On the set of Stephen King's 'Desperation' 2004   -   ABC & Touchstone Television Productions

 

Brandon Kihl is a self-taught design artist and sculptor, utilizing a variety of media including clay, metal, traditional illustration, digital photography, and computer drafting. Dream imagery and the study of anatomy, entomology, mathematics, and occult sciences influence and inspire much of his work. Brandon also employs many of the artistic methods and trade-skills learned from his father, Dan Kihl, a prolific woodworker, metal sculptor, and design artist.

In August of 2000, Brandon founded Kihl Studios to produce sculpture as well as provide custom design and fabrication services for a variety of clients. The entertainment industry has utilized Brandon’s talents and skills as a Production Designer, Art Director, Producer, Sculptor, Prop-Master, Prop-Builder, Set Builder, Set Dresser, Conceptual Illustrator, Creature Designer, and Special Effects Supervisor.

Brandon currently resides in Los Angeles, and maintains a private art and fabrication studio in Arizona. In his free time, he continues to design and sculpt original artwork which is available at select galleries.

 

BRANDON KIHL

(520)234-0600          Los Angeles, CA

MySpace Website          IMDB Credits

PRODUCTION DESIGNER - ART DIRECTOR - SCULPTOR - MOLD-MAKER - PROP BUILDER

FILM   -   TELEVISION   -   ENTERTAINMENT

Campsite Production Designer / SPFX Supervisor University of Southern California (USC)
Jeremiah and the Therapist Production Designer / Creature SPFX
Red Herring Productions
Journey to the Center of the Earth Production Designer
Global Asylum Films, Sci-Fi Channel
Between Blood and Sand Production Designer / Associate Producer
University of Southern California (USC)
S.I.S.    ( Special Investigation Squad ) Set Dresser
Sony Studios, Canterbury Prod, Spike TV
Allan Quatermain and the Temple of Skulls Production Designer Ant Hill Productions / Global Asylum Films
War of the Worlds 2 : The Next Wave Production Designer / SPFX Supervisor
Ant Hill Productions / Global Asylum Films
The 2000 Man Production Designer
University of Southern California (USC)
100 Million B.C. Production Designer
Global Asylum Films, Sci-Fi Channel
2012: Doomsday Production Designer
Faith Films / Global Asylum Films
Something Like A Business Art Director / Graphic Artist
Up to Parr Prod., Blue Cactus Pictures
Charm Production Designer
Concrete Images,  Preston Webb Prod.
Jake's Corner Art Director / Sculptor
Jake's Corner Productions, LLC
Kids In America Standby Carpenter / Prop-Builder
Universal Studios 
Gold Bar V.I.P. Nightclub NYC Sculptor / Mold-Maker / Fabrication
Blue Mosquito, Inc. 
The Kingdom Mold-Maker / Prop-Builder / Fabrication Universal Studios
Roadhouse 2: Last Call Sculptor / Prop-Builder
L.I.F.T. Productions, Tomorrow Film Corp. 
The Loch Sculptor / Prop-Builder
Alten Entertainment, Tsunami Books
The Gene Generation Concept Illustrations / Design (Pre-Prod.)
Middle Link Inc., Ascension Pictures
Stephen King’s ‘Desperation’ Sculptor / Mold-Maker / Prop-Builder
Touchstone Television, ABC Network Prod.
Strange Dreams Illustrator / Creature Conceptual Designs Virus Ivy Productions
Mermaid Figurehead Sculpture Designer / Sculptor / Fabrication Private Owner Commission

 

REPRESENTATION     -     PUBLISHED

 

Metalmorphosis Gallery - Bisbee, Arizona

Metalmorphosis Gallery - Tubac, Arizona

Shidoni Arts Gallery & Bronze Foundry - Sante Fe, New Mexico

Red Sky Studio & Gallery - Tucson, Arizona

2004 Creative Minds, Collective Artists Book - Published by Art Wanted Press

2008 Day of the Dead Crafts, Collective Artists Book - Wiley Publishing, Cantata Books

 

SPECIAL SKILLS

 

Production Design / Art Directing (Film & Television)

Sculpting / Foam Carving / Ceramics

Mold-Making

Creature Special Effects

Prop-Building

Computer Drafting (AutoCAD)

Digital Photography / Photoshop

Website Design / Dreamweaver Studio MX

Welding (ARC / MIG)

Fiberglass Fabrication

Set Construction

Scenic Painting (Film & Television)

Basic Electrical and Electronics Wiring

 

 

All artwork and website content © Copyright 2008 Brandon Kihl - KIHL STUDIOS. All rights reserved.