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What the fake is this?

Fake Believe is an in-depth look at the photo and film projects created by Stacey Ransom & Jason Mitchell (aka: Ransom & Mitchell), our many creative collaborators and those who inspire us.

Our core belief is that ludicrous ideas should realized and the word “impossible” should be banished. We’re sharing our behind-the-scenes photos and step-by-step breakdowns that answer our favorite question: “how’d you do that?”

We’ll also offer advice, tips & tricks on how any of these projects could translate into home decor, costumes and other mad exploits. In other words … yes, you should try this at home.

FakeBelieve
  • digital artistry
    • workflow
    • CGI
    • photoshop’ery
    • printing
  • production
    • set building
    • prop making
    • faux finishing
    • lighting tricks
    • behind the lens
  • featured projects
    • It Will Be Ours
    • Gilded Promises
    • Monster Hunter (Alex Pardee)
    • Under The Veil
    • Luvin’ Rockets (Josh Ellingson)

Debut of Under The Veil at Arc Gallery

  • Posted on September 9September 18
  • byStacey Ransom

Let it go

  • Posted on September 9September 18
  • byStacey Ransom

It Will Be Ours – Set Design

  • Posted on August 1September 18
  • byStacey Ransom

Hat in Hand

  • Posted on June 26
  • byStacey Ransom
  • 4 minute read

Mz Muffet’s Marvelous Design

  • Posted on April 16June 25
  • byJason Mitchell
  • 3 minute read

Por Qué Amor / Why Love

  • Posted on October 12April 16
  • byStacey Ransom
  • 2 minute read

Safe Inside

  • Posted on September 21April 16
  • byStacey Ransom
  • 2 minute read

Debut of Under The Veil at Arc Gallery

  • Posted on September 9September 18
  • byStacey Ransom
  • 4 minute read

Let it go

  • Posted on September 9September 18
  • byStacey Ransom
  • 3 minute read

Stadium lighting in the studio

  • Posted on September 9September 18
  • byJason Mitchell
  • 3 minute read

Aging glass and mirrors / tarnishing metal

  • Posted on September 8September 9
  • byStacey Ransom
  • 2 minute read

Water stains & aging on wallpaper

  • Posted on September 8September 18
  • byStacey Ransom
  • 2 minute read

Blood ‘N’ Guts for a Consumed Animal Carcass

  • Posted on September 8September 9
  • byStacey Ransom
  • 2 minute read

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  • WIP of new piece from our “Honey, Suckle” series. This is one of eight mini pieces (4.5” / 11.4cm). All will be on wood cut in a honeycomb shape, hand gilded, and sealed in encaustic beeswax. Each piece will be one-of-a-kind. #RansomMitchell #HoneySuckle #OhHoney #MoreBeesPlease
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  • One of the goodest Kittahs evah, @iamlilbub has left us. 😥 It was a joy meeting her, and equally fun watching Spoke Art curator, Ken Harman getting all gushy over her at the @spoke_art Lil Bub Art Show back in ‘13. (This was right around when she got a new book, & TV show!) Admittedly, her cuteness was so sweet we all possibly got cavities. It was also pretty great to meet her dad Mike Bridavsky who was super loving & protective of Lil Bub. He is a solid guy & she was a very lucky kitty to have such a caring person in her life. 💖 We were one of over 50 artists from around the world who participated in an adorable show honoring Internet legend Lil Bub. Part of the proceeds for the works sold went to the SPCA. Our tribute art was created with our friend, and fellow artist @ulorin_vex & @melisandmarie 's neked kitties. We made three pieces for a “Rule 34" series (shown) “plz can i haz,” “u sed i cud haz,” and ”oh hai, iz dat 4 me 2?" - @hld4ransom created a LilBub mask for the shoot (which now hangs in our kitchen!). And we even got to pick up our own dorbs piece of art by @jessealso . We will miss seeing Lil Bub’s goofy instagram page, but are thankful for the time she and her pops, Mike gave to the world. #LilBub #RIP #SoManySads #GratefulForTheTimeWeHad #LuvBub #ThankYouMike #spokeartgallery
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  • “Raw” and “Up is Down” now available as open edition prints. Last hours to get 30% off with code DARKMEAT. Please visit our store (link in bio) to see available pieces. This is the ONE time per year when we offer a “thank you” discount!!#RansomMitchell #ThankYouSale ... The prints shown are from our one-of-a-kind, encaustics series “Under The Veil.” A few hand-gilded originals from this series are still available!
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  • “The Smudge” and “The Long Way Home” now available as open edition prints. Plus this weekend all prints are 30% off with code DARKMEAT. Please visit our store (link in bio) to see available pieces. This is the ONE time per year when we offer a “thank you” discount!!#RansomMitchell #ThankYouSale ... The prints shown are from our one-of-a-kind, encaustics series “Under The Veil.” A few hand-gilded originals from this series are still available!
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  • “Nigh” & “So It Will Be” now available as open edition prints for $25. Plus this weekend all prints are 30% off with code DARKMEAT. Please visit our store (link in bio) to see available pieces. This is the ONE time per year when we offer a “thank you” discount!!#RansomMitchell #ThankYouSale ... The prints shown are from our one-of-a-kind, encaustics series “Under The Veil.” A few hand-gilded originals from this series are still available!
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What inspires us
  • Boing Boing
  • Eric Hart’s Prop Agenda
  • Instrucables
  • Neatorama
  • Propnomicon
Find Us
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Artists who share
  • Alex Pardee
  • Dan Reeder
  • Emi Slade
  • Jason Freeny
  • John Casey
  • Jonni Good
  • Lance Cardinal
  • Stuntkid
  • Tom Banwell

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