In 1861 the two left Bryant's office to form their own architectural studio, Cummings and Sears.

In 1884, he and his brother, Charles, formed their own studio, Knaffl and Brother.

Following his discharge, Powell formed his own studio and drew for numerous comic-book publishers.

He went on to form his own studio, Monomusik, which he describes as a personal studio that does not include any other composers.

Around this time, Rattana formed his own studio, Hanuman Films Company.

The four associates stayed in Toronto and formed their own studio.

Mayer left in 1918 to form his own studio.

Animator Don Bluth declared Disney's work "stale" and walked out with eleven others to form his own studio.

He formed his own studio in 1955.

Each co-founder formed his own studio under the Image banner, such as Liefeld's Extreme Studios.