MUTT - White/DIY

"Tyler Coey is a Kansas City born and raised artist. After studying at Columbus College of Art and Design in Ohio, Tyler returned to KC and settled in the Crossroads District. Attention was quickly directed to the local gallery scene, which in turn lead to national, and international exhibitions. Coey's pieces combine the brush work and technique of traditional painting with contemporary subjects and icons. Outside of fine art, he works days as an illustrator for C3, a children's marketing agency. In 2008 Tyler started "MUTT", an art focused company that produces limited edition toys, accessories, and home products. (visit MUTTtoy.com to check it out!)" 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.