Russ Adams

Russ Adams is an award winning special effect artist and creature designer. He is known to world-wide audiences for his work on SyFy's hit television series Jim Henson's Creature Shop Challenge. Selected from nearly a thousand applicants he became one of ten cast members in the show’s first season and appeared in seven of eight episodes. Russ quickly became a fan favorite and the most recognized cast member on the show.

Russ has developed a wide skill set during his years of experience working on Hollywood productions and within the independent film and theater communities. He has been credited with over a dozen films in the United States and many more spanning several countries. Films like the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, 50 First Dates, SLC Punk 2, #SCREAMERS, Monolith, and others.

Russ is the lead artist and owner of Escape Design FX, a special effects and creature design studio in Ogden, Utah.

In addition to his special effects work, Russ is also the author of a popular how-to series called, A Workshop with Russ Adams.

“In this how-to series, I’m going to rescue you from the idea that you need to buy specialized tools and equipment to succeed. These books will teach you more than the project itself. You’ll learn how to make the tools you’ll need to complete them.” Russ Adams