Began making monster mask and crude makeups at the age of ten. Began corresponding and visiting with Makeup legend Dick Smith. His relationship with Mr. Smith became not only a mentor and student, but that of wonderful friendship until Mr; Smith's passing in 2014. Worked in Los Angeles for Make up Effects artist Mark Shostrom. He is now based in Atlanta Georgia, running his own Makeup FX House "Toby Sells Creature Make up FX Shop". Was a featured guest on the Discovery Channel's Dirty Jobs.