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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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  • Oooh, exciting news that we'll be participating with @moderneden in the resurgence of Beyond Eden, @thinkspace_art 's sampling of contemporary art, at DesignerCon. The show is up November 22-24. ⁠ You may recognize our bee heroine from Suckle. This is a pose and lighting study to which we'll re-sculpt her outfit. As a simpler composition, we'll have her against a distressed wall, to allow further embellishment. #digitalart #popbaroque
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  • The framed Kintsugi, hanging at @havengallery as an 14”x11” 1/1, mounted and varnished. The sister piece Suckle is at @moderneden tonight. We love this presentation as it really allows the piece to sing, and the varnish we use is a great protector. (Ive literally cleaned wine and food off of a print that came back from a show and retuned it ti original condition.) the show opens shortly tonight! #digitalart #surrealportraiture
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  • Our framed and varnished 14”x11” 1/1 of Suckle has SOLD! Hanging at @moderneden for the joint show with @havengallery Esprit de Corps. A snippet from our artist statement: We chose to explore the metaphor of a self-imposed wax shell that is astoundingly strong and impenetrable, while protecting a succulently sweet, jewel-like deeper beauty. So many of us are bursting with glorious inner radiance that is not to be ashamed of or hidden away, but rather to pour forth. Our inner luster may be a secret for us alone (if so chosen), or it might be a distinction worth drawing attention and acknowledgment. To allow oneself to simply be, while finding self-love can be the easiest way of inviting a wide world into our hearts. As such, the overarching metaphor of Suckle, is giving nourishment to the psyche while also attracting the buzz of possibility. Hope to see you at the opening tonight. #surrealportraits #darkart #digitalart
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  • Here are our two pieces for Esprit de Corps, the @moderneden and @havenartgallery bi-coastal show opening Saturday evening 11/9. Our two portraits exploring the beauty in damage are Suckle (with the honey) and Kintsugi (the mended porcelain). Suckle will be at Modern Eden and Kinstugi at Haven. Both are 14” x 11” 1/1 archival prints mounted and varnished in a black ornate frame. Please inquire with the respective gallery (but one may already be spoken for). Hope to see you at one of the openings (we’ll be in SF, and the lineup is top notch)! #digitalartist #twinsies
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  • Thank you Jane and Mike for coming by and adding us to your collection this weekend! There’s a few hours left to come by and say hello. We hope you can join us. #artspanopenstudios #openstudios #patronsofthearts
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  • A couple of unique oval presentations up at our @artspansf Open Studio. The frame for the jellies was molded and cast by @hld4ransom for our Undertow series. Both prints are varnished for a great presentation. Last day today — stop by between now and 6pm to check it out and enjoy a monster discount on limited editions like these. #opensrudios #artspanopenstudios #digitalart #fineartphotography
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