Mint Work Dog

Vincent Scala (New York 1984) is an illustrator whose work has spanned from toys to prints, animation as well as fine art. His unique and thick-lined, wide-eyed characters are all extensions of himself. They are an assortment of sugar-coated darkness. His designs have been part of Nickelodeon,MTV, Disney,Atlantic Records, Fisher Price, Mattel, Marvel, DC, as well as many other large entertainment companies. His art can be seen from television to print as well as on products. Vincent received his BFA Illustration degree from the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan. Self-produced art toys are designer collectibles created and manufactured independently by the artist or small teams without the backing of a large toy company or mass-market brand. These toys are often highly personal, artistic expressions and are usually made in limited runs. Key Characteristics include independent creation where the artist is in control of the entire process from concept, sculpting, and painting to production and packaging. These are usually made in small batches, often 10–100 pieces, which adds to their rarity, made using materials like resin, sofubi (Japanese soft vinyl), or 3D-printed components.