marbles

Things in Bulk: Brushes

Green Door

The Lot: Buick 8

Bremers' Wooden Frogs

The Barn: Testimony

The Barn" Sleep

The Barn: Peek-a-Boo

Haven't traveled in a while

Brian Miller - Photo of Brian Miller during his routine at The Grand Opening of The Oneonta Theatre in Oneonta, NY on July 30th, 2010

Featured on his website www.brianmillermagic.com

Union Square Coffee Bar - see title

Old Homstead Christmas Eve

Old Barn in Winter

Diner

Letter Box

Pauls' Valley Station

Wood and Metal

The Yard: Pitched Forks

The Barn: Wooden Man

The Barn: Wooden Leper

Bumble Bee Cradle

The Yard: Rusted Truck

Dragged from the house - ...

Nuthatch on a shelf - Poor birdie

Things in Bulk: Rubber Ducks - Lot o' quack

The Lab - Just some Halloween fun.

Hunt's Gown

We Don't Trick-or-Treat There Anymore - An old abandoned, overgrown house I found in Latham, NY. Still had an upright piano in the front room. Dolls hanging from the trees in the back.
They don't make em like this anymore.

Cabinet of Curiosities: Gem Razors - Another in my Cabinet of Curiosities series.

Cabinet of Curiosities: Lock and Keys - Another in my Cabinet of Curiosities series.

Cabinet of Curiosities: Crow Skull - Cabinet of Curiosities series, 2012.

Cabinet of Curiosities: Railroad Watch - Another in my Cabinet of Curiosities series.

Cabinet of Curiosities: Cat - Another in my Cabinet of Curiosities series.

Cabinet of Curiosities: Trilobites - Another in my Cabinet of Curiosities series.

Cabinet of Curiosities: Royal Walnut - Another in my Cabinet of Curiosities series.

Cabinet of Curiosities: Prince and the Pauper - Another in my Cabinet of Curiosities series.

Cabinet of Curiosities: Cradle to the Grave - Another in my Cabinet of Curiosities series.

Cabinet of Curiosities: Lord and Lady Dice - Cabinet of Curiosities series, 2012.

Cabinet of Curiosities: Night at the Opera - Cabinet of Curiosities series, 2012.

Cabinet of Curiosities: Bat Skeleton - Cabinet of Curiosities series, 2012.

Cabinet of Curiosities series, 2012.

Gold Dust Detergent - Cabinet of Curiosities series, 2012.

Rusty Clown Bank - Cabinet of Curiosities series, 2012.

Wolf Shot Glass - Cabinet of Curiosities series, 2012.

Iron - Cabinet of Curiosities series, 2012.

Snapper Paws - Cabinet of Curiosities series, 2012.

Beaded Skull - Cabinet of Curiosities series, 2012.

Cabinet of Curiosities series, 2012.

Piece - Cabinet of Curiosities series, 2012.

Horn - Cabinet of Curiosities series, 2012.

Dragon - Indonesian (?) Dragon puppet.

Cabinet of Curiosities series, 2012.

A Rough Start

Fish Wrangler

Another Rough Start - Found Doll head. Dirt and dents left as found.
Cabinet of Curiosities series, 2012

Moose

Broken Phrenology

Curled Lip

The Nurse Sent Her Home

Wooden front and Back

Goose Down

Horse

James Pankow of Chicago

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Photographic Styling

Comments (2)

VIDYA DESIGNS

nice black n white photography...

8 years ago
amber nickell

this is very insparational

12 years ago

amber nickell

this is very insparational

12 years ago
VIDYA DESIGNS

nice black n white photography...

8 years ago

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Illustration, Puppets, Costumes, Set painting, Photography and more Oneonta, NY